Vintage Inspiration: Autumn Bride

Not that I'm looking or anything (ok, admit it ladies, we're always looking!), but I found my dream wedding dress:




[ White Dahlia at Joan Shum Brides, $6500 ]

Pretty much the most amazing dress ever! It was modeled after a 1940s housedress... *swoon*

I love the shirtdress-style overdress, and the voluminous puff-ball skirt underneath. Such a nice contrast with the sharp, vintage-inspired tailoring up top. Although, because it's Etsy and custom-made, you could probably get it with a straight skirt or a shorter full skirt (in the fit-and-flare party dress mode), which would be less formal but still so bombshell.

Also love the styling in the close-up shot, with the sparkly dress clip, deco necklace, and white netting fascinater/veil.

I ♥ Etsy!

Death By Fabulous: Sonia Rykiel for H&M

I just saw this in my e-mail inbox this morning and OH. MY. GOODNESS.




[ Via StyleCaster ]

Couldn't you just die??!!!!!

I don't normally post about ladies' underpinnings, but these are just too fabulous. I love the heavy vintage vibe, and that these pieces make "shapewear" sexy.

And that pale pink color? So sweet. The whole line feels very vintage European. Every woman should feel like a pinup when she's getting dressed in the morning!

I am 99.9% positive they will not be stocking my brassiere size, so I'll have to sit this frenzy out, but I hope some of you will be able to get your paws on these gorgeous pieces!

The Sonia Rykiel line (including knitwear as well as the lingerie pictured above) will be hitting 3 lucky H&M stores and Rykiel's boutiques on December 5th, but will be available in all 250 H&Ms February 20th (source). Mark your calendars, ladies!!

Best Face Forward: 1940s Hair and Makeup Workshop

Where did October go?

In any case, my friend Rusty Frank of Rusty's Rhythm Club in LA is co-hosting this event with Bésame Cosmetics founder Gabriela Hernandez this Saturday 1pm-4pm in Glendale. Spots still open!



Learn 1940s hair and makeup techniques, and enjoy afternoon tea with some very charming ladies!