Arty Abstract Jumpsuit

 

If you are familiar with Orange County in Southern California, than you probably know about Costa Mesa. What you might not know about Costa Mesa is that it's called the city of the arts, largely due to the philanthropic contributions of Henry Segerstrom. (It's also home to a fantastic mall called South Coast plaza that you can also thank Henry Segerstrom for!) Well, a few weeks ago we discovered some of the hidden artistic gems located in Costa Mesa including the Noguchi Sculpture Garden and the OCMA or Orange County Museum of Art. Since it was a day filled with art adventures, I thought it was only fitting to wear my new arty abstract jumpsuit, which was a perfect match for the art at the museum and the abstract shapes in the print also matched those found in the sculpture garden!

 

If you know me, you will know that I very seldomly wear black and white. On the rare occasion when I do wear black and white, I like to add pops of color. Due to the fact that one of my favorite color combinations is pink and green I went with these green flat sandals and pink bag to accessorize this jumpsuit. As Oscar Wilde famously said, "One should either be a work of art, or wear I work of art" but I say that you can be both... especially when visiting a museum!

 

Jumpsuit: ASOS here

Sandals: Target here

Bag: Chanel similar pink quilted bag here

Sunglasses: Prada

 

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Study in Black and White

Last weekend, we went to the Getty Museum in Los Angeles. Not only did we go to see the museum but we also went to a hear a lecture about food served in the court of King Henry the VIII, which was accompanied by some actual food and drink from the time period. While this black and white sweater dress is definitely not something from the Renaissance, I think there's something quite artistic about it that makes it perfect for a stroll around a museum such as the Getty!

 

The Getty Museum is located on a hilltop in the Santa Monica Mountains. Guests have to take a tram up to the museum and on the way up there's some beautiful views of the city that are almost as fun to enjoy as the art in the museum. Once you're at the top of the hill and at the museum, there are even more beautiful views to take in from various vantage points. As you can see from the photos, the Getty Museum was built from travertine stone that starts to emit warm honey tones in the late afternoon, which is when we went. Overall, among the view, the art, the lecture, and the food, it was quite a fun day at the museum. I also think that my black and white dress added an additional artistic element to the experience!

 

Dress: Anthropologie here

Boots: Christian Louboutin similar boots here

Bag: Gucci similar red bag here

 

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Butterfly Moto Jacket at LACMA

 

Last weekend, we were on the Miracle Mile in Los Angeles to visit the Petersen Automotive Museum. Because the LACMA museum is right down the street, I thought I would take a stroll to see the Urban Light installation, which is comprised of restored street lamps from the 20s and 30s. Some might consider this installation a bit controversial because it has been argued that the idea for carefully arranging vintage street lamps was taken from another artist by the name of Sheila Klein and her work Vermonica. Additionally, the LACMA is also in the midst of a very controversial redesign of their museum that has people who love art and architecture up in arms. While I have my own opinions on these topics, because this is a fashion blog, I'm going to try to fly above the controversy by focusing on my new leather butterfly jacket instead! You all know that I love a good moto jacket and this one's unique design with the painted butterfly print made my heart flutter with delight.

 

While I do love to visit and take pictures at the Urban Light exhibit, I also find it to be one of the most annoying places for photos because everyone else loves to take photos here as well! I suppose that if one was to arrive very early before the museum opens, one would have an easier time getting nice, clean shots. Unfortunately, this place is a magnet for children playing, people with selfie sticks, and other "influencers." So, I guess that's just another reason to criticize Urban Light! Maybe next time I should checkout Vermonica instead. It will be more authentic, less controversial and less crowded!

 

Jacket: Aqua here

Tee: Target here

Skirt: H&M similar blue pleated skirt here

Shoes: J. Crew similar silver flats here

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Minty Lemons at the Getty Villa

 

This weekend, I was able to check one more thing off of my things to do in Los Angeles bucket list, which was a visit to the Getty Villa near Malibu. The Getty Villa houses J. Paul Getty's rather extensive collection of Greek and Roman antiquities (over 44,000 artifacts to be exact!) in a stunning recreation of a historical Roman villa. Although the museum originally opened in 1974, I truly felt like I had traveled back in time two millennia, especially while strolling the gardens of the villa that feature plants native to the Mediterranean that were known to be cultivated by the ancient Romans. Speaking of plants and horticulture, one thing I discovered during my visit to the museum was the land on which the museum was built used to be a lemon grove. It was quite fitting that I chose to wear this minty lemon maxi dress for my visit!

 

I thought this lemon dress would be the perfect frock to stroll through the gardens and to enjoy the cool breeze that rolls in from the ocean. Speaking of which, another great reason to visit the museum is that the weather is cool and comfortable, with just a slight breeze due to the fact that the Getty Villa overlooks the Pacific Ocean. It was definitely a welcome change from the scorching heat we have been experiencing inland. I can see why many of the wealthy Romans would build their vacation villas on the coast and why J. Paul Getty chose to do the same. After spending the day at the Getty Villa, I decided that I wouldn't mind moving in or building my own villa nearby but, unfortunately, I'm not a wealthy Roman from ancient times or a 20th century oil tycoon. Still, it was nice to feel like one for a day!

 

Dress: ChicWish here

Shoes: Old Navy similar bow espadrilles here

Bag: Louis Vuitton similar yellow bag here

Earrings: c/o Zenzii similar mint flower earrings here

 

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