To celebrate the imminent release of Baz Luhrmann’s The Great Gatsby on the 20th May this year I have created an inspirational board for all of those wanting a Gatsby themed wedding. The 1920s is one of the most influential eras in history and encompassed everything from architecture and art to fashion and music. The [...]
Wootten Boetard, Clark Deville, Archibald Singen Singen Smythe and Pico Boon III are The Casablanca Steps, a quartet who recreate the authentic musical ambiance of the 20s and 30s. Boetard is the founder of this dapper crew. It is said he formed the band when he escaped from the Titanic the night she went down, [...]
To all you lovely couples who are planning your nuptials, I wish you a beautiful Valentine’s day and to celebrate am sharing some family photos! This stunning 1920s wedding is my husbands grandparents, they were married for almost 50 years. The flowers are fabulous and not the only florals going on in this picture! The [...]
During a recent photo shoot of mine the idea was to span the eras from the 1920s to the 1950s. As you all know by now the 1950s is my favourite of the bygone eras and its influence is never very far from what I do, so even while setting up the 1920s influenced era, [...]
Dear readers, The lovely Trilby Burgess contacted me recently to ask if I would write a feature for the blog attached to the Wonderful Wraps website, how could I refuse!? Talking about the thing’s I love is what I do best! Trilby has flattered me with a lovely introduction and has let me run wild [...]
The glamour, the dancing and the decadence…The 1920s had it all, and they did it in the most fabulous dresses known to fashion. Flapper dresses are feminine, fun and frisky and Leluxe Clothing‘s reproduction gowns are some of the most beautiful. Using satin’s, silks and heavy beading, each garment is made with care and exquisite fabrics. The mesh [...]
While out shopping recently I came across a concession stall in Topshop, called Her Curious Nature. Head dresses of all description dripping in jewels, pearls and lace hung in disarray looking like someone had gone crazy in a haberdashers with some glue! I was immediately enticed into the melee of sale time in Oxford Street and selected [...]
I first have to confess that I have not read Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen. I have however seen the film based on said novel and fell in love with the beautifully shot circus scenes and especially Reese Witherspoon’s amazing wardrobe! Set in the Great Depression which began in 1929 and lasted throughout the [...]
