As I write this, spring has just sprung in the land of the rising sun. Along with the beauty comes the rain. The contradiction between the bright blossoms and grey skies is appropriately Japanese. Today is an even numbered day, so it is sunny, funny enough, most odd days and more have been rainy; making me feel strange and a little blue. Something, that rain or shine makes me feel better is looking at pictures from another time.
My current obsession is the work of John French (1906-1966). The clothes are gorgeous, the models are gorgeous and the photos are gorgeous. Check it out here:
http://www.glogger.ru/blog/2/13/134602.html
Though I can definitely dig the ease of jeans and a t-shirt (I often play it up with a punk or grunge feel or camping look), there is something so special about outfit dressing (head to toe) and about being able to push boundaries. These days everything seems to be done so we have nothing left to do but be ourselves. I am just glad my self happens to be a 50s housewife in the kitchen, a 60s glamour puss (sometimes in mourning) when at parties, a 40s/50s pinup in the bedroom, and a 70s/80s punk and 90s “grunge cream dream”* queen, when I am casual. My life and wardrobe is a mash-up and as eclectic as my record collection.
*A term inspired by my husband who is a total Grunge Cream Dream
Other sites to explore:
http://myvintagevogue.com/
http://www.shorpy.com/node?page=1
http://www.flickr.com/groups/1282632@N21/
But really, google when armed with a few key phrases and some patience is my favourite.
If anyone out there in the internet abyss has some suggestions, I would love to hear them.
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