Photo from Life magazine, 1947 Courtesy piroskawolf.blogspot.com |
Photo courtesy violetsvintagevault.wordpress.com |
Photo courtesy stylebubble.co.uk |
Film diva Madra Lord does a little sightseeing on the Riviera, 1930's style! For a chic daytime ensemble, the dotted top from Integrity's Stepping High Collection is worn over Miss Lord's white dress from Golden Riviera. Topping it off is an OOAK beaded, knit cap (artist unknown).
5 bathing beauties from the 1940's Courtesy glossi.com |
Gene Marshall relaxes in a black and white play suit designed by Joan Greene for Ashton Drake. This late 1940's, early 1950's style was based on an actual bathing suit from Valentino's of Hollywood. Handbag, bracelet, and floral hair comb are from Ashton Drake, sunglasses from Madame Alexander, earrings & shoes are from Robert Tonner. Queen of Hearts Gene Marshall is from Ashton Drake and has been enhanced with an articulated body from Integrity.
1940's Lawson of California ad Courtesy glossi.com |
Café Society, circa 1945 In a private collection |
Madra Lord is ready for those glamorous warm nights in a simple yet stunning black and white gown. The white satin cowl top from Miss Lord's Golden Riviera set is layered over the black strapless, satin under-dress from Dream Sequence. Belt is from Madame Alexander's Betrayal gown. Jewelry from Ashton Drake, cigarette holder from The Couture Touch.
Lovely photos, it's raining outside but I'm dreaming of a holiday in Nice now :-).
ReplyDeleteI'm right there with you Nymphaea! Thank you for your comment. Melissa
DeleteAs always, your brilliant mixing and matching skills astound me! Fantastic, Melissa!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Megin. I appreciate that. Melissa
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