Parker's clever, cynical approach obscured a deep-seated romanticism that is evident in much of her work; particularly her poetry about relationships, which formed a large part of her creative output
From 1953 Vogue.
The first topic I'd like to cover is contour waistband. Yes, Emily Culottes feature a contour waistband that sits at your natural waist. I want to say I invent it, but I didn't. You can see contour waistbands on many nice ready-to-wear garments. And there are many patterns out there use contour waistbands, especially designer patterns, such as these pants from Claire Shaeffer's Custom Couture Collection and Alice + Olivia.
Costume designer Marion Boyce takes us behind-the-scenes of the beloved Australian crime series.
The wasp-waisted lady in the above picture is Polaire, a French actress. She was famous for being quite ugly, but with her waist corseted down to a microscopic 14 inches, she was the belle of the b…
Sharing some tips on how to build confidence in a professional workplace beyond stature (even if you are very petite!)
Image ** Image ** Image I'm ashamed to say that I have just recently jumped on the Scandal train. As in, last week. I won't even pretend to have excuses for why I'm just now catching up on this show and developing a serious addiction. I have binge-watched seasons one and two over the past few days and feel an incredible urgency to know what is going to happen (read: Who's this Jake guy? Why is Mellie such a manipulative snake? Can we trust Cyrus? Will Fitz and Olivia end up together? And so on. . .) I'm also feeling a serious need to wipe my closet clean and start over. Darn you, Olivia Pope.
Israeli fashion designer Berta has been designing wedding gowns for over 16 years and it sure does show in the workmanship and intricate detailing of her bold and sultry designs. Berta Bridal Couture 2013 | Sultry Wedding Gowns
I love to wear skirts! They are so versatile. You can mix and match them with blouses, sweaters, or pair them with jackets. They can be worn with tights and flats or tights and boots. You can change the look by simply changing your shoes from flats to stilettos. Because I love skirts, I am always on the look out for an interesting design and I've found a few that I thought you might like too! I wish I could see a complete front view of this skirt. But regardless, I really like the asymmetrical hem and the side seam welt pocket. A wrap skirt is always lovely. I love how they played with the pattern on this skirt. I'm sure you've seen this skirt on Pinterest. It's a very popular pin. But it derserves to be looked at again as it is such a lovely and dramatic design. Okay, we need Bunny of La Sewista for this one, especially since she is a smocking guru. I REALLY want to know how to do this!!! I don't care for the little buttons, but I do love the technique. Simple, yet so graceful. Here's another interesting wrap. I think this is so pretty. Look closely and you'll see that inside the center of the drape is a zipper. Sadly the zipper looks a bit off, but it's a great idea nonetheless. Since this skirt is in white, it's a little difficult to see, but if you look closely, you'll see that it has very interesting lines. What a lovely take on a pleated skirt. A cute take on a kilt design. This skirt makes me want to throw my sandals on and head for Bermuda!!! It just screams summer. I love how the scalloped edge was taken around the hem and then up the center back to accent the vent opening. Such a comfortable looking skirt. From Eileen Fisher. I believe that Marcy Tilton has a Vogue pattern that is quite similar. I love everything about this skirt. Take a striped fabric and add godets. Lovely. Now for a little comic relief ;) I'll say this, it's interesting!!! I have some fabulous surprises up my sleeve for you this week, so please be sure to check back. Also, the voting for the Get Your Motors Running Contest ends tonight so be sure to get your vote in if you haven't done so already. Have a wonderful day and a great week!!!! Rhonda
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A circa 1918 photo of two boys getting ready to go to school - this is how they dressed to protect themselves from the "Spanish Flu".
When I first began sewing, I saw patterns as silver fitting bullets. Unlike the ready-to-wear garments that gave me conniptions, from their gaping waistlines to buckling busts, sewing patterns were…
In the winter of 1969, Peggy Guggenheim, 70, took leave of her beloved Italian villa to come to New York City to see her personal art collection displayed, for the first time, on th...
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Chef Nigella Lawson, 55, spoke to Radio Times Magazine about her lack of baking skills and revealed she prefers builders' tea to a glass of red wine. She described GBBO as 'too complicated'.
For no better reason then these dresses are magical. I know nothing of the designer, apparently by the house of J.P. Worth, late 90’s, aughts? not sure, but they are lovely. always wild for a…
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The Mail can reveal that Call the Midwife's Jessica Raine (bottom right), 30, met her partner Tom Goodman-Hill (left) before he had left his wife (top right). The 44-year-old was married to Karen Bradley for 20 years.
