Saturday, January 21, 2012

teddy, girl, love

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i'm not the first and certainly won't be the last to fall in love with london 1940's youth culture "teddy girls" and their amazing neo-edwardian fashion sense. i've wanted to do a teddy girl shoot since i first started the blog and i'm so glad i ended up doing it this week b/c the checkered wool pencil skirt featured sold shortly afterwards and it was pretty much what inspired the entire outfit. i can't think of a cooler look - or one that makes you feel more empowered, for that matter. i had so much fun putting together this tough little number!

the skirt is paired with an absolutely ancient victorian jacket i picked up from a gentleman who's grandparents had displayed it in their b&b for 30+ years so it's got all kinds of sun & moth damage. if it wasn't in such bad shape, i probably wouldn't even let myself wear it - it's part of an authentic victorian mourning dress and incredibly rare & special. i think it makes a nice substitute for an edwardian jacket with it's boning and structured silhouette. the striped, high ruffled collar blouse is from a recent etsy trade with vintage reformer (trading vintage clothes on etsy has ended up being the best unexpected surprise so far as an online seller.) a simple black ribbon "teddy tie," vintage cameo pin & my beloved lita's help finish off that perfect teddy girl blend of masculine & feminine.

xoxo
 c. emilia 

3 comments:

  1. Cristina - I am so very inspired by your fashion sence. I love that you have such a broad pallete. I love your shop. keep it up ☆☆☆☆☆ 5 stars of "awe"-some /eb

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    1. thanks, eb - my inspiration and aesthetics are definitely all over the place! i really appreciate this sweet comment and am so happy you're reading and enjoying the shop & blog!! xoxo

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  2. I love the Teddy Boy and Teddy Girl looks....

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