♫ #Music Monday Playlist

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Massive Attack - Safe From Harm

Metric - Dead Disco

Sepalcure - Love Pressure - HF025

Devendra Banhart - Autumn's Child

Tegan and Sara - I know I know I Know



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Paolo Roversi series 1

© Leigh Viner 2011

18x24" Oil on Canvas

She is done! The first of my Paolo Roversi series.

I was reminded of my paitence again by pulling out the oils, cannot believe how long it has been since I have created in that media, and I promised myself not to let that happen again. I really enjoy that medium, almost meditative for me. She is also the 1st of some exclusive work that I will be doing for someone (will share soon) and she is coming with me to London for an exhibition in March!! Omg so excited!! I will keep you all informed as I know more.

I hope you all had a wonderful week, weekend and Thanksgiving here is the States.. I can tell you one thing, I am so very thankful for all of you xo


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Géraldine Adams - "Poupée Mécanique"

Wanted to share this clip from a dear friend of mine in Paris, Olivier Bostvironnois and his latest work, love it and thought you guys would enjoy as well.

Also below is some composed music he made to my Cricket illustration, (hope to work with him again soon!!) To see more you can hop on over to my YouTube channel.


Hope your all having a wonderful week, I have been locked up with a canvas and oil, (love). Cannot wait to share my newest piece and beginning of a series.

xo


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♫ #Music Monday Playlist

Natalie Walker - Against the Wall

Hindi Zahra - Stand Up

Aimee Mann - Save Me

Roger Eno - Recalling Winter

Lisa Hannigan - Passenger

Dillon - Contact Us


Have a wonderful Monday everyone! xo


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Weekend Randomness

Hi everyone, I hope your having a wonderful weekend. I have been using all of my free time to start a series of oil paintings inspired by the photography of Paolo Roversi. (completely in love with his work is an understatement) But here is the piece of his that I will be using for the first one. Cannot wait to show you.

Also while browsing Song of Style's blog for the look of the week, I caught the gorgeous townhome of Jenna Lyon of J.Crew and couldn't help but wonder where I could come up with a quick 3.75 million... The window seating alone has sold me..

Just keep working ( someday Leigh, someday) ;)


Click here to see more.

Last but not least, enjoy the moment..


stefanyalves


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Between the Daily To Do's

Sweater- Marciano, Tank- by.corpus, Leggings- Tart, Shoes- Nine West, Ring- Banana Republic, Pin- Vintage, Earrings- UO.

It's the little things between the madness of my day that keep me going. (fading a bit at this midnight hour) ;) , but why it is important to take even 10 minutes to myself to refuel on tight deadlines.

-Almost done reading One Day. A fun read and looking forward to catching the The Movie adaptation.

-New music, Dillion "Thirteen Thirtyfive"


-I crave a touch of Red when wearing leopard.

-Cold season is here and a perfect warm your bones recipe, Grilled Cheese croutons and Tomato Soup via The Kitchn.


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Little Bit O' Soul

Jacket, Tee- UO, Jeans- Guess, Shoes Steven by Steven Madden, Ring Aldo, Sunglasses and Hat Target Nails OPI My Private Jet and Black Onyx.

The Ramones - Little Bit O' Soul


Hope your all having a wonderful day xo


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♫ #Music Monday Playlist

Depeche Mode - Lie To Me

Stars - Sleep Tonight (Junior Boys Remix)

Morrissey - Sing your life

Dusky feat. Janai - Lost In You

Chemical Brothers - Hanna's Theme

Coldplay - Paradise



Hadji Aires


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Channeling Babe Paley

Julie London - How Deep is the ocean




Dress DVF, Sunglasses Miu Miu, Jacket Todd Lynn, Nail color and Liptick YSL

Inspired look from socialite, style icon and Vogue fashion editor Barbara (Babe) Pailey


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"Sunset Fog"

@ Leigh Viner 2011

Etsy

Catching a cold is never fun, but have to admit, I am not the one that feels better sitting still either trying to cure the darn bug.. I have said it a million times, I am antsy and to get me to just sit still is a difficult task. Proud Gemini here!

