by cectimm | Jul 28, 2018 | drawing, my work
#adrawingaday #whatwouldFRIDAwear Frida had an on-again, off-again relationship for ten years starting in 1931 with Nickolas Muray. Despite both going through marriages and divorces during those ten years they stayed friends after their affair ended, up until her...
by cectimm | Jul 27, 2018 | drawing, my work
#adrawingaday #whatwouldFRIDAwear Frida’s life was filled with pain because of her childhood polio and a devastating bus crash at 18 years old. After months of wearing a body cast and being confined to bed, she spent time in a wheelchair and wore different kinds...
by cectimm | Jul 26, 2018 | drawing, my work
#adrawingaday #whatwouldFRIDAwear Frida painted herself wearing a veil… more than once. This is more of a cultural piece than fashion but it is beautiful and fascinating. White lace and purple satin… so elegant and vintage ♥ If you would like to...
by cectimm | Jul 25, 2018 | drawing, my work
#adrawingaday #whatwouldFRIDAwear I have no idea when Frida wore this elegant coat. I imagine when she visited Paris and New York she would have had an occasion or two where she would have dressed up. If I was going to wear such a rich and colourful coat I would...
by cectimm | Jul 24, 2018 | drawing, my work
#adrawingaday #whatwouldFRIDAwear This top is pure spring. White cotton with bright cheerful embroidery. Unlike Frida’s more traditional Huipil tops, this one was worn tucked in. It would have looked amazing with a pair of black trousers or a skirt. I think I...
by cectimm | Jul 23, 2018 | drawing, my work
#adrawingaday #whatwouldFRIDAwear When I was going through my big earring phase in my 2o’s I would have coveted these earrings… actually even now that I’m only waring studs I think I want these beauties. I am attracted to indigenous jewellery,...
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