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by Dominique de Merteuil Friday, November 6, 2015

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I’ve been wearing clothes, exclusively in black, for centuries and It’s only been the last few years since I opened up to the idea of adding some colour and pattern to my vintage wardrobe. My favourite colour combination; black+pink+orange. 🖤💗🧡 What’s yours? #vintagefashion #truevintage #1930sfashion #1940sfashion #vintagegirl #retrogirl #vintageblogger #vintagehair #pinksocks #sequins #influecer #sustainablefashion #wilanowpalace #warsaw #travel

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Fashion Trivia 💕
Edith Head, one of my favourite Hollywood costumiers, once famously said, “Some people need sequins, others don’t.” 🌹🌹🌹🌹 She made that comment to the press in reference to a dress she designed for Grace Kelly to wear at the 27th Academy Awards in 1955. The dress in ice-blue duchess satin was very simple, lacking any adornments and yet, it made Grace Kelly stand out from the crowds, Hollywood A-lister crowds that is. Kelly won the Oscar for Best Actress for her performance in “The Country Girl” that night. Edith Head was the winner for her Costume Design (Black and White) for “Sabrina”. #vintageclothing #truevintage #vintagefashion #vintageblogger #vintagehair #1930sfashion #1940sfashion #sequins #sustainablefashion #Warsaw #wilanowpalace

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I found The Holy Grail of vintage fashion!!! (swipe the pictures!) This late 1930s sequin blouse in plush powder pink from @sundriesvintage appeared in one of my favourite films starring Bette Davis, Old Acquaintance (1943). It wasn't actually worn by the great Ms Davis but I'm pretty sure that the film extra dressed in my blouse, bumped into the star at least once. You can see in the pictures below, the close proximity of the sequin beauty to the Hollywood star!

I would like to note, that I had purchased the magnificent sequins blouse before I discovered its appearance in Old Acquaintance!!! It was clearly meant to be and after that incredibly serendipitous find, I'm definitely adding more 1930s sequins garments to my Etsy basket. Who knows, perhaps next time I'll be lucky enough to find a sequins blouse or even a dress worn by Ms Davis or Crawford. A girl can dream.

Photography @gregorymichaelking
1940s dress I bought from @xtabayvintage
Couture socks from @fioricouture #vintageclothing #truevintage #truevintageootd #1930sfashion #vintagehair #vintageblogger #vintagegirl #sequins #warsaw #travel #wilanowpalace

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Another stunning image by my super talented husband @gregorymichaelking 💕💕Image campaign for @frenchsole 💕 #frenchsole #supermodel #photography #balletflats #vogue #shoesaddict #model #makeup

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Little and Large antique dolls and dresses is an exhibition which opened yesterday at The Fashion Museum in Bath. It’s one of my favourite museums in the UK and the first one that I visit when travelling to the enchanting county of Somerset. [MORE PICTURES ON MY BLOG!!!] Picture1
Antique “fashion” doll in a pale blue dress
* English wax Fashion doll from circa the 1880s in a blue princess line dress. The garment was most likely made in Paris, where all the best garments for dolls were produced in the 19th Century.
Bodice and skirt from the 1880s
* Beautiful pale blue ruched front princess line bodice and skirt made of silk.
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Antique “fashion” doll in a plum dress
* Breathtaking “fashion” doll with wax head in plum satin and cream lace dress from the 1870s. Accessorised with knitted socks and kid ankle strap shoes to match the dress perfectly.

Antique bodice and skirt * “Plum coloured satin dress with narrow woven borders of small flowers, lilies of the valley and roses, trimmed with ecru lace. The dress has 12 matching metal buttons on the front of the bodice. The skirt has 2 tiers of pleating with a flounce of lace in between. Three-quarter length sleeves which have had later alteration. The 1880s”

#antiquedoll #antiquedress #fashionmuseumbath #vintageclothing #littleandlargeexhibition #antiquefashion #antiques @bulletpruk

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Do you prefer to wear high heels or flats? 🖤 Also, do you happen to share my obsession with Wolford hosiery? In the picture, I'm wearing my last pair of the iconic Marlene tights. 😔 #legs #highheels #wolfordtights #truecharacter #vintage #shoes @wolford

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New on the blog! [LINK IN THE BIO]
BRIEF HISTORY OF SADDLE SHOES! *
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* * During the 1920s and 1930s when sports such as golf and tennis gained enormous popularity with the middle classes on both sides of the pond, there was a need for a more relaxed approach to clothing. A reporter for the New York Times described the phenomena as follows; ”Sports shoes and clothing are popular because they spell ease and freedom of movement and in name associate themselves with luxury and relaxation from the daily grind.” *************************************************************In the 1930s the white shoes with contrasting black leather saddle became such a huge hit among American University students, both male and female, that they were immortalised on the June 1937 cover of “Life” magazine. I don’t think, that the sporting goods company could have foreseen such a phenomenal success for their sporting shoes outside their intended environment. The shoes had to be of course redesigned to make them more comfortable for everyday use. New colour combinations were also introduced. While white and black, as well as white and brown colour combinations, continued being popular, the new addition in the form of white and blue canvas saddle shoes became ubiquitous. A trend that was there to stay, at least for a while. #vintageclothing #truevintage #ilovevintage #vintagegirl #retrogirl #vintageblogger #vintagehair #spitzsneakers #1940sfashion #saddleshoes #houseoffoxy

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@frenchsole SS19 collection is finally here!!! I'm VERY EXCITED to share with you their latest out-of-this-world image campaign shot by my BRILLIANT husband @gregorymichaelking ! ❤️❤️❤️ The shoot was styled by @veronideco who is the finalist of the Drapers Footwear Awards 2019 in the Footwear Designer of the Year category! @drapersonline
Model, beautiful @karlafigarska. Make-up and hair by the one and only @micherabeauty 🌹 #oldhollywoodglamour #frenchsole #photography #supermodel #imagecampaign #couture #luxury #vogue

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I don't know about you but I often wear my silk slips so that the top part is on display. What can I say, it's beyond my control. 🖤 📸 @gregorymichaelking
Amélie chemise from @layneau
Moonlight Rose Locket Necklace from @poporcelain_official
1950s velvet bolero from @dejavintage
Headpiece from @veronideco ❤️ #lingerie #oldhollywoodglamour #retrogirl #vintageclothing #vintagehair #poporcelain #jewelry #1950sfashion #vintageblogger #photography #luxurylingerie #vintagegirl #lingeriesexy

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Old Hollywood inspired lingerie from @layneau is the perfect boudoir wear to channel your inner Rita Hayworth or Jean Harlow. The latest collection called Millefeuille is made of sumptuous silk and lace in very elegant colours, that will never go out of style. Delicious chocolate brown, rich pistachio adorned with gold and the lightest pearl pink are making it difficult to choose only one piece. The lingerie is like a box of macaroons and once you have one, you will yearn for more!
In the photograph by @gregorymichaelking, I'm wearing;
* Amélie chemise from Layneau
* Moonlight Rose Locket Necklace from @poporcelain_official * 1950s velvet bolero
* @frenchsole Love Heart flats
* Headpiece from @veronideco #lingerie #retrogirl #vintage #frenchsole #vintageblogger #fashionphotography #vintagehair #poporcelain #oldhollywoodglamour

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”I have always known what I wanted, and that was beauty... in every form.” Joan Crawford 🖤 One of my style icons.🐝 The picture was taken by George Hurrell.

I'm curious, which movie star from 1930s-1950s is your style inspiration?
#vintageclothing #vintagestyle #joancrawford #1930sfashion #oldhollywoodglamour #vintagehair

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