by trish on January 2, 2009
Ici is the sole female blogger and webmaster at California-based Steel Closet. She is also an art student and web producer for a popular San Francisco boutique.
This spring, I get to fulfill one of my lifelong dreams- going to art school to study film and animation. Yes, I’ve heard the warnings. I’ve heard stories. It’s expensive, it’s hard work, you’ll get ripped to shreds by your professors, etc. etc. We might as well brace ourselves for the challenge with the ultimate self-confidence booster: a good outfit.
I’ve been told I “look” like an artist. How does one do that, exactly? Does it just come naturally? Do I read too many art magazines? Watch too much artist television? Whatever it is, I’ll help you get that look-
Smashing Darling – Red Red Red by iciwici
1) Artists get hit by a lot of stereotypes- they’re snobby, cynical, reclusive. I may fit all of the above at times (not gonna lie!), but my general style remains simple, playful, and not too serious. That’s why these Erika Hendrix bright red skirt suspenders work so well with Kate Boggiano’s polka dot shirt.
3) For a smallish tote still big enough to hold the necessities (wallet, phone, sketchbook and colored pencils), I’d go for the NK Henry Holiday 2008 Collection Pisces Tote
4) Whether you’re in San Francisco, New York or Iceland- wear the Savory silk scarf. It will fulfill both your warmth and style quotas.
5) Complete the outfit with Silver Frog’s chunky geometric shapes, as well as this Naik Fur crochet pompom hoodie- leave the stereotypical artist’s berets in 19th century Montmatre!
Now all you need is a generous film of charcoal dust and sleep deprivation to complete the “artist” look. Good luck, all.
