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Beautiful bobby pin boxes!

Look at these gorgeous little bobby pin boxes! Cute and glamorous they feature vintage pin ups and photos of movie stars of the 20th century, with bobby pins included! What a wonderful way to store those pesky pins that are always getting lost! These would be a staple on any vintage loving gal’s dresser!! Available at In Grips We Trust on Esty.

Bachelorette Gift Accessory Hair Pin Boxes : Bobby Pins Included

Top Hat Dancer 1930s Pinup Bobby Pins Box with Pins    Art Deco Style PinUp Image - Box with Bobby Pins

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Burlesque/Vintage Costume Designer: Stephanie Ludwig

Stephanie is a one of my role models for sure! I was her intern 2 years ago, and she showed me a world filled with rhinestones, feathers, and pasties. :D  Her work is tantalizing and she used to dance with Hop Swing & A Jump back in the day!

I asked Stephanie to share her story about how she came about making costumes, here is piece from my interview with her:

I was inspired to make show/dancer costumes after I saw a really terrible burlesque show in 1999. The dancers’ costumes were falling off at all the wrong times, besides looking really cheap and badly made. I was attracted to the idea of reverse engineering – making clothing to meant to peel off effortlessly and the fact that I coud work with fun materials like sequins and beading. I kept the idea in the back of my head until I finally contacted a burlesque dancer to offer my costuming services. She encouraged me to just join her troupe and make costumes for myself, which I did. My first costume was a pearl bead embellished bra and belt, which I still love. I’ve made many costumes since – my favorite burlesque costumes are the Marie Antoinette piece and the blue satin corset outfit.

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Stockings

J’adore!!! Unfortunately I don’t know who is the maker of these fabulous tights otherwise I’d own them. Let’s not forget to mention how stunning this photo is. Ah….maybe one day the Killer Diller girls will do a photo shoot like this….

image via Sang Bleu magazine

Categories: In Magazines
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Mother Maria F2010 Collection

“For Aussie label Mother Maria, baguettes met boomerangs to inspire one of the most charming collections of the season. Defined by chic shapes and feminine details, “Parisienne” brings springtime on the Champs-Élysées to the surf-friendly shores of Australia, sustainable fabrics included.

Designer Katie Ganon first started selling pieces to friends in 2002, before extending her sphere of influence to stores in 2006. Since her line’s inception, Gannon has dedicated herself to the pursuit of everything green and gorgeous. Her Fall/Winter 2010 collection (or rather, Spring/Summer, for those of us in the northern hemisphere) harkens back to the playful sophistication of the ’40s while using beach-friendly fabrics and soft colors.”

All of Mother Maria’s garments are ethically produced Down Under using mostly organic cotton and vintage fabrics, although—full disclosure—some new conventional cotton is included, as well. Not living in the land of Vegemite? Its online shop ships worldwide—g’day, indeed!

Photos and Blurb from here.

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Scarlett Johansson for D&G

“The luxe collection will roll out at the beginning of February at Saks’ Beverly Hills and Fifth Avenue stores, with colors inspired by vivid blues from the Mediterranean, the dark burgundy shade of dahlia (Gabbana’s favorite flower), and gold and black from Stromboli. As for the packaging, it captures Dolce & Gabbana’s deluxe style with shiny gold tones and curved edges. A long time coming, Dolce & Gabbana Makeup will feature rose-scented lipstick ($30) at the heart of the line, along with a peppery mascara ($28). Besides bronzing powder, lip gloss, eye and lip pencils, and blush, expect to see eye shadow duos ($36), nail lacquer ($20), and powder foundation ($59), too.”

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Vintage Bathing Suits: Zelda Sweet Water

Summer is coming up which means it’s time to start looking for bathing suits. Nikki Marvin recently bought a blue vintage bathing suit off of ebay (click here) and it’s cute, cute, cute!! There are a few places you can find some vintage inspired suits and but one of my new favorites is Zelda Sweet Water. Strange name, but great suits. Here are some favorites:

So what are you planning on wearing this summer?

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Cute Wedges from Anthropologie

I think I need a pair of wedges for summertime. Here are some super cute one’s at Anthropologie!! Click on pictures to buy.

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Carine Gilson

Here are some of my favorite pieces from the latest exquisite couture lingerie collections of  Carine Gilson. Check out the stunning hand-stitching and floral details! This collection has timeless appeal.
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To-die-for gorgeous! What a stunning piece.

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Carine Gilson Summer 2010 images via here

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Brief Encounter – Vogue February 2010

Sean Combs/Diddy has appeared in Vogue’s February 2010 issue alongside supermodel Natalia Vodianova in an editorial entitled Brief Encounter, shot by Annie Leibovitz and styled by Grace Coddington. Natalia and Diddy were outfitted by the likes of Tom Ford, Ralph Lauren, Salvatore Ferragamo, Christian Louboutin, Louis Vuitton and Christian Dior. Read the full article from Vogue here.

Diddy’s next studio album, due out in April, is entitled Last Train To Paris. Coincidence?

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Hot Ticket
With a mood of gathering mystery—and clothes with a mid-century-movieland mystique—the romance is set for departure. Chanel tweed suit dress. Ralph Lauren Blue Label trench (on suitcase). Christian Louboutin slingbacks. On Diddy: Tom Ford coat and suit. Ermenegildo Zegna tie. Shot at New Jersey Transit Hoboken Station.

