Thursday, February 16, 2012

THE BLUE PERIOD


Picasso had one.  I think I'm going through one.

Bloggerista self-photo via bathroom mirror
The print on the wall happens to be a Picasso Blue Nude
Velvet jacket: Armani Collezioni

Do you go through phases wearing just one color palette?  The grey winter seems to have left me reaching for variations on midnight blue, black, and grey.  Even the faded lavender in this '60s blue bathroom is commiserating.  (I've put on this midnight blue -- nearly purple -- velvet Armani jacket several times in the last few weeks!  The quilting reminds me of bed jackets favored by my mom and aunts when I was a little girl.)  

This talk of subtle color variations reminds me of James McNeill Whistler's "Arrangement in Grey and Black No. 1."  He insisted on naming it musically, but it never quite stuck.  "Whistler's Mother" was just a lot catchier than his reference to tonal harmonies!  


Arrangement in Grey and Black No. 1
otherwise known as "Whistler's Mother"
by James McNeill Whistler, 1871
Musée D'Orsay, Paris


Then again, the painting itself was labeled a "failed experiment" back then -- though that could be due to the disagreeable look of the subject rather than technique?  Perhaps the same could be said of my picture!  Hmmm ... I think I'll name the photo "Arrangement in Blue and Violet,"  fondly known as "Bloggerista in the Bathroom."

We're off to the ski slopes, and I just squeezed this post in between packing, the ballet tonight, and our flight tomorrow.  This may be the end of my Blue Period.  The sun is shining today, the spring blossoms are out, and for the first time since summer, I put on red pants!  

17 comments:

  1. If I had your lovely jacket, I'd probably be going through a blue phase myself. :)

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  2. I love your blue period! And, the clip on the hair is a nice touch!

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    1. Thanks, and that is an old, purple jewel barrette that I ended up using since my hair is growing out of (too thick) bangs!

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  3. If you are heading to the snow you are going into your white period surely......ah but then the sky will be that wonderful bright blue. Glad to hear the season changing. Thank you for your comment - about the interview. There is a shot of me on there too - I am the blonde one crouching down. Xxxxx

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  4. Wohoo for the red pants. I personally think to put on especially shiny and bold colors during the dim winter months. Well and during the other months too. Lovely jacket and picture.

    Have a great time skiing.

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  5. hahaha! the Fashionista in the bathroom is very stylish though!!!
    I like the blazer!
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  6. Hahaha!! the fahionista in the Bathroom is very stylish though! I love the blazer an the location!!
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  7. love your jacket!i have been going through a black phase for 3 years nearly..i love almost everything in black..with dashes or pops of some neon or bright shade..as far as i recall i have loved black as a colour more than anything else..i think black is not boring or easy to wear as many say..it is versatile and a play of textures with black can give beautiful results..i love solid monotones

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  8. nice photos, and your outfit is so nice, too!

    Anyway, I followed your blog, hope you can follow back, too!
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  9. February is always my blue period, but I can't see any failed experiments here. Enjoy the skiing! xo

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  10. I toatlly agree on the blue, black and grey colors!

    xo Gillie

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  11. haha, love that blue period! love you having color periods, maybe we all do without knowing ;)
    xx

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  12. definitely go through those phases, i think i'm in a grey period!


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  13. Blue period is the best! Especially Picasso's blue period I love it! saying that I know what you mean and I can't wait for spring and start to be more active in the evenings. Francesca Woodman has to be one of my favourite woman photographers I found her photographs so hunting and full of emotions. Enjoy your trip my friend :)

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  14. I like the idea! I'll consider having one too ;)

    xx

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  15. I love that jacket! That same Picasso print hung on the wall of my parent's bedroom as long as I can remember.

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