A Touch of Chanel

© Leigh Viner 2011

"31 Rue"


"Division"
Etsy



Some Chanel inspired pieces for you today. I was loving the simple dark line in the hair and the smokey eyes that Peter Philips used for the SS/11 makeup for Chanel. And I was also motivated to paint another landscape of Paris so I chose that of Chanel on 31 Rue Cambon. I really hope someday to visit Mademoiselle Coco's apartment above. Do they even offer tours? Or is it (by invitation only, I am sure)

Hope your weekend is going well xo

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Get The Look

1. Dress Topshop
2. Scarf Forever 21
3. Boots n.d.c. made by hand
4. Jacket Topshop
5. Necklace French Connection

Inspired by the layers and rainy days of spring.

Top Photo via Stockholm Streetstyle


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Gensler "Fashion Unraveled" Exhibition photo diary

Walking towards my wall in my Walter dress and Kathryn AmberLeigh shoes




Live Paper Dressing




Jim Miller

Tony Maesto

Stina Persson

Here are some of the out takes from the Gensler Fashion Unraveled Exhibition opening last week in San Francisco. It was such a beautiful place to have a show. Make sure to stop by if you get a chance the exhibition will be running until June 3rd with many other amazing artists, photographers and designers.

A special thank you to the Gensler team for having me and to Jim Miller for all of your support! xo

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♫ #Music Monday Playlist

ELO - Last Train To London

Bjork - So Broken

Holy Ghost! - Wait & See

Trentemoller - Shades Of Marble

Digitalism - 2 Hearts


I am back from San Francisco after a fantastic trip and show, I cannot wait to share some of the photos from the last few days and the the Fashion Unraveled Exhibition , such a great turnout!! In the meantime enjoy todays late night #Music Monday and I will catch up with all of you starting tomorrow :) xo

Photo via Fashion 156

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"Swoon"

Sounds Of San Francisco



"Swoon" 16x20 Acrylic on Canvas Etsy

Lovelies I am packing up and heading out to San Francisco for the Fashion Unraveled Exhibition but before I leave I wanted to post this Original painting for you all that was going with me but now available to you. I will be back with a ton of photos for sure of the City and my adventures, (I still have edits from my 2009 trip) yikes, but I promise to get these up first. lol..

Have a wonderful week!! xoxo

Photo via Dream and Dress

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♫ #Music Monday Playlist

Ladyhawke - Another Runaway

Fever Ray - Keep The Streets Empty For Me

The Big Pink - Velvet

Bauhaus - Stigmata Martyr

Inga Liljestrom - Film Noir


Photo via Kelle Gustafsson

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Sunday Winds

The weather cooled down a bit and added annoying wind gusts that personally out of any weather condition is my least favorite, but loose sweaters will keep me happy all year round. I am also getting ready to pack for San Francisco, leaving in a few days for my art show and will be needing a few more to keep me warm from the breeze of the pacific, surely.

This week I will also be posting a new original canvas painting before I leave that I was actually going to take with me to the show, but bummer I was not able to ship it on time, I have plenty original illustrations that have already arrived for the installation though that I think will be perfect. Cannot wait to see some of you there!

Hope you all had a wonderful weekend! xo

Sweater- bycorpus, Shear tank- Cheap Monday, Jeans- Citizens of Humanity, Shoes- Sam Eldman, Sunglasses-Ray Ban, Bag- Matt and Nat

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"Before Midnight and Broken Wild"

© Leigh Viner 2007-2011


Etsy

Hi everyone! I have been updating a few older pieces I did back in 2007 both based on the photography of Aneta Kowalczyk. She inspires me greatly and I have done quite a few based on her work. I found these two from the archives and decided to turn them into prints for you to enjoy as well. I am also happy to say that the Original, the 2nd Piece will be up for auction for Bloggers Give Back, 100% of profits going to charity, you can learn more about it here. And a very special thanks to Christine from Bijou and Boheme for getting me on board. I will have the link up for that auction as soon as it starts.

*Don't forget to enter my latest giveaway with Shabby Apple Here. Will be choosing a winner this Friday.

The first one "Before Midnight" was a painting I did back in 2007, more of a fine art piece on large canvas.
The Second "Broken Wild" is an illustration.

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♫ #Music Monday Playlist

Peter Bjorn & John - Second Chance (RAC Remix)

Ladytron - Destroy everything you touch

The Killers - Human

Amiina - What Are We Waiting For

New Order-Ceremony


Happy Monday everyone xo

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"Fashion Unraveled" Exhibition

My latest show, "The Fashion Unraveled" exhibition is part of Gensler San Francisco’s 2011 Spring Art Programme. The show examines contemporary fashion beyond the final product of thread and cloth. Exploring fashion as an artistic process & practice, from mind to hand to manifestation. Fashion photography and garments will share the stage with artist works and a live charette will present a tangible view of design at the exhibition reception.
Gensler is proud to present and support artists and designers working across mediums and proving a full range of content and presentation. The Gensler San Francisco office invites you to see into the hearts and minds of these artists recognizing that the design they utilize can be as fluid as the garments they create."

I am beyond excited to be a part of this!! I really hope to see you there if you can come xo

Gensler
2 Harrison Street
Suite 400
San Francisco California 94105
USA
April 14th Opening Reception 5:30-7:30

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Shabby Apple Giveaway!! CLOSED

Happy Weekend everyone! I am hosting a giveaway to win this adorable Spanish Steps dress worth $86.00 from Shabby Apple. It is from their Roman Holiday line and I think would be a perfect travel companion this summer for your vacations.

The rules are simple:

Like them on Facebook, (which also gets you in on exclusive discounts and promotions). And leave a comment below so I can choose a winner. The contest will run until next Friday the 8th. Good Luck!!

Also if you want to start shopping they are offering my readers a 10% off discount, just use code Create10off at checkout.

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-Contest is only open to US residents.

-There are no returns or exchanges on the winning dress

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**Contest is closed** Congratulations to Emily of Emily Gilmore Design you are the lucky winner!!! Thank you so much to everyone for entering. xoxo