...^*^1,2,3... Pretty as Can Be ^*^...

A quick Post on a Monday afternoon.
My 3 Latest buys:

1960's Mod Spriograph Shift Dress by ARNELLE of California

1960's FLUTTERBYE Mini Shift Dress w Adorable Floral Print

Amazing 1950's SAKS FIFTH AVENUE Black Lace Cocktail Dress

Happy Monday to all xox

..:^ The Alluring Sarong Dress ^:..

Tiana Pittelle was a famous Hawaii designer with a boutique in Waikiki in the post war era. Her dresses are prized by collectors of vintage Hawaiian clothing. Her prints were confined and only available on her label. She was known for high quality construction and the wonderful details incorporated into her designs.

Vintage Hawaiian dresses are constant and lasting favorites. They are a true sexy style, carefree, and fun to wear. They're ooze elegance but say to the world you are still playful fun! I am so thrilled to own my own Tiana Pittelle sarong cocktail dress.

I've just bought this beauty below:

1950's TIANA PITTELLE Butterfly & Fan Print Sarong Cocktail Dress

The sarong entered American popular culture with Dorothy Lamour's films at Paramount Pictures (see below). She became the studio's top female box office attraction, wearing a sarong in 11 films, including The Hurricane (1937) and the 7 popular Road to... films with Bing Crosby and Bob Hope.

Here are some other wonderful examples:

Tiana Pittelle Black Sarong Dress w Floral Appliques
(Sold at site Vintageous)

Nani of Hawaii Vintage 50's Hawaiian Sarong Dress
(Sold at Lucite Box)

Nani of Hawaii 1940's Tropical Print Dress w Bolero
(Available at Vintage Textile)

1940's Red Hawaiian Style Sarong Dress
(Sold at Posh Girl Vintage)

....:* Turban Trend Alert *:....

I picked up the latest copy of SHOP TIL YOU DROP (Australian edition) last night and spotted a CARRIE TREND featured inside: TURBANS! I adore hats and I'm in lust with the turban they're simply so chic, so divine, so stylish....

A fab collection of vintage pics courtesy of the website swingfashionista.com
Don't you adore these black and whites?

My fave style icon Audrey in a zebra print turban

Want your own?? Available now on Ebay and Etsy are an AMAZING selection to choose from. I've posted some of my fave vintage turbans below just waiting to be bought and loved - get yours now!

ON EBAY NOW:


Vintage 1950's White Brocade High Turban w Bow & Rhinestones

Vintage HATTIE CARNEGIE Bordeaux Velvet Turban w Rose

Stunning Vintage Blue BETMAR Label Turban Hat

Amazing LAZARUS Bright Print Turban Hat

Graphic B&W TiGER Stripe 60's MOD Turban Hat

Cute ADIES Paisley Vintage Turban

ETSY BUYS AVAILABLE NOW:

Vintage Paisley Turban hat by OhrBack's of Los Angeles

Vintage Blue TURBAN by Yagi w Bow

Vintage 1950's Emerald Green Satin Turban w Rhinestone Brooch by Hattie Carnegie

Evelyn Varon Exclusive Velvet & Silk Vintage Turban

Psychedelic 60's Turban Hat w Velvet and Lame

Christian Dior Chapeaux Vintage 60's Turban Hat

60's Vintage LANE BRYANT Beehive Turban Hat

..^* Polaroid Art *^..

I have just unpacked the last box that moved with me from Geelong to Cairns. Its labeled 'junk' so I didn't expect much when I tore it open, to my surprise I found my old photography equipment and some framed Polaroid photos I did about 7 years ago.

My fascination with Polaroid Photo Art began about 8 years ago when I stumbled across an old Polaroid Land Camera in a charity shop. I bought it home and googled 'polaroid art' simply out of curiosity. What I found was amazing, ethereal artwork that immediately inspired me to learn more.
Working with a Polaroid camera and experimenting with polaroid art is really exciting and the end result is utterly enchanting. I became interested in not only the beautiful results of simple taking a polaroid picture but also of the alternative polaroid art processes that can be mastered.

Below are 2 samples of the Polaroid Emulsion Transfer artworks:

St Mary's Church - Geelong 2003

Cliff face at Bells Beach - 2003

Each artwork is an original emulsion transfer. I take the photograph with my old land Camera and pull the polaroid film through he roller. The Polaroid photo is immersed in hot water where the surface begins to bubble. The photo is then put it in cool water where I am able to completely remove the emulsion from the plastic backing and transfer it onto watercolor paper. Because the final results of each image cannot be duplicated, no two works are exactly alike.

I create each piece by hand, using only materials of the highest quality. I want each piece of artwork to last as long as possible, so all materials are acid free and each image is sprayed with UV resistant spray to help prevent fading.

POLAROID PHOTOGRAPHS

This set of polaroid photos below, was completed in 2004. I awoke to a chilly, foggy morning and these photos were taken in the fog just after dawn at a horse stud not far from where I used to live. The fog and near darkness created a really moody, dreamlike atmosphere in which I was able to capture these beautiful animals.

This set was taken on a really clear, crisp day along the bay of Geelong where I spotted a lone fisherman at the end of the pier. The light captured in these photos make them almost appear to be paintings - the shadows on the pier appeared to be painted to the old wooden planks and the bay's water was dead still. I love this set and plan to hang them in the dining room.

Unearthing these photos and my old camera (wrapped haphazardly in an old tea towel!) has unleashed a passion to begin photography again. Polaroids capture an unmistakable atmosphere onto the film that isn't found in our world of digital photography very often - you feel as if you can almost touch the objects on the film. I think they're breathtaking.

If you are interested in reading about polaroid art or to see some really special works from artists please check out these links:

Pixels Away - a great artist directory page
Kathleen Carr - Polaroid artist and author
Alternative Photography website - galleries, artists, articles & how to's

..:*^ It's All About Hats ^*:..

Some Eye Candy for a Monday

1947 - Photo by Wolfgang Sievers

1965 - Photo by Rico Puhlmann

1939 LIFE - Hat Made by John Frederics

March 1950 VOGUE

1940's VOGUE

1961 London - Gina Davies' Hat

1955 - Photo by Richard Avedon

1952 Legroux Soeurs Hat

1938

1950's

1937 - Hat Made By WORTH

1950's

Vogue October 1944 - Photo by John Rawlings

(Source: My Vintage Vogue)



MY LATEST PURCHASE:


Vintage 1950's Structured Felt Hat W Satin Bow & Rhinestone Brooch
Made By DOREE

I'm wearing this beautiful hat with a Pale Pink Satin Vintage Gown to a wedding in August.
I'll post some photos of the night when it comes.