Retro Looks In The Modern World: Gatsby les Magnifiques

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.

Elle France recreates The Great Gatsby in this extraordinary shoot! 

Models: Camille Rowe and Melanie Thierry 

Photographer: David Vasiljevic

via fashiongonerogue.com

Retro Looks In The Modern World: La Perla Fall/Winter 2011 Collection

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.

I was really torn as to which series to apply these images, here or On My Wish List, as I do really want it all! However the 1920's retro styling in this La Perla ad campaign is too beautiful to not be the focus. Just gorgeous! 

images via: laperla.com

Jazz Age Lawn Party

The Jazz Age Lawn Party was a blast! Governors Island is so beautiful and it was so relaxing to be in the sun, listen to great music from Michael Arenella and His Dreamland Orchestra, and see all of the great 1920's looks on parade! You may have seen my post about attending the Dreamland Gala a couple of weeks ago. That was a fundraiser for this weekend's lawn party which I wish could be an oncurring event instead of only once a year. So if you missed it, be sure to attend next year. I'll keep you posted!
I've posted some of my favorite photos here. To see more shots of the Jazz Age Lawn Party and Governors Island visit my flickr site!

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

Dreamland Gala

Last night I attended the Dreamland Gala, a fundraiser for the 2009 Jazz Age Lawn Party on Governor's Island. The event was a blast with live music from Michael Arenella and his Dreamland Orchestra, open bar from Court & Spark, a silent auction, and the crowd dressed in their best Roaring 20's looks! Here are some pics I'd like to share.

The coolest car.

Michael Arenella and his megaphone.

My outfit shot. I wore a peach charmeuse mini dress with lace pin-tucked bib from my former clothing label, Ouvrez La Porte. A vintage velvet cutout robe. Fogal back seamed hosiery that did not survive the night. Tassel necklace that once belonged to my Grandmother. My At The Speakeasy feather headband. A vintage black beaded raffia clutch. And black satin shoes with rhinestones from Nina.

I always wanted to be a cigarette girl, or in this case chocolate girl!

I love spats!

Lingerie for decor.

If you'd like to see more photos from the Dreamland Gala please check my flickr page. I will be posting more photos there in the next few days.