Texas Triple Threat

FIANCÉE maxi dress, Groovy's in Rockwall. Strappy flat sandal, Target. Red square-framed glasses, c/o Firmoo. Scouth Leather Chevron necklace in black, c/o Danani. Vintage Akubra hat (you can buy one here). Vintage wallet.

     The number three pleases me. Things that come in triples are harmonious in a lot of aspects, including in the art world. I liked the concept of a "triple threat" so much that my blog is named after that very idea. And this dress meets three of my shopping criteria, making it a perfect fit in more ways than one. I was already shopping locally at a cute little store in the Rockwall square called Groovy's. On top of that, this dress is a made in the USA find. Unfortunately, the brand Fiancée is a wholesale only brand, but if you do happen to be buying for a boutique or online store definitely check them out! All of their clothes are made in America and also budget friendly. This dress was only $32. And at that price I can definitely say that it meets my criterion of being within my price range,the third reason why it's a great purchase. 

     Fortunately, these pictures were taken towards the later part of the day or my hat would have been unbearable. I'd have to be here a bit longer than my planned two week stay in order to really get used to this kind of heat. However, I will say that the golden hour and sunsets here are unlike anything I've ever experienced. All lighting that you see in the pictures in this post is completely natural. Nothing beats it. 

    Considering that I'm from somewhere that was built from nothing in the 1940s, this town is so much older than what I'm used to; however, I'm by no means complaining. Seeing the western style buildings in the town square and the farmhouse-turned-museum that was in front of this field that was from the 1830s absolutely fascinates me. America is such a young country in the grand scale of world history, but I still get a kick out of our own stories and tales of the past. 

Modern Mucha with Lulus.com

Walk the Walk cream maxi dress, c/o Lulus.com (sold out in cream, but here it is in teal). Army jacket, American Eagle (similar). Gold necklaces, Pac Sun. Lacy bandeau, Francesca's. Metal watch, Target (similar). Snakeskin sandles, MIA via Style of Civilization. Gold and turquoise earrings, Stella & Dot. Gold braided headband, very old.

     Alphose Mucha, the Art Nouveau master, has been a huge inspiration in my own artwork this year. At the suggestion of my design professor, I looked up his work and didn't look back. His artwork features stained glass colors, elaborate curving lines, and ethereal women (according to Art.com, where you can buy prints of his work). But to me, the artwork represents a lot more than just a pretty picture. The women pictured in Mucha's work are ethereal, bohemian, and carefree. That indicates to me so much happiness and confidence. While I realize I can't realistically embody one of his subjects every day, letting my hair flow wildly and not being so caught up in the perfection of every outfit is something I'd like to take with me forever.

     While the images are beautiful, what I feel towards the women pictured is even better. This is why it was very important to me to interpret a painting by Mucha for this art inspired ensemble sponsored by Lulus.com. I took some key elements from the painting pictured above (one of my favorites) such as the maxi dress, the metal elements on the top of the dress, and the headband and directly used those as inspiration. The rest of my inspiration came from imagining what it would feel like to be the woman that Mucha painted. Therefore, the pictures you see today are all about getting into character: a confident, playful young woman. 

     I definitely hope to take how great it felt to pose for these pictures and apply that to every outfit I wear. I'm so grateful that I've had the opportunity to work with Lulus on a project that has surely changed the way I look at fashion for the better. Now, tell me, what inspires you?

P.S.- Enter the code TRIPLETHREAD for any US or Canadian purchase on Lulus.com and receive 15% off through Thursday, March 14th!