'The Circus - 1870-1950 by Taschen' This is an amazing book for the colour photography included. I have a review and some gorgeous colour images of the showgirls on my blog if you care to take a read. I have quite a few book reviews and am soon to post a write up of 'the girls of murder city' a...
Oh how i want some! I know a couple of people who use it and say its amazing. I simply dont think i can afford it though. I am 23 at the moment so maybe its an investment for future years when my salary is a little more healthy!
I find the fur debate an interesting subject, and would like to submit my opinion. This is in no way a slant on anything anyone has said before as i compleatly respect everyones opinion on the subject and think its a personal choice.
I do however take offence to (if anyone lives in London)...
There is a small write up and extract photos from 'Grand Illusions by Richard Lawton' here
www.flairinaladysboudoir.blogspot.com
It really is a fantastic book, such wonderful inspiration from the early 1920s right through to the 1940s.
I am not sure who of you are familiar with flapper dolls, also called Boudoir dolls, they originally started from around 1910, and kicked off off in the 1920's jazz age era when flappers made the youthful 'bright young thing' asthetic popular. Starting as dolls to grace the beds of grown ladies...
Im so sorry to hear about your dress, its heartbreaking when a one of a kind item that you love falls apart. I have had my heart broken a few times this way unfortunatly.
I would say the same as has been said before really... be really careful when buying silk. I find crepe tends to hold up...
Hello all, I have been a member for a little while but havent had time to post and say hello untill now.
I live in London and have been passionate about antiques, the golden era and 'vintage' for as long as i can remeber. The thirties is probably my favourite era but im inspired by bits of...
Oh one of my biggest hates, i cant stand spending ages on a hairdo just to walkout the door and realise its raining and ive left my umbrella on the third floor. I have brought some sweet cloche hats recently which work well for a more 1930's look. I really need to invest in a small umbrella that...
I havent posted on here much before. Thankyou all for all your information on vintage manicures, its been really enlightening. I have documented my attempt here with tricks and tips that i found helpful. Maybe they can help someone else on here.
www.flairinaladysboudoir.blogspot.com
I think style is all about inspiration and courage. That said i do think i have a few tips for putting an outfit together,
Try to find one item that you love as a starting point and work around it. Put the item on and start to think about colours that would go with it and matching or...
I started a blog a little time ago, its about... well i guess whatever takes my interest, The dancing plague of 1518, boudoir flapper dolls, madame yevonde and im working on writing up a few adventures i would love it if you girls would take a look
Much love,
Flair in a ladys boudoir...
I would love to know what you all think of my new 1930's cloche hats and 1940's snakeskin shoes...
I am not sure if those images are going to work but i have pictures up here -
http://jessicalouisegladstone.blogspot.com/2011/03/my-new-1920s-cloche-hats.html
Would love all of my...
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