I am so excited to be moving right along into the spirit and fashion of Christmas! Obviously for this month’s fashion post. I will be concentrating on the elements of Christmas. Using small signature pieces such as colors, fabrics, flowers & jewelry from the season, again in a graceful way. To [...]]]> Hello fellow Vintage fashion enthusiast!

I am so excited to be moving right along into the spirit and fashion of Christmas! Obviously for this month’s fashion post. I will be concentrating on the elements of Christmas. Using small signature pieces such as colors, fabrics, flowers & jewelry from the season, again in a graceful way. To incorporate into your Vintage fashions for all of the Christmas parties, dinners & events taking place in late December!

I decided for this fashion article, I was going to pick an outfit from each era. Beginning with the 1930’s and ending in the 1950’s. Giving a broader spectrum of inspiration for enthusiast of several era’s of fashion.

First up on the list is a gorgeous green 1930’s era inspired dress from Able Grable. Simply 1930’s screen maven glamour in every way. This dress is perfect for an elegant Christmas evening.

In fact it is called the “Dream Girl 1932” and is shown here modeled by the lovely Fleur De Guerre.

In my mind, the perfect accessories for this dress, are Deco emeralds! Here is an idea of what I’m referring to. I saw this divine necklace on Etsy.

To make the look complete, here are a pair of amazing 1930’s gold lame shoes!  Perfect for a glamorous night of dancing and recreating some of Ginger Rodger’s fancy footwork! Available from Etsy store Adeline’s Attic.

Now, lets catch the Topeka or the Santa Fe right into the end of 1945! As soon as the war was over. People were able to dress up in a little more ornate attire again. Using  lovely bright colors,  higher end fabrics and embellishment’s. Which were not available in war time, due to the rationing effort. Dressing extravagant was considered unpatriotic!

This fabulous red dress right out of the mid forties, is just strikingly beautiful. Vibrant with color and complete with rhinestone decorations. This dress is located at Lulu’s Vintage.

And just look at these silver 1940’s platforms from Dorothea’s Closet Vintage! There is no doubt that they would look amazing with this dress!

A 1940’s up-do to show off some Vintage rhinestone accessories such as this 1940’s era pair from Etsy. These would be a perfect match to complete this Christmas ensemble of 1940’s fabulous!

And last but not least, let’s “Rock around the Christmas Tree” into the early 1950’s!

The 1950’s was a much more relaxing, prosperous, happy and playful time. The war was over and G.I’s had returned to the home front with big dreams of college, careers and success. In return, the economy in the 1950’s was booming and so were the playful, extravagant fashions. With more fabric to spare, the dresses of the 1950’s became fuller in circle and elaborate in style.

What better way to celebrate that era at Christmas time, than with this playful 1950’s  dress! Inspired by Santa Claus himself and available to purchase at Posh Girl Vintage.

I couldn’t write this fashion article without mentioning Christmas’s symbol flower. Not just any Poinsettia’s, but some that sparkle!

These one of a kind Poinsettia dress slip-on’s are from the early 1950’s, and absolutely gorgeous in every way!,  They have all that glitters in Christmas colors sparkling all over them. I just can’t tell you how magnificent these would look with the gold 1950’s Christmas dress! They are available to purchase from Black Cat Vintage.

Yes, I have found the perfect 1950’s rhinestone clip-on earrings to match! You kittens can find these little lovelies on Ebay.

Take any of these wonderful eras of fashion, full of Vintage Christmas inspiration. And you are sure to be “The Cat’s Meow” at your next Christmas bash!! I hope I have inspired the Holiday season and  I look forward to writing more Vintage fashion articles in the new year.

Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!

XOXO,

Syd Divine

Vintage Stylist, Model & Lifestyle Enthusiast

www.goldengirlofthewest.blogsot.com

I just can’t seem to shake the theme of feathers these days! With Thanksgiving being tomorrow! You are sure to have your pickings for a lovely Thanksgiving dinner wardrobe. The inspiration for this weeks Thanksgiving themed color pallet is “Cranberries!”

Wouldn’t you know, that while searching high and low for some more [...]]]> Hello fellow Vintage fashion enthusiast!

I just can’t seem to shake the theme of feathers these days! With Thanksgiving being tomorrow! You are sure to have your pickings for a lovely Thanksgiving dinner wardrobe. The inspiration for this weeks Thanksgiving themed color pallet is “Cranberries!”

Wouldn’t you know, that while searching high and low for some more holiday inspiration? I came across this fabulous 1940’s rayon feathered print dress! And it has the exact color palette I was looking for, in it! Double whammy!

As I have said before, there is a way to get in the mood and spirit of the holiday in style without being over the top. This dress is just the perfect little hint of the holiday and touch of 1940’s classic style.

You can view and purchase this snappy little dress over at the fabulous Dorothea’s Closet Vintage shop!

So speaking of cranberries, how much more cranberry can you get than these pair of shoes! Not only are they completely 1940’s fabulous, but they also match the colors of the dress in perfect harmony. They remind me of the exact same color that those delicious bright cranberries look like, perfectly placed in a bowl, sitting on the Thanksgiving dinner table!

These divine shoes are located on Etsy seller Starlet Vintage’s page!

Oh wait! Did you think I was going to leave you without a lovely hat to match? Not this crazy hat lady, hat’s are a portrait of the 1940’s.  So here is a swell one, sure to knock your 1940’s socks off and perfectly match your lovely cranberry colored feather dress and shoes!

Another hat on Etsy seller tammym1972’s site! She definitely has a store full of some amazing Vintage hats!

I would like to take this moment to reiterate the fact that. I realize not all of the items posted are available for everyone to purchase. Based on different size needs, prices, etc., but they can also be taken for pure styling inspiration and era research!

So, that’s all folks! three 1940’s glamour girl outfits, that keep you in full Thanksgiving inspiration and divinely fashioned. Who would have thought, that you could get so inspired for fashion using elements like feathers and food! Have I gotten anyone in the mood for Thanksgiving yet?

I hope everyone has a Happy Turkey Day!

Make sure to stop by and check out my own Vintage style blog located at www.goldengirlofthewest.blogspot.com! Our next theme for fashion inspiration is Christmas! I look forward to getting some lovely outfits in order……

Toodles,

~Syd Divine