Start With Art: Weeping Cherry & Bullfinch by Katsushika Hokusai

This painting is so beautiful - the first thing that struck me was the clean simplicity of it.  So I was initially drawn to cool, somewhat architectural clothes, of course in blue...

Pearl earrings – Kate Wood, Dress – Kenzo, Pumps – Stuart Weitzman, Mesh jacquard top – Kenzo, Linen pants – Organic by John Patrick,  Grey bag – Lacambra,  Silver sandals – Riudavets 

More blue - still simple, clean, with silver accents.

Dress – Suno, Bag – Joanna Maxham, Sandals – Aldo, Sweater – Acne,  Cropped jeans – Girl by Band of Outsiders, Bag – Les Envers, Flowered canvas flats – Dorothy Perkins   

I loved this sweater juxtaposed with a lace skirt- it felt like it captured the balance between the simplicity of the overall painting contrasted with the delicacy of the flowers.  And there was no way I could resist chambray...

Sweater – Band of Outsiders,  Lace skirt – Lanvin,  Briefcase- Veja, Sandals – Pied-a-terre, Dress – Joie ,  Shoulder bag- O My Bag, Sandals – Bottega Veneta 

And even winter clothing can reflect the beauty of this painting.  Soft sweaters, tweed, suede, all capture the gentle grace Katsushika Hokusai brought to life here.

 Sweater– Acne,  Necklace- Lamprini,  Skirt – Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti,  Boots – Opening Ceremony, Turtleneck – Farhiby Nicole Farhi,  Bracelet – Shanny Alon,  Tweed pants – Stella McCartney,   

Loafers – Gucci