5.12.11

the lady in the tutti-frutti hat


Wow! have I been busy lately... final exams are around the corner. What a joy. Anyway, in this bleak time of late nights in the library and cold windy December weather, I like to tie a jaunty patterned scarf in my hair and put on a li'l too much blush and red lippy à la Ms. Miranda. Yessir, no need for anti-depressants when you've got the Brazilian bombshell!!


Hope this magnificent dame helps to clear away some of your Monday blues!






(All photos nabbed from Dr Macro... they are humungous, so click on 'em to get an up-close look at the glorious details!)
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14 comments:

  1. HausfrauDecember 5, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    Thanks, I needed this post!

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  2. Q's DaydreamDecember 5, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    I love her! I'll never forget first seeing her in a movie when I was real little. :o)
    Good luck with all your work! xo

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  3. Charlotte, a Menina Maçã:December 5, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    hey dear!please send me your e-mail adress! I want so bad to have an interview with you in my blog! the girls from Brazil are gonna love!!!!!

    contact:charla.quebencao@gmail.com

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  4. I Art FashionDecember 5, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    Great post!
    I remember seeing that click when I was a little girl :)

    http://iartfashion.blogspot.com/

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  5. LisaDecember 5, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    I LOVE Carmen Miranda! She's such an unconventional beauty. Lovely photos. Thanks for sharing! :)

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  6. UnknownDecember 5, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    Adore Carmen I am desperate for some fruity jewellery so I can pretend I am as fun as her! x

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  7. Emma LittonDecember 5, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    I adore Carmen Miranda! A super good pick me up after a long Monday.

    xo,
    Em

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  8. The Thriftaholic (Leilani)December 7, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    Aw I wanted to be Carmen this year for Halloween but couldn't get my costume together in time! She's so sassy and vibrant, definitely great inspiration for when it's cloudy and chilly outside.

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  9. Jo - Lost in the HazeDecember 8, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    She is such a babe! <3 Seriously, I often think to myself how much I want a fruit hat! It might be time for a DIY!


    x
    Lost in the Haze

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  10. LisaDecember 9, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    When too much is not enough! Inspiration abounds. Love, love, love that lady's style. A nice tropical pick me up on a chilly day! Thanks for sharing!!

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  11. CarysDecember 11, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    Ok, I now feel like my hats are not sufficiently eccentric. Awesome photos!
    From Carys of La Ville Inconnue

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  12. MyCatMabelDecember 11, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    Hey, I just wanted to say how much I like your blog, its charming! If you have time, check out this animation I made called 'Etiquette for the becoming Lady', I hope you like it

    http://vimeo.com/32857027

    x

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  13. AnonymousDecember 14, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    A co-worker of mine turned 70 recently and she wanted me and my other co-worker to make her a special birthday hat, so we made her a Carmen Miranda fruit hat. It was awesome! It was very difficult to make, but it turned out so well. It weighed about 5 pounds, though!

    Mabel
    Mabel Time

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  14. Annie_VintageDiggs.comDecember 16, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    I've always loved Carmen Miranda's totally over the top style! I once searched all over the place for a Carmen costume for a dress up party, and my date was going to be a banana... couldn't find one though. :( Love her gold sequined costume!

    xoxo,
    annie

    Vintage Dress GIVEAWAY:
    http://vintagediggs.com/2011/12/holiday-vintage-dress-giveaway/

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