Yes, Dad, believe it or not. I am pretending to be a waitress today. You can call me Rachel.
I’m actually kind of loving this apron. It is so handy. Today it’s filled with Central Perk straws, napkins and an order pad, but I could easily shove art supplies into it.
I love when an accessory can turn clothes I already own into a Halloween costume for work. (Banana Republic T-shirt, Trina Turk skirt, Rebecca Minkoff boots, Via Spiga tights)
I also love sharing the experience with my colleague, Mrs. C. So fun!
“PEOPLE PLACES AND THINGS” is the title of the current exhibition at Edgewood Gallery (216 Tecumseh Road, Syracuse, NY 13224). I attended the art reception tonight.
The featured artists are David Gandino (people and places) and Joyce Backus (things).
Joyce Backus is an artist, children’s book illustrator, jewelry designer and art teacher. She is a friend and former colleague. Here she is selling papier-mache glassware, mixed-media sculptures and handmade jewelry.
David Gandino is a photographer, writer and actor, having worked in several of the recent movies filmed here in Syracuse. His photographs reflect a life well-traveled with a few portraits sprinkled in.
It was such a joy getting back into the spirit of gallery hopping – so fun supporting my friend, having art and fashion related conversations with friends, and chatting with, and getting to know other artists and patrons in this inviting space.
Cheryl Chappell (above left) is the owner. She is the person to know if you need anything framed. She also books these exhibitions months and sometimes years in advance.
This show will be on display through August 11, 2023. If you noticed any red stickers on the art labels, it means those items have sold. Some of the art and merchandise is still available. For inquiries including hours operation, go to their website – edgewoodartandframe.com
BCBGMaxAzria dress, Stuart Weitzman boots, Tashkovski bracelet, Soflea bag
I went all mini last week. It is finally getting warmer in Syracuse! Yesssssss!
On Friday afternoon , I put the glazes away for the year. All the clay projects are now on deck for the kiln.. I am gearing up for the final lessons. I think there are thirty school days left, so only fifteen classes for A day students and fifteen classes for B day students.
They will be creating art books and the Studio in Art students will begin a watercolor landscape. So fun!!!! <3
Tashkovski bracelet, Theory cardigan, Faithfull the Brand dress, BCBGMaxAzria leggings, Rag & Bone bootsAllSaints dress, BCBGeneration sandals
The weather has been fluctuating towards warmer. It felt incredible to wear sandals in Syracuse yesterday. We’re getting there!
Tashkovski bracelet, AllSaints scarf, Aqua Cashmere turtleneck, BCBGMaxAzria skirt, Rag & Bone boots
We are using india ink in the Studio in Art classes, hence all the black outfits. I love a good theme. For some students, this is their very first time using the medium. We are practicing first then creating hand drawings adding Persian pottery pattern designs to the compositions.
Tashkovski bracelet, AllSaints top, C by Bloomingdales cardigan, Kobi Halperin skirt, Rag & Bone boots
I wrote a song called India Ink in honor of the lesson. I have been posting songs and poetry on YouTube and TikTok. So fun! <3
Faithfull the Brand top, Trina Turk skirt, Nine West bootsRebecca Taylor top, Zadig & Voltaire skirt, Rag & Bone boots
Rebecca Taylor leather top, Zadig & Voltaire leather skirt, Rag & Bone bootsTaskovski bracelet, Rebecca Taylor top, Joe’s Jeans leather pants, Marc Jacobs boots
Season 2 of Bridgerton is now available for consumption on Netflix. The binge-worthy series is based on novels by Julia Quinn, set in the early 1800s about a family of eight children of wealth and status. Each of the eight novels revolves around one of the sibling’s love life, which leads one to speculate that there will be more to come from this show in the next few years.
Theory cardigan, Faithfull the Brand linen dress, Joe’s Jeans leather pants, Rag & Bone boots
This is a Shonda Rhimes vehicle and with it comes that wonderful modern twist – a multi-ethnic cast, contemporary music (they were dancing to a Madonna song in one episode) and a whimsical/colorful take on the Edwardian period costumes. The latter includes a vibrant array of sherbet-colored gowns and the gamut of puffed sleeves, empire waists, embroidery, silks, leathers, and lots of shimmer-shammer.
