Something about a girly-fied Gypsy Wagon satisfies lady wanderlust like nothing else possible could. I am of course assuming this to be so based on these glorious photos. A place of your own in your own back yard, ready for your dreaming with a cup of tea and a great book.
Pink paradise Gypsy Wagon.
How amazing is this?
Candle light votives illuminate a tiny utopia.
Fit for a queen.
Gorgeous Magnolia Pearl Gypsy Wagon.
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No one summons the spirits of silent era cinema quite like the Boudoir Queen. Her doll babies are bedecked in handmade gowns that Theda Bera, Jean Harlow and Pola Negri would have spit diamonds for. Her latest collection for 2012 entitled Poiret Pretend, does not disappoint.
Lush vintage velvets and silk chiffon are mixed with tattered lace, silk ribbons and just the right amount of sultry dishabille.
The diva behind the divine is Ms Dawn Younger-Smith. Her couturier is based in Austen TX. Her gorgeous gowns can be seen on LA starlettes and musicians alike.
Boudoir Queen weaves the stuff vintage Hollywood dreams are made of, so it makes perfect sense that soon there will be a Boudoir Queen film by JJ Castillo. Sigh. I can’t wait!
I can picture gala parties at Hearst Castle or gatherings at the Marchesa Casatti palazzo in Venice.
In addition to envisioning a very fresh wave of upcycled couture ala Lisbeth Salander meets Gloria Swanson, Boudoir Queen is giving Ellen Von Unwerth a run for her money! So much so that her collection was featured in a spread in the coveted fashion issue of September Italian Vogue 2011.
Visit her ETSY shop here.
The Boudoir Queen website is here.
Enjoy the glamour or Boudoir Queen!
*photos by Mark Younger-Smith
Dan Wynn's photography was so lush and glamorous and bold in that simple, clear way. He shot everything from food to celebrities. My favorite was his gorgeous fashion photography. Here is a sampling of my favorite images. I took them right off his website, so I apologize for the low resolution.
At first glance his images have the high gloss look of studied perfection. But when you sit with the images the personality of the subject always comes through. Often times models from the sixties era came off as breezy, aloof and untouchable. Though his subjects were physically beautiful, he always pulled a bit of the Mona Lisa persona from each woman making them real. His models and subjects had glitzy polish, but underneath the glam was always the hometown girl.
I don't really collect anything. Believe it or not, I am pretty much a minimalist. But I do love girly stuff. But if I collected anything, it would be vintage floral enamel pins. I just love all the colors and shapes. I have no idea how people get their hands on big bunches of them, 'cuz they are quite spendy. I love all the cool stuff people make with them on ETSY. I dream of a brooch for every outfit and season. For now I will have to be happy with the gorgeous photos!
I got all the images from Pinterest. If you want credit for your image please email me. I would be happy to link you!
As Christie's prepares to auction off Elizabeth Taylor's jewelry collection this coming December, I find myself considering the impermanence of things, but also the gravitas of the objects remaining from a life lived to it's fullest. Even though Liz wore the jewels, as her fans, we get to delight in her glamour and style.
A beauty in emeralds.
Heeeey. Don't hate.
Stunning white diamonds.
Same set, different decade.
I am partial to the headpieces. And the clevage.
There was always a haunting quality behind Elizabeth's statement glamour. Even though her lifestyle seemed decadent, her beauty was very human and vulnerable.
No matter how glitzy her jewels, nothing outshone the woman herself. Her raven hair and violet eyes were lovely. It seems like a long ago era when women actually collected jewels. I think modern women probably think "Meh, just get me an ipad." Or like a really cool Coach bag. What seemed precious then, like furs and jewels, now doesn't even seem like a delirious possibility.
So I love to dream about the kind of life that went along with such beloved and treasured gems. And I find that I can not. Only one person has ever been able to really value those jewels in the way they ought to. Elizabeth Taylor.
Ciao Tutti! I am back after a much needed break! I have been in Italy since December, and having the most wonderful time. I decided to jump right back in with some of the best things in Italy! The flea markets!! The flea markets are acutally a special kind of torture because so many things are so gorgeous and there is literally no way to get most of it home! The chandeliers, the furniture, the art! Oh my....
Drool worthy chandelier booth...I didn't even ask how much....
I wanted to weep when I saw this beautiful doll. She probably came from a church. She was amazing and had human hair and such a beautiful face.
But alas, she was 650 euros, (about $900) so i have to settle for a snap shot. But believe me i was tempted.
Equally as tempting was this alter box of Jesus. So beautiful.
Even the plastics are beautiful. Off to Venice on Thursday!
