Раньше солнце было желтее, трава зеленее, а гламурное и модное фото — художественнее. Или это так кажется? 8) Henry Clarke Из разных источников собирал, официального сайта нет.

A question which seems to pop-up a lot with historical costuming is ‘Where do I begin?’. The proper answer to this question is to 1. pick a time period, and 2. start with the underwear.…

Het door de verfilmingen met Romy Schneider wereldberoemde verhaal van het jonge prinsesje Sissi. De jeugdige keizer van Oostenrijk, Frans Josef, trouwt tegen de zin van zijn machtige moeder, aartshertogin Sophie, met prinses...

When looking at black and white photographs of women considered glamorous in the 1920s and early 20th century, I often find it difficult to relate to their look. Their make-up is strange and melodramatic, their hairstyles usually unflattering and even macabre; almost like there was a preference for a rather un-natural beauty. But then I came across…

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Stockholm, Paris, Moscow, Tokyo, Istanbul, London. You’ll find street style blogs for almost every major city. Amateur and professional photographers hang around outside fashion shows or just prowl…

Hollie Fernando draws inspiration from the Pre-Raphaelite era for her striking images, using analogue film to create fantastical worlds.

The Edwardian era was once elegantly described as, a "leisurely time when women wore picture hats and did not vote, when the rich were not ashamed to live

sassy: adjective \ˈsa-sē\ impudent, lively, spirited, vigorous, distinctively smart and stylish, showing no respect for people in authority, saucy, pert, confident, chic. “This picture is hanging in my local sandwich shop. Owners parents were definitely old school cool.” –Shared by CousinDan “Tea in the yard”, circa 1910 found by James Morley of What’s that Picture. …

Photo: Scott Griessel, iStock.com Women have biological clocks. Much like dogs are trained to sit and stay, we are taught to want to get married and have babies. We yearn to be just like Cinderella and meet our very own Prince Charming. Sometimes though, women get so eager to find love, that they date a […]

Aloha Wanderwell was the Amelia Earhart of the automobile.

A full bell-shaped skirt and a narrow waist was the typical silhouette in women's fashion during the Civil War era. To create a skirt that is full enough to wear over hoops, many yards of fabric must be gathered into a waistband.

Making the streets a playground.

Written by Los Angeles Interior Designer Brooke Giannetti, Velvet and Linen is a blog about Brooke's life with her Architect husband (also known as Steve), her three children and her ever evolving design style.

Under the nom de plume Peteski, Peter Nidzgorski fills his site This isn’t Happiness with deliciously wicked updates on mid-Century panels from love story comic books. It;s collaborate stuff because Nidzgorski invites readers to submit lines which he adds to a panel. Modern love never looked better… … Continue reading "This Isn’t Happiness: Mid-Century Romance Comic Books Updated Into Tales Of Shallow Lives And Empty Sex"

Vintage photo of a knife thrower and his lovely, trusting assistant. Related Freak Show: Most Famous Sideshow Performers Sideshow Banner Art by Fred G. Johnson Circus World Museum

It’s finished! It’s finished! Okay – so, technically it was finished almost 3 weeks ago. Since I had another Garrison Ball gown to finish afterwards (for a friend), I’m pr…

These are women who were more than just beautiful, they were talented and were able to have successful careers for themselves during a period when men dominated the entertainment industry. With the passage of time, many of these stars have dimmed and are now only distant memories, but one name continues to sparkle... Maude Fealy. Known for her great beauty and talent, the actress was probably photographed more than any other actress of the early 1900s. Her popular photographs were collected all over the world. Her youthful beauty made her a popular subject for postcards; and here are some of our favorites...

I’ve been interested in working class dress lately. And more specifically 18th century maids costumes. searching the net I’ve found lots of pics of pretty outfits and great pattern mixi…

El amor hacia otro ser humano es una de las cosas más complicadas que se nos han encomendado. El amor romántico es inicialmente una neurosis pasajera, una

Mr. Selfridge jetzt im Stream online sehen: Seriendrama über den Gründer des berühmten Londoner Kaufhauses "Selfridges"...

Neckwear was an important accessory in the Edwardian era. Jabots, collars, ties and scarfs lend variety to the severe shirtwaist, add a splash of color to dark wool dresses and help to keep the dress clean. Collars were usually detachable in the Edwardian era, ‘since the collar soils so much sooner than the waist.’ (Los … Continue reading Edwardian Neckwear: Collars, Jabots & Fichus →

The Ladies' Home Journal v25 n07 [1908-06] (June 1908) · Cover Design - W. T. Smedley · The Editor's Personal...

The Edwardian era was once elegantly described as, a "leisurely time when women wore picture hats and did not vote, when the rich were not ashamed to live

Ethel Warwick was a British stage actress. She was known for The Bigamist (1916), The Magistrate (1921) and Bachelor's Baby (1932). During her teenage years, before becoming an actress, Ethel was a nude model, posing for, among others, James McNeil Whistler. (source)

Franz Lehar's operetta an entertaining showpiece of music, dance.

A classic traditional design is dramatic and compelling in a decorative panel perfect for a classic setting. A black background with a multicolor print reflects the sophistication of artistry. Medium fiber board construction makes this panel sturdy and strong. Sku 574-45-1658 Dimension 33"w 50"h Stock In Stock Notes

Меня на фейсбуке попросили рассказать про вот эти ботинки Рудольфо Валентино (ниже на фото). Я решила: а почему бы и нет? Ведь все новое - это хорошо забытое старое, на подиум снова вернулись предметы одежды и фасоны викторианской эпохи. Так что, самое время вспомнить популярную модель обуви…