Evening Dresses - 1965

What a difference 10 years makes! Today, we continue our look at evening wear through the decades with the 1960s. Gone are the full skirted styles and tiny waists of 1955. In 1965, shapes are more relaxed and elaborate fabrics and trimmings abound. Sequins, beads and bangles. Brocades, embroideries, and heavy laces. Asian influences, pants, and the beginnings of op-art all show up. Oh, and don't forget the big, big hair! Enjoy these evening looks from 1965.

Right: Maurice Roger black gown covered in beads from head to toe.
Left: Jean Patou black silk chiffon with heavy Venice lace bodice.

Ted Lapidus elaborate brocade evening suit.

Pierre Cardin sequined gown with pop art dots.

Bill Blass for Maurice Rentner brocade backless top over pink evening pants.

Capucci op-art satin dress and jacket trimmed in ostrich feathers.

Is the 1960s your decade of choice?

Hello Kitty iPod

Hi guys,

Another great Xmas gift is this fabulous Hello Kitty IPod dock speaker!

Isn't it gorgeous?



It would go perfectly with this cute Hello Kitty Ipod cases...




They are just what I need for my collection.

PS: If you love the Hello Kitty Ipod check on my post about Hello Kitty Headphones... by clicking here.


See you soon.
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Evening Dresses - 1955

The holiday party season has begun. Have you been invited to one, two, or more soirees? This week we'll continue our look at evening wear through the decades. I hope you'll be inspired to dress up and make a lasting impression on your fellow party-goers. Let's all end 2010 with some glamour, OK?

The 1950s were epitomized by a celebration of the hourglass figure. Whether it was a fitted sheath, a fancy figure-hugging cocktail dress, a full skirted party dress or a full-blown ballgown, all dresses had tiny waists that emphasized a fuller bust and hips. Lace was very big, along with satins and taffetas. Enjoy these beauties from 1955.

Pierre Balmain sequin covered sheath. Oh la la!

Jacques Heim fitted sheath with a full overskirt.

Jacques Heim strapless lace ballgown.

Christian Dior silk satin ballgown.

Manguin red silk satin dress with fullness to one side.

Are the 1950s your decade of choice?

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Skull and natural stone rings. A delicious find!

Hi guys,

I'm still not over my obsession about rings, so lately I have been browsing through the net like crazy searching for wonderful and different statement rings and I was pleasantly surprised with some of the websites I came across.

I'll start with this Etsy shop, called MerCurios. I was totally delighted with the mixture of natural stones, which I love, combined with silver sterling skulls, which you guys already know, I am a fan of and totally adore. They are gorgeous, big statement rings, right up my street. Especially the amethyst one, which is amazing. Amethyst is not only a beautiful stone but it's also the birth stone for my star sign, which makes this ring extra special.




Glow in the dark crystal with brass skull.


Amethyst with sterling silver.



There are some other beautiful designs to her collection, another gorgeous catch, are the drusy rings and also the double finger ones. They are all custom made, so you can make it extra special by adding own message on them.


Drusy stone.


Brass and silver custom made rings.

Another fantastic shop for your Xmas list... I love it so I had to share!

Visit: MerCurios. An American Etsy shop with shipping worldwide.

New at Couture Allure - Vintage Scarves and Accessories

This week at Couture Allure, we've added loads of vintage scarves and other accessories that are perfect for holiday gift giving. We've also reduced prices on most of the remaining vintage coats in our 2010 collection. Don't miss your chance to grab a bargain!






Weekend Eye Candy - Traina-Norell, 1954

If you're going to do some holiday shopping today, you might as well go in style. Here, a double-breasted leopard jacket trimmed with red fox fur by Traina-Norell, 1954. Of course, it is no longer legal to buy or sell furs from endangered species whether vintage or not, and we are not advocating such. But, there are wonderful quality faux furs available today and we hope you'll use this photo as inspiration to look your best today and every day.

Friday Charm School - The Etiquette of Introductions

Ah, the confusion that surrounds the simple act of making introductions! Yes, there are proper etiquette rules when you are introducing one person to another. The primary thing to keep in mind is to always mention the name of the woman or the most important person first. For example: "Jane, may I present Jim Jones?" Then follow with, "Jim, this is Jane Jackson." Or "Senator Davis, may I present Darlene Smith?" Then follow with, "Darlene, this is Senator Davis."

In making social and business introductions, there are three simple rules to keep in mind:

1. A man is always presented to a woman first, as in the example above.

2. A noticeably younger person is always presented to an older person. "Mr. Older, may I present Miss Teenager."

3. A man or woman is always presented to a very distinguished person, clergyman, official, or higher-up in business. "Ms. Boss, may I present our new employee, Bill Roberts."

When introducing yourself, simply say, "Hello, I am Ruth Smith." If an acquaintance seems to have forgotten your name or an earlier introduction, don't cause possible embarrassment by saying, "Remember me?" Instead, give your name and mention the place where you met, such as, "Hello! I'm Ruth Smith. We met at Bob Brown's party a couple of months ago."

Bad hair day

Hi guys,

I'm posting some pictures from an editorial shot by Mario Testino, featuring model Sasha Pivovarova for V magazine.

It's called Bad Hair Day and I wish some days I could have bad hair days like that! Fantastically styled with those amazing colours. A very dramatic and inspirational look. Pin up meets Marie Antoinette. I love it!

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Feeling blue

See you soon.
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