Art + Style: Heat wave [Tim Bavington]

As many of you may have heard, Southern California is having a serious heat wave. Yesterday was recorded at 113 degrees in downtown L.A. making it the hottest day in L.A. history. Insane. So needless to say it been hard to avoid be a bit sluggish. Time for a little jolt of energy and I found the perfect work of art to coincide...

Loving these pieces by artist Tim Bavington. It actually feels like the electric blue here is pulsing out of the heated fuchsia. And then the slivers of green peeking through in the most refreshing way give both pieces such energy and movement. Seriously, you have to check this guy out! timbavington.com

Live in it...

I came upon these killer clutches by Madeline Weinrib when pulling together the Jessica Szohr post and I just could not help but feature more of them. They come in tons of brilliant colors that could make any outfit a work of art. http://www.madelineweinrib.com/mw/fashion/index.html Gorgeous!

Effortlessly Cool

I haven't touched much on fashion yet but it is definitely something that inspires me daily. Fashion is an art form, another way to express yourself, another mode of creativity. When I need a pick me up, sometimes all it takes is dressing up a bit. Just adding a pop of color can suffice to brighten my mood. I was particularly taken by last month's Nylon cover shoot. Jessica Szohr not only looks amazing here but she is pulling off a look that is both effortless and unique. I love the unexpected mixing of patterns, the pops of color and the layers upon layers. Clearly you or I couldn't pull off this panties-only look in public, but it CAN be used as inspiration...

Photo via Nylon. Scarf via Old Navy. Clutch via Madeline Weinrib. Lip color via Sheshido. Fabric via Liverty of London

Prints with Punch

Andy Warhol...

Warhol loved to take everyday images and print them in provocative ways to create prints that are simply vibrant and that truly pop. (Thus the term Pop Art) I love how the stilettos in this piece create their own pattern. There is an interesting juxtaposition here between the depth created where the shoes are layered and the flatness of the screen print medium.

Live in it...

Add a huge punch of color and energy to any space with these deliciously bright fabrics by Madeline Weinrib. You'll feel energized by their dancing patterns and saturated hues.