lorimarsha

Well I hope you don’t find this recent project to be too “it’s all about me” but I seriously needed help. Do you have days that you look into your closet and say “I have nothing to wear” or “I see these clothes but I don’t have the brain power today to figure out an interesting outfit.”? Well, that’s a common experience with me, lately.

Last year I joined a flickr group called “Wardrobe Remix” where members post pictures of their outfits. The idea is to “remix” items in your closet in new and creative ways. Well, I thought it was a fun idea and the days that I decided to post pictures, I really spent time putting things together. It was also fun to look at everyone else’s outfits for inspiration.

As a result of being involved in that group, I amassed an embarrassing large portfolio of photos of me wearing my clothes. So….the other day after having one of those mornings of feeling no love for what I saw inside my closet, I had an idea. I went to my flickr site and created a set of photos of my favorite outfits. From that set, I was able to design a mosaic of images and a 16″ x 20″ poster from a website called Big Huge Labs.

I got the poster in the mail a couple of days ago and hung it on my closet wall. It’s such a help to look up and see some ideas for combining garments. Even though I rarely where the same combinations, it provides a nice jumping off point to get started.

Taking a long time to read The Elegance of the Hedgehog

Band my iPod likes the most: The  New Pornographers

Last iTunes download: The Essential Michael Jackson

Netflix at home : The Cove

Will happily see again: 500 Days of Summer

Brings a smile to my face: A popping cork

Sound you don’t want to hear: Our refrigerator trying to die

Need to figure out: Lady Gaga

Most justifiable snack : Carrots and hummus

Listening while driving: Palestine, Texas by T-Bone Burnett

Favorite morning cup: Stell Hue Hue Tenango

Memorable vacation meal : Seared Scallops-Lahaina Grill

Wishing I could bathe in: Prada Ambree

Last good bottle of wine: 2007 Linne Calodo Slacker

Cheap eats in a fun place: Bottega Louie, Downtown LA

Sad fashion news story: House of Christian LaCroix

I so deserved this: MacBook pro

Making me love TV again: Modern Family

Anxiously awaiting: Breaking Bad Season 3

Yesterday I was interviewed by Rice Freeman-Zachery, author of Creative Time and Space in which she explores your questions about creativity…Where do ideas comes from? How do successful artists get started? How do you know when a piece is finished? Her insightful questions helped me remember why I love doing what I do.

Here’s the latest palette I’ve been working with and I paired my garments with some pretty accessories I found while perusing Etsy. Visit Mia Beads, Jenifer’s Family Jewels, and Ikestaedt for more information on these sweet accessories.

REMINDER!

Artistic License is this weekend- Friday, October 23rd and Saturday, October 24th at Estancia Park in Costa Mesa, CA. All reports call for perfect weather so come out and enjoy art in the beautiful outdoors.
See prior blog post for additional information about the show.