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Three lovely gowns: Chanel, Fall 2011 Couture

Some strong 1920s and 1930s influences in these three gowns on the Chanel couture catwalk…

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Golden Gowns

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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…

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Gorgeous 1930s gown available now on eBay

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.

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1930s Floral Dress

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!

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1930s Dance Frocks

A selection of pages from Weldon’s Home Dressmaker- Dance Frocks; a monthly publication. Unknown date, 1930s.

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Diane Kruger at the 2010 SAG Awards

Diane Kruger looking stunning in her Jason Wu gown at the SAG Awards which were held at Los Angeles’ Shrine Auditorium on Saturday, January 23.
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Diane was nominated for for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role and took home the award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture with the rest of the Inglourious Basterds cast!

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Catherine Zeta-Jones and her decolletage

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Here’s the ever-so-lovely Katherine at the opening night of her new Broadway play, A Little Night Music, wearing a long Gustavo Cadile gown with a rather low neckline. Here are three things you can do to show off your decolletage while still being tasteful.

1. Fit is essential. Don’t accidentally show too much cleavage (it’s worse than doing it on purpose). If you have to fiddle with your dress (or any of your clothes for that matter), people will notice you, but not for the reasons you’re hoping for. If you’re trying on a dress, bring the underwear you plan on wearing underneath it. Don’t forget to jump around in it as well so you can potentially see where you dress might slip down. And fashion tape is amazing! Buy some if you haven’t already.

2. Keep the rest of your look low-key. Just like in dancing, show your audience where to look. Have something quite (not moving, or being covered) so that your chosen movement (or body party) takes center stage.

3. It’s cool to draw all eyes towards the main attraction. Ladies, sometimes you have to “balls out” and go for it. Check out Ms. Zeta-Jones: hair swept back, bare neck, and her earrings are simple and classy.

Stay Classy San Diego!

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Gossip Girl – Blair Waldorf

For one reason or another I finally decided to start watching Gossip Girls and I must admit that it’s my new guilty pleasure. The wardrobe is fantastic!! Quick synopsis about the show from what I’ve seen so far: filthy rich high school kids (eventually college bound), teenage drama/angst, love triangles, and the most ridiculous wardrobes ever!

Here is Blair Waldorf in a dress by Reem Acra Pre-Fall 2009 in “Enough About Eve”.

Picture from Style.

Another stylish outfit from the episode “New Haven Can Wait.”

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Anna Sui Blouse
L.A.M.B. High-Waisted Plaid Skirt
Coach Hat
Coach Heels

You can buy this dress at Natasha Bailie Vintage Clothing Company.

And finally (a repeat),

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Alberta Ferretti dress (from the designer’s archives)
Necklace by Suzanna Dai, $360
Long multi-stands of jet beads
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1920s Inspired Gowns in Alberta Ferretti Spring/Summer 2009 Collection

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Source: Fashionising.com

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Milla Jovovich

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Milla Jovovich at the The American Museum Of Natural History’s Museum Dance on March 26th 2009 in New York City.

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Violetville Vintage

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Just found a new eBay store called Violetville Vintage, selling gorgeous vintage dresses from all decades, in the $100-$400 price range. Check it out.

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1930s Gowns

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Above: Gertrude Lawrence 1931

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Above: 1935 purple satin Jeanne Lanvin gown, 1930s Madeleine Vionnet gown

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Above: Gown from the modern fashion house of Vionnet, Fall 2007 collection

Read more about Madeleine Vionnet and her bias cutting innovations in the 1930s here

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