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Chanel Mimosa

Hi guys,

A while back, I blogged about the new trend for this Summer, the yellow nail varnish. My only experience with yellow nail varnish goes way back to when I was very young, we're talking about the 80's which was the only time where 'different' coloured nail varnish was sold in Brazil and it was not for long anyway. So within that period I bought a couple of bottles, yellow and blue. The yellow, I can remember well, it was a canary yellow and it didn't look that nice, plus it was very difficult to apply.
Nowadays, we are spoiled for choice, even in Brazil the trend has caught again and now they also have some amazing colours and some great dupes too.

Anyways, the other day I was at the Chanel counter and saw a sample for Mimosa, I applied just a little bit and looked quite nice and shimmery. I contemplated that 'dot' of nail varnish for the whole weekend and the more I looked at it the more curious I got about it. So, I only had one way to answer all my questions about yellow nail varnishes and so I gave myself a full manicure at the Chanel counter.
I know it's terribly cheeky but I really wanted to know things like, was the texture good? Was it easy to apply? How many coats would I need? And ultimately how would it look? I have bought 2 nail varnishes from Chanel, Particuliere and Nouvelle Vague and I find the latter a real difficulty to apply. So this time, I'm keeping my £17 in my pocket until I try the stuff and then I can make my mind up about it.

(Sorry for the bad manicure and mobile picture)



Nothing has changed much in the yellow nail varnish field I guess. The shimmer is there but only when you apply the first coat and then it fades away as more coats get put on and you still need 3 coats in order for it to look good.
The colour is very nice though, even on my pale skin it didn't look bad. Almost a lemony yellow although I could say it also looks like a light mustard.
The application is streaky but it seams to dry quickly in between coats, Nouvelle vague just doesn't.

Verdict: It was great to try but I'm not going to buy, I like this colour very much but I'm not mad about it and I'm not skillful enough to apply such a hard colour anyway. If I know that I am going to make loads of mistakes and wipe my nails off a few times, I rather do that with a cheaper nail varnish.

I could be eating my words soon (I know myself) but for now, what are your thoughts on Chanel Mimosa and yellow nail varnishes? Will you give it a go?

See you soon.
x

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How to Wear Polka Dots

Dear Readers:  Your blog hostess is in need of a break.  This week, I will be republishing random posts from the last 5 years.  As always, your comments and suggestions are very welcome.  Thank you for being here!

Polka dots - you probably either love 'em or hate 'em, but anyone can wear them. This perennial print has a tendency to look juvenile if not done right, though. Here are a few tips for wearing dots without looking too "dotty".

- Mix it up. This dress works because it uses two different sizes of dots. With this mix, the print avoids becoming overwhelming.
- Add solid color accessories. The solid black belt breaks up the dots and adds just the right touch. And guess where your eye is drawn? To your tiny waist.

- Smaller dots work better for dressier styles. The bow blouse at left would look silly in larger dots.
- Or break up polka dots with solids to tone it down. The green dotted dress would be far too much without the white vest worn over it.

- Wear dots in spring and summer. Somehow, polka dots just work better in warmer weather. They're bright and cheery and they send off a more casual vibe.
- Think color! Dots don't have to be white. Orange on purple works great for a casual summer shift. Pink on yellow makes a great swimsuit. Stick with two colors, though, to avoid looking clownish.

All fashions made from McCall's patterns in 1964.

A bit of this and a bit of that

Hi guys,

I hope you all have been well, thank you so much for the comments on my last post, you guys were very helpful giving me loads of good ideas. I couldn't wait any longer to wear my jacket and today was the perfect day in London, not too cold, not too warm, the was sky is clear and gorgeous for most of the day.

So here is how I decided to wear the jacket, a mixture of basics and a bit of colour blocking with accessories. I think it was the perfect mix and I am very pleased with my purchase.






I was wearing: Jacket: Zara, Scarf: Alexander McQueen, Shredded Tshirt: Pretty Portobello, Jeans: Firetrap, Sandals: D.Co Copehagen, Bag: Balenciaga.

See you soon.
x

Stretch Your Wardrobe with a Basic Sheath Dress

Dear Readers:  Your blog hostess is in need of a break.  This week, I will be republishing random posts from the last 5 years.  As always, your comments and suggestions are very welcome.  Thank you for being here!

A sheath dress has a figure-hugging silhouette with a well-defined waist. Every woman should own at least one sheath in a solid colored neutral as a wardrobe basic. Such a dress becomes a building block for countless looks when combined with fun accessories. Of course, I advocate shopping for a vintage sheath, as you'll get much higher quality for your dollar. A sheath is a classic look that will never go out of style and looks just a current today as it did 40 or 50 years ago. One of the best things about a neutral sheath? It forms a backdrop, so you notice the woman, not the clothes.



Looks like Jackie Kennedy, doesn't it? This ad, from 1960, actually predates her reign as first lady. This basic belted sheath by Couture International has patch pockets at the hips. Worn with Ben Hur sunglasses and a Jana leather bag.


