Vintage Swimwear

Swimwear with Vintage cuts are so very on trend this summer season. I have seen suits with vintage cuts at JCPenny's, online at Modcloth, and other locations. If shopping this look; one-piece suits are perfect, or if your looking for a two piece, ab-bearing suit, full sized bottoms with hip accentuating coverage is always a good choice. Tops that accentuate your female curves are always a plus, but make sure to keep it classy San Diego! There is always a delicate balance between classy and trashy when it comes to bathing suits. Have some fun in the sun my Shenani-followers!
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Gucci my heart...

I have to say that there is something about the clean lines of a suit that make me feel powerful. (See bottom right picture I am referring to). Strong lines and powerful colors can create an ensemble that, when accessorized appropriately, can make you feel like you can take on the world! (Which I would never try for I would most likely end up like Pinky and the Brain). Clothing definitely creates a feeling for me, call me overly sensitive or what you will, but its whats true for me : ) And I like to use these powers for good! I know that when I am feeling down, I have to figure out what kind of feeling I can create that will lift my mood, or bring me the strength that I need to make it through my moment, or my day.
There is something about this suit from Gucci that is simply memorizing to me. I know, it probably looks like any other women's suit that you have seen, same lines, same colors...blah. blah. blah. But I think it is the pop or color with the hat and the flower broach that bring a spark to this look. Along with the VERY tailored accessories. I can help but LOVE the combination of the shinny leather gloves and the tailored clutch! 
Suits such as this one are so completely transitional that you can dress them up and keep the lines clean, or change the look entirely! If you add a colorful blouse that is lose, unbutton the jacket, loose the belt and all the other accessories and let the hair fly around a little unkempt...VOI--LAH! You have an instantly more relaxed feeling to this suit.
Another thing that you could do with this suit is wear just a plain t-shirt underneath to simplify it. Or you could wrap a scarf around your neckline and torso like a wrapped dress top under the jacket. With a plain scarf, this would most likely make for a very German military type of feel that can be very chic. A flowered scarf would look great with curly hair and some looped earrings. 
I think you get my jest in my long winded explanation about why I love suits like this:


Gucci, Fall 2011 photo from: http://ingridsmoteblogg.blogspot.com
I also cant help but love the hemlines that pay tribute to the 1940's pin up look (see military trench in top middle picture). I think it can be a very gentle nod to a feminine silhouette when the hemline of a jacket, skirt or dress comes down a little further from the knee than usual. It can also make for a very elongating effect. Its my favorite hemline on my physique anyway : )


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Long Skirt.

I just adore the idea of this once perfect dress skirt becoming an everyday item because of its wear and tear. Super fun look! And a great look that can be accomplished with shopping at Vintage stores. My FAVORITE! Always a good idea to put this ensemble together with imperfect hair, and flawless makeup.


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Theda Bara the 1920's Original Vamp

Theda Bara was an American silent film actress, one of the most popular of her era and one of cinemas earliest sex symbols. Nicknamed "The Vamp" because she played so many femme fatale roles, which became a popular slang term for a sexually predatory woman.
Theda completed more than 40 films, but complete prints of only 6 still exist.
Married in 1921 to British-born American film director, Charles Brabin. It is claimed that her husband didn't consider it proper for his wife to have a career, and so Theda didn't make any more appearances after her marriage. Theda has a star on the Hollywood walk of fame.



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Theda as Cleopatra. Photo from: doctormacro.com

Cleopatra. Photo from: twolia.com

Cleopatra. Photo from: javasbachelorpad.com

Cleopatra. Photo from: babybarbarella.blogspot.com



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Traditional Hairstyles of the 1920's Flappers

I cannot give tribute to Flapper hair without paying notice to the ah-mazing hats worn in the 20's. They were a common sight to see and an major fashion staple of the times. photo from: fashion-era.com

 



Marione Davies. Photo from: profilehair.blogspot.com



Irene Castle was a renowned ballroom dancer who some believed started the "bob" trend when she cut her hair off in 1915. You can just see in her expression, like she is inspired and is going to create something that will blow your mind. I love how her eyes say so much! photo from: http://www.zimbio.com/1920%27s+Hairstyles



Louise Brooks again. She is breathtaking, I just cant get enough of her, there is something about her. photo from: heartofshakespeare.tumblr.com



As you can see, not all women choose to have "the bob"and yet still their style is very distinct and fitting with the times. photo from: adorevintage.proboards.com



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There is something about the makeup and the hair and photography, all of these women look like little angels! photo from: ehow.co.uk



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This photo might be from the 1930's, but I felt it was still fitting with the flapper image. photo from: g-hairstyles.blogspot.com




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Traditional Makeup of the Roaring 1920's Flapper

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Some more Louise Brooks, photo from: thebijoubrideblog.blogspot.com



Marlene Dietrich, photo from: additional.nl



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Jean Harlow, Photo from: ninasvintageandretrohair.com



Polly Walters, photo from: glamourdaze.blogspot.com



Clara Bow, photo from: beyondblackwhite.com



Theda Bara, photo from: kateoreillymakeup.wordpress.com



Claudette Colbert, Photo from: kathleentymua.blogspot.com

Flappers had a major focus on makeup. They traditionally had dark eye makeup, and dark lipstick that accentuated a cupids bow. I have read that some women for pictures even wore their black eye liner on their lips in order to make for a more drastic contrast in coloring. Very fun look!

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The dancing of the 1920's, specifically the Charleston!

The jazz music in these video's are so fun it makes you want to get up and dance! (feel free my blog followers...feel free!)





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1920's Art Deco Jewelry

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Jewelry during the Roaring 20's had a modern edge to it, it was almost futuristic in nature for the times. And surprisingly enough it's currently in vogue! But truthfully, I think that Art Deco jewelry pieces are ones that will turn out to be timeless. Best to pick one amazing piece invest a little more money than you usually would! Vintage stores are my favorite for these types of pieces! One of my local Sacramento favorites: Magnolia Treasures; it's off Fair Oaks in Carmichael. They have an Ah-mazing selection of jewelry! Happy shopping Followers!

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