The Re-Birth Of 'Period Collars'

Vintage trends this Fall are going waaaay back, and I mean way!  All the way back to the days of innocence as there has been a dramatic rebirth of the Victorian style for this upcoming Fall 2011.  During the Edwardian period (1901-1910), high neck collars were popular among women and often adorned with elaborate lace applique and beading & often considered a form of jewelry.  Mind you this style is not to be confused with the gi-normous Elizabethan collars of the Medieval times...

In spite of the fact that the Edwardian collar couldn't be any more modest, covering up 'everything', women of that time actually considered the style to bring an ambiance of allure because of the allure of leaving much to the imagination in that they were giving the viewer 'nothing to see', but 'everything to wonder about'.  That really wasn't such a bad concept eh?  This past year during Paris fashion week 2011, the fashion house of the late designer Alexander McQueen brought new life to the vintage style of Edwardian collars with their Fall line up of suits that entail hints of Goth peppered with industrial chic.  

In regards to Goth, the new generation has definitely been instrumental in bringing back the popularity of the Edwardian collar while at the same time, maintaining true to the original design ...

  pics: photobucket.com, flickr.com, deliaohdelia.blogspot.com, capitolcharlotte.com

Saturday Spotlight - Victorian & Lace

Lace making is an ancient craft dating back to the early 16th century. Originally golden, silk, linen or silver threads were used but now it is most often made with cotton thread.  There are so many beautiful variations of lace: Needle, cut work, bobbin, tape, knotted, knitted, crocheted, guipure & of course, machine made.  

Today for Spotlight Saturday, we're featuring some lovely lace dresses, both vintage Victorian & modern'ish styles...

Enjoy!  

 

 tractordog

 poetry for jane

old age 

vera vague 

 ayek8

 speaksvolumevintage

AutoluxeVintage

vjones1

violetville

timebandit

The Skinny On Colors & Textures For Spring 2011

I’ve been doing a little research as to what’s in for fashion this Spring 2011 and here’s what I’ve found….

BOLD…BRIGHT…NEUTRALS…WHITES & GLAM?…

I know that’s quite the mix isn’t it? But according to reliable sources here’s the skinny on what’s popular for Spring colors/textures 2011.

Chunky pieces of bold statement jewelry, colors that are bright yet sophisticated, neutrals with exotic texture accents, mix match patterns, white from head to toe with earthy jewelry accents and even Glam is doing the time warp again…  You might as well consider ‘anything goes’!.





For those who love color play in their wardrobe you can feel free to bold it up by accessorizing with graphic gutsy hues.  Cobalt, neon and everything in between…& FYI orange is all the rage this Spring!








And for you less daring lasses, neutrals are still the mainstay.  Khaki is always ‘in’ and probably always will be!  Don’t forget there are so many variations of neutrals you might incorporate into your muted palette choices such as taupe, tan, beige, cream, ivory, gray & black





Not being able to wear white past Labor Day is a thing of the past as this hue 'or rather the non-hue' has been sticking around a lot longer.  White is timeless, crisp and fresh and is a good base for accessorizing.





I was surprised to find out that Glam is making a comeback this Spring.  Too bad I didn’t hang onto any of my wardrobe from back in the 80’s I’d be all set for this year as pop deco prints, metallic hues, rhinestones, leather and lace are on the scene!





The choices this year are endless so whatever works for you go out and work it girl and remember this is your year to shine!


source :   stylelist.com , fashion-era.com , uk.ykone.com