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Lily Elsie, Fashion c. 1913: Make this look

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq0o7wvWPdOC8j4P9McyS4BZZP1_l6MJpZrccMwFCkfvfIgNE7TGPbI3zIDuCC2TB_Y0UeSaWzrqKMB27wdSLvqI5BXQnvR9HCukSeCSh4R8Jn2AawqleFAULt2v_ioXbg64_xtospzGys/s1600/Lily+Elsie.+c.1913.+LOC.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq0o7wvWPdOC8j4P9McyS4BZZP1_l6MJpZrccMwFCkfvfIgNE7TGPbI3zIDuCC2TB_Y0UeSaWzrqKMB27wdSLvqI5BXQnvR9HCukSeCSh4R8Jn2AawqleFAULt2v_ioXbg64_xtospzGys/s400/Lily+Elsie.+c.1913.+LOC.jpg" width="375" /></a><br /><br />This gorgeous photo dates from about 1913.  It is a portrait of the English actress, Lily Elsie, who would have been about 27 years old at the time.<br /><br />Miss Elsie wears an evening ensemble that is typical of the period: Grecian inspired hairstyle with waves and curls, head band and feather (this look is often mistaken as a 'flapper' style), high waistline (also Grecian) with floating tunic panels over the skirt.  Her arm is also tied with a draped scarf or lace panel.  She holds a fan and wears both long and short necklaces. To get this look, she would have worn a long corset that probably reached to her lowest hip level, creating the rigid pose.<br /><br />For us, this fashion ensemble can inspire wedding and evening styles with softer elegance, drapery and a Grecian  silhouette.  <br /><br />This authentic photo is from the Library of Congress archives, and may be found <a href="http://www.blogger.com/Bain%20Collection%20-%20Reproduction%20number:%20LC-DIG-ggbain-13720"><b>online</b></a>, in the Bain Collection.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguv3TqRj4dp0bLG9yBC-mC4PllfQWiLPE-cZ7xC2a6_fsxOAl6L8rz0nZB3igMq7P_kV6tvHclWbpA5SohN4DmjV09YVUTqCjldRjAG78viQtICzyNOrQJo0oRUmULh8IOUVhpoEXI83_o/s1600/Mccalls.+6030.long+gown.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguv3TqRj4dp0bLG9yBC-mC4PllfQWiLPE-cZ7xC2a6_fsxOAl6L8rz0nZB3igMq7P_kV6tvHclWbpA5SohN4DmjV09YVUTqCjldRjAG78viQtICzyNOrQJo0oRUmULh8IOUVhpoEXI83_o/s400/Mccalls.+6030.long+gown.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />Want to make this look?  Creating a similar gown today starts with a simple high waist gown pattern.  This version of the classic "Empire" style is a good start.  McCall's 6030 has a look that can be used as a basic gown and it even has a floating overskirt.  During the 1910's, this overskirt would be cut at mid-length or even shorter to achieve a tunic effect.  The sleeves can be modified to become draped or tied.<br /><br />One of the key elements was the use of ultra soft textiles: charmeuse, chiffon, net lace and gauze.  These soft fabrics were often layered to create the romantic, floating silhouettes from that era we love so much today.

Lily Elsie, Fashion c. 1913: Make this look

This gorgeous photo dates from about 1913. It is a portrait of the English actress, Lily Elsie, who would have been about 27 years old at t...

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Valentino: Interactive Museum

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsbp8xgR42FBOlv90JcuLQ5vemltqbdh8729jRt5TsgqjN4EAezlu-pg6LwU8LYUiC7t8oPAzp4Myfr1KrcIJdQbi323kwcro5RWUqtSnBnEbSTiYF4osumYNTvocmhlaTjuCnIEBjxEvj/s1600/valentino+website.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="375" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsbp8xgR42FBOlv90JcuLQ5vemltqbdh8729jRt5TsgqjN4EAezlu-pg6LwU8LYUiC7t8oPAzp4Myfr1KrcIJdQbi323kwcro5RWUqtSnBnEbSTiYF4osumYNTvocmhlaTjuCnIEBjxEvj/s400/valentino+website.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />Have you played around in the amazing <a href="http://www.valentino-garavani-archives.org/"><b>VALENTINO Virtual Museum</b></a> web site yet?<br /><br />A quote from the front page:  <i> </i><br /><br /><i>Valentino Garavani, legendary fashion designer, has defined a unique world of couture for almost half a century. Now his achievement takes radical new form, in keeping with the creative traditions of the house: THE VALENTINO GARAVANI VIRTUAL MUSEUM Over 5000 documents have been installed in a spectacular 3D Palazzo. </i><br /><br /><i>After downloading the desktop application each visitor can create their unique route through the galleries, to discover and enjoy every aspect of Valentino's extraordinary world.</i><br /><br />(Have fun with this--and let me know what you liked the best!) <i><br /></i>

Valentino: Interactive Museum

Have you played around in the amazing VALENTINO Virtual Museum web site yet? A quote from the front page: Valentino Garavani, legendary ...

