Age of Adaline

Over the weekend I got to spend time with one of my oldest and dearest friends in Portland.  While I was there we went to the Portland Museum of Art to see their Italian Fashion Exhibit (which I will talk about in a different post) and we went and saw The Age of Adaline.

I was so excited to see this movie.  As you all know by now, I love Blake Lively (I think we are meant to be BFFs - someone work on that K?) so of course that's a big reason why I wanted to see it, but also I was really exited to see the fashion from the film.  From all the press I had seen for the movie previously, the ward-robing looked amazing and the movie itself did not disappoint.

For those that aren't familiar with the premise of the movie, Adaline has an accident and from that point on, no longer ages, so the movie spans decades of her in her 20s (I'm guessing on age but she still is a young adult at least).

This look is from early on in the movie, before her accident, 1920s sometime.  Very simple, sleek, and spot on for the decade.

The evening gowns in the film were my favorite by far.  This gown was for modern time (however I think it may also have shown up in a flashback to a New Years Eve party in the 1930s, I can't remember for sure though) and it was stunning.  The burgundy velvet is beautiful and elegant.  The fit is incredible.  It's almost as though the dress was painted onto Blake. 

I believe this look was for the 60s, maybe 70s, and it is another of my favorites in the movie.  While it was what we would now consider vintage, it still is very classic and modern.  You could wear this exact outfit today and still be chic.

Classic, simple, sophisticated look, again for modern time.  (Anyone else have a flashback to Gossip Girl with her sitting on the steps eating her lunch?)

Jacket envy here.

This look is amazing.  It's such the classic 1950s woman.  Perfect hair, beautiful, fitted dress, spotless makeup.  Gorgeous!

These are only a few of the looks from the film but everything was really spot on.   Costume designer, Agnus Strathie, did a fantastic job in this movie.  She absolutely built a believable and realistic wardrobe for the character.  The modern look and wardrobe of Adaline still has a very classic feel and you can spot pieces within it that she probably had in her closet for decades.  Adaline is a sophisticated and classy woman.

Turquoise Lady

Lucky me got to attend 2 weddings this week.  It is always fun to see what the bride chooses for her dress.

On Thursday, my cousin Shanae got married and her gown was beautiful.  It was very elegant and had a vintage flair to it.  I of course, was not in blogger mindset and didn't take pictures of her beautiful gown, or of her well dressed guests (including myself - got to toot my own horn every now and then since I don't have many occasions to dress up these days).

On Saturday my moms cousins grand niece got married (we had a debate at the wedding about what that makes her relationship to me and my sister, but were inconclusive).  She had a small ceremony and reception and once again things were beautiful.  Something that she did that I hadn't encountered before was, she had a color dress code for her guests and during the reception they took extended family photos with the bride and groom.  That was a clever idea.  However, her color request was turquoise and I didn't feel like I had anything wedding appropriate that was turquoise so I decided to make my dress for the occasion.  My inspiration was Trashy Diva.  I do so love Trashy Diva but can't bring myself to afford they beautiful dresses, so it seemed like a good occasion to make a knock off.

This is what I came up with:

I made a necklace to go with.

Lucky me had matching shoes in my closet!

The dress is actually made out of outdoor decorator fabric, which I personally am loving for my projects this year because it provides weight and body that would require more inner structures if I used a lighter fabric.

What do you think?

I Love Me Some Trashy Diva

Trashy Diva is a brand that I discovered a few years ago and I love them!  They are retro inspired designs and their dresses are so fun and you don't have to be a Rockabilly to wear them.

The brand started in the 90s and at that time they were selling vintage finds (thus the "Trashy" in their name).  As time went on though, the brand broke away from that and began producing original designs.  One of the things that I love about Trashy Diva is that their dresses are all made of quality fabrics, ie. silks, rayons, etc.  and they are pretty reasonably priced for being boutique type clothing.  Most dresses costing in the low hundreds, or on sale for as low as about $40.

Their site offers clothing, undergarments, handbags, shoes, jewelry, etc.  But it is definitely the dresses that I look for when I visit.

Check out their dresses and you'll see why:

Trashy Diva Orlando Mini Dress.  Cotton Voile.  $159

Also available in a more dressy/sexy version.  Rayon/Acetate.  $163

I love their Courtney Coat Dress.  I've tried one on before and should've bought it then but didn't.  Very fun and flattering.  Cotton blend Satin.  $181

If you love Mad Men, you will love this dress.  I know that I do!  I love the peacock feather details.  Katherine Dress.  Heavy Weight Rayon.  $172

This Streetcar Dress is so cute in plaid and with the neck bow.  Light-Weight Cotton.  $165

***This dress is making me slightly crazy because it very strongly reminds me of a female fashion designer from the 1950s whose designs were inspired off of menswear.  She used mens shirting fabrics for dresses and rompers.  For the life of me I can't remember her name.  I've been "Googling" for half an hour and am not any closer to figuring out her name.  She was fantastic so I wish I could share more about her but I can't remember enough right now to share.  Anyone have a clue about who I'm thinking of?  I'll have to do some research and share about her at a later date.***

This is the last one I'll share today.  I think this dress is sexy and classic all at the same time.  Honey Dress.  Lightweight Cotton Stretch Poplin.  $108

Anyway, if you love vintage, or at least vintage inspired, you should check out Trashy Diva (www.TrashyDiva.com).  Their clothes are a modern take on 1940-60s fashion and the result is timeless, affordable, clothing.  I am a fan!