Pearls

I love Thursdays, because then I can play along with Thea's meme at A Snap, A Set and A Song. 

This week's theme is Jewel, and because of my art deco obsession, my favourite jewels to wear right now are pearls!

My Snap:
 Isn't this just the prettiest picture!  I'm loving the colours.

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My Set:

I'm looking forward to the Baz Luhrmann version of The Great Gatsby, mainly to check out the costumes, jewels and sets!

Gatsby Style by wendysice featuring 14k white gold jewelry

Gold high heels
$60 - bluevelvetvintage.com

BUBA foldover clutch
£335 - bubalondon.com

Kenneth jay lane necklace
$120 - charmandchain.com

Lagos dome ring
$550 - neimanmarcus.com

J Crew j crew jewelry
$50 - jcrew.com

Blue Nile 14k white gold jewelry
$380 - bluenile.com

Talullah Tu pearl hair accessory
£18 - talullahtu.co.uk

Apothia fragrance
$85 - barneys.com

Floral Impressions No 17 Roses Carte Postale Digital Collage Sheet...
$4.75 - zibbet.com

Beige Flower Corsage
$18 - wallisfashion.com

Casa\ Cortes Antique Reproduction Functional 1920's Brass Cradle Push...
$96 - amazon.com




                                                                   My Song:

This Katy Perry song, called Pearl, sounds so pretty:

Come and see some other jewel-themed posts at A Snap, A Set and A Song!

xx

1920s Hair Styles

I've been thinking of styling my hair in a 1920s/30s way, and I found these pics for inspiration:

Love the idea, but the reality...?

I'm just a scaredy cat when it comes to styling hair!

Which look do you like the most?

xx

Happy Sunday!

We haven't had internet access for a few days, so I haven't had a chance to post! (Let me tell you, I was getting the jitters!) I got it all sorted out this arvo and then was overcome with illness, so have been in bed since about 2pm! I think I ate something wrong.

Anyways, I thought I'd share with you the outfit I wore to church today.

and earlier today I was wearing this cardi:

Skirt from Kmart

Top from Cotton On

Cardigan thrifted

Shoes from Target

Pearls from Diva

My inspiration for this outfit was Wallis Simpson:

I love her elegant styling. 

Now I just need to do something interesting with my hair to look a bit more 1920s/30s.

Do I dare?

Linking up with this fashion party:

xx

Chicago - A Snap, a Set and a Song

Today, I am joining in with the linky party over at A Snap, A Set and A Song. Each Thursday we share a photo, a set of items, and a song to represent a theme. This week's theme is Musical, and in keeping with my art deco obsession I have chosen the musical Chicago. Well, the movie, because I've never seen the stage show. I actually didn't even like this movie because the characters were all self-obsessed, and had low morals, but the musical numbers are catchy and the sets were gorgeous.

So here is a snap from the movie. I love the costumes and set in this pic. Swoonful!

Here is my Chicago set created at Polyvore:

Chicago by wendysice featuring vintage style hats

Oasis fringe dress
$130 - oasis-stores.com

Rupert Sanderson suede shoes
$785 - rupertsanderson.com

Dolce Gabbana mini handbag
$1,275 - net-a-porter.com

Precious stone ring
£6,495 - liberty.co.uk

Statement ring
$14 - modcloth.com

Christys vintage style hat
€69 - jades24.com

Yves saint laurent lipstick
$32 - yslbeautyus.com

Lanvin perfume
$75 - lanvin.com

Max Factor nail polish
£8.50 - nelly.com

And this is a song from the movie. One we all know well, and which has been on repeat in my head since I started thinking about this post! The lyrics and routines are sleazy, I know, but the tune is catchy, and Catherine Zeta Jones plays this part to perfection!

( I didn't realise the clip I posted this morning was semi-porn! Sorry if i offended anyone. Have now swapped to a video of All That Jazz with behind the scenes clips, but no sex scenes! Interesting to see how the rehearsals for the show evolved into the real thing. )

Pop over to Thea's blog to see some more interpretations of the Musical theme!

xx

Living Rooms - Art Deco Style

I love the masculine dark woods and walls of art deco styling, juxtaposed with the feminine touch of soft lighting, fresh flowers and pale fabrics. Such an elegant combo. I'm loving these looks:

I have the beginnings of some of these ideas, but I definitely need to get some more wall art happening!

I find people always comment on the pictures in our home. But I need more!

Do you have lots of pictures on your walls or just the odd piece here and there?

I'd love to know!

xx

Bedrooms - Art Deco Style

I've been thinking very carefully about how to make additions to our master bedroom to give it more of an art deco look. Here are some pics I have been coming back to for inspiration:

Loving the wallpaper, mirrored furniture, flowers, and stool:

Dita Von Teese, InStyle magazine

Loving the headboard, and bedsides:

Loving the wallpaper, streamline lamp, mirror and view of the Chrysler building: 

Katy Perry, ghd advertisement

Loving the lamps, breakfast table, dark wood and desk.

Loving the lamps, sunburst mirror and dark wood:

Loving the bedhead, sunburst mirror, taupe walls, drapes, glass bedsides, lamps, linen and chandelier:

awelldressedhome.blogspot.com

Loving the black and white art wall, dark wood, and lamps:

Loving the wallpaper, bedhead, and black and white framed photos:

sophisticated simplicity deco wallpaper

Now I just have to shop!

Are you looking to change your bedroom style?

xx