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The MET

Pastel of mother and child by Mary Cassatt
Mary Cassatt (American, 1844–1926). Mother and Child, 1914. Pastel on wove paper mounted on canvas, 26 5/8 x 22 1/2 in. (67.6 x 57.2 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, H. O. Havemeyer Collection, Bequest of Mrs. H. O. Havemeyer, 1929 (29.100.50)
The American portrait and figure artist Mary Cassatt (1844–1926) is best known for imagery drawn from the private sphere of women—sedate moments in the daily lives of privileged individuals as they read, take tea, attend the opera, or care for their young children. But she was also one of the most inventive practitioners of Impressionism in many media, and not least in pastel, a newly popular medium in the late nineteenth century. In Mother and Child (1914), currently on view at The Met in gallery 769, we can see that her goal was not only to render a particular type of subject matter, but also to experiment with avant-garde techniques.
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The Men's Wearhouse

For most couples, zeroing in on a dream venue is the first crucial step of the wedding planning process. Once you’ve got that down, everything else seems to fall into place, with the look and feel of the locale setting the tone for the whole celebration—including the attire. So while it’s true that a black suit or tux fits in just about anywhere (and that the fashion focus tends to be on the bride and bridesmaids), we encourage you to think outside the box when it comes to the guys’ ensembles too. To get you started, we pulled together our favorite combos from Men’s Wearhouse for a wedding party look that’s as unique as your venue.
For a Super-Luxe Soiree
Having a formal affair doesn’t mean you can’t be fashion-forward. Want something a little less expected than an all-black tux? A white dinner jacket, complete with a black satin shawl collar, is the perfect alternative for a groom who wants to step outside the norm. Complement his look by outfitting the groomsmen in an equally trendy light gray tuxedo, and tie it all together with matching black bow ties.
For a Modern Maritime Bash
 
Give a nod to nautical style with the classic preppy pairing of blue and gray. In a suit just a few shades brighter than navy—sharply contrasted with all-white accessories—the main man is sure to stand out. For the groomsmen, three-piece gray suits elevate the formality factor, while mix-and-match accessories in varying shades of blue let them showcase their own style.
For a Whimsical Garden Party
groom in light gray suit and groomsman in tan suit
 
An outdoor event calls for attire inspired by the landscape’s lush greens and colorful blooms. For the groom, a three-piece suit in light gray paired with a pastel shirt and tie complements the natural vibe. For the groomsmen, we love the look of a crisp tan suit with shirts and ties in floral-inspired hues. (Lilac, anyone?)
For a Festive City Gathering
bride with balloons, groom in blue suit and groomsmen in gray suits
 
If your wedding venue leans a bit more casual yet still on the chic side, the groom can’t go wrong with a classic navy suit. Combine it with a matching tie and light blue shirt for a look that’s clean-cut and classic. Give your groomsmen a little freedom by letting them choose their own shirt and tie (as long as it supports your color palette, of course). But keep the party unified in the same gray suit and brown leather shoes.
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Talbots

I had the opportunity to participate in an amazing initiative alongside of Talbots to help support an organization called Dress For Success. “Dress for Success is an international not-for-profit organization that empowers women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life” (taken from www.dressforsuccess.org/about-us).

Myself along with a few other local bloggers (Rebeca, Sabrina, and Mandy) were invited by Charise of Kaeru Communications to bring some of our gently-worn work attire to our local Talbots to donate. Additionally, Talbots has partnered with O, The Oprah Magazine to create a capsule collection – #TalbotsxOmag – which is available only until April 2nd, and in which 30% of the net proceeds will go back to supporting Dress For Success! We were lucky enough to shop some of this collection, as well as some other pieces from Talbots spring line while we were visiting the store. I have linked the pieces I’m wearing below, as well as a couple of other items I picked up while shopping! My favourite piece is definitely the gingham/floral silk scarf from the O capsule, and I have styled it 3 different ways for you in this post. Enjoy!
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I have to say that although Talbots has never been on my radar in terms of places I would shop, I was very pleasantly surprised by the Oprah capsule collection and many items in the spring line! I think you will agree that I picked up some really cute pieces that are extremely versatile for the season. If you have a chance to get to your local Talbots before April 2nd and support this wonderful cause, I would really urge you to do so!