If we think about it, fashion has come a long way over the years; however some styles from the past keep influencing people's fashion decisions today, but one has to ask, which era influenced your style?
A photo posted by Annelies van Overbeek (@bewitchedquills) on May 16, 2016 at 4:08am PDT Annelies van Overbeek, an incredibly resourceful teenager and
Offering a solid foundation and attractive heritage details, this century-old Sydney home represents a shifting phase of life for this family of art lovers.
Although the most popular vintage 1920s hairstyles were dominated by the bob cut, there were lots of different ways to style bobbed hair. Here's a look back at short and long haircuts (plus old-fashioned styling tips) from the flapper era!
“Money lost – little lost. Honour lost — much lost. Pluck lost – all lost” ― E. W. Hornung, Raffles: The Amateur Cracksman These mugshot portraits – we’d call them pictures but their style demands more – are part of 2500 “special photographs” taken by New South Wales Police Department photographers between 1910 and … Continue reading "Incredibly Stylish Mugshots From The 1920s"
As Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries returns to ABC for a third series, costume designer Marion Boyce shares her favourite looks for Essie Davis’s lady detective
Enthusiast Aaron Whiteside from Blackpool, Lancashire has painstakingly transformed his house into a pre-war era home. And now, it is ready for Christmas - 1930's style.
Television became available in crude experimental forms in the late 1920s. During the 1950s, television was the primary medium for influencing public opinion, and not hard to see a TV in a family at this time. Here below are some interesting vintage snapshots that captured people with their TVs during the 1950s.
Here's how I predict the day I finally see The Great Gatsby will go: I'll watch it. I'll love it. Upon exiting the theater, I'll realize, in horror, that the real world is dull and ugly and none of us are dressed up enough! I'll go home and wrap myself in my best silk robe and loll around my bed mourning this fact. Then I'll realize it's not a silk robe at all. It's a Snuggie. Because I don't own a silk robe, but I do own a Snuggie. And this sad revelation will seal the deal: I've got to escape back to the 1920s immediately. Long story short: I'd better have these eight flapper-tastic movies onhand, so I can make a quick getaway. Chicago Let's start with the queen of all shimmery shimmying, shall we? Chicago is the ultimate noirish-flapper flick. And while Catherine Zeta-Jones' sultry singing never gets old, those of you who've seen the movie 10 million times oughta make a summer trip to Broadway to switch things up. Wendy Williams plays Mama Morton onstage from June through August 11. Brideshead Revisited If you can't wait for next season of Downton, in which I suspect we'll see
2020: The year of WEDDINGS. Explore the wedding styles from the 1920s to 1950s. We hope to inspire you and provide suggestions for your special day!
Mouth watering color photographs from Sweden
Remember The House of Eliott ? I sure do. Originally released on the BBC in 1991, I imagine it probably screened in Australia a few years la...
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A few months ago, my colleague Jonas covered a subreddit that he called 'Just Eff My Crap Up'. The original name is a bit too hardcore for us and I like his version so that's what I'm going with too.
They bring the house down with their striking, fiery swing dance performance.
The eight-part series, starting tomorrow, follows the goings-on at a luxury London hotel during the Second World War. But haven’t we seen it all before?
Exploring the fabulous 1930s costumes of Channel 4's lavish new ten-part period drama Indian Summers
A history of the famous 1930s Japanese make-up and beauty brand Shiseido
Let the battle for the best British Sunday night period drama begin
I have linked the exact products I used, or similar ones, throughout this blog post. If you click and purchase these, I get a commission, which helps keep up this blog! So thank you! Recently, I came across a video collaboration between a few youtubers who are doing a "makeup through the ages" project, where
How was color theory, or harmony used in vintage fashion? During the flapper era in 1928, this charming booklet was published to show women how to select personal colors based on their hair and skin tones. This booklet has several wonderful color illustrations to show exactly what fashion colors a girl should choose to look her best. This color wheel is the reverse side of that page shown above. By turning the color wheel, various dress colors appear in that illustration. Here on the back side, basic color theory is shown. This page is part of a series of color groups that are based on skin tone and hair color grouped into "warm", "cool" and "intermediate" skin tones. Clearly, this publication is based on the hair and color of middle class women from European heritage and lacks the diversity we are familiar with today. However it does give us insight into a new type of color theory that would grow in popularity during the century, with the publication of such personal color theory books as "Color Me Beautiful". The final illustration shown here comes with the following description: This page suggests ways in which the principles explained in the Color Dictionary herewith may be applied in planning color schemes for dress. If your inner Flapper is wondering what to wear next, you can take a cue from this to know that color in fashion was bright, rich and varied by the late 1920's, and women had begun to realize what specific colors for them looked the best!
