Skirt Issey Miyake, Scarf Timothy John, Boots Chloe
For PJ Harvey, Patti Smith and Ann Demuelemeester churches have been a site of and location for creativity. Patti Smith had her first reading in St. Mark’s Church in New York City in 1971. This month she will be performing at the Vatican at the invitation of Pope Francis. Ann Demeulemeester designed a black and white dress with feathers for a 16th Century statue of the Blessed Virgin that can be viewed in the church of Sint-Andrieskerk in Antwerp. PJ Harvey’s award winning album, “Let England Shake” was recorded and performed in St. Peter’s Church in Dorset on a cliff top overlooking the sea. So for this photo shoot PJ Harvey is my muse and there is also a nod to churches as a site of inspiration.
PJ Harvey collaborated with both Ann Demeulemeester and Demeulemeester’s husband Patrick Robyn on the photography and the clothing for her album and tour “Let England Shake”. At the 2011 awards ceremony where she received the Mercury Prize (Best Album in England and Ireland) for the album, PJ Harvey wore one of Ann Demeulemeester’s most coveted pieces, a feather halo and a specially designed long black dress. The album, a collection of lyrical narratives of war, received great critical acclaim and also included a series of short films Harvey made in collaboration with photojournalist Seamus Murphy. The photos of Harvey dressed in black and feathers wandering through what looks like devastation are haunting and compelling.
There are days in the life of every woman when she feels dark and angry. Those are the days when I listen to PJ Harvey, wear “relentless” black and turn up the volume loud. Something cathartic happens and at the end of a listening session somehow I feel that justice has been served. Though many view her as dark, she is often funny if you get her jokes.
Wow. That’s such a stunning look, and very powerful. I haven’t listened to any PJ Harvey in quite a while. I’m overdue. 😉
Love her, she is guest editing a radio show in the UK right now
Wow. That’s such a stunning look, and very powerful. I haven’t listened to any PJ Harvey in quite a while. I’m overdue. 😉
Love her, she is guest editing a radio show in the UK right now
Wow. That’s such a stunning look, and very powerful. I haven’t listened to any PJ Harvey in quite a while. I’m overdue. 😉
Love her, she is guest editing a radio show in the UK right now
Oh, such an amazing picture and look!
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So happy, I am inspired by these comments to keep pleasing!
So happy, I am inspired by these comments to keep pleasing!
Your ensemble is breathtaking! As is the feathered headpiece that I just viewed on your Pinterest Board. Your posts enthrall.
Ann Demeulemeester is so fantastic. Thanks I am glad you like my posts.
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Your ensemble is breathtaking! As is the feathered headpiece that I just viewed on your Pinterest Board. Your posts enthrall.
Ann Demeulemeester is so fantastic. Thanks I am glad you like my posts.
Your ensemble is breathtaking! As is the feathered headpiece that I just viewed on your Pinterest Board. Your posts enthrall.
Ann Demeulemeester is so fantastic. Thanks I am glad you like my posts.
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Now that’s an outfit!! Truly stunning. Are those separate pieces? The leather mixed with the textured skirt and ruffle are incredible! I would love to take a peek into your closet.
Cherie
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They are all separate pieces and best of all they all came from consignment and thrift stores! My closet is probably like yours except more b & w.
Now that’s an outfit!! Truly stunning. Are those separate pieces? The leather mixed with the textured skirt and ruffle are incredible! I would love to take a peek into your closet.
Cherie
http://www.stylenudge.com
They are all separate pieces and best of all they all came from consignment and thrift stores! My closet is probably like yours except more b & w.
Now that’s an outfit!! Truly stunning. Are those separate pieces? The leather mixed with the textured skirt and ruffle are incredible! I would love to take a peek into your closet.
Cherie
http://www.stylenudge.com
They are all separate pieces and best of all they all came from consignment and thrift stores! My closet is probably like yours except more b & w.
Amazing post. Thanks for sharing.
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Amazing post. Thanks for sharing.
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Amazing post. Thanks for sharing.
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I’m ever so happy to have found you! I see by the comments … so have some of my very favorite bloggers! So excited to learn more about you and your inspiring style!
Thanks for finding me and for commenting. I get even more motivation from the feedback.
Thanks for finding me and for commenting. I get even more motivation from the feedback.
Thanks for finding me and for commenting. I get even more motivation from the feedback.
That skirt is incredible. I like to wear big bad sunglasses on days when I’m in a dark mood. Tells the world to leave me alone! Found you on IFB!
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Miyake is one of my favorites and I have some other great piers I hope you will enjoy in the future. Ah yes, sunglasses!
That skirt is incredible. I like to wear big bad sunglasses on days when I’m in a dark mood. Tells the world to leave me alone! Found you on IFB!
http://ahhhsoneo.com
Miyake is one of my favorites and I have some other great piers I hope you will enjoy in the future. Ah yes, sunglasses!
That skirt is incredible. I like to wear big bad sunglasses on days when I’m in a dark mood. Tells the world to leave me alone! Found you on IFB!
http://ahhhsoneo.com
Miyake is one of my favorites and I have some other great piers I hope you will enjoy in the future. Ah yes, sunglasses!
Stunning , in every way. I so enjoy your blog , your so creative looks, wonderful writing and not forgetting the always amazing shots .
Thanks, I am so happy you enjoy the writing as well as the photos. My photographer Calvin is so good that none of the photos on this blog are retouched.
Stunning , in every way. I so enjoy your blog , your so creative looks, wonderful writing and not forgetting the always amazing shots .
Thanks, I am so happy you enjoy the writing as well as the photos. My photographer Calvin is so good that none of the photos on this blog are retouched.
Stunning , in every way. I so enjoy your blog , your so creative looks, wonderful writing and not forgetting the always amazing shots .
Thanks, I am so happy you enjoy the writing as well as the photos. My photographer Calvin is so good that none of the photos on this blog are retouched.
Wow awesome pic and the look is so beautyful! Love it!
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Dear Gigi, so glad you like it. The writing is as important to me as the photos so your comment is so appreciated. Issey Miyake let’s you sculpt his clothes to how you want them, you will see more of him here for sure.
Lyn
Dear Gigi, so glad you like it. The writing is as important to me as the photos so your comment is so appreciated. Issey Miyake let’s you sculpt his clothes to how you want them, you will see more of him here for sure.
Lyn
How inspirational dear! x
Erica
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How inspirational dear! x
Erica
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Thank you! You inspire me, I love your blog.
How inspirational dear! x
Erica
http://www.eggcanvas.me
Thank you! You inspire me, I love your blog.
Wow! So fierce and I love the eyewear here. Thanks for sharing buddy.
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I’ve been following you on instagram and completely fell in love with this image. Issey Miyake is one of my favorites. Reading the text, the image, you…there is so much poetry in all together. Perfect!
Dear Gigi, so glad you like it. The writing is as important to me as the photos so your comment is so appreciated. Issey Miyake let’s you sculpt his clothes to how you want them, you will see more of him here for sure.
Lyn