If fashion is fantasy then outwear is the magic that can transform any women from a wicked temptress to an all-American girl in just a matter of moments. And according to Nina Garcia, author of the book The One Hundred (my capsule wardrobe bible!) there are nine weapons of outerwear that belong in every women’s fashion arsenal, and here’s what they are...
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
it’s day 2 of fashion week. in spite of the blustery winds i made it backstage at the mara hoffman show. what fun to have a bird’s eye view of how the models are primped and preened before they head to the catwalk. there are nail techs on hand for manicures and pedicures. stylists to […]
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Donna Karan is stepping down. Here, a look back at her career.
Kensington and Chelsea Libraries have published several wonderful images by the late amateur photographer Edward Linley Sambourne which captures the casual side of Edwardian fashion in a manner which is rarely seen.
In the 1920s, a new woman was born. Flappers abandoned their corsets, chopped off their hair, and wore make-up. They smoked, drank, danced, and voted.
Marie Helvin, 64, says that she and her siblings chose not to be parents. She'll spend Christmas having lunch with friends in their favourite restaurant before strolling down the Champs-Elysees in Paris.
I was tumbling through Tumblr, one of my favourite places on the internet to discover history's lesser-known muses and there, on page thirty-something of my browsing, I stopped at a photograph of an androgynous woman taken by Marianne Breslauer, a name unfamiliar to me. As I began googling her work,
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Just in case you hadn’t noticed, I’m pretty enamored by the Edwardian era. Obviously I love Titanic, but Somewhere in Time, Tuck Everlasting, and Downton Abbey also have a special place in my heart. I love the layered skirts, the … Continue reading →
Note | Nudity Cristina Herrmann, Débora Müller, Lovani Pinnow and Luana Teifke share a sensually glamorous, intimate look at 20’s style decadence made gloriously beautiful in Bob Wolfenson’s May editorial for Elle Brazil. Rita Lazzarotti
Have you seen Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries? It's an Australian TV show based on the Kerry Greenwood Novels . The series highlights the Honorable Miss Fryne Fisher, who is a lady detective in the 1920's, and is played by the brilliant actress, Essie Davis. TheFryne ch
When we think of the Victorian era, we usually think of lace and silks and cashmere shawls, of crinolines and bustles. That’s because rich people can afford to have their portraits painted. T…
"Cholitas Skaters" focuses on a group of Indigenous Bolivian women who wear traditional clothes while practicing extreme sports.
Refinery29 reviews the Martin Grant spring 2013 show during Paris Fashion Week.
Edwardian times were rife with changes and conspicuous consumption. The era lasted only two decades yet spawned deluxe fashion.
From the pointy bras of the 1950s to the high-tech control pants of today, women's lingerie has gone through dramatic changes over the years and a stunning new exhibition charts the rise and fall of cleavage through the ages.
These photographs of African-Ameivcan women were taken in the Victorian Era, mainly from the years 1860 to 1901. They were either slaves or the children of slaves...
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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
Check out the lookbook modeled by Ebonee Davis.
Sam Knee's book Untypical Girls captures images of the newly-liberated women driving the punk movement in London and around the world in the late 1970...
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Sharing looks that will have you feeling your best and that are also practical, is my main goal. Styling outfits using pieces that can be mixed and matched is a bonus and can help you get more for your money. I also love to mix budget friendly looks with high end pieces. Like this cute...
Altuzarra Fall 2018 Ready-to-Wear collection, runway looks, beauty, models, and reviews.
Shoulder pads, furs, and more eighties power looks — plus, 20-year-old Heather Locklear in cutoff shorts.
The enigmatic, boyish allure of 70s rockstar Kate Bush and the androgynous, glam rock style of David Bowe’s Ziggy Stardust era influenced Clare Waight Keller in creating her nomadic and glamorously rock ‘n’ roll collection for Chloé . Come early…
Karlie Kloss showcases an elegant, minimalist but sophisticated round-the-clock wardrobe in this Acne Paper editorial styled by Marie Chaix. Roe Ethridge is behind the lens in these creamy black and whites called ‘A Head For Business And A Bod For Sin’.
A SAUCY Tory Minister famed for rude jokes and posing in swimwear has split with her boyfriend. Portsmouth MP and Naval reservist Penny Mordaunt, 43, shot to fame after stripping down to appear on …
model: sabina lobova (elite)photographer: thomas goldblumstylist: omaima salemhair: javier palacio (capsule)
For this post, I am focusing mainly on the Mid to Late Victorian Era (1855-1901). However, there are tricks for all eras and I will be covering them soon! Corsets are an essential part of almost an…
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