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Secret Sale on Vintage Maxi Dresses

Secret Sale on Vintage Maxi Dresses

Secret Summer Sale on Vintage at Pintuck Style, this week through Sunday Find great price markdowns of 20% or more on all MAXI Summer Dresse...

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Lovely Christian Lacroix ballet illustration from "La Source et le Ballet de l'Opéra de Paris", an exhibit of his ballet desig...

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Nolan Miller: the passing of an 80's Icon

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXVdSKdpiZBhASowODHcgtRDpytQ71MeofdOxuCdp-ssB_cEMJJ6lgDKYwPCr10lSqXmY7RlM99OxKWslcTQTMTT5g1bDPsZBPnfwFCehhqZABApkGVwkb_hG6gHVHW4Vm1LQOt6BNWv7U/s1600/nolan+miller+red+dress.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="381" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXVdSKdpiZBhASowODHcgtRDpytQ71MeofdOxuCdp-ssB_cEMJJ6lgDKYwPCr10lSqXmY7RlM99OxKWslcTQTMTT5g1bDPsZBPnfwFCehhqZABApkGVwkb_hG6gHVHW4Vm1LQOt6BNWv7U/s400/nolan+miller+red+dress.jpg" width="258" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKUypi1EF7iZbXJiwY_eo8WuQfpFif33NxjNoAaxZorKXbRXQeMcVmLFeXPQHkikykPsQDi9olPFIuCK3YG7EAA9HC70pc_VbDmMlLM2DSIbTwsYxNVGaTTB1JbqyFs_ixEsG2whnDhIe9/s1600/nolan+miller+purple+dress.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKUypi1EF7iZbXJiwY_eo8WuQfpFif33NxjNoAaxZorKXbRXQeMcVmLFeXPQHkikykPsQDi9olPFIuCK3YG7EAA9HC70pc_VbDmMlLM2DSIbTwsYxNVGaTTB1JbqyFs_ixEsG2whnDhIe9/s400/nolan+miller+purple+dress.jpg" width="242" /></a> Nolan Miller, the costume designer whose "Dynasty" costumes for Joan Collins, Linda Evans and Diahann Carroll, among others, changed how women dressed (or at least influenced what they wore to proms during the 1980's) passed away this week.  It is interesting to note that he also designed the black gown worn for the character "Morticia" in the "Addams Family" and the glitter gown from "Gilligan's Island" worn by Tina Louse as "Ginger".

Nolan Miller: the passing of an 80's Icon

Nolan Miller, the costume designer whose "Dynasty" costumes for Joan Collins, Linda Evans and Diahann Carroll, among others, cha...

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caftan maroc 2012 caftan maroc 2013 new top caftan marocaine

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/561284_439907206026012_923553640_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="caftan maroc 2012 caftan marocain 2013 new RoMi-Mode" border="0" height="400" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/561284_439907206026012_923553640_n.jpg" title="caftan maroc 2012 caftan marocain 2013 new RoMi-Mode top caftan femmes" width="292"></a></div><br />The traditional caftan is made out of silk or cotton and can be worn both by women and by men. Below you can read about one of the types of caftans, the Moroccan version.<br><br /><br><br />If you’re looking to buy Moroccan caftans and clothes, you can get the Best deals from here<br><br /><script type="text/javascript"><br /><br /></script><br /><script src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js" type="text/javascript"><br /></script><br><br /><br><br /></div></div></div><a href="http://kaftan2011.blogspot.com/2012/06/caftan-maroc-2012-caftan-maroc-2013-new.html#more">see more caftans / kaftans »</a>

caftan maroc 2012 caftan maroc 2013 new top caftan marocaine

The traditional caftan is made out of silk or cotton and can be worn both by women and by men. Below you can read about one of the types of ...

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