Fashionable History: Leopard Print as a Neutral

Leopard print can often be thought of as a racy and tacky print. And there is a place for that! But it definitely has it's high fashion moments. It seems to be worn best when it is thought of as a neutral, or as just an accent. The Mid-Century wore leopard so very well! Here is some leopard print eye candy from the past!

1960's. Jackie. Full on print here and nothing classier.

1940's. Barbara Stanwyck. Sophistication.

1950's Christian Dior. Timeless.

1951. Sunny Harnett. Leopard with tweed. 

1950's. Ladies Home Journal. 

Fashionable History: John Rawlings

John Rawlings was one of the most prolific fashion photographers of the Mid-Century. In a career spanning from the 1930's through the 1960's he shot over 200 covers for Vogue and Glamour. He experimented with light, color, and shadow much like his contemporaries at the time (Horst P. Horst, Irving Penn, and Hoyningen-Heune) but unlike them, he brought a truly American sensibility to his photos. This became one of the smartest moves Conde-Nast would make helping define the American look in fashion over several decades. 

These are some of my favorites. It was really hard to choose! 

 

Mid-Week Inspiration: Let It Snow!

Aren't these ladies lovely? Be glamorous this winter! 

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My Vintage Vanity: 1950's Liquor Cabinet

You may remember my quest for a bar cart for my living room. Well it has finally been realized! But instead of a cart my Husband and I found this beautiful half moon 1950's buffet. We couldn't resist it and now it serves as our bar and as a room divider to our open kitchen/living room space! We love it! 

Lot's of shelves and mirrored front doors! 

Plenty of storage!

The cheese tray we received as a wedding present doubles as a tray. 

I bought my husband this 1960's portable glass rack when we were dating for drinks on his roof. I love the colored glasses. 

What do you think? What do you use as your liquor cabinet? 

Retro Looks In The Modern World: Always A Lady

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.

60's inspired looks in a Mid-Century pastel atomic setting define this editorial from Vogue Russia. 

Model: Meghan Collison

Photographer: Ben Toms

Source: fashiongonerogue.com