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Alice Prin. You know her, yes? Ernest Hemingway once described her as “a woman who was never a lady at any time.” Like many of the Parisian belle fleurs of this era, she was born into miserable poverty and was raised in the streets. Alice began posing nude for a sculptor at the age of 14. [...]

Vintage lingerie makes us swoon in delight! It’s no wonder there is so much of it around nearly 100 years later: beautifully crafted, it’s delicate but strong, and it makes the wearer feel extra naughty knowing she has these secrets hiding beneath her smart dresses! There are so many different types of underthings to consider, [...]

Cloche hat by Yellow Field 1940s? brown dress with white smiling leaves Buy Me a Whiskey slip from my etsy store White socks from sockdreams.com Spectator-type shoes from Sechyelles I cannot get enough of this hat. It’s still not even that hot in Texas but I’m finding excuses to wear it. “Sixty eight degrees?! Better [...]

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 [...]