Sunday 10 January 2010

Red Embers


My lovely friend bought me a black fur muff for Christmas- its one of those things I always think are cute, but I've never bothered to buy one for myself. Not only does it keep my hands warm, but it also helps me achieve that evil Victorian child look I never knew I wanted (see above). Anyway, enough muff talk....(perhaps I should call it a handwarmer instead of muff?)

Underneath my coat is a red devore blouse I bought a few weeks ago (along with the cape in my Christmas outfit post) from a delightful Etsy seller who was having a ridiculous half price sale. It too is from 1920's, and despite being several sizes too big for me, it was too beautiful and cheap to ignore. As soon as I had it on and belted, it reminded me of a dress from Prada's fall 09 collection. I love the way the red velvet sort of glows on the black silk backing.











Coat (Mango), boots (Blay), vintage hat, muff (gift), scarf (Tie Rack), cardigan (Primark), vintage blouse, leggings (Topshop)



...And the ring I'm wearing was a Christmas present from my gorgeous boyfriend. I've wanted a camphor ring for aaages, and he bought me a most beauteous 1920's one with lots of filigree work and a rather modest diamond in the centre of the camphor.



scans from fashiongonerogue

18 comments:

WendyB said...

Great ring!

Heather Taylor said...

You are such a vamp. I love you sense of style very much!

Anonymous said...

Perfect!
I lend your photo on my blog,I hope that you nevermind...

Anonymous said...

Tnx for lovely comments.
You´ve made me a nice evening...
Have you ever been in Prag?

Unknown said...

loving all the pics and that nail varnish colour is fab x

Alex Dom said...

lovely outfit! chic!

rainbowtexture said...

you 1800 lady! You look amazing and your blog keeps me inspired to create dark imagery and to also style my hair as big as yours ( but not as nice may I add). Keep posting, your blog is amazing and you are beautiful!

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the goorgeous said...

that ring is really romantic, love it!

{Tara} said...

Thanks so much for stopping by Nothing Elegant...I am officially smitten by your style and your blog. You have the romantic-post-Victorian look down to an art! I officially want to try out a bouffant...though I'm terrified it will be difficult!

Damsels said...

evil victorian child is exactly what i was thinking !
the muff is cute .. you can also wear it as a 5 avenue grandma of blue blood variety
lol .

wish i had a muff right now its like 20 degrees out today

Nubiasnonsense said...

I love how your hair looks that way and the top has such a nice fit on you.

Cool ring

Nubiasnonsense said...

I love how your hair looks that way and the top has such a nice fit on you.

Cool ring

Lashes said...

these pictures are so cool, i love the whole idea of it! your outfit looks great and i love you hair :)

WILDFLOWER said...

Ooh wow incredible! The red velvet surely glows your right. You inspire me into a lady like feel and I love that. Pure beauty!

Michele said...

I love your nails, they look perfect. And that top is marvellous as well as your hair!

A Gluten Freestyle said...

Stunning ring. It's perfect. The blouse looks awesome on you.
x

Anonymous said...

i want that hair. SO BADLLYYY.

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