Category Archives: 1920s Fashion
Art Deco Shoes || T-Straps + Mary Janes
Shoes, glorious shoes! That’s what today’s post is all about. Shoes, ladies. Art deco shoes, 1920s shoes, flapper shoes up the wazoo(s). There is no time to waste, there are too many shoes to get to. First up, I have … Continue reading
Art Deco Oscars
Not sure how many people watched the Oscars over the weekend, but those who did… were you as delighted as I was to see so much deco influence? I mean, there was George Clooney’s ladyfriend Stacy Keibler, absolutely killing it … Continue reading
Art Deco Holiday Fashion || Part One
Well, everyone, it’s that time of year… the most wonderful time of the year! OK, OK, so some may disagree. But I myself am a sucker for the holiday season no matter how you slice it: flavored-coffee-wise, weather-wise, music-wise, decoration-wise, … Continue reading
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Tagged 1920s, 1920s party, 1930s, art deco fan, blue, chevrons, costume jewelry, gold, green, silver
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Boardwalk Empire Fashion
Hello all! Hope everyone is having a lovely weekend so far. I’m very excited about tonight’s return of one of the most stylish shows on television, Boardwalk Empire. This is a show that started out looking pretty, but being not-so-great … Continue reading
Posted in 1920s Decor, 1920s Fashion, 1920s Hairstyles, 1920s Makeup, Art Deco Hollywood
Tagged 1920s, 1920s party, feathers, inspiration, video
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Flapper Bridesmaid Dresses
I’ve been meaning to do a bridesmaid-specific post for a while now, because there are so many gorgeous flapper looks for your bridal party… Photo via Unique Vintage. I just hadn’t managed to get a post together… But I’ve finally … Continue reading
Something Blue
Just a quick post today, a sort of mish-mash of art deco bits and pieces I’ve found while poking around the net for content for our site. The theme? Blue! Now, I myself am quite a superstitious sort, so you’d … Continue reading
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Tagged 1920s, 1940s, art deco fan, art nouveau, blue, costume jewelry, fascinator, feathers, pinup, sapphire, silver, sunburst
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Art Deco Style
As we noted in the last post, Gatsby style is back this year, and and although part of me hates it when things I love become popular, the other part of me loves it when it means other people put … Continue reading
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Tagged 1920s, 1920s party, blue, chevrons, costume jewelry, fascinator, gold, pearls, white
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The Great Gatsby || Baz Luhrmann
Well, the trailer for Baz Luhrmann’s long-awaited (or long-dreaded, depending on your tastes…) version of The Great Gatsby is here! That is… well, it is interesting. Interestingly scored, interestingly cast… there will certainly be lots to look at, style-wise. The … Continue reading
Posted in 1920s Accessories, 1920s Decor, 1920s Fashion, 1920s Hairstyles, 1920s Makeup, Art Deco Hollywood
Tagged 1920s, 1920s party, eyes, fascinator, feathers, flowers, gold, green, inspiration, video
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Vintage Bathing Suits
True Story: after months and months of planning, accounting for all details, managing and micromanaging we finally had a lovely wedding that went off without a hitch. Hooray! We were all set to leave for our honeymoon the next day. … Continue reading
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Tagged 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, blue, chevrons, pinup, red
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Art Deco Evening Gowns
Well, it must be all those award shows, but I find myself on an vintage-inspired evening gown kick and there’s not much I can do about it (other than Google, and search and pore over endless photos of incredible art … Continue reading
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Tagged 1920s, 1920s party, 1930s, black, gold, red, silver, strapless
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Vintage Advertising || Bonwit Teller + Guerlain Shalimar
A couple things become immediately clear from this Bonwit Teller ad (pulled from a 1929 issue of Vogue Magazine). First of all, there is no downside to the drama of a long, gorgeous cap veil. Even with (maybe especially with) … Continue reading
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Tagged 1920s, inspiration, long sleeves, mad men, veil
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Art Deco Hollywood || The Artist
Good evening deco lovers! Just a quick note: If The Artist has been released in your hometown, I hope you’ve seen it or are going to see it (it got limited release in the US last week). The incredible costumes … Continue reading
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Tagged 1920s, architecture, inspiration
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1920s Wedding Dresses || Sue Wong
Sue Wong is a Los Angeles based designer whose 20s-inspired pieces have long been a favorite of art deco obsessed ladies everywhere (including the art deco obsessed lady-proprietor of this blog. Me.) Her bridal collection has some incredible 1920s style … Continue reading
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Tagged 1920s, 1920s party, feathers, halter, strapless
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Flapper Inspired Dresses || Black Beaded Sequin
Tonight, just a little modern flapper fashion to end the weekend…sequins and beads, always a stunner! For example, this beaded beauty by Rachel Gilbert… …and 60% off! Hooray! Also in love with this gorgeous Alberto Makali black beaded flapper dress: … Continue reading
Art Deco Purses
I have very few regrets about my wedding day, but one eensy tiny teensy one did pop up after we got all the photos and the video and we were oohing and ahhing over everything and then I looked some … Continue reading
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