Art in the streets of Rome - windows and doors

On the last morning in Rome, before my flight, I had to run down and buy a luggage strap. Rome being Rome, I couldn't help but snap photos along the way. Some Art Deco windows and doors were so charming. I guess when you think about it,they were versions of street art, literally, at the time....

That is one of the charms of Rome - everything carries history with it. You notice the beauty before you even know what it is!

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Lunar New Year

The Lunar New Year Celebrations are in full swing in Sydney.

Lobster Noodles seem to be the go this year.

Fortunes abound, red lanterns and horses are everywhere across the city.

The Fire Horse returns every 60 years.

To quote the SBS website: "Basically, this is a year that rewards fearless courage, dedication and punishes indecision, hesitation or impassiveness....Just ride the horse and ride the momentum, and do not hesitate too much and complete the journey."

Happy New Year to you all, and hopefully you enjoy the ride!

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"The pigeon is, if not actually sacred, at least highly respected in Venice." Jan Morris

While I'm not sure if it holds true today, as there were a lot less in the Piaza than when I was there in the 90s, this bird seemed keen to join me in at sunset, and the lid on the nuts seems to imply he's a regular.

My friend had given me some Euro for Xmas so I could have a cocktail on our trip - I'd decided on the Danieli but alas Four Seasons has taken over and were doing renovations, so our roof top bar at Palazzo Cannova fit the bill. My husband was joining me in a while, so the bird felt no qualms about approaching me. 

As the sun went down, other tables populated and the pigeon tried his luck elsewhere.

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Palazzo Canova Roof Terrace Bar

Mural Monday or Mosaic Monday?

Some of these are Invader and some are others in the same style.

All made me smile.

I'm not sure who made the Pigeon below but I was absolutely charmed by it. Brilliant use of space, and eye catching quirkiness.

Whereever you go in Paris there is something to see.

“The chief danger about Paris is that it is such a strong stimulant.” —T.S. Eliot

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Tell Us about....Style Icons

I don't think too much about fashion - I like what I like and I wear it. I live in Uniqlo Marimekko and occasionally real Marimekko and Kitten D'Amour. On my feet, Birkenstocks and I did have a collection of Kitten D'amour shoes but alas heels are not my friends anymore. Shiny Converse are my new dress shoes.

"Fashion as we knew it is over; people wear now exactly what they feel like wearing." – Mary Quant

Who is my style icon?

Yanoi Kusama. I love her art but she also always looks cool! I've written about her work in Canberra, displays in Sydney, her museum in Tokyo, seeking her robot (and failing), and of course the big exhibition in Melbourne. Her art is very much part of her, and her dresses and the hair always look so fabulous.

I too rock the red hair from time to time, in theory all the time but it washes out after a few weeks and sometimes I take a bit of time to do it again....like now. She is not afraid to mix patterns, like me since the Anthony Bloomfield days in the '80's. I've just tried to google him and it seems he's vanished. Which is sad, as he really started the wearing two prints fad. 

The bottom line is, style is so much more than clothes. It's in all that you do, it's in how you carry yourself. Confidence and style are often intertwined (though not bullish). If the clothes make you feel good, bring you happiness when wearing them, style is usually on display.

“Style is knowing who you are, what you want to say, and not giving a damn” Orson Welles

Photo Credit below.

 Yayoi Kusama wax model at Louis Vitton for 2012 collection unveiling.

Garry Knight

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(Also, it's been so long since I've used a Creative Commons photo, I'm a little scared I haven't done the attribute correctly. Don't want a fine so sing out if I've breached the copyright somehow)

For some actual fashion shots - here's a few older posts:

"Give a girl the right shoes, and she can conquer the world." - Marilyn Monroe

"If you love something, wear it all the time." Vivienne Westwood

Valentine's Day and the Fire Horse

Spice Alley set for both celebrations

It's that time of year. This Saturday is Valentine's Day and you have the whole day to celebrate. For those in Sydney, there's a few idea here.

And of course, for those who do nothing to celebrate it, just remember the Lunar New Year festivities start in Sydney on the 14th Feb, so you can welcome the Horse instead! Thai Town also has their Lunar New Year festival that night. Tickets here (free).

Something for everyone!

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Success

 

For years, my rose bush has only bloomed one rose at a time, and I have been most excited by this single flower appearing, feeling like it was a success.

I came home to a mass of flowers in bloom, and I delight each day they are still holding together or more have taken the place of the ones that lost their petals.

What changed? I've no idea.

Sometimes it's not what you do, it's just how it happens.

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