A Bird in the Hand by Lizzie Riches

A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. That’s what they’ve been saying for hundreds of years. And I appreciate a good solid idiom as much as I appreciate the opportunity to play dress up. So let’s get dressing up.

Style Imitating Art

Style Imitating Art is hosted by Salazar of 14 Shades of Grey, and Marsha of Marsha in the Middle, and Shelbee of Shelbee on the Edge. Style Imitating Art challenges us to draw fashion inspiration from pieces of art. Every other Monday, one of the hosts, acting as presenter, selects an inspiration image that will be shared by all three of us on our blogs. The following Monday, each host will share her art inspired outfit. Participants are invited to submit their art inspired outfits to the presenter by 10:00 p.m. EST on the Tuesday following the hosts’ art inspired outfit posts. The following day, Wednesday, the presenter will share all of the submissions on her blog.

You don’t have to be a blogger to join either! In fact, you don’t even have to join but you can still use the art to inspire an outfit just for the sake of trying something different. If you want to share your inspired outfit, we invite you do so on Instagram or any other social media platform that you prefer. Just be sure to tag Salazar, Shelbee, or Marsha or use #StyleImitatingArt so the hosts know you have joined. Go have some fun in your closets and join the SIA challenge next week!

This Week’s Presenter

Salazar chose this week’s artwork by contemporary London artist Lizzie Riches, who takes a lot of inspiration from Renaissance portraits and paintings and adds a modern twist. Salazar picked this specific painting because it suits the autumn season and moodiness of fall.

The Artwork

I have a few ideas swirling around in my brain for creating a sartorial interpretation of this beautiful oil painting. I can’t wait to get inside my magic closet and start planning my outfit. What will you wear?

If you would like to join us with your own outfit inspired by this artwork and have it featured in Salazar’s review post on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, please be sure to send your photos to 14shadesofgreyblog@gmail.com by 10:00 p.m. EST on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. Until then, happy styling!

Keeping it on the edge,

Shelbee