My View: Jazz Age Lawn Party- 2012

Every year, Michael Arenella and his Dreamland Orchestra take over Governor's Island, here in New York City, and host a Jazz Age Lawn Party! I went this past weekend and had a great time pic-nicking, listening to great music and most of all people watching. Here I am in my 1930's red and green print dress, that I absolutely adore. 

St. Germain was the delicious sponsor. 

Scenes from the lawn.

Michael Arenella and his Dreamland Orchestra.

Good times! 

Mid-Week Inspiration: Flappers

 1920's Flappers always seem to be having the best time! I recently started watching Boardwalk Empire  via Netflix and of course I am entranced with all of the Speakeasy fashion and gangster life! So naturally I recently filled up my Pinterest boards with Flappers. Here are a few of the images I love. 

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Fashionable History: Swimwear By Decade- 1920's

In the 1920's swimwear started revealing the body more then ever before. The modern maillot was invented. The adrogynous athletic tank style of the maillot suited the fashions of the 20's as women became liberated from long skirts. Even though they were made in wool jersey and often worn with little booties these suits are the forerunners of the suits we wear today.
This picture is tiny, but the girls here "jazz" up their suits with flapper hats!

Although this pic doesn't actully show swim suits, it is too adorable not to share. Parasols were
your best sun protection back then.

I love these ladies!

They have it all, decorated maillots, parasol, hats, and musical instruments.

Adorable!

My "Fashionable History" segment this summer is Swimwear by Decade. Last week was the 1900's. Next week, 1930's!

Vintage Finds of the Week: 1920s Outfit

In keeping with the 1920's theme from the Dreamland Gala the other night I have put together an amazing 1920's outfit from Etsy for this week's vintage finds!

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Jazz Baby... Roaring 20's Envelope Chemise in Pink Silk- $175- Haute Country Vintage

20's Silk Crepe Beaded Flapper Dress- $449-Back Thennish Vintage

1920's Art Deco Dusty Rose Velvet Cloche- $175-Beautiful Reign
Vintage Newton Elkin Open Toe Pearlized Silver Pumps- $50-lisabretrostyle2