Mood Board #7 The Cinematic 40's

October 30, 2012

So Cinematic

Taking inspiration from the 1940's, the era of the cinematic Film Noir, these looks are iconic and timeless in there glamour, polish and refinement. I find it's just the right mix of femme fatale and serious suiting. It's the season to layer up in the mystery.

Article Archive: Prints by Karen Walker

August 23, 2012

Karen Walker is a designer that has turned her attention to the whimsical, wearable prints that have a very vintage inspired appeal. With collection titles such as "Perfect Day" (shown above) featuring petite oiseaux printed blouses, and current collection "Sea Monsters" featuring swirly nautical prints, the joy of dressing is the well executed mission.

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Proper placed palm trees of Karnak. 𓇣𓉑𓇣 #egyptianlight #palmtrees #obelisk #theancientgods #architecture #bluehorizon #palmlover #hyropgliphics #pharos #arteveryday

The Pigeon triumphant! Or the scared Egyptian pigeon! Or Birds of Habu! 𓅅𓅋𓅅. #turquoise #sunstreaks #lensflare #pigeondynasty #holydove #egyptiancollection #oilpainting #studiotime #iconart #columns #egyptianarcitecture

Karnak Column Forest. 𓊽𓋹𓊽. 134 sandstone papyrus stalk columns. Easy to know how small you are in this forest.𓇅𓇊𓇅. #egyptiansun #turquoisesky #manmandforest #gargantuan #ancientforest #achitecture #sacredpapyrus

In progress. Ancient pillars. All elements in Egypt emerge from turquoise and sunlight. 𓊑𓉱𓊑. #studiotime #inprogress #turquoise #lotuscolum #sacredegypt #ancientegypt #whitelight #oilpainting #spraypaint #arteveryday

Only the obelisk can touch the sun. The sun, Ra or Re, welcomes us to Karnak. 𓀥𓁿𓀥. #desertlight #obelisk #sunsoaked #beyondearth #holyegypt #templeplex #roadofpharaohs

Start with neon green! Philae Temple to the Goddesses Isis 𓆸𓁧𓁥𓆃. A painting based off a photograph that @lara.nickel took from the boat! I love a blurry photo! 𓅋𓅒𓅋. This sacred temple to the mother goddesses is filled with sorrow as it’s the LAST Egyptian temple, the Last of the hieroglyphics. The defacing and destruction of a powerful ancient religion. #mothergoddess #temple #ancientegypt #turquoise #skyline #columns #underegyptiansky #laketemple #byboat #ancientart #painting #landscapepainting #neongreen #oilpaint

Philae Temple to the Goddesses Isis 𓆸𓁧𓁥𓆃. A painting based off a photograph that @lara.nickel took from the boat! I love a blurry photo! 𓅋𓅒𓅋. This sacred temple to the mother goddesses is filled with sorrow as it’s the LAST Egyptian temple, the Last of the hieroglyphics. The defacing and destruction of a powerful ancient religion. #mothergoddess #temple #ancientegypt #turquoise #skyline #columns #underegyptiansky #laketemple

Philae Temple of the Goddesses Isis 𓆸𓁧𓁥𓆃. Print depicting the temple in the 1850’s. The site before the temple was moved to its current location. This sacred temple to the mother goddesses is filled with sorrow as it’s the LAST Egyptian temple, the Last of the hieroglyphics. The defacing and destruction of a powerful ancient religion. #mothergoddess #temple #ancientegypt #turquoise #lotusflower #skyline #columns #underegyptiansky #laketemple #byboat #ancientart #oldprint #archeology #frenchexplorers #1850sstyle

Philae Temple of the Goddesses Isis 𓆸𓁧𓁥𓆃. Only accessible by boat. (Note me fellow travel goddess in the boat with me! @lara.nickel ). This sacred temple to the mother goddesses is filled with sorrow as it’s the LAST Egyptian temple, the Last of the hieroglyphics. The defacing and destruction of a powerful ancient religion. #mothergoddess #temple #ancientegypt #turquoise #lotusflower #skyline #columns #underegyptiansky #laketemple #byboat #ancientart