Showing posts with label 1940s. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 1940s. Show all posts

Saturday, 5 January 2013

New Year, New Me

Last year I became besotted with the 1920's era with all it's sparkly dresses, long skirts, peter pan collars and mary jane shoes. Unfortunately it is difficult to find 1920's style clothes that are affordable and modest. Most dresses are quite short and sleeveless. 

Meanwhile, I've also had a bit of an obsession with Wallis Simpson, as a fashion icon.
I loved the film W.E. which showcased some beautiful outfits, 
copies of the original ones worn by the Duchess of Windsor.


After looking at the styles of the 40s, I realised that most of the styles I wore last year were actually influenced more by the 1940s than the 1920s. So, I am going to fully embrace the 40s era of fashion this year, and move on from trying to find inexpensive drop-waist dresses.

Don't be surprised if you see me wearing more dots, brooches, and belts this year!

New Year, New Me


Polka dot dress
amazon.com



Cross bangle
ringsandtings.com


Vintage jewelry
eragem.com


Wide belt
$48 - suzannah.com


Sheer makeup
makemeheal.com


Chanel fragrance
$73 - debenhams.com


Viva la diva
$6.38 - nelly.com





Linking up with long distance loving for Friday Fancies.


Love to you!
xxx


Friday, 25 May 2012

Film Love - 80s Flashback

We were watching the Project Runway finale the other night when Heidi Klum came out wearing this outfit:


Straight away I thought of Olivia Newton John in this outfit in the movie Xanadu, 


and it got me thinking about how much I LOVE that movie!

There are a lot of art deco influences in the styling of this film. The title itself is an art deco font, and the Xanadu building is streamlined moderne art deco:


The building was the Pan Pacific Auditorium, which burnt down in 1989.



Here are some more vintage touches:












Rather than post every song here from the movie (even though I'm sorely tempted!) here is a video collage exemplifying the dance scenes, sets and costumes from Xanadu:


LOVE IT! And that final high note Olivia hits! You try it - it ain't easy!

If you thought Xanadu was the first film in which Gene Kelly roller-skated, check out this video from his 1955 film It's Always Fairweather:


TALENTED!

Many people thought Xanadu was a bomb of a movie, but I loved it back in the 80s, and I love it now!
Sweet memories!

Do you have a soft spot for the Xanadu movie?
xx

Thursday, 10 May 2012

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