Then & Now ~ Black Bathing Suit
Then
1895-1900 The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Now
black-swim-dress-macys
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Showing posts with label black. Show all posts
Showing posts with label black. Show all posts
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Lust Objects ~ Black Shoes
Busy right now, Fashionable Reader, attempting to climb back into Prudence the first Parasol Protectorate abroad book. But that doesn't keep me from lusting after shoes, so here are the latest on my wish list, all black.
Crazy sexy Alexander McQueen.
Overpriced Christian Louboutin
I actually tried these Diamsels on, and they are remarkably comfortable. If they still have them in the shop next time I'm int he Mission visiting Borderlands, I'm buying them.
Miz Mooz Fall line. Possible replacement for my existing black boot-letts.
These just aren't as comfortable as I wish they were.
Miz Mooz Fall line. Possible replacement for my existing black MJs.
I may have decided these are just too silly.
Miz Mooz Fall line. Possible replacement for my existing black oxfords.
Although, maybe not, I do like the shiny.
Miz Mooz Fall line. Possible replacement for my existing black motorcycle boots.
Miz Mooz Fall line.
Lacework cut leather is all over the place for Fall/Winter.
Miz Mooz Fall line. Possible replacement for my existing black booties, but really I should just get my pea green ones died, I never wear them despite how much I like the color.
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Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Lust Objects ~ Black & White
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.
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:
For Prudence evening:
And the fan to go with:
Prudence reception gown:
And something for Primrose, who is a little more bold in her taste.
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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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Monday, July 23, 2012
Comic Con Outfits ~ Night Two Black & Green
After a day spent in the cream, brown and blue dress, I changed into my black and green i.magnin for the Eisner Awards ceremony.
I paired it with black, as usual, for I still have not found the perfect green shoes, clutch, and gloves.
I'm looking, but that emerald green is scarce on the ground. I did, however pick up an adorable feather green and black headpiece at the Alameda Vintage Fair a few months back and with the addition of a broach to one side am rather pleased with the resulting look.
The necklace is hanging woonky, but its a lucite piece I found on my last trip to london at a little fleemarket near St. Charles. I'm not happy with my current earring options to go with so that might have to get added to the list.
Back to the hair feather thingy. Above is a vintage look that kind of had the same feel to me. Almost cabaret, or something.
This black and green dress is a tulip style, which can be flawed as it often adds bulk to the hips. Since I'm top heavy I rather like this feature as I think it balances me out. It's better with heels though.
Here's a few black a green outfits for inspiration.
1937 Elsa Schiaparelli The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Something for Sophronia int eh Finishing School series.
And this could be a drawing of her.
Something for her friend Dimity, who is a bit more flashy and loves velvet.
That's it for now! Still more Comic Con outfits to come.
Retro Rack is also on facebook where I post additional images and fashion thoughts.
I paired it with black, as usual, for I still have not found the perfect green shoes, clutch, and gloves.
Proenza Schouler Tiki stingray clutch at barneys.com
I'm looking, but that emerald green is scarce on the ground. I did, however pick up an adorable feather green and black headpiece at the Alameda Vintage Fair a few months back and with the addition of a broach to one side am rather pleased with the resulting look.
The necklace is hanging woonky, but its a lucite piece I found on my last trip to london at a little fleemarket near St. Charles. I'm not happy with my current earring options to go with so that might have to get added to the list.
Hair Ornament Mid-19th century The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Back to the hair feather thingy. Above is a vintage look that kind of had the same feel to me. Almost cabaret, or something.
This black and green dress is a tulip style, which can be flawed as it often adds bulk to the hips. Since I'm top heavy I rather like this feature as I think it balances me out. It's better with heels though.
Here's a few black a green outfits for inspiration.
Chiara Ferragni-Rome; a cute striped one from rusty zipper.
Pin up style; Florence-Welch-In-Tadashi-Shoji
And for the characters?
Something for Sophronia int eh Finishing School series.
1850-1855 Evening Dress The Metropolitan Museum of Art
And this could be a drawing of her.
Toussaint Fernand-The_Green_Dress
Something for her friend Dimity, who is a bit more flashy and loves velvet.
1855-1857 The Victoria & Albert Museum
That's it for now! Still more Comic Con outfits to come.
Retro Rack is also on facebook where I post additional images and fashion thoughts.
