Some Great Movie Freak Outs

Marilyn Monroe in 'The Misfits'



Bette Davis in 'Of Human Bondage'

Ponytail

My hair is a lot longer now, so I've been trying to find a classic/casual way to put it up, so this ponytail with wavy bangs worked well for me:





Especially paired with red lips and a scarf!

The Postman Always Rings Twice

It's this movie that got me on this whole Film Noir kick.





Then this one:





And:

In A Lonely Place

An impressive noir. I was on the edge of my couch clutching Jameson on one side and my black cat, Chaucer, on the other side.

Fire and Ice

The famous red lipstick from Revlon, introduced in 1952. I just found out that they still make it!

Dream Wedding Gown Pattern Found!

Albeit, from 1966

1957 Misses Pattern

Ingrid Bergman in Color

Gene Tierney

Like Chimneys

Lucky Strike, 1955

Sweet Caps, 1955 (what are those?!)

Parliaments, 1956 (what are they doing to that poor animal?)

Winston, 1956

Grey's Cigarettes, 1951 (I had to add this one)

Casual Marilyn

circa 1950, via 2009: Swimwear

[suits via modcloth]

circa 1950, via 2009

Liz Claiborne!

TIME 2/18/1952

The week my mother was born:

Harper's Bazaar 1958

Floppy hat!

Kodak Has Always Been Grossly Endearing

Color!

I always love seeing color photographs from the 1950's and 1960's, because they were so rarely used outside of advertisements.

Grace Kelly by Howell Conant

Behold: The 1950's Female Intellectual

Sylvia Plath, high school graduation photo, c. 1950
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Jayne Mansfield. Did you know she spoke five languages and was a classically trained pianist/violinist? I didn't.

Haven't Updated In A While

... Because of been out of town
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School is nuts

but I'm back!

Swirly Skirt

My recent economical purchase:

Now all I need is a good, bright cardigan and maybe a sun hat & nice flats..... and a sunny porch with an icy drink and a tiny umbrella with a marachino cherry, pineapple, you get the point.....

Slim Halter Dress

Have the pattern for a cool $55 [sovintagepatterns.com] .... now you just have to buy fabric and sew it up!

Wiggle Dress

I suppose all those girdles and bullet bras and corsets weren't for nothing. They were for fitting into dresses like this! There must be a long, long zipper or something. They were called "wiggle" dresses for a reason!

circa 1950, via 2009 (Lingerie Edition)

Please excuse the odd models... but Secrets In Lace [via secretsinlace.com] has created a wonderful recreation line of vintage bras and panties.
Because actual vintage bras/panties/girdles can be questionable, check these out:



[Secrets In Lace satin sheer panty]

[Secrets In Lace satin bullet bra]

The Suit!

Nothing better than a nice fitting tweed skirt suit. My grandmother, Doris, used to sew suits like this for herself and her family. I can't even begin to imagine that!

Which Twin Has The Toni?

You decide!

A Kiss And A Sigh

Kay Starr's 'Wheel of Fortune' (1952)
Drink your gin & tonic to this!

Chanel - Perfect Shade + Perfect Scent

I wear this all the time & buy it for my mom every Christmas...



Chanel Rouge Allure in Exotic

Classic + Feminine + Bold


Chanel Gardenia (launched in 1925)

Chanel No.5 has more to do with the 1950's, but Gardenia is timeless and more unique. It was launched in the 1920's and is only available at select boutiques.