Weekend Away...

"Laparisienne is not in fashion,

she is fashion"

                                    Arsene Houssaye

I had the chance to disappear this weekend.

We caught an early flight Friday morning and

arrived in a city celebrating.

Streets were closed for a parade; fans

crowded the shops and restaurants up and down

Michigan Avenue.

Thankfully we had a street savvy cabbie who

transported us to our hotel with minimal detours.

The question of the day...

"Are you here to celebrate the Blackhawks?"

"Ummm...not really."

Art, fashion and food are more to my liking.

Chicago didn't disappoint.

As the sun fell past the Chicago skyline we were  off to the

Art Institue for an evening of art and fashion.

Impression, Fashion, & Modernity.

"Were the Impressionists fashionistas?

And what role did fashion play in their goal to 

paint modern life with a "modern" style?"

"She could be pushed but never swayed  into wearing fewer bows."

This is an amazing exhibit mixing both the paintings by
the artist from the impression movement, and
many examples of similar dresses and accessories.

Photography was not allowed in the visiting
exhibit gallery, but we were allowed to take
photographs of the lovely models showing off the
contemporary and eclectic designs by ikram.
(iphone photography)

Every moment, an enjoyable treat. 

Are you are a fan of the Impressionist, Renoir, Monet,

Degas, Manet or my new favorite, James Tissot?

Take a tour.
And enjoy!