Sunday, June 13, 2010

Vintage wedding idea

Below are some links to give you some ideas:

The Vintage Wedding Dress Company

Vintage Party Dresses – wedding dresses

The Frock

Wedding gowns and lingerie

Posh Girl Vintage

Bride Online Australia

Perth’s Own Queen of Theme

Ebay

Etsy

Sweet as Sugar – delightful cupcakes

Friday, June 11, 2010

Vintage Burlesque

Burlesque

Burlesque refers to theatrical entertainment of broad and parodic humor, which usually consists of comic skits (and sometimes a strip tease). While some authors assert burlesque is a direct descendant of the Commedia dell’arte, the term “burlesque” for a parody or comedy of manners appears about the same time as the first appearance of commedia dell’arte.
With its origins in nineteenth century music hall entertainments and vaudeville, in the early twentieth century burlesque emerged as a populist blend of satire, performance art, and adult entertainment, that featured strip tease and broad comedy acts that derived their name from the low comedy aspects of the literary genre known as burlesque.

In burlesque, performers, usually female, often create elaborate sets with lush, colorful costumes, mood-appropriate music, and dramatic lighting, and may even include novelty acts, such as fire-breathing or demonstrations of unusual flexibility, to enhance the impact of their performance.
Put simply, burlesque means “in an upside down style”. Like its cousin, commedia dell’arte, burlesque turns social norms head over heels. Burlesque is a style of live entertainment that encompasses pastiche, parody, and wit. The genre traditionally encompasses a variety of acts such as dancing girls, chanson singers, comedians, mime artists, and strip tease artistes, all satirical and with a saucy edge. The strip tease element of burlesque became subject to extensive local legislation, leading to a theatrical form that titillated without falling foul of censors.
Links
Sugar Blue Burlesque
Burlesque Baby
Burlesque Ball
Lola The Vamp

Betty Page
Dita Von Tesse
Jeanne Carmen

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

1990s' Fashion

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Believe it or not the 90s are BACK! Watch out for short floral dresses, vests and layering black over white!
The 1990’s returned with a less extravagant attitude. Some analysts attributed this to the arrival of a band called Nirvana which altered the view of what was ‘cool’. The fashion offence was on. The grunge look, ratty sweaters and long, unkempt locks with ripped jeans were now in.

After a while, the grunge look was replaced with hip-hop-inspired oversized jeans. Other fads such as multiple body piercings, branding, tattooing all came to the surface also inspired by youth culture and alternative music.
Towards the end of the 1990’s, fashion leaned towards the more conventionally feminine. It was a mish-mash of everything. Some retro-wear, influences from the 40’s emerged, while the Jackie O look and the classic Chanel continued to live together. However, fashion was no longer dictated by any one specific designer or even group of designers. They merely suggested the trend. Individuals decided which style, colours and affordability would combine and go into their wardrobes.

Remember pokemon, MTV, Leo Dicaprio, the macarena dance, Billy Ray Cyrus, Riverdance, Yothu Yindi, Liam and Noel, Eddie Vedder, Hypercolour, RHCP, The Baby Animals, furbies, Weezer, Green Day Dookie and Everclear, 90210, The Fresh Prince of Bel Air, overalls, scrunchie socks, bike pants and baggy tshirts, doc martins, tie dye and denim jackets?