ART TO WEAR: John Baldessari.

I've long been a fan of Ruthie Davis's outrageous shoe designs (I'm wearing them in this post), and I've repeatedly noticed their similarities to the grapic work of contemporary artist John Baldessari.

Visit the Ruthie Davis website to view other styles.

[Baldessari image from synapticstimuli.com, and Davis image from fashion-hole.blogspot.com.]

THINK PINK

In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, this post is all about pink. Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women in our country. As with any cancer, early detection is key. Raising awareness is the best way to support a cause, and there are lots of ways to do so. [Click images to enlarge.]

For more information on how to get involved, visit Susan G. Komen.

Also check out the Ralph Lauren Pink Pony fund.

I'm wearing a Jil Sander chiffon dress. This is one of the only pieces in my wardrobe where I feel that wearing shoes takes away from it.

And since we're thinking pink, here are some of my favorite pink artworks:

Andy Warhol, Cow Wallpaper

John Baldessari, Person With Guitar

Willem DeKooning, Pink Angels

Donald Judd, Stacks

Coming up in November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, a cause very dear to me. I'll be running in the Race for Breath in Virginia Beach on November 6. Click the link to sign up or to find other ways to get involved.

[Art images from chrysler.org, academics.smvct.edu, artnet.com, and the Hirshhorn, respectively.]