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| Some dresses I'm excited to wear this April ♥ |
This Spring I am particularly inspired by the early 1960s, when Dior's romantic New Look silhouettes still prevailed, only brighter and more playful, with wonderfully exuberant hair and makeup to match. I especially adore the contrast between ethereal, innocent frocks and the harsh haughty make-up of 1950s fashion models; the sugary wardrobe of a princess, but the regal bearing of a queen!
Jean Patchett:
(Sourced from jeanpatchett.com)
Amber Von Tussle:
Clothes:
(Sourced from the always excellent myvintagevogue.com)
What a Way to Go! (1964)
What's inspiring your style this Spring??
Love the shorts! The yellow ones are my favorite.
ReplyDeleteOh yes! They make me want to take up embroidery!!
DeleteOh, these images are all kinds of fabulous! I'm so in the mood for an Easter, confectionery, pastel garden palette at the moment, too. I'm also feeling bolder make-up choices (if only in theory...I used to be braver on that front in my teens, but rarely venture into the vivid eye make-up zone any more) as we launch into the sunny season once more as well.
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Thanks! You should definitely go for it with the vivid eye makeup!! Some jewel toned eye-shadows would look smashing with your red locks! :)
DeleteAh what great inspiration - I just need some sunshine and flower blooming and then it might start to feel springlike!
ReplyDeleteHehe, it's been chilly and decidedly non-springlike here in VT, but I disregard this ;)
DeleteLove your pictures and your great dresses!
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Thank you, Amia!!
DeleteI am SO excited for your spring outfits!!! Love that blue dress with the black bow and purple Peter Pan collar dress. Can't wait to see them on you, hope it warms up soon :D
ReplyDeleteAlso, I LOVE Jean Patchett so much, she is such an inspiration to me.
When I think of 1950s high fashion, I think of Jean, with those impeccable arched brows and willowy poses! I can definitely see the influence in your own graceful style!
DeleteAahh what gorgeous spring ensembles you have, they are all adorable. Love your inspiration pictures, What a way to Go is such a fabulous film! xxx
ReplyDeleteI want every single outfit Shirley Maclaine wore in that film!! It's such a hilarious satire, too; I very rarely find myself laughing at '50s/'60s "comedies", but this one is brilliant!
DeleteMostly I want an amazing collection of 40's-50's play suits! Preferably two piece, but I do love the one pieces aswell...otherwise my wardrobe is limited as I just moved countries, so I need to stock up on things like shift dresses and some nice floating pastel coloured ones, like what you have pictured in your first photo.
ReplyDeleteyay! spring! Let me match the blossoms please ^_^
Oh, playsuits are the cutest!! I have a few '50s numbers but feel weird wearing them outside of a pool/beach environment, but I want to start wearing them more often this summer.
DeleteThat pink floral cardigan is my inspiration!! Actually, anything with flowers. I think I'm going to be wearing a lot of flowers this spring and summer. I recently found a dress with butterfly print. I've never been a fan of butterflies, but having this dress is making me want more butterfly things--specifically monarchs. So, monarch butterflies and flowers are my spring inspirations!
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Mmm, butterflies and florals!! Sounds about perfect! (PS: your blog is a delight; just started following!)
Deletelove this make up images!
ReplyDeleteafter years of "natural makeup" i´m really in the "painting" at the moment, not daily of cause, i live in the woods....
and i have the plan to sew 10 flowy cotton dresses in 10 different fabrics from my stash this spring!
wish you happy easter and thanks you for always inspiring me :-)
Haha, I know what you mean... I live deep out in the country, and have resigned myself to being a delusional Backwoods Barbie (like Dolly Parton!). Your sewing plans sounds fabulous!!
DeleteOoh, so many pretty things in this post!
ReplyDeleteI can hardly wait for Spring! Will be the perfect time to hunt markets for vintage dresses<3
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This is a great collection of pictures. My favorite is the pink cardigan.
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