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Posts Tagged ‘1930s’
Anita Berber – Priestess of Depravity
“Her face was a somber and vicious mask. It seemed obvious that the strongly curved mouth was not her own but was a bloodred concoction out of a little pot of rouge. The chalky cheeks had a violet shimmer. The eyes required at least an hour of work every day—she talked incessantly and lied terribly.” [...]
Choice Bit of Calico
Oh, gosh, what have I been up to? All of this heat makes the days melt together. Taking the dog on long walks in the August heat to get zucchini tacos at El Chilito. Listening to John Waters read his new book “Role Models” on my iPod everywhere: on the bus, on long walks, and [...]
Daily Outfit (Birthday Edition!)
Fresh purple daisies pinned in my hair – Whole Foods Market 1930s raspberry sorbet dress – bought at Andrea’s insistence – good choice! Black pointed shoes For my 28th birthday, we attended a showing of The Thin Man at the Alamo and then went out for fancy cocktails at East Side Show room. Meghan from [...]
Kissing Film Stills, pt. 22
When I watch movies, I always take pictures of the kissing scenes! Last week I watched Prix de Beauté (1930) with Louise Brooks. This film was planned as a silent, and Brook’s voice was dubbed by a French actress. I suppose one could refer to it as a “Creaky Talkie.” Brooks plays a secretary in a [...]
Kissing Film Stills, pt 14
When I watch movies, I always take pictures of the kissing scenes!! Returning the gaze. I think he is wearing a dressing robe, from the silky collar and the funny print. Also, this is Joan Crawford (I can tell by the eyebrow). Red Headed Woman (1932). I love this movie because she kisses so many [...]
May 2nd, 2010
Black/White polkadot earrings – little bows from craft store 1970s(?) ruffle blouse – thrifted Man’s bow tie worn untied as necklace overalls from Urban Outfitters via Buffalo Exchange Pointy flats I put a second coat on my manicure – I love it! I’ve worked two really intense days at the Toy Store and it hasn’t [...]
April 30th, 2010
Pink German glass earrings – made by me Antique key on a bit of string – estate sale 1930s lingerie blouse with peach and cream lace – Antique Mall in PDX Overalls – Urban Outfitters by way of Buffalo Exchange Striped stockings 1940s shoes – Magpie Vintage, PDX This is my Mary Pickford face. I [...]
Embroidery
Here are two large-scale embroideries that I’ve been working on lately. They are a mixture of 1910/1920s original embroidery patterns (that I got from Angeliska for my 27th birthday) and 1930s film stars. Helen Kane is used as the base to make the Sob Sister’s face. Sob Sister 10 inches x 10 inches hand embroidery [...]
Kissing Film Stills, pt 8
When I watch movies, I always take pictures of the kissing scenes!! Unknown, 1930s I’m pretty sure this is James Cagney Oh so sweet! Lookit their chicken dinner and her apron. Face Smoosh! Unknown, 1930s
February 8th, 2010
Pearl and green glass earrings – made by my sister Vintage lace collar 1930s Velvet Dress – Buffalo Exchange (I added the buttons) Striped stockings – www.sockdreams.com Shiny mary janes My flapper afro is slowly coming back… This is how I fluff it up… by running my hands in small circles until it puffs up. [...]
February 5th, 2010
Navy beret that I sewed pearls on. I got the idea from Karin of http://www.blog.lilyofthevalley.se when she did the same! Orange paper flowers Pearl/Glass earrings – made by my sister Vintage navy jacket – Austin clothing swap Green belt – Decades Vintage, PDX 1930s flame colored dress – ebay Remix vintage shoes I bought this [...]
Hair Bows & Ribbons
Girl and Taxidermied Bird, 1920s Yellow Floofy Bow from a 1930s Valentine The Gale Sisters Trivia from IMDB: When June was performing with her twin sister Jean Gale and her other two sisters, Joan Gale and Jane Gale (also twins), they were billed as quadruplets instead of two sets of twins. Ann Dvorak Jeanette MacDonald [...]
December 5, 2009
1930s Felt Hat – Merrimac, from Alexandra’s in PDX Hello Kitty holding an umbrella earrings – made by me from cell phone charms 1950s? coral coat – Buffalo Exchange (I changed out the buttons) 1940s blouse – http://www.etsy.com/shop/13bees Black sweater from Express – circa 1998 1960s slinky black dress Coral socks – American Apparel Pointy [...]
Valentine Decor
Hooray for Valentines! With all of the Christmas decor abound, it makes me realize that my favorite holiday is right around the corner. This is a card from Laughing Elephant in Seattle. I have collected 1930s valentines for the past 5 or so years, and I always make a point to seek them out in [...]
October 1, 2009
Headband made with ribbon and three fake poppies 1930s wrap dress – ebay Red vintage slip Textured tights – Banana Republic T strap platforms with flocking – Melissa (I bought these in Brazil this summer. I really like them, mostly because they smell like vanilla!) This is one of my most favorite dresses that I’ve [...]
June 5, 2009
Sea Urchin Spine & Pearl Earrings – made by me in 2002 1930s lingerie worn as blouse Vintage Navy pants cut off and pink buttons added (by me) Pink socks (American Apparel) White strappy sandals Hello Kitty Balloons – I then spent the rest of the day singing Betty Boop songs to my co-workers. Point [...]
May 20, 2009
I’m in the shadows waiting for the bus so I can go to Thai Fresh with Miss Allison. Red Bandana – had it forever! Red sunglasses – H&M, San Francisco 1930s wrap dress with scallop border – from Robin via Ebay Red strappy sandals with wooden bases
1930s Kisses, pt. 4
When I watch movies at home, I always take a photo of the kissing scenes: Wild Boys of the Road (1933) Wild Boys of the Road (1933) This was a PreCode, can you tell by the sensuous kissing? I loved this movie, it was very sweet and heartbreaking at the end. It was all about [...]
