Losing My Religion

Products: Cape, Shirt, Jeans, Flats, Lipstick (in Pink Plaid), Clutch, Earrings

Joyce grew up in a Catholic environment in late 1800s Ireland. Although he was educated by Jesuits and raised by a religious family, he rejected organized religion in his adult life. Even though he no longer identified as Catholic, religion continued to influence Joyce’s work. This look incorporates a mix of formal and laid-back pieces, inspired by Joyce’s dual experiences with religion.

How great are capes right now? They’re fun, stylish, and a great excuse to wear a blanket around all day. Capes serve as a grand, dramatic centerpiece for a laid-back outfit, so pair this versatile grey one with a staple plaid shirt, nude flats, and comfy black jeans. A polished pink lip adds formality to the look, along with a clutch and some rhinestone earrings.

Epiphany

“Welcome, O life! I go to encounter for the millionth time the reality of experience and to forge in the smithy of my soul the uncreated conscience of my race.” ? James Joyce, A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man

Products: Shirt, Skirt, Trench, Boots, Tights, Earrings

One of Joyce’s short stories, The Dead, is about a man named Gabriel and the revelations he experiences after a Feast of the Epiphany celebration. Gabriel awakens feeling reaffirmed in his life, after spending all night disconnected with those around him. Having an epiphany is a special sort of rush, one that’s impossible to replicate, but we can take inspiration from them by mixing elements of color, sparkle, and comfort.

This is an outfit you can easily modify for either winter or summer by adding or subtracting a few layers. A trench coat and tights look especially classy with these gorgeous blush boots. Shed the winter clothes in the spring to reveal this off-the shoulder top and flirty floral skirt. Then sparkle with these stunning earrings.