Then & Now ~ Purple Swirls

Then & Now ~ Purple Swirls

fashion style    10:06 AM   

Then

1890s Jeanne Paquin  The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Now

 

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Favorite Trends of Summer ~ Pale Blue

Favorite Trends of Summer ~ Pale Blue

fashion style    12:20 PM   

I love Pale Blue, for some strange reason I don't actually own anything in this color.  This last season, I suppose that blush was just easier to find in clothing items I felt fit niches in my closet. But I think I actually like pale blue better. And pale green is my all time favorite. But, Fashionable Reader I digress.

Pale blue is also a delightfully vintage color.

 From the movie Pin Up Girl; 1950s  Timeless Vixen Vintage

 1955  Nasjonalmuseet for Kunst, Arketketur, og Deisgn

 1955 Tina Leser  The FIDM Museum; 1956 James Galanos  The Philadelphia Museum of Art

 1905 Carresaute  Lucile  The Victoria & Albert Museum; 1928-1929 Evening Dress  Worth,  The Victoria & Albert Museum

I think one of the reasons pale blue came into trend this summer was because of the prevalence of lady like and retro looks on the runways and off.

 Oscar de la Renta; Emilio-Pucci;

 elie saab fall 2012 couture

 Queen Dita going formal; two casual street looks from the blogosphere.

 Don't want to wear an entire outfit of pale blue? Here are a few accessories:

 1930 Clip Brooches  Christie’s

To adapt into fall/winter I'd pair this color with black, as a practical option, navy for a little edge, or brown if I wanted a late 1960's early 1970s feel.

 Some wonderful street looks from the blogophere. I love the idea of leopard with pale blue.

And, of course, this wouldn't be a Gail blog without some . . .

Picks for the Characters!

A look into Ivy wardrobe, after the events in Timeless. First, something for a dinner party:

1885  The Metropolitan Museum of Art

And something for visiting hours.

1885  The Metropolitan Museum of Art

And something for a ball.

1885  The Philadelphia Museum of Art

And for underneath . . .

1880s  The Kyoto Costume Institute

And later on, something for Primrose to wear.

1898  Les Arts Décoratifs

Thats all for today! Here's hoping you have a lovely peaceful romantic pale blue sort of Thursday, Fashionable Reader.

By Gimme Some Sugar- Las Vegas

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Then & Now ~ Black Bathing Suit

Then & Now ~ Black Bathing Suit

fashion style    10:41 AM   

Then

1895-1900  The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Now

black-swim-dress-macys

 

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Lust Objects ~ Black & White

Lust Objects ~ Black & White

fashion style    12:51 PM   

The scent of Fall is in the air, Fashionable Reader. At least as far as the runways are concerned. I've been feeling the black and white as a result.

 1940 pinupgirl; 1927 You Rang, M'lord?

 1960  The Victoria & Albert Museum  The heels were made by Wedgewood.

 1912-1913  Jean-Philippe Worth, Nasjonalmuseet for Kunst, Arketektur og Design 

 Character Corner

And now for the main character in the upcoming Parasol Protectorate Abroad series I give you several dresses. Prudence is fond of black & white.

For Prudence daytime:

1897-1898  The Metropolitan Museum of Art

For Prudence evening:

1890 Evening Dress  Drécoll  The Metropolitan Museum of Art

And the fan to go with:

Fan  1925  The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Prudence reception gown:

 1890 Reception Dress (Bodice and Skirt), c.1890 Brocaded silk satin, cotton

And something for Primrose, who is a little more bold in her taste.

1890s Evening Dress  Jacques Doucet The Mint Museum

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