Saturday 20 December 2014

Blogmas 20: A Very Merry Vintage Time Lookbook

Hanukkah, Christmas, winter, holidays...whatever your particular turn of phrase you use for this time of year,  it's a time of year for festivities and feasting and family and friends. Whether you like it or not it tends to lend itself to reflection, Christmas is the pre-drinks to the sobriety of New Year as Advent is the calm before the Christmas storm. 

I suggest it is a time for wearing something special and spending some of the bonus time you have to dress up, do your makeup, spend longer on that bathroom routine, or all of the above. This might also give you time for that reflection that seems to be in at the moment. Considering a change in the new year? Will the new year bells ring in a new look?

If it's a major life change or a simply swapping your go-to lipstick, have a ponder while trying out some new looks with some old inspiration. In the form of looks of vintage Christmas pasts, I give you Cashmere and Cushions merry vintage time lookbook!


A classic little black dress moment with Miss Audrey Hepburn





Go Loretta Young for full-on 1950's glam
Big floppy hat, big oversized coat, overdone red lips and you are ready for anything the season throws your way.




Vintage pinafore
A cute little girl dress or short dungarees in the right material and you're done!


Femme fatale - Belinda Lee
The original bunny girl outfit revisited for Christmas...for those Bridget Jones moments. Just be wise when choosing the day for wearing this one!


For the child (or Shirley Temple) within you, that wishes to conjure up the lore of Christmas Eve
Proving that simple, chic pyjamas can look great at any age.


Season's Greetings for every one of my lovely reader's, whether or not you have stuck with us for nearly 4 years or not!

Carpe Diem xx

2 comments:

  1. Great black and white photos, he reflected seasonally!

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  2. Glad you enjoyed them! I can't claim ownership though

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