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Golden Gowns

Sharon — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 22:25:44 +0000

I stumbled across this photo of Cheryl Cole in a golden gown on the X-Factor. It reminded me of some photos of vintage starlets in metallic gowns I have set aside over the years. Amongst the beauties here we have Ginger Rogers, Jean Harlow, Baba Beaton, Rita Hayworth, Eleanor Powell, Nancy Coleman, Veronica Lake, Myrna Loy, Carol Hughes and Delores Del Rio. Wow, I need something like this…

Catalina Island, California

Sharon — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 01:09:35 +0000

Here’s a few quick pics of me in Avalon (yes, like the song) on Catalina Island, for the Catalina Jazz Dance Festival in November 2010. The first is on the ferry over with the Casino Ballroom in the background, and the second with Miss Catalina 2010, on the slab. Round sunglasses are Top Shop, the aviator jacket is Zara, the dress is vintage 1950s from Eons in Pittsburgh, the yellow scarf from Thriftique in Pittsburgh, the cream scarf from a vintage market in Paris. I’m going back to the 2011 festival for sure! Beautiful weather, great bands, and the most beautiful ballroom I’ve ever been in in my life. And this time I’m bringing a vintage bathing suit and I’m going to strut my stuff for the Miss Catalina contest. Come on ladies, who else is in?

The 12th annual Young Hollywood Awards

Jo — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 23:47:48 +0000

Ashley Greene is rocking the spring’s hot lingerie trend in a gorgeous Antonio Berardi dress. I haven’t seen photos of Ashley looking quite this sexy before. What a starlet she has become. Va-va-voom! .

(Photo by Michael Bezjian/WireImage)

Gorgeous 1930s gown available now on eBay

Sharon — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 15:32:39 +0000

Sadly it’s too large for me, but isn’t this just lovely? Here are the measurements in case it might fit somebody out there: Length 56″, Waist to Bottom Hem 40″, Bodice Length 16″, Bust 42″, Waist 34″ (untied), Hips 52″. To check it out, click here.

Cannes Film Festival 2010

Jo — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 12:28:23 +0000

Kirsten Dunst arrived at the Palme d’Or Award Closing Ceremony during Cannes Film Festival wearing a turquoise Chanel Resort 2011 dress.

Kate Beckinsale walked the red carpet for the “Il Gattopardo” Premiere looking stunning in a Gucci Première gown.

Helen Mirren arrived at the Chopard Trophy Party wearing her second Elie Saab gown in 2 days during Cannes Film Festival. The great Dame was sparkling with Chopard jewels as she walked the red carpet wearing an Elie Saab Couture gown. Her stunning grey silk georgette gown with an embellished belt and asymmetrical sleeves is from Elie Saab’s Vintage Couture Collection.

Actress Fan Bingbing is creating quite a stir at Cannes Film Festival. She was spotted on the Martinez Terrace during the event this week looking stunning wearing an Alberta Ferretti Fall 2010 dress. Her pleated dress is accented with a stunning jeweled detail around the neckline and waist.

Cheryl Cole was the guest of honour at “de Grisogono Dinner Party” during Cannes Festival last night. She looked breath-taking wearing a Roberto Cavalli black tulle strapless gown whilst dazzling with de Grisogono jewels.

A few dresses from VintageMartini.com

Sharon — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 12:11:52 +0000

A truly hideous website for this Texas vintage store, but with some truly gorgeous vintage available for sale. A few selections:

Drat! Missed on eBay: Wool Day Dress

Sharon — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 01:56:51 +0000

Congratulations to whichever lucky lass won this dress in a recent eBay auction, because it wasn’t me! I was hoping to bid on it, but I was on a plane during the last few hours of bidding. Drat. Isn’t it gorgeous? I love the balloon sleeves, and I’ve never seen cut-out detail like that before. Late 1930s or early 1940s, I would say.

1930s Floral Dress

Sharon — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 01:46:41 +0000

Another vintage dress spied somewhere on the www, not in my possession but no doubt purchased by someone in the last few months on eBay or Etsy. If you happen to be the owner, do send a photo!

1940s Day Dress

Sharon — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 01:45:51 +0000

Here’s one of those vintage dresses that passed my screen at some stage (probably for sale on eBay or Etsy) and didn’t end up in my possession, but did end up in my photos folder. I’m going to post a few over the next few days…

George Hoyningen-Huene

Jo — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 12:00:29 +0000

Baron George Hoyningen-Huene (1900 – 1968) was a seminal fashion photographer of the 1920s and 1930s. He was born in Russian to Baltic German and American parents and spent his working life in France, England and the United States.

George Hoyningen-Huene, Lee Miller, originally uploaded by Gatochy.

During the Russian Revolution the Hoyningen-Huenes fled to first London and later Paris. By 1925 George had already worked his way up to chief of photography of the French Vogue. In 1931 he met Horst, the future photographer, who became his lover and frequent mode and traveled to England with him that winter. While there, they visited photographer Cecil Beaton, who was working for the British edition of Vogue. In 1931, Horst began his association with Vogue, publishing his first photograph in the French edition of Vogue in November of that year.

In 1935 Hoyningen-Huene moved to New York where he did most of his work for Harpar’s Bazaar. He published two art books on Greece and Egypt before relocating to Hollywood, where he earned his wedge by shooting glamorous portraits for the film industry. Beyond fashion, he was a master portraitist as well from Hollywood stars to other celebrities.

Biography from Wikipedia.