Dita's Bird of Paradise Costume

So you probably all know by now that I have been obsessed with Dita since she hit the fashion scene years ago. She is understated in public by day and a sultry vixin by night! I adore this costume and have to admit that I am impressed with the fact that she is burlesque dancing in ballerina shoes! 
Ahhh Dita... how I love thee! 

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Isaac Mizrahi on TED TV

Seeing Black

Its almost fall and I have winter weather clothing on the brain. I cant help but daydream about one of my favorite winter basics...Black! Black is a powerful color, it can come off as bland and boring if your ensemble is texture less or vibrant and chic if you hit the mark. There is a delicate balance when it comes to wearing black that once you have the tips will be able to walk a tight rope, it needs to have a flattering shape, movement or texture; if it has one of those then you are probably golden. One of the most important things one can pay attention to when purchasing black items is the type of wash, is it dry clean only? Can you iron it? And what type of fabric is it, the higher quality fabric the better. What you are looking for is quality that will not fade. Unless you are going for the grunge-rocker look fading is acceptable (then it should be really faded), but otherwise your nice top should retain its color if you spend a few extra dollars for quality. 
Black is a color that has infinite possibilities...it can slim you down, dress you up, hide you and make you stand out if you so choose. Ever notice how fashion directors and fashion show go-ers usually wear something daring or all black? Its simple, chic and will never go out of style. So whether you are accenting with black, or using black as the base to your look, live it up and rock on! Here are some black items to hopefully inspire your fall/winter wardrobe.


Tip: When wearing all black, pay extra close attention to your make up and hair. Make sure your makeup color is spot with your skin tone and play with it your eyes or lips a little bit. All black provides a blank canvas for you to play with, don't be afraid to vamp it up!

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Perfect example of texture and movement. This piece (above) is timeless and on trend at the same time with modern and soft texture.

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This curly haired beauty knows how to vamp up an all black look. She finishes it off with fun hair, smokey eyes and glowing skin. Lovely! 

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When splurging and purchasing those Prada Stilettos with money that could go towards paying back those student loans, you want to make sure they are TIMELESS! Keep it black and you will wear them all the time with everything to make sure you will be getting your monies worth!

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Black nails...a major fashion trend that about 5 years ago was new, edgy and chic. Today it has become a classic look, its here to stay. Also, the perfect way to make your look a little more edgy. Dress this nail color up or down, it works either way. 

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You cant go wrong with black lace. Always a sexy!

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Love this look. Very chic right now. Make sure your toes are freshly done, they are a major focus. In fact black toe nails might look pretty cool right about here. 

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Live it up my fashionable followers. I hope you have something fun planned for the holiday weekend. I hope to have some pretty fun posts for you in the next few days, so check back. Happy Saturday! 

Straight from the mouth of Coco herself....

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Wedding details

When a woman plans that special day where she is uniting with the one she loves in front of...others she loves, she wants to look as wonderful as she feels. And while on my wedding day I hope to be able to master this balancing act between looking and feeling, with just my happy glow...In reality, I know that it will be all in the details. I will want to look and feel my very best, on one of the happiest days of my life. Here are two Vintage looks I adore!

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I absolutely LOVE the head piece she is wearing! Then to top it off with imperfect hair, is just lovely!

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The back of this dress is do die for! OMG! How elegant and yet sexy with a vintage feel to it! Per-fec-tion!

After all...when it comes to looking the most beautiful you have ever looked in your whole entire life, ever, on this planet. On the day you celebrate love itself....why not stick with what you love!

And now I just HAVE to post a picture of Nicole Richie on her wedding day. Why? Because her dress was FABULOUS! And she looked so happy!

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Carolina Glamorous!

Carolina Herrera knows how to vamp things up in a modern and Glamorous way! I absolutely LOVE this dress, the colors, the fabric, the shoulder that pops with rhinestone detailing. (Sigh and swoon with hand on forehead.) OMG! I fainted....Im Okay...Im Okay! 

Carolina Herrera Fall 2011 photo from: Ingrids Moteblogg

Theda Bara the 1920's Original Vamp

Theda Bara was an American silent film actress, one of the most popular of her era and one of cinemas earliest sex symbols. Nicknamed "The Vamp" because she played so many femme fatale roles, which became a popular slang term for a sexually predatory woman.
Theda completed more than 40 films, but complete prints of only 6 still exist.
Married in 1921 to British-born American film director, Charles Brabin. It is claimed that her husband didn't consider it proper for his wife to have a career, and so Theda didn't make any more appearances after her marriage. Theda has a star on the Hollywood walk of fame.

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Theda as Cleopatra. Photo from: doctormacro.com

Cleopatra. Photo from: twolia.com

Cleopatra. Photo from: javasbachelorpad.com

Cleopatra. Photo from: babybarbarella.blogspot.com

Traditional Hairstyles of the 1920's Flappers

I cannot give tribute to Flapper hair without paying notice to the ah-mazing hats worn in the 20's. They were a common sight to see and an major fashion staple of the times. photo from: fashion-era.com

 

Marione Davies. Photo from: profilehair.blogspot.com

Irene Castle was a renowned ballroom dancer who some believed started the "bob" trend when she cut her hair off in 1915. You can just see in her expression, like she is inspired and is going to create something that will blow your mind. I love how her eyes say so much! photo from: http://www.zimbio.com/1920%27s+Hairstyles

Louise Brooks again. She is breathtaking, I just cant get enough of her, there is something about her. photo from: heartofshakespeare.tumblr.com

As you can see, not all women choose to have "the bob"and yet still their style is very distinct and fitting with the times. photo from: adorevintage.proboards.com

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There is something about the makeup and the hair and photography, all of these women look like little angels! photo from: ehow.co.uk

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This photo might be from the 1930's, but I felt it was still fitting with the flapper image. photo from: g-hairstyles.blogspot.com

Traditional Makeup of the Roaring 1920's Flapper

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Some more Louise Brooks, photo from: thebijoubrideblog.blogspot.com

Marlene Dietrich, photo from: additional.nl

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Jean Harlow, Photo from: ninasvintageandretrohair.com

Polly Walters, photo from: glamourdaze.blogspot.com

Clara Bow, photo from: beyondblackwhite.com

Theda Bara, photo from: kateoreillymakeup.wordpress.com

Claudette Colbert, Photo from: kathleentymua.blogspot.com

Flappers had a major focus on makeup. They traditionally had dark eye makeup, and dark lipstick that accentuated a cupids bow. I have read that some women for pictures even wore their black eye liner on their lips in order to make for a more drastic contrast in coloring. Very fun look!

1920's Fashion

During this era U.S. history was changing...World War I had ended and women were granted the right to vote... =>Enter the Flapper! She was a liberal and free-thinking woman who wore short skirts, sheer stockings, had a short hair cut, which was also known as "the bob" which many times was styled in a finger waive. And she wore drastically dark makeup with art deco jewelry. The Flapper was considered youthful and boyish, as they abandoned curves and restricted corsets for a more loose fitting dress with strait lines. Flappers were pioneers in many ways, and fashion was just used (as it was intended to be) as an outlet for expression. I think for the flapper; her style was an expression of change, freedom, and liberation. She herself allowed her fashion to be an expression of free thinking. It was the fashion that flipped upside down the idea of femininity and allowed women to take control over what it expresses about them as individuals and as American women.

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