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…
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Edwardian Era Fashion & The S-Shaped Silhouette
Fashion is often an indicator of societal norms. One of the best ways to determine the cultural values of any era is to look at the way men and women dressed on a daily basis. Clothing trends have changed greatly over the past 500 years. One of the most drastic changes occurred at the beginning…
How to Create a Dreamy Downton Abbey Wedding
Follow my blog with Bloglovin Your Dreamy Downton Abbey Wedding You may not live in an English manor home, but you can still have a Dreamy Downton Abbey Wedding. With the right resources and some imagination you can capture the look and feel of those romantic unions when you design your own special day. (more…)
Edwardian Era Excitement
Call them costume parties. Call them balls. Or call it a festival. All are true. The Edwardian Era was a time of extravagance and chivalry and grandness and fun. Gentleman had swagger, and ladies had elegance. Jazz bands and orchestra ensembles played in the backgrounds of the most attended venues. As well as card tricks…
Taking Vintage Fashion to Modern Events
You may think that vintage fashion has no place in a modern event. A costume party, maybe. A themed event, probably. But a gala? A formal wedding? A brunch with the ladies? The best lovers of vintage fashion know this – taking that style to the arena (and we do mean a modern event) is…
How to Dress Edwardian
Ladies, what about Downton Abbey do you NOT like? If you’re anything like us, this Edwardian style is one of the most fantastic, the most exciting, and infinitely beautiful. While summer pairs well with shorts and tank tops, we prefer to find those lovely flowing gowns that go from afternoon picnic to summer eve wedding…
2014 Summer Trends: Vintage Style
The daze of summer has hit us and every lady looks to stay cool and beautiful in July. Summer is prime time for those flowing sundresses and delicate fabrics that let any breeze slide through them deliciously. Taking 2014 InStyle’s summer dress trends to the next level, we give you vintage. As the cycling of…
Embroidered Wedding Dresses
With a long line of guests to greet, the wedding party prepares for the long haul. Holding the guests hostage? The intricate beading and embroidery of the bride’s gown. These are made to texturize and glamorize any dress. Embroidered wedding dresses will make the bride sing. Structured or flowing, vintage or modern, this type of…
Red Evening Dresses
The lady in red is a siren who begs no one for acceptance. When you know the color you want, red evening dresses should still be fitted to your style. Red has the uncanny ability of creating seduction, classic romance and will match any style or theme with a punch of bright color. Finding the…
Summer Bridal Looks: Top Five
The summer wedding. Full of clinking ice inside dewdropped glass, glorious tea hats and splendid rose garden decor. Whether you picture a plane of perfect green or a foliage of forest for your summer bridal looks, we’ve put together romantically-inspired vintage-chic blends that are hot for this season. Whether you’re looking for a structured mermaid…