For several years, now, whenever people think of vintage or retro décor, chances are they’re thinking 1950s, ’60s and ‘70s. Typically, these are the styles – from ’50s polka dots and jukeboxes to ’70s chintz – that have been best catered for by both contemporary designers and shops and markets selling vintage furniture, but all(…)
Girls in their swimsuits photographed in 1920. These female swimmers were photographed at the Tidal Basin in Washington DC. I love the range of different styles these women are wearing, don’t they look great?
This is my vintage 1920s outfit which I adore – the dress actually belongs to my mum but I’m holding onto it until she next decides she wants to wear it! She bought the dress for a twenties-themed party about 15 years ago – we looked everywhere for something and ended up buying it from(…)
American actress and 1930s movie star Talullah Bankhead. This photograph is a publicity photo from the London stage production of “The Dancers” in 1923 before she shot to fame in Hollywood. That costume is just wonderful! Source and copyright:This media file is in the public domain in the United States. Edited with BlogPad Pro
Pin up photo of Ziegfeld Follies girl, Lee Worthing, taken by Alfred Cheney Johnston in 1920. Source and copyright:This work is in the public domain in the United States because it was published (or registered with the U.S. Copyright Office) before January 1, 1923. Edited with BlogPad Pro
I felt like designing something 20s inspired, but couldn’t be bothered with drawing all the beading and fringing you normally get in a flapper dress, so here’s an adaptation of the tennis-dress I designed for the ClothesBox competition. It’s just a bit simpler and a bit sleeker and I thought Clara Bow would look great(…)
A new trailer to Baz Luhrmann’s much anticipated The Great Gatsby has finally been released and I have to say it looks as sensational as I hoped. The costumes are by Prada and the diamonds by Tiffany and the whole look of it so far is delicious! I can’t wait! The annoying thing is that(…)
Portrait of Ziegfeld Follies girl Caja Eric wearing a low cut dress with long pearl drop necklace, 1920s Source and copyright: This work is in the public domain in that it was published in the United States between 1923 and 1977 and without a copyright notice
I’m sure you’ve noticed the 1920s trend which is around at the moment. To help you release your inner flapper this holiday season we’ve got this amazing gunmetal and crystal 20s-style necklace to give away as a competition prize. Isn’t it beautiful?! This long crossover necklace would look great with a low-necked or low backed(…)
A strking portrait of 1920s Ziegfeld Follies girl, Drucilla Strain. Source and copyright: This work is in the public domain in that it was published in the United States between 1923 and 1977 and without a copyright notice.
1920s photo of a young girl reading a book – I love that big bow in her hair! The photographer was Harrison Burgess of South Shields Photographic Society Source: Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums: No known copyright restrictions
I just found this video showing you how to re-create that twenties flapper look – the big heavy smoked eyes, arched brows and cupid-bow lips! Love it!