I used an old, long, two-piece knit fabric nightgown in dark gray and light gray and refashioned it into a 1920s bathing suit. I thought the fabric would be perfect for a 1920s bathing suit because the fabric is warm, thick cotton knit jersey, and gray and black was often used for 1920s bathing suits. Continue reading 1920s Bathing Suit
An easy and authentic 1920s hairstyle tutorial for long hair that is still wearable today!
In this tutorial I’ll show you how to recreate an original 1920s faux bob hairstyle for your next Gatsby party! Not all women in the 1920s wore their hair bobbed. This hairstyle was worn by women who loved their long tresses but still wanted to look fashionable. Continue reading 1920s Faux Bob Hairstyle Tutorial For Long Hair
Inspired by the blouse in the movie ‘Atonement’ I refashioned this blouse. It was an ugly, unflattering, very long blouse before but I liked the fabric: a sheer 100% viscose rayon fabric printed with tiny flowers in light and dark brown. So on the morning of the 24th Dezember I decided rather spontaneously, which is typical for me, 😉 to cut it apart and make something new out of it. Continue reading Atonement Blouse Makeover
While fruits were formerly eaten just because of their flavor, since the 1920s fruits are considered essential in the daily diet. They’re important for the overall health and a clear skin. Continue reading 1920s: Fruits Essential For Health
This mint green summer dress is my favorite 1920s dress that I made so far. I love this dress because it’s so comfortable to wear on a warm summer day – and mint green is my favorite color! 😉 Continue reading 1920s Mint Green Chiffon Dress
This is now my third trial to get deep 1920s finger waves. 😉 I’ve already tried to make 1920s finger waves with two different hair clips. But this time I used finger wave clips. And I finally got pretty 1920s-style finger waves. Yay!
Continue reading 1920s Finger Waves With Wave Clips
For my 1920s black dress I made a beaded flower brooch and belt buckle. I used silver-lined crystal seed beads, a glass pearl bead and wire. And I also made matching shoe clips and a 1920s tassel brooch. Continue reading 1920s Beaded Flower Brooch And Belt Buckle
Inspired by 1920s shoe clips, such as on this photograph and these 1920s seed bead shoe clips, I made my own 1920s-style shoe clips. I used silver-lined crystal seed beads, glass pearl beads, faceted glass beads, wire and metal shoe clips. Continue reading 1920s Beaded Shoe Clips
For this 1920s-style brooch I’ve used glass pearl beads and wire. My inspirations were 1920s tassel brooches, such as this Cartier brooch or these tassel earrings.
I made a 1920s inspired beaded hair accessory with mint green, gold and silver glass beads, wire, elastic and silver ribbon.