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McCall's Magazine -1964 - Patterns for Miss America
McCall's Magazine -1964 - Patterns for Miss America

"chosen to catch a gentleman's eye..."NORTHLovely Donna Axum, of Arkansas, Miss America of 1964, is currently touring the country, modeling an Everfast wardrobe made from McCall's patterns. Here we show you four chosen to catch a gentleman's eye in every corner of the nation. Above: Donna wears a sh…

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30Jun2011


Radio Stars Magazine -1931 -How Beauty and Romance Came to Nancy...and May and Jane!
Radio Stars Magazine -1931 -How Beauty and Romance Came to Nancy...and May and Jane!

We have the saga of Nancy, but both of these other two gals are having issues with Jack...who is two-timing them! …

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29Jun2011


Radio Stars Magazine -1931 - Still...it's her Eyes...
Radio Stars Magazine -1931 - Still...it's her Eyes...

Still...it's her Eyes that make her so completely...so irresistibly...so ravishingly fascinating."Lovely figure, beautifully gowned...poise and style...yet, withal, just another mannequin unless her eyes express the fascinating charm of her own unique personality.She knows well how important is the …

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28Jun2011


Radio Stars Magazine -1931 - Fashion Parade -  Harriet Hilliard, Alice Faye
Radio Stars Magazine -1931 - Fashion Parade - Harriet Hilliard, Alice Faye

Fashion Parade Arranged by Helen HoverSmart clothes make smart women and vice versa. 1. Just glance of Harriet Hilliard in this charming block velvet Sunday night gown. Note the simple clinging lines (to emphasize all its dramatic allure) and the little puff sleeves and high neckline. The picture h…

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27Jun2011


Radio Stars Magazine -1931 - Mae West and the Radio Jinx
Radio Stars Magazine -1931 - Mae West and the Radio Jinx

The article inside the magazine refers to the jinx...the idea is that other movie stars hadn't done well in Radio, but they expect that Mae would do fine so long as she passed the censors. She did work in radio, a few sketches in 1937, (Edgar Bergen's radio show), but there were issues with censors …

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26Jun2011


Today's Housewife - 1927 -Applique and Embroidery Trims the Newest Drapery
Today's Housewife - 1927 -Applique and Embroidery Trims the Newest Drapery

Frankly I haven't ever put this much effort into my drapes, but the effect is pretty wonderful, maybe I need to get busy embroidering!(Click twice for details) …

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25Jun2011


Today's Housewife - 1927 -The New Hamilton Catalogue!
Today's Housewife - 1927 -The New Hamilton Catalogue!

The New Hamilton Catalogue Brings Fifth Avenue's Smartest Styles to You! "Hamilton customers are enabled to dress better at lower cost..." …

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24Jun2011


Today's Housewife - 1927 - Smart Fall Frocks + Slender Lines in Smart Styles
Today's Housewife - 1927 - Smart Fall Frocks + Slender Lines in Smart Styles

Looking closely at these frocks from 1927 it seems they had figured out something...no waistlines meant no corsets, lacing or uncomfortable bras either. I think they may have been on to something! 514-Suggests Two-Piece Mode. Cuts in 36, 38, 40, 42, 44 and 46 bust. 36 bust requires 4 vards of 36-i…

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20Jun2011


Moon, So Round and Yellow
Moon, So Round and Yellow

Wasn't it pretty tonight? …

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15Jun2011


'cause i'm in shoo-shoo-shoo sugar town
'cause i'm in shoo-shoo-shoo sugar town

WILDFOX WHITE LABEL FALL '11: SUGARi am so inspired by this collection! here are just a few of my favorites.THE MUSE I GOT SOME TROUBLES BUT THEY WON'T LASTI'M GONNA LAY RIGHT DOWN HERE ON THE GRASSAND PRETTY SOON ALL MY TROUBLES WILL PASS'CAUSE I'M IN SHOO-SHOO-SHOO,SHOO-SHOO-SHOO,SHOO-SHOO,SHOO-SH…

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14Jun2011


McCall's Magazine - 1907 - Jackets (and Skirts) That Will Be Fashionable This Season
McCall's Magazine - 1907 - Jackets (and Skirts) That Will Be Fashionable This Season

"There is great variety in the outdoor wraps for the coming season. All figures are suited, and if a woman cannot get a becoming jacket this fall, the fault is her own as she has no lack of styles from which to choose." …

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11Jun2011


McCall's Magazine - 1907 - Two Gowns - Wool and Silk
McCall's Magazine - 1907 - Two Gowns - Wool and Silk

"A Smart Gown of Striped Woolen and One of Silk" And don't miss the accessories. …

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10Jun2011


McCall's Magazine 1907 McCall's Magazine 1907 "The Queen of Fashion"

This wonderful McCall's Magazine will show us lots about life in 1907. The skirts, the waists of course, but don't miss the hair, the figures and what was considered beautiful.More to come this week. …

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09Jun2011


NYLON JUNE/JULY MUSIC ISSUE: Fashion News, stylist's assistant
NYLON JUNE/JULY MUSIC ISSUE: Fashion News, stylist's assistant

and on the FASHION side, i was lucky enough to assist stylist Christina Saratsis with putting together the wardrobe for Fashion News: 2 models, 8 stories, 10 outfits, a 12-hour day of shooting in Brooklyn, and a final 8-page spread in the June/July issue.I had the best time assisting, but my favorit…

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07Jun2011
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