Concise illustrated history of 1940s fashion and style for women, from 1940 to 1949. The trends, designers, dresses, shoes, hairstyles, makeup and stories
I hope it's O.K. to post these - I spent an hour screencapping this movie for the hair and outfits and I figured I may as well share them after spending all of that time capping it! It's not the best movie that I've seen but Betty Grable is gorgeous ! Plus, there are a couple of nice songs in it,…
A hundred years ago this year, on October 1, 1913, my grandparents, Vita Sackville-West, centre, and Harold Nicolson, left, were married.
The favorite hairstyle of Edwardian Gibson Girls was the pompadour hairstyle. They wore it as an everyday hairstyle and for formal events.
1930s Fashion - The Definitive Sourcebook Long overdue and very welcome comes this visual treat for all 1930s fashion fans out there. If you are not yet sold on the glamor and Art deco resplendence
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I thought it would be helpful to give some cheats guides to creating a Victorian outfit .There are lots of dress Diarys for costumers but this is designed for those who may never have sewn before o…
Dash my wig, the Victorians had a lovely way with words.
Nancy Mitford was one of the Bright Young Things—a carefree gang of upper-class creatures who partied and shrieked their way through 1920s London. “We hardly ever saw the light of day, exce…
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Ten of the most nostalgic and unique antique and vintage recipes from grandma's antique and vintage cookbooks. Green Tomatoe pie, Lobster Cocktail, Lemon Coconut Bars, Fried Chicken Maryland, Butterscotch Parfait, etc.
Fashions of the victorian era were beautiful, intricate and ornate. women looked like walking pieces of art. By the teens, women were looking more sporty, skirts were shorter to engage in physical activity. The 1920s fashions were daring and boyish for the first time. The 1930s were long and slinky, and the fashions of the 1940s were glamorous.
An Authentic 1920s Makeup Tutorial Even though they took place 100 years ago, the 1920s continue to captivate audiences in the modern era. The beauty, glamour, and style of the Jazz Age is something that every woman likes to recreate from time to time. It doesn’t matter if you plan on attending a Gatsby-esque party or have a romantic vintage date night with your significant other on the horizon – you’ll want to do your best to emulate an authentic 1920s woman. Start by finding a stunning dress inspired by flapper fashion. Then, try out these 1920s makeup tricks to take your look to the next level. [collection=1920s-inspired-dresses] Skin In the later parts of the 20th century, tan skin was decidedly in style. In the early 1920s, however, ladies preferred a flawless, porcelain complexion. Start by covering your face in a primer so that your makeup will stay in place no matter how many times you dance The Charleston. Then, cover your face with a full-coverage concealer that is just one shade lighter than your natural skin tone. Finish off the look with pressed powder from a compact for old-fashioned flair. Rouge The one place where ladies in the 1920s liked to add drama was in their cheeks. Called “Rouge” in the Roaring Twenties, women didn’t have as many shades of blush available to them as we do today. For that reason, flushed cheeks were incredibly stylish. To mimic this dramatic look, find a liquid or crème blush in a medium shade of pink. Then apply it to the apples of your cheeks and blend the edges until it gives you a naturally flushed appearance. Beauty Marks If you want to really take your look up a notch, consider drawing on a beauty mark – Jean Harlow was famous for having a faux beauty mark that she liked to move around her face depending on her preference. Use eyeliner to add one to your upper lip or under your eye for added glamour. Eyelids One look at photographs from the 1920s reveals that heavy, smoky eye looks were definitely in style during the Roaring Twenties. While you do want to emphasize your eyes, it’s important to note that women wore less eye makeup in the 1920s that we probably would in the modern day. Start by applying a lighter eyeshadow to your lid and adding dark brown or black shadow to just the corners and crease of your eyelid to make your eyes appear larger. Lashes While eye pencils weren’t popular until the later parts of the 1920s, using this modern product will help you create a vintage-inspired look that references the past but also looks stylish in the present day. Line your upper lid with a smudge of black eyeliner and extend it just slightly past the natural line of your lid. Then, sweep some mascara on both your top and bottom lashes to finish off the look. Lips Today, dark eyes are often paired with lighter lips. But in the 1920s, ladies almost always used a red shade on their lips when heading out on the town. Start by finding a shade of red that complements your skin tone. Then, trace the outline of your lips with a lip liner. The “Cupid’s Bow” look was especially chic, so be sure to exaggerate the natural curvature of your upper lip just slightly. Once you have an outline in place, fill in your lips with a deep berry or red color to keep your look authentic.
