PHOTO SHOOT 24.AUG.13

an eclectic collection of clothing .... check it out!

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{ little black riding hood... antique velvet cape with satin lining. c.1920s }

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{ g-g-gorgeous silk flapper gown with crazy sweet beading.  c.1920s }

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{ amazing antique gown.  wow.  c.1900 }

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{ a sassy duo:  antique jodhpurs and a Victorian top! }

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{ a very classy noir dress; c.1940s }

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{ Vintage Ray Ban Amber-Matic shades, near mint and highly collectible; c.1960s  }

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{ vintage boyfriend cardigan with suede front panels. c.1960s } 

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{ a w e s o m e vintage shirt with Mexican Market print. c.1960s/70s }

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{ vintage Guess? jeans! }

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{ kitten korner: my buddy and me.  i made the pants. }

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The Stylings of Gertie Millar

In 1892, Gertie Millar was 13 years old and already beginning her career as a singer and actress in her home country of England.

 She became particularly known for Edwardian Musical Comedies at the Gaiety Theatre in London -- in fact she is considered to be one of the most photographed women of the Edwardian period.

Ms. Millar lived through some of the most interesting eras, in my opinion:  born in February of 1879 during the Victorian Period she lived until in the spring of 1952, the dawn of the Atomic Age.  

And she was wildly popular in her lifetime, an icon of the theater; the Gaiety's stage-door-keeper is quoted as saying:

{  ‘Miss Gertie Millar is an example of what talent and personality will do on the stage. There was a time when police had to marshal the crowds that gathered round the theatre to catch even a fleeting glimpse of her, as with her Pekingese, she darted from stage-door to motor-car’ (The Gaiety Stage Door, 1923, p. 55). }

But I must admit it's her personal style that really strikes me.  

So enough with the history lesson!  On with the fashion!

{ above:  Gertie c.1906 to 1918.  Below:  my favorite pictures of Gertie Millar; from her role as Jumping Jack in 'Bric-â-Brac', the musical comedy review, 1918.  Seen also is her dog, Chum. }

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In the clip below you can hear Gertie Millar talk and sing 'Chalk Farm To Camberwell Green', 1915.

PHOTO SHOOT 20.AUG.13

Oh the treasures you'll find....

Welcome to Vagueville.  

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{ first stop: Cute Central Station!  1930s cotton dress with rik-rak, bows and flower appliqué. }

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{ gorgeous antique taffeta gown and sash... and comes with original photo!  c.1930s}

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{ perma-party in peach perfection!  tule gown with sparkles and velvet trim; c.1940s/50s }

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{ absolutely lovely early 1940s dress with draped top, a fantastic print and her original belt! }

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{ too amazing!  the "print" of this dress is actually embroidery that covers the entire gown!  a work of art; c.1930s }

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{ suede cape!  fall ready; c.1970s }

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{ top to bottom:  edwardian blouse; 1960s Pendleton wool skirt; feather fascinator circa mid century. }

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{  here we see a rare appearance from the Original grumpy cat:  Mr. Kittens (he's the big one and he's almost 13 years old, weighing in at 14lbs).  He hides under blankets all day.

 The littler guy is [thus far] called Mr. Babies, and he came to live with us two months ago (technically he came to live under the hood of our car, but we quickly upgraded his accommodations).  He collects cobwebs from forgotten corners with his whiskers. 

 These two guys are the best buddies a gal could have in the whole wide world! }

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