Style Icon: Carole Lombard

Carole Lombard is a true style icon. She could pull off casual looks just as well as complete silver screen glamour. A natural beauty, best known for her screwball comedies of the 1930s, she is still an inspiration.

A young Carole (born Jane Alice Peters) in the 1920's. Those eyes were made for black and white films.

Super stylish. I love this outfit. 

Stunning Old Hollywood glamour. You can see why she was the highest paid actress in her time. 

She is known for saying: “I’ve lived by a man’s code designed to fit a man’s world, yet at the same time I never forget that a woman’s first job is to choose the right shade of lipstick.” 

The love's of their lives. I can't imagine a better looking couple! 

Clark Gable- swoon! 

Carole was tragically killed in a plane crash with her Mother in 1942 at the age of 33. Her and Clark were only married for 3 years. So sad. 

Her style inspiration and wonderful films will always live on. 

Mid-Week Inspiration: Jean Harlow Colorized

I stumbled upon this colorized image of Jean Harlow on Pinterest. It is stunning! I simply adore everything about it!

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Mid-Week Inspiration: In The Mirror

Classic Hollywood stars at their vanities...a perfect setting if you ask me. So glamorous and amazing. I love these photos.

*Gasp* that gown! Rosemary Lane, 1939.

Tallulah Bankhead. Gorgeous!

Sophia Loren. This is such great photo and she looks amazing. 

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Retro Looks In The Modern World: To Catch a Thief

As much as the modern fashion world looks forward it also continually looks back in time. Here we explore Retro Looks in the Modern World.

This editorial from Stylist Magazine is right up my alley! Evoking Classic Hollywood with a film noir theme and classic femme fatale fashion, I am all over it! 

Model: Coca Rocha

Photographer: Joshua Jordan

via: fashiongonerogue.com

Style Icon: Flapper Joan Crawford

Joan Crawford was destined and determined to be a star. To get herself noticed she became a Flapper along the likes of Clara Bow. She was signed to MGM in 1925 and started her career in silent movies. I love the Joan Crawford of the 1920's and 1930's. When we think of Joan Crawford, we think of a severe glamour of the 1940's, we think of Mommie Dearest. In her early career she was spirited, relaxed and very stylish!

A young Crawford with a blonde bob! 

Pencil thin brows. So glamorous! 

A quintessential Flapper! 

Those eyes! 

Even glamorous in relaxed American sportswear. 

Mid-Week Inspiration: Lana Turner in The Postman Always Rings Twice

 When I first saw The Postman Always Rings Twice starring the lovely Lana Turner, I immediately fell in love with this dress. I have always wanted it! 

I love the pockets and that large keyhole neckline! 

 I also love this shorts ensemble. If only I had those legs! 

Well, if I can get my act together, I can recreate these looks as part of the That's Sew Cinematic sew-along! I'm running out of time as the finish is in May but I'm really hoping to turn this Mid-Week Inspiration into a future My Projects post!

Do you have any pattern suggestions? With my busy work schedule, I don't have enough time to draft and drape my own.

Are you participating in the sew-along too? If not check out Rhinestones and Telephones for more information on this super fun project! 

Mid-Week Inspiration: Marilyn's Pin Curls

I'm going to start curling my hair again. Here is Marilyn setting her own pin curls! 

ps. I'm on Pinterest! This photo and more inspirations are there! 

Mid-Week Inspiration: Marilyn Monroe and Lauren Bacall

So adorable! Love their glasses! 

ps. Have you entered my Shabby Apple Giveaway?

image via: weheartvintage.com

Mid-Week Inspiration: Marilyn Perfection

This gorgeous photo of Marilyn Monroe is blowing up on my Pinterest Old Hollywood board. She is absolutely stunning in this shot. I love how it captures her post Norma Jean but before she became "Marilyn". 

Mid-Week Inspiration: Hedy Lamarr

Love her! Love the hair, love the fur! 

Happy Valentine's Day!

Happy Valentine's Day my lovelies!

Here are some images of beautiful Old Hollywood couples:

Vivian Leigh and Laurence Olivier

Katherine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy

Clark Gable and Carole Lombard

Bogie and Bacall

Which couple is your favorite?

Mid-Week Inspiration: Blonde Bette Davis

When we think of Bette Davis we think of a strong willed, head lining brunette. In the early 1930's a young Bette starred in several pre-code films as a blonde ingenue.

She was stunning!

On My Wishlist: Silver Screen Chairs

Oh you all probably know I would love to have platinum blonde hair and the grogeous gowns that Jean Harlow and Carole Lombard are wearing. But what I'm really focusing on right now are the chairs! I'm really not sure which one I'd chose so I'm putting them all on my wishlist!

Which one would you chose?

Images via The Paris Apartment.

Mid-Week Inspiration:Stardust-Vogue Italia

Steven Meisel shot a retro inspired spread for the Sept. 08 Italian Vogue featuring model Viktoriya Sosonkina. The shots are very Classic Hollywood, reminding me of Bette Davis, Marlene Deitrich, the Hitchcock blonde and more. Katie from Old Hollywood Glamour posted the complete spread a month ago and the two photos above are my favorites. Thank you Katie for finding these!

Oscar Faves

Marisa Tomei in the most stunning Versace gown.

Penelope Cruz in vintage Balmain.

Evan Rachel Wood in Elie Saab.

These three dresses were my favorites from last night's Oscars. These dresses represent the true Classic Hollywood glamour I love so much and they are exquisitely designed with gorgeous draping and pleating. Well done!