By Anika: Flaming June & Anika

Saturday, November 6, 2010

Flaming June & Anika

Hi sweethearts!

In fashion -as well as in life- I take inspiration from everything and everyone around me.

I am always ready for the next inspiring moment, be it going for walks enjoying the details of beautiful buildings, or crashing into lightpoles because I got so caught up in the detail of someones outfit that I forget to look where I am walking.

Inspiration is such a beautiful thing, it moves freely and makes life so much richer and more fun.

To me inspiration is connected to sensitivity, to really see and be moved, and to then take the moment to the next level by connecting it to something in me and my life.

To really be in a moment is one of the happiest experiences I can have, and because I always try to stay open I get to have a lot of these moments.

I had one of those moments as a young girl, seing Flaming June for the first time.

I was lost in the painting,

the expression of the sleeping girl, the glowing colours, the shape of her thigh, wanting to be her.

Art is one of my greatest inspirations for dressing up.

This is my translation of Flaming June.

The outfit:

Orange dress, H&M (reworked by me)

Scarf & bangles & ring, H&M

Neckless, Noa Noa

Owl earrings, Gina Tricot

Watch, Ice

Leopard booties, Nilson

Tell me, what inspires you?

xxx Anika

Labels: inspiration, ruffles, rust

27 Comments:

At November 6, 2010 at 1:23 PM , Katrya Kyla said...: Flaming June has always been one of my favorite paintings. I love how it can be so calm, yet so alive (through the color of her clothing) at the same time. Incredibly beautiful.
Loving the outfit, too, by the way!

xx
Kyla

http://katrya-kyla.blogspot.com
At November 6, 2010 at 1:57 PM , L said...: Anika you just stole my heart, with art! I love this painting, she is so vibrant, and calm at the same time. I love how your outfit resonates the vibes of this painting! Love it!

I'm inspired by other bloggers! :)

<3
At November 6, 2010 at 4:13 PM , Alex Ingram said...: Great colors
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At November 6, 2010 at 5:01 PM , Katrin said...: I love the feeling when you see something and feel totaly inspired by it. The colors work so well on you, I love it.
At November 6, 2010 at 6:55 PM , Christina said...: That painting is amazing!! I too am like you and tend to get my inspiration from everything and everyone around me! :)

I love how you captured the great color of the painting with your outfit!! You always look so pretty!

-Christina <3
At November 7, 2010 at 2:53 AM , Jessica Kane said...: i OBVIOUSLY need an H&M so i can have pretty scarves TOOOO!!! LOL
sad face. soon I hear....sooooon.
thank you for the comment love!! you are SOOOO sweet!!! And so glad you love the positive, that's honestly what I'm about....let's EMBRACE and love and inspire baby!!!!
And of course, you mah girl :)
heeehee

xxoo
jessica kane of www.fatshionchic.com
At November 7, 2010 at 6:33 AM , Tanvi said...: Inspiration is such a beautiful thing, it moves freely and makes life so much richer and more fun. Such a lovely thought!!! :) I love your inspired look :)
At November 7, 2010 at 1:26 PM , Collette Osuna said...: Hi Anika...I just found your blog link....Im sooo happy that I did....love your blog, love your style....Im a new follower....:)

So happy to meet you...and your outfit is fab....totally love the re-worked dress doll:)

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At November 7, 2010 at 5:13 PM , Nefertiti said...: tres jolie tenue j aime bcp
At November 7, 2010 at 6:58 PM , Margaret said...: You look stunning ! I love the dress <3
At November 7, 2010 at 9:37 PM , A BRIT GREEK said...: Totally love what you've done with the frock, it's such a beautiful colour too!
x.o.x.o
ps thanks for popping by!
At November 7, 2010 at 9:42 PM , Bella said...: This color looks amazing on you. Love the sleeves. Anika, I have a question. How difficult do you think it would be to learn Norwegian? I mean, for an American, for example. I know this is not related to your post but I thought you might be able to help. Thanks!
At November 7, 2010 at 10:56 PM , Kristel Knows said...: love this on you hun. beautiful scarf! :D
At November 8, 2010 at 10:09 AM , Weesha said...: That painting is beautiful and I love your scarf! You look beautiful as always Anika :)
At November 8, 2010 at 9:53 PM , neffbot said...: I always love this dress - every time you wear it I think "I need to comment and tell her how awesome she looks in that dress". So, this time, I am commenting!