Basic black sheaths trimmed with white in two ways. Button trimmed sheath by Deb-Time worn with shoes by DeLiso Debs. Jewel-necked sheath by Sue Brett worn with Delman shoes and big daisy earrings. Both from 1960.



When looking for a high quality sheath, check out vintage suits, which often consist of a sheath dress with matching jacket. The jacket will add more versatility to your wardrobe, too! Shown, wool suit by Robert Leonard from 1963.

Last Chance Sale at Couture Allure

Don't miss out on a fabulous bargain during the famous Couture Allure Last Chance Sale!  There are just 2 more days left to grab a vintage dress for $50.00 or a vintage accessory for $10.00.  These items will disappear forever soon!  Here are a few of the great deals on offer.  Click on the link above to see all of the items on sale!

1960s gold brocade evening gown just $50.00!

1950s sheer lilac dress just $50.00!

1960s Schiaparelli scarf just $10.00!

May 28th

Took down last post because people found it "offensive and stupid". I am not ignorant, I meant no disrespect. I am so bad with words lately its like pulling teeth. Perhaps, what I wrote didn't come across the way I wanted it. I never said it was a "tribute" to Native Americans, because it was not of any specific group. I was just conveying their influence and my genuine love for it. Honestly, no matter what I say isn't going to satisfy everyone but it didn't come from a bad place really. I hate hurting anyone and I am really sorry if I did- it was the last thing I wanted. I am also gutted because people immediately thought of the worst of my intentions.
On another note, thank you for all the comments about my Mom, I have read every single one to her, and She was very moved.
My Mom is finally coming home tomorrow after being in the Hospital for a month. She was only supposed to be there for 3weeks, but She caught a bad case of pneumonia at the hospital after her transplant. I was so scared, She was in so much pain. My Dad and I have been going everyday to see her after work and school. Just seeing her made me feel better. I would have been there more if I didn't have school.  My Aunt is a saint, she flew from El Salvador just to take care of my Mom. She spent the night at the hospital in a cot next to her bed for the entire month, sleeping with a mask and gloves. City of Hope is an amazing hospital, the staff was wonderful. There were about 300 patients in her building, one floor entirely for pediatrics. This disease has no age, race, or gender. There are so many people, all with different stories.

Weekend Eye Candy - Givenchy, 1974

I am inspired by all things 70s right now and this red and white striped silk blouse knocks me out.  Hubert de Givenchy, spring 1974.

Paris Couture: Jacques Fath, 1950

Jacques Fath was considered one of the most important influences in post-war Parisian couture.  These suits and dresses are all from his line for Spring 1950.  Fath was a superb tailor and I covet one of his garments for my collection.  Which is your favorite?




An impulsive buy ?

Hi guys,

A peep of my new jacket from Zara. It's very bright, very orange and I'm still not quite sure what I'll wear with it but I fell in love with this colour.
Outfit pictures will follow soon but for now do you guys have any suggestions on what I should wear with it?



See you soon.
x

Bright Pops of Color: 1965

Lately on the website, I can't keep wild printed dresses from the 1960s in stock.  There are more to come, I promise, but for today, here are some photos from 1965 for you to enjoy.  Do you think these prints are flying out the door because of a current fashion trend or are they perennially popular for you?

David Crystal

Mme. Gres

Pauline Trigere

Frank Usher

Lanvin

Gigliola Curiel, 1956

I've told you a little bit about Italian couture designer Gigliola Curiel in the past.  This dress was featured in a Bergdorf Goodman ad from spring 1956 announcing the arrival of Curiel's first collection for the store.

"Here in all their beautiful glory are the polished, elegant, very cosmopolitan clothes which this talented Italian designer has created for us alone in the whole United States.  Done in the finest tradition of the Italian couture, in magnificent imported fabrics and executed with bold, dramatic strokes, these clothes are not for the timid or unsure, but for the worldly and the very wise.  Shown, Curiel's white silk organdy dance dress bordered and embroidered with clusters of gold French beads centered with rhinestones, its own floating white silk organdy stole.  $975."

$975 in 1956.  That's $8,062 in today's dollar.  I would assume that Bergdorf's only sold a handful of this dress, if that many.  Chances of finding it today, are slim to none, but isn't it beautiful?

BENJAMIN



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Julian Louie for Aldo

Hi guys,

A close up of my new wedges from the fantastic collaboration between Julian Louie and Aldo.
I was wearing them a few posts back and I was so lucky to find a pair, after reading pretty much everywhere they had been sold out. I love them truly and dearly, I think the print and the patchwork detail is amazing and I am so into navajo and ikat prints, so in my eyes they could not be more perfect!


It was real ♥ at first sight.


I was showing them to friend of mine and she said they were horrible! It really made me laugh because I think they are so amazing. How about you? What do you think of them?

See you soon.
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