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Picasso challenge: Young girl reading on the beach

March 19, 2015

This is my Picasso challenge, day 4, after painting 3: Young Girl Reading a Book on the Beach.

The outfit (worn for a day off):
Skinny medium wash ankle jeans (Lucky, Charlotte Rail); blue, gray, and white blurry print knit surplice top (made by me); jean jacket (AG, Robyn); greenish-gray belt (Fossil); gray shimmer oxfords (Naot, Kedma); olive packable jacket (Laundry by Shelli Segal); taupe shoulder bag (Aunts & Uncles).

I saved this painting for a day off, so I could wear jeans. I was going to wear a plain gray tee, and then I saw this top in my drawer and changed my mind. I thought it might be too bright, in a way, with all the white, but I really like how it presents a lot of the subtle colors in Picasso's painting. Today, the print resembles filtered sunlight on water, an effect that I had not noticed before.

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10 Comments

  • columbine(erin) replied 9 years ago

    Ooh your top is perfect for this. It does look like the top of water, with shapes created by a light breeze and sunlight. You look fab. 

  • Sal replied 9 years ago

    Great interpretation.  The textures are very appropriate for the beach theme.  And a great outfit, hope you wear it again :)

  • rachylou replied 9 years ago

    Your top does make me think of water. Cool.

  • replied 9 years ago

    Oh, you were destined to emulate that painting! The colours are 'right up your alley' (as we say in the UK :)) Fabulous! Love the print on the top you made and the different denim blues, and your shoe shade, pick up on all the subtle shades in the artwork. Lovely.

  • Angie replied 9 years ago

    A column of denim. I was WAITING foe someone to post that for this painting. And it's you, Sharan. Great textural association. Fably Tomboy. Fun Spring pattern. You nailed it. Well done. 

  • Jaime replied 9 years ago

    Double denim - fantastic! The denim jacket looks great on you. Another excellent interpretation.

  • Caro in Oz replied 9 years ago

    This is artistically fabulous (very fitting when your inspiration is Picasso).

  • Neel replied 9 years ago

    Wow! This has to be my favorite outfit of yours till date :-) The jacket is an amazing fit and wash. I like the way you have cuffed the sleeves too. Super interpretation :-)

  • Sara L. replied 9 years ago

    Great look! I agree that the shirt looks watery. I like the double denim for the blue on the painting.

  • Suz replied 9 years ago

    Fabulous Sharan! I love the top with this -- the shapes echo the painting's shapes a little bit as well. 

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Welcome to my style blog. Dressing is something all of us do each day, but for me it is also a hobby. I like to find new ways to wear the clothes I have, make new clothes to add to my wardrobe (yes, sewing is another hobby!), shop for clothes, read and discuss fashion. Following You Look Fab has fueled my interest in taking outfit pictures to see where I've been and to get different perspectives on style. Thanks for joining me. I always appreciate hearing your thoughts.