Here are my latest #ootd looks. Currently, my style is romance novel flair with lots of Brigerton-esque qualities. I am all about the puffy sleeve and ruffles. And heavier on the empire waist than I realized. Rebecca Taylor is my guru for this style. You will also be seeing a lot more Faithfull the Brand, Free People and Frame in my closet these days. And of course, leather, silks and now that it is spring – cotton and linen. #lovefashion #fashionintherealworld. <3
Rebecca Taylor leather top, Zadig & Voltaire leather skirt, Rag & Bone bootsFaithfull the Brand top, Trina Turk skirt, Nine West bootsFrame leather shirt and suede skirt, Daydreamer for Free People T-shirt, Marc Jacobs bootsFree People cardigan and dress, Rag & Bone bootsRebecca Taylor top, Ralph Lauren skirt, Rag & Bone bootsTashkovski bracelet, Theory cashmere sweater, Free People dress, Joe’s Jeans leather pants, Rebecca Minkoff boots
Tashkovski bracelet, Honora necklace, Equipment leather dress, Rag & Bone bootsTheory cashmere sweater, Joe’s Jeans leather pants, Rag & Bone bootsRebecca Taylor leather top, Zadig & Voltaire leather skirt, Rag & Bone boots
Here are my most recent outfits of the day at work/school. I feel like my look is sort of romantic/bohemian/natural fiber/modern.
Life has been a lot of fun! I am still loving taking these pictures every morning, loving the projects we are doing in art class and the fun we are having.
Eastern Standard Time is my jam. It is so great to have sunshine past 7:00 pm – it feels amazing. It is a condition that brings me so much joy.
Yesterday was the anniversary of our school exodus in 2020. We have come a long way since then.
For one, we are all into Wordle. We all take about five minutes during Study Halls to play and when that isn’t satisfying enough we move to Wordle Unlimited.
So fun!
Cinq a Sept silk dress, Rag & Bone bootsRebecca Taylor top, Ralph Lauren skirt, Rag & Bone bootsFaithfull the Brand top, Trina Turk skirt, Nine West bootsAllsaints top, belt and skirt, Rag & Bone bootsBCBGMaxAzria top and belt, Ralph Lauren skirt, Rag & BoneTheory cardigan, Faithfull the Brand linen dress, Joe’s Jeans leather pants, Rag & Bone bootsFree People cardigan, Allsaints leather dress, Rag & Bone bootsFree People cardigan and dress, Rag & Bone bootsRebecca Taylor leather top, Frame jeans, Rag & Bone bootsRebecca Taylor leather top, Zadig & Voltaire leather skirt, Rag & Bone bootsC by Bloomingdales cashmere turtleneck, Coach leather skirt, Rag & Bone bootsTashkovski bracelet, BCBGMaxAzria dress, Rag & Bone boots
Here are my outfits from the past couple of weeks. Just getting around to posting – I am on Mid-Winter break right now. For a while there, I wasn’t even feeling like having my picture taken because we were knee deep in an acrylic painting project and I was washing brushes every day. I was wearing some of my back-of-the-closet stuff paired with smock and apron layering.
#theory #joesjeans #rebeccaminkoff
They have lifted the mask wearing rule in regular life but not yet at school.
I’ve been removing the mask for my photo ops with the exception of this one (above). It is a denim mask from Mother – the first one I bought in 2020. This is the first time I wore it. The fabric is super thick and I could barely breathe in it, lol, but it was the only thing pulling this look together. Oh, and I sounded like the teacher in the Peanuts cartoon that day. No one could understand a thing I said.
I wore the red jacket for a Valentine/Heart Association day combo. I wasn’t feeling like wearing red that day because I am not a fan of the “let’s all dress the same” scenario. I prefer to choose outfits based on how my body feels, what I am doing lesson-wise and what the weather is like.
Our school does this “Purple Thursdays” fashion statement, which was initiated by a previous violet-loving principal. Purple is not my vibe, although I have a couple of things I could wear once in a blue moon (purple moon?) so, I partake only occasionally.
I got my hair cut again – this was mask related. It is easier to go without hair accessories while wearing a mask. My hair is actually a lot lighter than it looks in the pictures. Chalk that up to fluorescent ceiling lights. The lighting seems to be better in Katy’s room, though. We take the pics during our mutual planning period in the mornings.
#rebeccataylor #frame #ragandbone
I have been watching a lot of YouTube videos and learning about “content creators”. They are lifestyle vloggers who share their lives and do product placements for a fee. (I stumbled upon this young lady, who happens to be a Syracuse University grad – Margot Lee.)
I am fascinated by this concept and may investigate how I can do something similar in the future. I really love YouTube.
Here I am back in black – it is a comfort zone. And I have so many separates to mix and match! I love the way it feels to know who I am and what I love. I love ruffles and puff sleeves, embroidery, leather, silk and velvet! <3
The V-neck cashmere sweater paired with a leather skirt is a marriage made in fashion heaven! Worn with a bootie and one of my handmade bracelets, this look was my uniform last week. It was a theme I will revisit again and again. <3
Students are working on papier-mache sculptures (donuts, owls) and colored pencil drawings. The Studio in Art students just finished glazing their clay projects and now they are about to do still life paintings with acrylics. We are having a lot of fun making art!
