Black and Gold

Child's Play

Came across this silliness on my computer from last year... here I am in a dress I found in the kids department while out thrifting. No, I didn't actually wear this little ensemble out in public, just apparently had the free time to clown around in this.

-Jenn

Recent Work: Vintage Glamour

Hi Guys!
I wanted to share with you some of my work from a recent project I've been working on. It's part of a new business venture- Beaute Socials- with makeup by Jules of Dollface By Jules and photography by my husband Dylan.  It's a one-stop destination for glamorous beauty portraits & vintage inspirations- we have makeup/hair/wardrobe/photography in one studio located in downtown Savannah. Below is a look I styled that features 20's and 50's inspirations brought up to date. The thing I love most is that almost all of the pieces are thrifted!

Flapper Look:
Pale pink dress- H&M clearance
Beaded bolero- Charlotte Russe clearance
Headband- custom made by me
Fan- Asian Festival
Shoes- given to me

Fifties Look:
Dress- thrifted
Gloves- antique find (gift)
Veil hat- antique find

Stay tuned for more looks!

Betty Boop!

I was going to give this dress away because it had short sleeves which were too tight... But- I loved the cut of the dress and couldn't bear it so I cut the sleeves off so now its a sleeveless dress! The other thing I did was unfold the collar to make it lay flat so it gave this beautiful vintage looking pointed bodice. My hair was going wild with the results of half done pin curls so I just pinned it up some and went out the door. At work I had 2 people comment that I was looking sort of Betty Boop! Love that! What do you think?

The Details:
Dress- Primark-London
Platforms- Steve Madden
Belt- vintage (came with a jacket from a consignment store)
Gold watch- estate sale piece from my Aunt Sandy

Photo of Betty Boop via Androgynous Soul.  

Inspiration to Outfit

Have you ever noticed that a look is usually more interesting when it mixes multiple references?

Inspiration:

           Edwardian elegance   +   40s casual  =   ???   
                

                                



     

My look:

Outfit details:
Lace camisole- thrifted
Shorts- stolen from husbands closet
Belt- borrowed from another dress 
Straw clutch- thrifted
Slingback flats- thrifted


Inspiration image sources: 
Edwardian dress via Etsy seller My Favorite Vintage 
Edwardian sitting lady via Lady Audley from the text- Decades of Fashion  
1940s girls in shorts & Butterick shorts patterns via cemetarian