In the Mood for Heart: The Art of Spring Fashion

I recently visited the Legion of Honor - a fine Arts museum in San Francisco. I was very inspired by the art works and the French neoclassical building. Some of the figures in the 200- year-old art works I saw reminds me some of the current fashion trends. So I convinced Jen to help me put together some spring outfits inspired by some of the art I saw. Hope you guys enjoy them!

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Inspiration:The Broken Pitcher
Artist: William Adolphe Bouguereau (French)
Year: 1891

Theme: Sheer high-low

Picking the right dress was easy since there are so many beautiful navy dresses available. the hard part was integrating all the colors into the outfit. Thankfully the shoes made it easy and for colder days or more formal events you can throw on a blazer for good measure. -Jen

Sheer Blue High Low by jenau featuring a jacquard jacket

Dress: LOVE Navy Chiffon Cross Bust Maxi
Jacket: Co-ord Jacquard Blazer
Shoes: Jeffery Campbell Pizan Fab
Necklace: Enamel Locket Necklace
Purse: Straw M.A.C. Bombe
Bangles: Asos

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Inspiration:Laure-Emile-Felicite David, Baronne Meunière
Artist: Jacques-Louis David (French)
Year: 1891

Theme: Puff Sleeve

I love that original outfit is full of cute and feminine elements: empire waist line, puff sleeves with lace and the color orange. To modernize this, I keep the puff sleeves but pair it with a clean silhouette with skinny jeans. Adding a pair of Toms to complete the urban hip style. -Xiang

Puffy Sleeves by jenau featuring hair clip accessories

Top: Miu Miu vintage puff sleeve
Pants: Candy Green Skinny Pants
Shoes: TOMS Ballet Flats
Bracelet: Digital Heart Bracelet
Clutch: AA Suede Envelope Clutch
Hair-Clips: Forever 21 hair clips

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Inspiration: The Misses Muriel and Consuelo Vanderbilt
Artist: Giovanni Boldini (Italian)
Year: 1913

Theme: Rompers and Knee High Socks

I have a thing for knee socks so I was excited to put together these outfits! Knee socks always look good with short shorts or mini skirts but a short romper can do it all. - Jen

Knee High Socks by jenau featuring mary jane pumps

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Black Jumpsuit: ANNA SUI Black Short Jumpsuit
Black Socks: DKNY Satin Stripe Over the Knee Socks
Shoes: Court Shoe With Methacrylate Heel
Necklace: Antique 17" Gold Collar Choker
Clutch: Alexander McQueen Studded Black Leather Clutch

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Jumpsuit: Alice by Temperley Surya Lace Jumpsuit
Gray Knee High Socks: Falke Cable Knee High Socks
Silver Heels: TOMS Ballet Flats
Clutch: Coral Louise Leather Clutch Bag
Necklace: Fiona Paxton Zoe Collar Necklace -Multi

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Inspiration:Lucinda, Commedia dell'Arte series
Artist: Franz Anton Bustelli (German)
Year: ca. 1755 - 1760

Theme: Yellow Maxi

What says Spring better than a romantic maxi and a fresh color palette? Mint is the buzz color on the Spring 2012 runway. A maxi is fine either you match it with heels or flats. Last but not the least, match your nails with some light but muted colors! -Xiang