Strangers on a Train
The couple trade glances. Her look has all the hallmarks of MGM-siren glamour: pencil skirt (check!), narrow belt (check!), Lana Turner sweater (check!). Rochas silk sweater, skirt , and belt.

The Express Track
“Is this seat taken?” and “I’m traveling alone”—before the next station, an unexpected exchange of confidences. Giambattista Valli short-sleeved gray jacket and matching skirt. Hermès bag.

An Affair to Remember
Narrow corridors and incendiary screen chemistry lead speedily to first-class sleeping compartments. She’s dressed for a private party in soft-pink washed satin. Nina Ricci dress. On Diddy: Salvatore Ferragamo shirt. Louis Vuitton trousers.

Steamy
Looking absolutely like a World War II heroine—Greer Garson, say—Natalia clings to her star-crossed lover. Christian Dior pale-pink silk-crepe belted jacket with front peplum and tulip skirt. Nina Ricci leather ankle boots.

I’ll Be Seeing You
In the closing shot, she wears a trench coat – icon of tearful cinematic goodbyes since Bogie said, “Here’s looking at you, kid,” to Ingrid Bergman in Casablanca. Nina Ricci cotton trench.

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Milla Jovovich by Carter Smith

From the April 2007 UK Vogue.

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Catrinel Menghia for Unica Romania – January 2010


Unica Romania – January 2010 edition
Model: Catrinel Menghia
Source: foto_decadent

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Vogue Germany February 2010

These luminous images are from editorial “Rückkehr nach Metropolis” in latest addition of Vogue Germany. I think Toni Gerrn (the female model) is breathtakingly gorgeous, but the male model is so so. More importantly though, check out the clothing, hair accoutrement, and jewelry!

Ralph Lauren Spring 2010 Collection
Model: Bruna Tenorio

Armani Privé Fall 2009 Couture Collection

Chanel Spring 2010 Collection

Victoria Beckham Spring 2010 Collection

Boss Black Fall 2009 Collection

Fendi Spring 2010 Collection

Thierry Mugler Archive

Francesco Scognamiglio Spring 2010 Collection

Comme des Garçons Spring 2010 Collection
Vintage Escada

Fashion Editor/Stylist: Christiane Arp
Models: Toni Garrn and Baptiste Giabiconi
Makeup: Emmanuel Sammartino
Hair: Sam McKnight

[Images: tarsha/thefashionspot.com/style.com]

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Pretty Soap from Lush

Chox Away

We love chocolate and know we’re not alone in this. Luckily for us, chocolate is softening on the skin and smells delectable, which is why we stir white chocolate and dark chocolate into each batch of Chox Away. We scent this soap with the mouth-watering sweet orange, vanilla, chocolate and peppermint fragrance from our Honey Trap lip balm. So if it’s chocolate you love, lather up with Chox Away; it will satisfy your cravings and won’t increase your waist size!

We love chocolate and know we’re not alone in this. Luckily for us, chocolate is softening on the skin and smells delectable, which is why we stir white chocolate and dark chocolate into each batch of Chox Away. We scent this soap with the mouth-watering sweet orange, vanilla, chocolate and peppermint fragrance from our Honey Trap lip balm. So if it’s chocolate you love, lather up with Chox Away; it will satisfy your cravings and won’t increase your waist size!

I’ve heard good things about LUSH. Has any one of our readers used their product before? Their soaps look delicious!

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Charleston Candleholders

I just found these! How cute are they? I think these Charleston-ing candlesticks just too cute for words! These ceramic candleholders, created by Allison Palmer, are sure to be excellent conversation starter.

Charleston Candleholders

Click the picture if you are interested in buying these beauties!

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Kenneth Jay Lane Art Deco Earrings

 Kenneth Jay Lane Art Deco Earrings Kenneth Jay Lane earrings are simply amazing. These designer Art Deco drop-earrings are surrounded with round and baguette crystals. Opaque turquoise beads are framed with angled black enamel inlays and the turquoise is visible from both sides of these silver-plated earrings. Finished with the Kenneth Jay Lane stamp of authenticity, these fashionable earrings are truly unique.

Buy me here at Max & Chloe!

Here are some of his rings I found on Polyvore:

Circular Art Deco Ring by Kenneth Jay LaneDeco Monochrome Cocktail Ring by Kenneth Jay LaneArt Deco Ring by Kenneth Jay Lane

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Grayce – vintage inspired jewelry

Model-actress Molly Sims has teamed up with HSN to create “Grayce,” a collection of vintage-inspired jewelry pieces ranging from $30 to $120. The collection’s official launch on HSN tomorrow November 13th at 10pm. I like the “Old Hollywood Earrings” and the “Deco Necklace.” How about you?

[1] Fireball Necklace, $29.95 [2] Old Hollywood Earrings, $49.95 [3] Deco Necklace, $98.95 [4] M Ring, $39.95 [5] Crystal Point Ring, $39.95

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Click on pictures to buy. From top left: Layered Twist Necklace $79.95, Molly Bangle $79.95, Convertible Crystal Hoop Earring $59.95, and Grayceful Necklace $89.95.

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Alexander McQueen Mens F/W 08/09

Alexander McQueen’s menswear collection for fall/winter 08/09 is stupid-fresh; it’s amazing! It’s  a Tim Burton meets fashion, Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde, and Sweeny Todd all rolled into one. I absolutely dig it. Men, take note! Mostly likely you won’t want to throw down that kind of money for your threads, but see if you can find something that looks like something from these pictures. And ladies, see if you can get your men in some of this!!


















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