Okay so in the last couple of posts or so, i had discussed how we should embrace the new, yes? Well I want to go back look into the past, namely the 1950's, fashion that is influenced by past styles, a past starlet, and so on. All of these elements have to do with the past, I hope you enjoy the post!
The wing-tipped glasses here, scream '50s to me! And though this may be off-topic, I completely love the pose!
This picture is of the Bernardo Sandal, created in 1946 by none another than Bernard and Bertha Rudofsky. This picture was taken during the 1950s, by Bernard Rudofsky himself. Notice the Eiffel tower in the backround. Shoes. Paris at your feet. What more could you ask for?!
There is some definite class in this piece. It has the sense of 1950s sophistication.
If you do not recognize this glamorous siren, she was the star of Gidget, you know that 1959 surf movie? This is Sandra Dee. She is one of the starlets where back in the day Hollywood truly embodied class and style that dazzled!
Speaking of style that dazzles...here is Scarlett Johansson. I think she takes tips from the past, and is modern day siren. Scarlett is usually seen sporting a red lip, hair that is curled to perfection, and carries a drop-dead gorgeous presence about her.
Inspirational Quote from the past: "Life is a great big canvas, and you should throw all the paint you can on it." - Danny Kaye (The star of White Christmas in 1954)
Now to end this I'm adding my own personal touch. This does not have to do with the past, but this poem is something that I have recently discovered. And I cannot help but share it.
I carry your heart with me
by E.E. Cummings
i carry your heart with me
(i carry it in my heart)
i am never without it
(anywhere i go you go, my dear; and whatever is done by only me is your doing, my darling)
I fear no fate
(for you are my fate, my sweet)
i want no world
(for beautiful you are my world, my true)
and it's you are whatever a moon has always meant
and whatever a sun will always sing is you
here is the deepest secret nobody knows
(here is the root of the root and the bud
of the budand the sky of the sky of a tree called life; which grows
higher than soul can hope or mind can hide)
and this is the wonder that's keeping the stars apart
i carry your heart (i carry it in my heart)
17 comments:
Oh that Paris pic is divine! I agree, there's nothing more a girl could ask for. ;)
That's a beautiful poem - where did you find it? It's just lovely...
Cute blog! :)
Romany
xx
i really like that old photograph with the eiffel tower!
I love the styles from the 1950's although I think things with a modern twist and elements from
50's fashion are more wearble!
I love the 950s but the 1930s and 40s are my favorite
aw cute post! the poem is so sweet! i love that blue flower dress. it does seem very 50's
so beautiful divas!
a kiss and a hug, dear!
Kira
lovely post
OH MY GOODDD!
You know Gidget? NO ONE i know has seen it! i love it.
And i love 50's fashion too- but i think to look modern you have too play it with modern peices [as coco said] :)
Sure, i'd love to link, i'll add you right away! :) x
I love the 50s housewife decade it was still so glamorous. Lovely post very informative as usual;)
Great blog :)
I love how modern fashion takes alot of it's influence from older styles. You've posted some really stylish pics from the past there :)
the winged tip shades sounds so fresh right now, ray ban has had its time!
i adore the past! i don't know how to put it but i just wish that i could do time travel to go back to the past.
wonderful photos from the past you found! scarlett is very 50's - i love her for that :D
Sandra Lee's hair is amazing
and Scarlett Johannson's as well
What a fantastic post! I love the quotes/poems that you put in. Very inspiring.
I agree about Scarlett, she is a modern day siren. Sometimes she annoys me, but she's gorgeous and sexy!
That sandal picture is fantastic! Great post... I love the 50's style.
i love the drop waist dress on her, it is so pretty and so 20s
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