Also, the scarf is amazing!
At November 8, 2010 at 11:19 PM , Anonymous said...: Thank you for the very sincere comment! I've been reading your blog for some time. I can't believe I haven't commented :)! I love your rendition of Flaming June. Such beautiful colors! Your hair is amazing. I love soft romantic waves. Unfortunately mine likes to wave in one area and not the other :-p. It is also inspiring that you rework clothing to work for your body. I had gotten a dress form about a year ago in grand hopes that I would be able to design some of my own clothing, but I definitely need a class or two on the basics. :)
At November 8, 2010 at 11:22 PM , Natasha said...: Anika! I love love love the H&M tunic & what you did to it. Fabulous!!!

Thanks for all the love on my curvy fashion blog BTW... :)

~Natasha
http://chiccurve.blogspot.com/
At November 8, 2010 at 11:29 PM , stylenuggets said...: I like the way you used the painting yet made the look your own. Love these colours on you.
At November 9, 2010 at 6:29 AM , Alexandra said...: I LOVE the art inspiration in this outfit! Your take on it is wonderful :-)
At November 9, 2010 at 2:26 PM , Aurè said...: Ciao, Hi Anika,
Very Beautiful Post...Cheers!
it's great to read thatArt is one of your greatest inspirations for dressing up.
Maybe you'll take some sparkling inspiration looking at my Art & Fashion:"Curvy Women are the Sun of Life ! "

Le Donne con le Curve sono il Sole della Vita !

follow the link and enjoy :

http://spazioinwind.libero.it/aureart/apfashion2010.htm

Greetings from Sicily by Aurè
Ciao
At November 10, 2010 at 12:45 AM , Mode Plus said...: I've said it before and I'll say it again, I love this color and this dress you've made. And your post (content) such food for thought. Superb!
At November 10, 2010 at 5:32 PM , Anika http://www.byanika.com said...: Thank you all so much! It blows me away that you take the time to comment, and that you really like my stuff! :D you are all so generous, and you all mean a lot to me. I have been round to yours to thank you and enjoy! <3 <3 <3
At November 11, 2010 at 6:42 PM , the Citizen Rosebud said...: YOU inspire me,Anika. I too love that painting, and I love how you are incorporating not just fashion loves but inspirational loves into your dress. Wonderful your day must be, you going about your life with the gorgeous image of Flaming June burning into your day, and warming it. Beautiful.

Congrats on the being featured in this week's IFB's Links Ala Mode! Well deserved, sweet friend. -Bella Q
At November 12, 2010 at 1:09 AM , Unknown said...: I love to find fellow artist/fashionistas to share inspirations with! Will be following you~ Congrats and well deserved on the IFB nod.
At November 12, 2010 at 4:13 AM , poet said...: This is a really beautiful painting, and your outfit is a great "interpretation"... actually inspires me to wear this one floor-length orange skirt I have.

Cheers,
poet
At November 12, 2010 at 9:08 PM , otherdutchanimals said...: This colour is wonderful - not worn enough I say! I like the raw edge of the dress - its a unique touch.

One of the things that inspires me is colour ODA x
At November 18, 2010 at 4:10 PM , Velvet_Amber said...: Hi!! thanks for adding me.. im loving ur post that matches art pieces with ur outfits. one of my philosophies are that fashion is art and uve proved that!!

hope ill see posts.

take care hunni

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