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Home » Start With Art: Paris Street; Rainy Day by Gustave Caillebotte – Version 2

Start With Art: Paris Street; Rainy Day by Gustave Caillebotte – Version 2

May 22, 2014

A second look at this great painting – focusing on the left half of it, and picking up the lovely periwinkle/chambray blue details…

 
It is interesting that such a drizzly and cold painting lends itself so beautifully to hot-weather clothes.
 
two outfits based on colors from Paris Street; Rainy Day by Gustave Caillebotte

Sleeveless blouse – L.L.Bean, shorts – Uniqlo, dress – Jil Sander

 
I love this dress…
 
two outfits based on colors from Paris Street; Rainy Day by Gustave Caillebotte

Dress- A Friend by A.F. Vandevorst, shirt – Christophe Lamaire, shorts – Dorothy Perkins

two outfits based on colors from Paris Street; Rainy Day by Gustave Caillebotte

Tee shirt – Velvet, capris – Sonoma, sleeveless top – Plein Sud, wrap skirt – Plein Sud

 
A couple more garments, some accessories, and shoes:
 

Opalite earrings – YooLa, bracelet – Hanna Wallmark, bag – Brahmin, cardigan – Iceberg, scarf- East, flat gold sandals – Carlos Santana, woven flats – Santoni,  tee shirt – East, sandals – Munro

 
Soft and pretty – a great travel capsule wardrobe!
 
 
love,
JaniceShoes.com
 
Looking back:
 
2012  – What to wear with a necklace: dragon pearls
 
2013 – We look at a whole bunch of ways to wear One Dress: Six Ways in Black, White and Pink
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05.22.14 13 Comments

Tags: beige, blue, pastels, Start with Art, warm weather
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  1. webb says

    May 22, 2014 at 10:24 am

    Yep. Sign me up for that version!

    Reply
  2. Anonymous says

    May 22, 2014 at 10:53 am

    Me too ! Refined, subtle…I fall in love with this. Martine

    Reply
  3. Virginia says

    May 22, 2014 at 12:44 pm

    Beautiful, beautiful.

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  4. Gail says

    May 22, 2014 at 12:45 pm

    Oh my. One of your most beautiful posts ever, Janice. I'm enthralled by the luminous sheen you've captured in these lovely fabrics.

    Reply
  5. Anonymous says

    May 22, 2014 at 1:06 pm

    I too prefer this 'side' of the painting to the other. It feels more cohesive. It could also be expanded with more pieces in denim or any of the darker neutrals.

    I also noticed there wasn't a capsule image of all the pieces from yesterday.

    Reply
  6. Swissy says

    May 22, 2014 at 1:22 pm

    I really love this one. Not only is it in tones I find flattering to me, but I just love the subtle, mysterious feel of the pieces you show. Isn't it fascinating to really focus on what one actually "sees"?

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  7. Anonymous says

    May 22, 2014 at 1:47 pm

    Really beautiful, I agree. And I love(d) those blue woven flats. Until I clicked on the link – ack. Too rich for my blood. But I know that the idea is to present… the idea. We take it from there, within our means and desires. Thanks for the inspiration – I've always loved that painting "live" and will look at it with different eyes on our next visit to Chicago. Long overdue anyway!
    JoyceP

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  8. Kelly Gasner says

    May 22, 2014 at 2:25 pm

    Loved this version – these quiet colors scream elegance. I don't like coral with black, so yesterday's version didn't resonate for me, but this…well!

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  9. Jean says

    May 22, 2014 at 2:47 pm

    The very day I met you I bought an eyeglass case with this design at the Art Institute. I keep my sunglasses in the Rainy Day in Paris case. My husband and I talk about how we need to get back to Chicago. It was a great trip and a highlight for me was having the pleasure of meeting you.

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  10. cheryl :) says

    May 22, 2014 at 3:10 pm

    Lovely!

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  11. Cornelia says

    May 22, 2014 at 3:20 pm

    This was what I had in my mind's eye with yesterday's comment! This is perfect.

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  12. Madame Là-bas says

    May 23, 2014 at 2:50 am

    I liked yesterday's wardrobe but I think I prefer the more subdued blues and neutrals.

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  13. lrlincks says

    May 23, 2014 at 3:26 am

    Really great capsule! I can easily see myself wearing these colors! Thanks for all your great ideas!!

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