If you’ve been ever been in a costume store, or seen someone dressed at a party as a “flapper”, you know that the modern perception of “flapper style” often includes two things: pearls and feathers. In fact, both were indeed popular accents/accessories in the 20s and would go well in any vintage themed wedding or event.
While authentic 1920s bridal bouquets were generally gigantic, draping flower arrangements, there some gorgeous examples of subtle, art deco inspired, feather accented bouquets out there. Today we’ll focus on the peacock pretties! Bright and lovely, peacock feather bouquets are a lovely way to get your “something blue”… take a look!
We’re back! Sorry for the delay in posting, it has been a crazy few weeks. But here we are. And tonight we’ve got a lovely set of vintage wedding photos courtesy of Michelle McMurray, founder of Wedding Story Writer. These images are scans of actual wedding photos from the 1920s and 30s, and there are …
Today we’re setting our sights on a few beautiful 1920s headpieces from some of our favorite indie designers. If you’re a vintage-inspired bride looking for the perfect collection of Art Deco hair accessories – look no further! We’ve got a few old favorites for you, as well as some new finds. First up, a fabulous …
As we noted in the last post, Gatsby style is back this year, and and although part of me hates it when things I love become popular, the other part of me loves it when it means other people put together well-curated collections of deco looks for me to ooh and ah over! Like this …
Well, the trailer for Baz Luhrmann’s long-awaited (or long-dreaded, depending on your tastes…) version of The Great Gatsby is here! That is… well, it is interesting. Interestingly scored, interestingly cast… there will certainly be lots to look at, style-wise. The Great Gatsby is a perennial favorite for vintage-wedding inspiration, and there is certainly a lot …
Peacock Feather Bouquets || 1920s Flowers
While authentic 1920s bridal bouquets were generally gigantic, draping flower arrangements, there some gorgeous examples of subtle, art deco inspired, feather accented bouquets out there. Today we’ll focus on the peacock pretties! Bright and lovely, peacock feather bouquets are a lovely way to get your “something blue”… take a look!
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We’re back! Sorry for the delay in posting, it has been a crazy few weeks. But here we are. And tonight we’ve got a lovely set of vintage wedding photos courtesy of Michelle McMurray, founder of Wedding Story Writer. These images are scans of actual wedding photos from the 1920s and 30s, and there are …
1920s Headpieces | Art Deco Hair Accessories
Today we’re setting our sights on a few beautiful 1920s headpieces from some of our favorite indie designers. If you’re a vintage-inspired bride looking for the perfect collection of Art Deco hair accessories – look no further! We’ve got a few old favorites for you, as well as some new finds. First up, a fabulous …
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As we noted in the last post, Gatsby style is back this year, and and although part of me hates it when things I love become popular, the other part of me loves it when it means other people put together well-curated collections of deco looks for me to ooh and ah over! Like this …
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