From Glamour magazine, Germany, November 2005, via Dust Jacket Attic. Photograph by Neil Kirk, model Vlada Rolyakova, stylist Kai Magrander.
Seamed Cuban Heel Stockings in German Glamour Magazine
Tag: forties
Beautiful Besame Cosmetics
I’ve played with Besame Cosmetics, and I can say it’s a lovely brand of makeup, with a spot-on accurate palette of vintage colors. But mainly, it’s the gorgeous vintage-recreation packaging that I love. If I ever stop travelling and find myself with my own dressing table, this is what would be on it. In the photo above is Gabriela Hernandez, the founder of the company.
More: BesameCosmetics.com
Claudia Schiffer in UK Harper’s Bazaar November 2009
Claudia Schiffer has scarlet lips, flowing Veronica Lake waves and a retro wardrobe in this month’s UK Harper’s Bazaar, which pits her as a vintage heroine against pulp fiction worthy ghosts and ghouls, in a feature titled Mystery in the Moonlight. Art directed by the Chapman Brothers, photographed by Michelangelo di Battista and illustrated by Jon Rogers.
Top Picks: Anna Sui Spring 2008 RTW
A brief flashback to Anna Sui’s Spring 2008 ready-to-wear collection, since it was such a great moment. A 1940s silhouette with cinched waists and boxy shoulders, brought to short flirty skirts and dresses, pinafores and playsuits in bright colors and bold prints. And I love the strappy platform heels, worn with brightly colored socks – cute!
I normally hate it when designers sent cute retro designs down the runway, paired with mismatching hairstyles and makeup, but in this case the punky ‘dos were adorable and played up the fun attitude of the collection. Bobby soxers meet Harajuku girls…
Diane Kruger in Inglorious Basterds (2009)
Often seen on the red carpet sporting vintage styles, finally we have Diane Kruger in full-out retro glamor, playing a German actress and spy, in Tarantino’s remake of Inglorious Basterds.
She looked a treat at the premiere too:
