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Chevron Invitation
Well what do we have here… another lovely invite from the folks at Paper Source, it would seem, and this one is definitely right up our alley. We’ve featured one of their designs before, a pretty little black + turquoise … Continue reading
Art Deco Wedding Invitation || Ellington by Atelier Isabey
Just came upon this amazing art deco wedding invitation design and had to share immediately because… wow. I’m in love. In lurve. In loaf. YES. Look at this deco goodness… Jeweled placecard holder by Luna Bazaar, placecard by Atelier Isabey, … Continue reading
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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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Men’s Deco Wedding Bands
Well, I recently realized there’s one important (some might say vital!) wedding day accessory I’ve yet to post about on the site. We’ve done multiple ring posts, with beautiful vintage style engagement rings and oh so pretty art deco 1920s … Continue reading
Dolores Del Rio
Dolores Del Rio was a silent screen star in the 1920s, a luminous icon of 1930s Hollywood, and then became one of Mexican film’s greatest stars. She had a torrid love affair with Orson Welles (10 years her junior) who … Continue reading
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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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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Vintage Venue || Cicada + The Oviatt Penthouse
In 1925, James Oviatt was already a successful businessman. His department store, Alexander & Oviatt, had been attracting a high-end Los Angeles clientele in downtown LA for nearly a decade. He was in the midst of plans for their next … Continue reading
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Art Deco Cigarette Cases
Cigarette cases, like cigarette holders, smoking jackets, and hat boxes, are a fabulously stylish vintage accessory sadly on their way to extinction. Now, far be it from me to encourage , condone or suggest that smoking looks in any way … Continue reading
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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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Vintage Style Engagement Rings || Architectural
Some more lovely engagement rings to look at (and obsess over). Today’s theme? Architecture! I love all these rings, but the throughline for me is how they have that highly structural, skyscraper-y look without sacrificing elegance and delicacy. Like this … Continue reading
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Tagged architecture, chevrons, cocktail ring, emerald cut, engagement rings, green, my precioussss, silver, sunburst, vintage jewelry
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Art Deco Wedding Cake || Whipped Bakeshop
Look at this gorgeous art deco cake from Whipped Bakeshop in Philadelphia! Love the sharp edges and perfectly defined deco chevrons and circles. Bonus: according to the description, it tastes as good as it looks: “Alternating tiers of chocolate fudge … Continue reading
Vintage Venue: Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox
Today’s highlighted venue: the stunning Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox in Spokane, Washington. It features so many gorgeous deco details throughout, it’s hard to know what to highlight…. let’s start here: Got your attention, right? Built in 1931 and … Continue reading
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Baja Dress by Shabby Apple
How pretty is this stripey, swingy dress from Shabby Apple? (Answer: super pretty). The drop waist adds a little roaring twenties feel, and the stripes are the perfect bold accent. Engagement party outfit? Rehearsal dinner dress? Honeymoon? All of the … Continue reading
Art Deco Gown w/ Chevron Detail by Anne Barge
Love the architectural look of this Anne Barge gown, pictured here in a 2009 ad campaign. The chevron on the bodice really gives it a classic deco feel, like a dress inspired by the Chrysler Building (plus, bonus: pockets!).
