Thursday Threads: Art Basel Vernissage Edition

Last night was the VIP Opening Night of Art Basel Miami Beach, otherwise known as, Vernissage. This 10th instalment of Vernissage was far more crowded, and actually smaller than years past. As usual, my gaggle and I played the "If money and space were no object what art would you buy" game. Here were some of my favorites, though I will say there were a few Frank Stellas...a Calder mobile...and a Donald Judd I saw out of the corner of my eye which I could not get a picture of to show you. Abracadabra! Who would not want this in their home?! It's fantastic! LOVE!

I thought these lanterns were so pretty. They look like cut paper...so delicate. I can only imagine the shadows it makes on the walls. Stunning. Behind them you might see a blue prism thing...that was the coolest!...Below you will see a picture of what I look like from one end of it...

See! Isn't that neat? It also sounded like a megaphone. I found a few of my friends futzing around with their cameras at the blue prism. Love interactive art! Speaking of interactive art...

Have you met Wills? We're recently engaged. I know what you are thinking, isn't he married? No...he left her for me as you can plainly see. Took his mamas ring with him and ran into my arms. Seriously, isn't this amazing? I want this in my house. This is currently my Facebook profile picture.

Not all of the art was warm...some was just fuzzy. I like to call this attack of the stuffed animals...I would be lying if I told you I knew who did this...but I think Nikki Menage, Lady Gaga and Katy Perry know the artist. I was a little frightened by it.

"There is nothing to worry about" was just one of the messages these LEDs were scrolling from bottom up. I really liked the glow they gave off. Nice.

Finally, one of Mr. cSd's favorites...the Warhol wallpaper. Mooooooooo!

It was a fun night...and I did run into fab blogger and dear friend, Kristin Pearce last night--- also ran into a lot of my museum friends.

As far as Art Basel is concerned, it keeps my calendar buzzing all weekend. Today I went to the Miami Art Museum's brunch preview of the performance art piece by Rashaad Newsome, which will be performed at their POP party tonight (which I will be going to). Tomorrow there will be plenty more art to "buy" in our game. As I told my dear friend last night--- I've already spent a few million euros. I only work in euros at Basel".

Wardrobe Wednesday: Vernissage Ensemble

Happy Wednesday! Here is what I plan on wearing tonight to Art Basel's Vernissage on Miami Beach.
1. Hot Pink Tunic, Old Navy
2. Black Tights
3. Animal Print Wedges, Steve Madden
4. Jewelry...is up in the air..something fun and sparkly I am sure
5. It may be cooler, so I may throw on my faux fur jacket... we'll see

What do you think?

BTW---this morning I was at the Beaux Arts Holiday Market...WOW. I could have spent so much money there! Great clothes from Alessandra Palacios, Kristin Pearce was out with her beautiful jewelry and home goods, Katy Did was there with her ribbon creations...it was fab!

It's My Favorite Time of Year! Art Week in Miami

Let the art fun begin! Starting tomorrow night--- (or tonight if I decide to go to MOCA's Vanity Fair party) Art Week begins with the grande dame of them all events, Vernissage. Vernissage is the opening VIP preview night of Art Basel. I will be in attendance this year with the hubs and a couple of friends. The past few years we have had celebrity sightings, Sofia Vergara, Tom Wolfe and Marc Jacobs. For Wednesday Wardrobe I'll be painting my ensemble for the evenings event...as I have been planning it (with a little help from Pinterest). Thursday night I'm going to the Miami Art Museum's (my daytime neighbor) POP (Party of the Plaza) fete. That should be fun...it normally is packed and there are celebrity sightings there as well. One year we saw Ivana Trump with her then husband (now ex)...and same year saw Marc Jacobs (again) running around in a kilt. I'll be escorted by my GBF on this night--which is bound to be fun times!Friday I am taking my staff fair hoping. We're going to start the day at one of the Art Basel conversations, then we are going to the Arsht Center for a Food Truck lunch on their plaza and then we'll buzz over to Art Miami.

It's going to be lots of fun! I'm excited to see all of it, the art, the spectacle, the people, what people are wearing...all of it!

Music Monday: Tunes I'm Going to Download

Remember how I said my taste in music is all over the place? Here's an example...the first song I will be downloading this week is, "Begging You" by Madcon. I have heard the song here and there, but the other day while in the Neiman's shoe department, they had a DJ spinning and this is one of the songs he played. I instantly found myself bopping my head and wanting to spend $300 on shoes.
You may remember this Scottish band's hit, "Roll to Me" ...well this weekend I heard another one of their songs, that I had forgotten about. "Tell Her This"...a really pretty song worth downloading. Del Amitri broke up in 2002, but their music still finds its way on the airwaves on XFM's The Spectrum.
My final download recommendation for this week comes from the late, Ms. Amy Winehouse. In 2002 Amy recorded a reggae inspired version of the song, "Our Day Will Come", the song was unreleased until earlier this month. It is another great example of how her voice brought classics back to life.

I hope the music carries you through a great week! It's going to be really busy with Art Week starting tomorrow here in Miami. I'll be attending Art Basel's Vernissage on Wednesday, I may be going to MAM's annual POP (Party on the Plaza), and Friday I am "fair hopping" with museum friends. It should be a lot of fun and I will report back with lots of pictures.

A Year through Sheri's Lense: A Florida Room Post

I hope you are having a great weekend. Yesterday, we had our final session with friend and photographer Sheri Mazareigos. Please visit, The Florida Room to see the sneak peak at our pictures.

I hope you enjoy your last day of this lovely long weekend! :)

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!
May your day be full of love, laughter, family, friends...and feasting!

XOXO

Wardrobe Wednesday: Saddle Shoes

Happy Wednesday! For most of us, today is Faux Friday! YAY! ...this means that I got to wear jeans to work today. Here's what I put together...
1. Tom Ford horn rimmed glasses
2. Kate Spade bee earrings
3. Fornash orange derby bracelet (thanks to Kristin Pearce)
4. 2 Gold chunky bracelets from The Island Shop
5. Silver monogram necklace
6. Silcer cSd oval locket
7. White V-Neck T from Target
8. Yellow ruffle cardigan
9. Green Hermes belt
10. Levis Denizen jeans, Target
11. Saddle Shoes

I love my Saddle shoes and I have not worn them in so long. Now that "fall" is here I will be wearing them more often I think. They're so great and not something you see people (over the age of 12) wearing a lot. I think they are like bow ties, it takes the right person to pull them off.

Anyhow--- I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family and friends!