I can sit do not get me wrong here just (not) still. I will have a book/magazine in hand, movies and the ipad out, taking notes, learning french, sketching, checking my e-mail. You get the picture, oh and usually all at the same time.. (lifelong multitasked individual) but on that note, the one such thing to put me in a meditative mood and away from that multitasking of my brain and the fact that I do not feel well always is drawing.

I came across the photography of Marc Yankus last night and immediately felt inspired to create from one of his blurry textured photos. They are memorizing, soft and with the blur pull a long focus of the eye to continue to look deeper in the photograph to find its shape.
Hope you enjoy them as much as I do and I am sure this will not be the only time I create a piece from Marc.




What are some of your ways of feeling better when under the weather?


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Time to Renew // An Instagram DIY

Flipping through my Instagram feed a few weeks ago I found the perfect motivation to fix and make pretty again one of my favorite bags, my beloved Balenciaga.

She is beat up, worn out and has been through many of life's events with me.. but I will not part and I know I surely cannot replace at this point so happily I found the perfect answer, to dye it new again thanks to Liz Vranesh.

Here is what she did with her vintage Chloe, love!


1. Old third hand Chloe bag


2. Remove extra pieces and unhinge/unzip everything else


3. Use a cleaning brush and laundry detergent under the sink to scrub leather (especially waterproofed) under water, rinse


4.Soak leather in due bath, turn every few minutes for even color


5. Rinse well and air dry, ta-da!!

*Thank you Liz!

Now to decide what color for my bag??


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Valentino's Braid

Stockholm Street Style


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I have to admit, I am one of those when it comes to hair styles that stick to a basic few, (only 3) straighten my natural curly hair, wear it natural and use the curling iron, and "I do not have time for my hair today and it is pissing me off" toss of a ponytail. But looking at this top photo of the gorgeous Karmen Pedaru looking so chic with her updo and braid I cannot help but think, I never take time to really try new styles with my hair.

I am not sure why, I just stick with the basic what works out of habit.. It could be though when I was working in a salon many years ago that I had someone give me a new style,

"Why not, whatever you think looks amazing and different". That obviously did not work for me (or anyone for that matter) and left looking like this,

Pucci Spring 2009

Ok maybe not that bad, but I sure did feel like it while walking around downtown running errands after my hair was 80s fied.

What about you? Do you tend to stick with a few styles out of habit, or do you take the time for creative styles with your hair?


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Craving

Clutch Chloe, Silver pillow Urban Outfitters, Essie nail color it's in the bag, Sephora nail color only gold for me, Blush, eye shimmer Chanel, Shoes Zara, Ring Anthropologie, Pink pillow Dwell Studio

Completely in love with the combination of gold/silver and pinks. I think if I could get away with it, it would be my theme around the house as well for Christmas.


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♫ #Music Monday Playlist

Coeur de Pirate - Les amours dévouées

Phantogram - Don't Move

Waldeck - Why Did We Fire The Gun

Fever Ray - Keep The Streets Empty For Me

Mazzy Star - Common Burn


Happy Monday everyone xo

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Get The Look

Tee- Topshop Skirt Topshop Jacket Topshop Shoes- Elizabeth and James Large Clutch- ASOS

Finding an affordable look inspired from this gorgeous Tom Ford coat seen the Sept issue of American Bazaar.

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"Flutter"

© Leigh Viner 2011


The end of the week, thank you!! (All I want to do is sleep in this weekend!) I think this was the busiest weeks in a long time, and with Christmas around the corner all of a sudden (crazy as it seems) I have quite a few deadlines to fulfill in a short time before December settles in.

So for the weekend I am looking forward to a few movies, turning the alarm off, catching up a bit on my blog posting and enjoying yours before it starts all over again on Monday.

Have a great weekend everyone! xo

*Inspired by model Eriko Mihalik for Bazaar sept 2010

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