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Then & Now ~ Black Lace
Then1880 The Metropolitan Museum of ArtNowAsos Black Lace $30Retro Rack is also on facebook where I post additional images and fashion thoughts. quotes Gail likesGoodreads Quotes
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Book Outfits ~ Parasol Protectorate Omnibus Vol. 1
Today, Fashionable Reader, I present to you fashion inspired by the cover of the first omnibus. This first of a two volume Parasol Protectorate omnibus was produced by the SF Bookclub (it includes...
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French Fantasy Fashion
On display at Epinal, in various ways, were some pretty fabulous dresses. I thought you, Fashionable Reader, might like to peak at a few. Unfortunately, many were back lit, so my pictures aren't great....
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8 New Acquisitions
I realize I haven't posted about new stuff in a while. Over the past six months I have acquired the following to add/augment/replace my wardrobe.1.Mary Jane blush colored ballet flats from Nordstrom...
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Then & Now ~ White Lace Dress
Then1950s Lace Wedding Dress $268NowMaria Lucia Hohan dress from Luisa via RomaRetro Rack is also on facebook where I post additional images and fashion thoughts. quotes Gail likesGoodreads Quotes
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Bonnet De Douche & Other French Wonders
From out and about France, here are a few catch all fashion photos of things that I found amusingly stylish, lust-worthy, historically interesting, or just fun. Sometimes all at once. Bonnet de Douche...
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Then & Now ~ Pale Blue Undergarments
Then1880s The Kyoto Costume Institute NowPale Blue Silk & Lace Bra – Topshop (no longer available) Retro Rack is also on facebook where I post additional images and fashion thoughts. quotes Gail...
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Queen's Parasol
A Queen's Parasol1897 Diamond JubileeDiamond jubilee footage from 1897 Queen Victoria with a parasol during her diamond jubilee carriage procession.Victoria's 1897 Diamond JubileeQueen Vic in her...
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Then & Now ~ Lounging Pajamas
ThenLounging Pajamas Claire McCardell, 1938 The Metropolitan Museum of ArtNowGolden Globes Afterparty ~ Lana Del Rey Retro Rack is also on facebook where I post additional images and fashion...
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Then & Now ~ Bow Print
Then1888 Evening Dress Charles Fredrick Worth The Metropolitan Museum of Art NowMiss Selfridge Bow Printed DressRetro Rack is also on facebook where I post additional images and fashion thoughts.
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Goodbye My Pretties ~ 7 Closet Losses
Since the Rack has grown, again (it never stops) I have had to get rid of some of my favorite dresses and a few other items. Many of these were at the limit to start with, so I shouldn't have purchased...
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Omaha Outfits at OSFest
I've returned from Omaha and I'm still recovering. I know it was such a short trip but for some reason it threw me. Nevertheless, here is what I wore.StyleBook App of the OutfitsThursday Evening...
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Goodbye My Pretties Part II
Sometimes I retire clothing, sometimes I sell it, more often I give it away. If the clothing isn't worth enough to put up on ebay, or if I know one of my friends would really love it, it goes into the...
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Then & Now ~ Pale Blue & Gold
Then1883 Charles Fredrick Worth The Chicago History MuseumNowZac Posen 2012Retro Rack is also on facebook where I post additional images and fashion thoughts. quotes Gail likesGoodreads Quotes
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Picnic in the Park ~ Victorian Style
This last weekend I joined the local historical dance reenactment group for a picnic in the park, floofy skirt style.Self in a mainly thrifted outfit: black straw sun hat from Goodwill (dampened and...
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Then & Now ~ Metallic Cream
Then1912 The McCord MuseumNowRosie-Huntington-Whiteley in Antonio-BerardiRetro Rack is also on facebook where I post additional images and fashion thoughts. quotes Gail likesGoodreads Quotes
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Style Lust: Bow Jewelry
Perhaps I'm just too much of a girly girl, Fashionable Reader. But I sure do love bows.Historical Bows 1810 Brooch and Earrings early 19th century Sotheby’s1850 Choker mid-19th century...
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Then & Now ~ Black & Gold
Then1930s Timeless Vixen VintageNow2012 OscarsRetro Rack is also on facebook where I post additional images and fashion thoughts. quotes Gail likesGoodreads Quotes
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6 Styling the Rack Thoughts ~ Wendy Williams
Occasionally, when I am sad and sick and lounging on the couch I catch a bit of daytime TV. The Wendy Williams show supports only the best kind of trash, but more interesting to me is the fact that she...
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Then & Now ~ Crossdressing Ladies
ThenExotic Dancers 1890sNowStella McCartney 2012Retro Rack is also on facebook where I post additional images and fashion thoughts. quotes Gail likesGoodreads Quotes
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