I just bought this cute 1930's dress online! I've always wanted a casual type 30's outfit, as most of my 1930's dresses are quite dressy and I only wear them for special occasions. This one is perfect for everyday. I love the sailor/anchor print and the little tie at the neck. I also love that it looks like you're wearing a skirt and shirt, but really it's a dress!
Well, I'm finally finished moving and have got my internet back so I can blog again! Vintage style of course. Sadly, I missed Jean Harlow's birthday on March 3rd so this post will be of Jean in some gorgeous 1930's hats and outfits. I'm still trying to find myself a great 1930's hat! I think the first photo of Jean is my favorite. Simply stunning.
I love this movie! Although "The Adventures of Robin Hood" is set during the medieval period, the costumes clearly reflect the fact it was filmed in the 1930's. Olivia de Havilland is absolutely stunning in all the bias cut, slinky, and glamorous gowns she gets to wear as Maid Marion. I also love all her beautiful headpieces and capes. Olivia has got to be the most perfect Maid Marion....
I've been busy doing a lot of shopping lately, and I just got the most gorgeous vintage blouse. It's got long billowy sleeves, a shirt style collar, and pretty rhinestone buttons. I don't have a photo of it yet, but it's almost a combination of the blouses posted above. The first photo is from the 1930's, next is 1940's, and the last photo is 1950's. My blouse is from the 50's, but it has big sheer sleeves like the 1930's picture. Now I need a nice vintage skirt to go with it! After all, you can never have too many vintage blouses & skirts :)
Luise Rainer turned 102 today! Congratulations Luise! She's a German actress who became famous in Hollywood in the 1930's. She didn't make that many films, but out of those few films she won two oscars! One for "The Great Ziegfeld" in 1936 and another for "The Good Earth" in 1937. Luise was not impressed by stardom, and left the Hollywood in the early 1940's. I saw a recent interview with her on TCM and she was just adorable! I wish my grandmothers could have lived to that age!
I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and New Years! I wanted to show off the beautiful art deco dresser my husband got me. It's a 1930's metal dresser made to look like wood! Apparently during the 20's and 30's metal furniture became a fad, but didn't last too long so there's not much of it out there. I can't wait to fill it full of vintage clothes!
Marion Davies was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1897. She got her start in show business when she signed on as a Ziegfeld girl in the Ziegfeld Follies of 1916. Marion starred in a large number of films throughout the 1920's and 1930's, and shined especially in her comedy roles. She also became famous for the wild parties held in her home that she shared with partner William Randolph Hearst, and for the extensive charity work she participated in during her lifetime.
Here are some photos of Christmas trees in the 1930's. I have to say, I adore the trees but I love the clothing so much more! Especially that satin looking bias cut dress Ginger Rogers is wearing on the last picture!
I really need to get some winter vintage clothes! My summer 1930's dresses aren't cutting it anymore. I just love the long skirts of the 1930's. Classy and perfect for winter time. If I could find one of these with a matching coat I'd be set!
This movie is so cute. Marie Dressler, Anita Page and Polly Moran - what a great combo. Not only is it fun to watch the girls work at a weight loss spa, but they also show off some great early 1930's clothing. Lots of pretty 30's dresses, hats and hairstyles.
I've wanted to watch this film for so long as it features my 2 favorite actresses, Barbara Stanwyck and Joan Blondell. "Night Nurse" was made in 1931, so being a pre-code film it contains lots of cute 1930's lingerie, as well as lots of great hats and coats. I especially love the old nurse uniforms!