How was color theory, or harmony used in vintage fashion? During the flapper era in 1928, this charming booklet was published to show women how to select personal colors based on their hair and skin tones. This booklet has several wonderful color illustrations to show exactly what fashion colors a girl should choose to look her best. This color wheel is the reverse side of that page shown above. By turning the color wheel, various dress colors appear in that illustration. Here on the back side, basic color theory is shown. This page is part of a series of color groups that are based on skin tone and hair color grouped into "warm", "cool" and "intermediate" skin tones. Clearly, this publication is based on the hair and color of middle class women from European heritage and lacks the diversity we are familiar with today. However it does give us insight into a new type of color theory that would grow in popularity during the century, with the publication of such personal color theory books as "Color Me Beautiful". The final illustration shown here comes with the following description: This page suggests ways in which the principles explained in the Color Dictionary herewith may be applied in planning color schemes for dress. If your inner Flapper is wondering what to wear next, you can take a cue from this to know that color in fashion was bright, rich and varied by the late 1920's, and women had begun to realize what specific colors for them looked the best!
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It seems to me that Springfield, Missouri is one of those communities that you love the more you get into it. My sister is queen of local events and networking, so I've been trying to up my game and learn more about my hometown. One of my favorite things to do on Saturday mornings is to go to Commercial Street (C-Street) and check out the small farmer's market there. (It's one of three farmers' markets in the city.) The area is surrounded by quaint coffee shops, delicious bakeries, and small boutiques, so it's a great place to buy the veggies for the week then sip an ice cold beverage with a friend. They oftentimes mix other events with the farmer's market, like the Car Show for the Kilties I attended recently or, in today's case, a dog adoption event! There were lots of cute dogs around, and that made it a lot better, in my opinion. I've been saving this 1930s crocheted dress for the summer when it would really fit the season. I got it a few months ago in a FB group for vintage clothing that needs TLC. It was stained a bit under the arms and here and there, but a dip in retro clean and a wash has made it look like new! It's made of cotton yarn and breathes beautifully with all the holes in the pattern and light color. Topped with my giant sun hat Tanith Rowan custom-made for me, I had the best summer outfit ever! I perused the vegetables and local crafts while feeling cool and put together. Giant sun hats and lipstick do that. I also loved getting to know some of the vendors at the market. I met Denise of Afromationpottery, a lady that makes pottery goods and also spins her own yarn. I also got to meet the Sunflower Gardens crew that owns a family farm in the area. I bought a cilantro/coriander plant and some gorgeous flowers from them that are now cheering up my front porch. Springfield, it's often said, is a mid-sized city with a small-town feel, and I'm learning to love it more and more! Outfit Details dress: 1930s vintage shoes: ModCloth hat: Tanith Rowan Designs, custom-made (read about it in this post) Have you rocked a giant sunhat yet this summer? Do you have local farmer's markets you attend?
Ah the hangover! A state that needs no introduction. C’mon on, we’ve all been there at least once in our lives, right? Laugh all you want at these poor folks. You know you’ve have done the exact same thing… at least once. Jan. 1, 1942: A group of men sleep off their hangovers, while a lone pigeon drinks from a bowl of water. Jan. 1, 1945 Employees of the Diamond Horseshoe in New York clean up the guests after a particularly convivial New Year’s party.
When it came time for the HSF Challenge #23: Gratitude (make something utilises the tutorials, patterns and research that so many of the historical costuming community make available for free) I was in a bit of a quandary. I’ve got a list of tutorials and patterns that I want to use that is a mile long, and kilometres of fabric and lace that have been gifted to me by generous people, but every one of these tutorials and patterns was would be a very involved project. Stupidly I’d scheduled the ‘Generosity’ challenge right at the end of the university semester, and I was up to my neck in marking. What to do!?! I had a browse through the HSF photo albums and finished projects for inspiration, and was reminded again of the Hooverette dress that Jen did for the Robes & Robings challenge. It’s simple, it’s sweet, I’m madly in love with it, and I want one! Also, Jen did a bunch of awesome research on Hooverette and wrap dresses from the 20s-40s, making reproducing …
