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Sorry Helga, Betty Brader died in 1986.
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Recently got a book with a large version of the photo you are talking about: The Golden Age of Couture by Claire Wilcox. The dress is by Jean Desses and the model is Jeanie Patchett. The photographer is Norman Parkinson and the photo was taken in 1950. Hope that answers your question!
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is this even an answer
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Can you elaborate on what "this show" is?
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I honestly can't remember where I got the pic. I think it might have been done for a Vogue fashion shoot in the 50s. Sorry I can't help much more than that.
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Gosh this is such a hard question to answer!! If I had to choose one movie to take with me to a deserted island, that is if I had the capability of viewing a movie on a deserted island, it would be Enchanted April. To me, viewing that movie is like a drug, it's just so calming and reassuring. I love everything about it, the scenery, the actors, the costumes, and the storyline. Ironically, I don't even own a copy of it. For the longest time it wasn't available on DVD, but recently it's been released on DVD. I'm waiting to get a used copy at a good price but I might not be able to wait much longer!
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My shoe collection is VERY unorganized right now but I just did a rough count and it's approximately 150 pairs. Shoes are my weakness.
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Haha, I'm not sure! Being a personal shopper is always something I've wanted to do, either independently or through a department store. My current location impedes me from doing it through the latter so I suppose independent is the way to go! I've been told throughout my life by friends and family that I would be a great buyer and/or personal shopper. I did my internship at a buying office and LOVED IT!
Anyway, I think the best thing for anyone to do if they would like to consider having me work with them would be to contact me at fashiontemptress@gmail.com and I'm sure we can work something out.
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I search, and search, and search, and search until I find EXACTLY what I'm after. I am very much a gatherer. It's no big deal for me to spend hours on Etsy or eBay looking through pages of things to find something that catches my eye or fulfills something that I've been looking for. Also, I have no problem going into thrift stores and literally spending hours in just one, thumbing through every single piece of clothing that they have on the racks, you can find the best stuff that way!
For example, I recently went to a Goodwill in Austin and came out with a pair of Carolina Herrera sunglasses for $2, a Charles Nolan skirt for $5, and 10 designer button down shirts for Mr. B for $5 a piece. But, that was after spending, I know, a good hour and a half in that store flipping through everything on almost every rack. Great vintage and thrifted things can be had if you have the patience to look for them.
Also, I have a great knowledge of well made fabric and also fabrics used for clothing during certain periods. One tip when looking for vintage, stay away from the knits unless you're looking for vintage sweaters. Hardly anything, until about the late 60's on was made out of knit. There are some early examples of course but the chance of coming across that in your local Goodwill is rare. Look for high quality woven fabrics in wool, linen and cotton. Fabrics like these will not only be more likely to have maintained their integrity over the years but the overall shape of the garment will be better as well. Overall, even with modern pieces, unless it's a layering piece like a t-shirt, I stay away from knits. They get stretched out, they pill, and they lose their color more quickly. Sure they are more comfortable but it's very hard to keep a Jersey knit shirt looking the same after 10 years whereas with a woven fabric shirt, it's quite easy with the proper maintenance.
Whew, ok I rambled a bit on that one! Hope you aren't asleep by now!!
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I don't wear vintage items absolutely everyday but I do wear them on a pretty regular basis. I tend to find that the easiest vintage pieces to work into everyday outfits, for myself, are the embellished cardigans from the 1950's, handbags, skirts, and coats when the weather is chilly. I would say that the one type of vintage item that only gets worn on special occasions would be my vintage shoes as all of them are heels and I only wear heels at particular times.
When I wear vintage, I never wear actual vintage from head to toe. I always incorporate modern pieces with vintage pieces, even if it's a modern piece that looks vintage.
That was a great question, thanks so much!!!
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Ms. B’s Bio
A young girl with an old soul who has too much good taste for one person.
