succulent little things.

fruit- nature's dessert is symbolized in art history as a delicacy, a treat, and in some cases- eroticism (ex. caravaggio's little boy paintings). i came upon giuseppe arcimboldo's fruit face paintings recently and he is the contemporary artist of the renaissance era. it's amazing how he blends the assortment of fish, flowers, fruits and vegetables to express a portrait of someone. the round, smooth curves of peaches to enhance the cheeks, the furrowed bottom of a squash to show the serious expression of the forehead all is so very thoughtful and delicately placed. i thought of this painter and the prada collection this season- and i thought it blended together very well. what more dessert like and succulent than a curvy, full bodied woman (that this season prada celebrated). while the 50's inspired full skirts on legendary supermodels (adriana lima, doutzen kroes), i thought that it brought back the classy, chic and proud woman. i realize this while getting a little older, wiser- that being classic and timeless is the ultimate chic. i mean, who doesn't want to be classy- read derek blasberg's new book- classy to get some tips. ;)