Harem Pants (and no, the world is not ending)
If you’ve been following my blog from the very beginning, you will know that I first started writing because I saw that Harper’s Bazaar was pushing the return of harem […]
Tag Archives: 1940s
Have a Very Cheeky Valentine’s Day!
OK- you’ve got just a few days to go until Valentine’s Day and I’ve thought of a few ideas that could potentially be fun for you and/ or your special one, […]
Vintage Detail: Bows
As I make my way through the vaults of classic movies, every once in a while I notice a particular element or detail cropping up again and again across the […]
Get What You See: My Favorite Wife
First things first- the mother of all accessories. I think I am going to explore this further in a separate how-to post. I have a book, Making Vintage Bags by […]
My Favorite Wife, 1940
“Oh, by the way, how was my funeral? … I wish I had been there.” My sister-in-law selected this movie for me, and requested that I put together a how-to […]
Get What You See: The Lady From Shanghai
First up- the polka dot dress Rita wore for her carriage ride through the park. The important details are: short sleeves that are dolman-draped and caped in the back, sweetheart […]
The Lady From Shanghai, 1947
It’s a bright, guilty world. I waited far too long to watch this- it’s the only other Rita Hayworth film I had in my instant queue and I kept getting […]
How to get what you see: Gilda
What an inspiration this movie was! There is a ton of ground to cover here since my original post had so many images. If you want the total look, you clearly […]
Gilda, 1946
“Pardon me, but your husband is showing.” I love, love, love this movie. I now have a major girl-crush on Rita Hayworth, and we just might binge on her movies […]
How to get what you see: Blithe Spirit
Blithe Spirit (check out my previous post for a review of the movie and screen shots of the best ensembles) Things to look for: Asymmetrical necklines V-neck or wrap-tops Gathering […]
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