The History of Swimwear Fashion has changed significantly since the Victorian Era, but perhaps no garment has gone through a more dramatic transformation than the swimsuit. In just over 100 years, the swimsuit has gone from long, billowing gowns to barely-there bikinis that leave little to the imagination. This drastic change is of course due…
Author: Iva Zlatko
Incorporating Titanic Era Fashion Into Your Wardrobe
Incorporating Titanic Era Fashion Into Your Wardrobe When the RMS Titanic set sail from Southampton in 1912, it was one of the most luxurious and decadent ships that the world had ever seen. Despite its tragic end, there is something about the ship’s decadence and elegance – even in the face of disaster – that…
Make Your Closet Retro Chic
Make Your Closet Retro Chic Fashion trends are always changing, but some things never go out of style. Taking some of the most popular trends from the past and wearing them today is a fabulous way to set yourself apart from everyone else. While retro can refer to anything that references the past, the…
How To Dress For Your Skin Tone
How To Dress For Your Skin Tone If you’ve ever fell in love with a dress only to find that the color washes you out, you are not alone. In a perfect world, everyone would look beautiful in absolutely every color. In the real world, however, things aren’t that simple. A color that looks good…
Channel Your Inner Flapper Girl
Channel Your Inner Flapper Girl Flapper girl was a fashionable young woman in the 1920s who lived life by her own rules and wasn’t afraid to shake things up. Instead of following society’s expectations, these women drank, smoked, danced, wore short skirts, and cut their hair short. These fabulous feminists believed that women had a…
How To Dress Like An Edwardian Lady
How To Dress Like An Edwardian Lady When you think of the Edwardian Era, you likely conjure up images that are whimsical and decadent. This era – which took place at the beginning of the 20th century – was incredibly romantic. It was a time when Edwardian Lady was dressed in lightweight, luxurious dresses and…
The Complex History of Hoop Skirts
The Complex History of Hoop Skirts During the Victorian Era, which lasted from approximately 1820 – 1900, strict social rules were paramount. Women were expected to maintain a prim and proper appearance while always acting respectable and demure in public. Despite this emphasis on a meek demeanor, the Victorian era clothing that women wore during…
Chasing the Fairytale Wedding in 3 Simple Steps
Chasing the Fairytale Wedding in 3 Simple Steps Every woman – and some men – have dreamed of having a picture-perfect wedding day. If you are engaged and want to make your fairytale a reality, don’t stress. Planning a fairytale wedding can be easy and fun. While there are plenty of components that go into…
The Most Fabulous Roaring Twenties Footwear
The Most Fabulous Roaring Twenties Footwear The Roaring Twenties were arguably one of the most fashion-forward decades ever. That’s probably why media and pop culture are so focused on this transformative era. If you love the 1920s, throwing a costume party is a must. This gives everyone you know the opportunity to put on their…
The "Secret" Language of Hand Fans
The “Secret” Language of Hand Fans While a decorative fan may seem old-fashioned by today’s standards, hand fans were a very popular accessory during the Victorian Era. The perfect combination of pretty and practical, these fans did more than just act as a stylish accent piece. How a woman carried her fan also had many…