Starry Starry Night

There's nothing more beautiful then seeing a fashion designer be inspired by one of my favorite artist: Vincent Van Gogh. I speak of Mattijs, who's fall 2014 collection during MBFW in Amsterdam was inspired by Van Gogh's colors and subjects(sunflower, Iris) Van Gogh's images were blown up to create abstract prints and patterns. I love the mood and scenary that was created as well along the runway. It truly captured what a Van Gogh painting brings to the viewer, especially the mood when gazing at the colors he typically used: Raw umber, raw sienna, olive green, chrome yellow, vermillion, prussian blue, china blue, emerald green, red lake and black.

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Some Kind of Plaid

I'm not sure why this type of plaid makes me think of watts from John Hughes "Some kind of Wonderful". Watts is a tomboy who is best friends with Keith. Keith on the other hand is fixated with miss popular Amanda Jones. I won't ruin the movie incase you never seen it, but it is one of John Hughes movies that is under rated and does not get the praise it deserves. 

On another note, i've been MIA for a few days....ooops! Been busy with homework(french and italian) but through out my day I often think of fashion and why I cannot wait to be "working" in it somehow.

Which is why I LOVE instagram, in the moment I can capture what ever inspires or moves me regarding fashion, art and colors. Incase you are ashamed for not following me yet on instagram, you can redeem yourself....tehe...by clicking here --------> My instagram!

Top:Vintage/ Skirt: Jones NY/Shoes: Just Fabulous/ Blue Blazer: Vintage 

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Graffiti Movement

FOR: KREV, ERIO, XEROX, RUST, SERIOUS, ENER, COM, CHASE,

RAVE, WICKED: NSB( NON STOP BOMBING)

 Once you enter into Philly you get a glimpse of this underground movement that has become a way of life to so many; "this" movement called Graffiti. At first it started as a political statement in the 60's here in Philly. Throughout time people wanted to gain recognition or local "fame" and so the idea of a "tag" was born. A quick tag with your nickname on a wall or stairway was a great way to make people guess or wonder "who is this person?".  Since it's early beginnings in the 60's, graffiti has come along way. Writers have developed their own styles, and a millions ways to write the letter "S" in so many fonts, shapes and sizes.  I grew up seeing my brothers and his friends become well known writers in Philly. It got to the point were people knew who I was because of my brothers and many wanted anything that may contain a bit of their writing style. My brother developed new styles which were copied in so many ways, but he was the original, so people knew where the idea came from.  He even taught me how to "tag" with a step by step guide.

With recognition came many drama and envy, yet my brother stood humble, but did not hesitate to bring out his scripto pen ready to do "battle". Battle is when one writer wants to go head on with another writer on paper, to see who has the best styles. There was another concept that took skills and intricate design; a "piece" or "throw up" as you see below. This idea became an art form in itself, full of color and entangled letters. You almost have to be some kind of maze wizard to decipher the name written. I take pleasure in knowing writers are called "Graffiti Artist" and that people are realizing this is an artform, an expression and it is being appreciated in so many ways. My brothers and their friends are "retired" so to speak, but remind legends in their own right. Love them all for being part of my growing up and being a Philly Girl.

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Fall 2013: PLAID

Fall 2013: PLAID by painthead on Polyvore

It's impossible to go through the fall without wearing plaid. Plaid is the pattern that screams fall and makes everything feel warm and cozy.  So this fall get inspired to incorporate plaid in your ensemble.

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Anchors Away:Just Details

The sunlight is so bright and it glows "yellow orange" during the evenings hours in the fall. It turned my blazer into another color: yellow. The real color is yellow green with white stripes. I paired up my blazer with this lovely anchor top by Cynthia Rowley. The top had some really nice details, so today this post is just that: details.

Real Color of the blazer

Top: Cynthia Rowley/ Blazer: Vintage/ Purse: Phillip Lim for Target

Necklace: Gifted from Polyvore/ Beads: Vintage

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Dream a little Dream

  You know your having a great week when you find an Oscar De La Renta blazer in the thrift shop. The price was $6.95, but because the tag was yellow, I got it for 50% off. Of course I did my happy dance and to top it off it's in green, my favorite color. The blazer is constructed and tailored so well.
That feeling of being luxurious in an Oscar blazer fell upon me..Ahhh! However, that feeling quicky faded when I had to take out the trash and do the dishes. Gotta love life ;)

Tomorrow I will be heading out to NYC for Fashion Week. Many have had the head start of already attending more shows then I can count on my hands, but just being able to attend one/two shows during any season is always a dream. I received an invite to attend Betsey Johnsons SS/14 and Anna Sui SS/14 by Polyvore. I seriously love polyvore so much and I am truly honored and thankful to get these invites. Next post will be a recap of the shows, so stay tune or you can follow the action live via
my instagram {http://instagram.com/paintheadsworld}

/Blazer: Oscar De La Renta/

/ Top: Vintage/ 

/Pants: Express/ 

/Clutch: asos/

/ Ring:Vintage/

/Necklace: Charming Charlie/

Signing off..oxoxCoke Stains and Cupcakes..oxox Painthead™