Retro Rack: March 2013

Friday, March 29, 2013

Then

Ball Gown 1898 The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Almost Now

Almost Now Evening Ensemble Arnold Scaasi, 1958 The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Now

Short Cap Sleeve Sequin Black Dress $96

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Thursday, March 28, 2013

Then

Evening Dress 1906-1908 The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Now

Temperley London SS2013

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Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Gail Carriger's Office Inspires Fashion

I'm still so in love with my new office decorating extravaganza it's rather percolating into everything, Fashionable Reader. So I thought I might go with it. The office is basically, downstairs, dark green and creams. So here are some before and after pictures combined with picks on clothes and vintage pieces. (The interior design images are mostly from Houzz.)

The Office

Before & After: Entry

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At Mysterious Galaxy

Alexander McQueen metal bow belt from AlexanderMcQueen.com.

Stella & Dot Liz drop earrings at stelladot.com

The Office

Corner: Before & After

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Rose gold plated sterling silver drop earrings from goldenmine.com

1910s via Antique Dress

LEATHER TRAVEL JEWELRY PORTFOLIO $79.00

The Office

Before & After: Food Area

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Tourmaline Pendant Doyle Auctions

Miz Mooz Women's Lance Pump

Lulu Frost gold and silver-plated crystal necklace at net-a-porter.com

Power Stud bodycon dress at topshop.com

Tiffany & Co. via Christie’s

1954 Dress Norman Norell The Philadelphia Museum of Art

The Office

The Ambassador in his new home

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via Refinery 29 on Pinterest

From Pookaqueen on Etsy

Earrings 1stdibs.com

For My Characters:

Sophronia, after the Finishing School books

1866-1868 Les Arts Décoratifs

Alexia in Timeless

1875 Afternoon Dress Charles Fredrick Worth The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Ivy after events in the Parasol Protectorate books

1888 Court Presentation Ensemble Charles Fredrick Worth The Indianapolis Museum of Art

1880 Tourmaline Ring 1stdibs.com

Prudence & Primrose in the Parasol Protectorate Abroad series

1904 The Metropolitan Museum of Art

1909-1911 The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Fuzzy pillow!

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Friday, March 22, 2013

Then & Now ~ White

Inspired by my newly decorated office . . .

Then

1904 Ensemble The Philadelphia Museum of Art

Now

SS 2013 White On White

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Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Book Outfits ~ Heartless Purple by Gail Carriger

Today, Fashionable Reader, I present to you outfits, vintage pieces and retro looks that match the cover of the fourth Parasol Protectorate Book, Heartless.

This cover has Alexia looking very girly in front of Woolsey Castle wearing a fetching purple combination the background mostly greys. Here are a few picks from my closet to go with this cover.

A casual look pairing a plaid BCBG fishtail pencil skirt ($50) with a jersey cowl top (Marshalls $20) my favorite cream textured Via Spiga peep toe stilettos (Nordstrom Rack $50) a vintage green bag (Hubba Hubba $35) and a jellyfish bracelet, gift.

A more formal option with a print blouse (Kohl's $20), floaty Donna Karen skirt (now gone), bow earrings (can't remember), Miz Mooz boots (Nordstrom Rack $75), cream hat (Bone Marche $15), a vintage vinyl purse (moon Zoom $20), white gloves ($20), and a silver chain rose necklace, gift.

A few little pieces to go with this cover.