My style icons

First of all, I want to thank Isis from The Fedora Lounge for this blog post inspiration. Sometimes I can't decide on what to write about, and I think this is a great suggestion.

Coco Chanel.

Now this woman had an interesting life. I am not going in-depth about it now, but anyone who's interested should watch the movie Coco Avant Chanel. I also know there was something shady going on in WWII, but since that's all rumors I give her the benefit of the doubt. (unlike Hugo Boss)

I would literally die for a Chanel suit. I am not really a labelyouknowwhat, but that suit is so elegant and timeless. LOVE it. The original line she designed is still the influence for modern Chanel designs. Therefore I also like a lot of the new designs by Karl Lagerfeld.

Dale Evans

I've got this fascination with 'glamour cowgirls', who were very popular in the 40's and 50's. (Especially in the USA) One of my favorites is Dale Evans Rogers. (married with Roy Rogers) She can ride, sing, shoot and always has a clever answer to anything. But just look at those outfits! Yeeeeeehaw :D

Betty Grable

 Betty Grable's hair is pure art. I've used her pictures many times for inspiration, and still do. She actually wore a lot of hairpieces, since her own hair was very fine.

Anyway that doesn't make a difference to the art that is Betty's hair.

I hope you enjoyed this post!

Liberation day May 5th

Ladies and gentlemen, it's a good day! (like many great performers sang)














Today is the day that we honor and celebrate our freedom.

translation: Freedom!

Yesterday we remembered the casualties of the second World War.

I believe in this tradition, and will remember it every year as long as I live.

Normally I would participate in an act (re-enactment that is) or go to a festival.

This year I had to stay at home as I am diagnosed with some sort of respiratory infection. Not really severe but the doctor ordered me to relax.

So what did I do today?

I dyed my hair red, and I watched a movie. 

This one:

There's not really a good storyline but fun to watch anyway :)

Ah, you want to see my new hair color huh? You thought, ah she's going to show me that instead you get Marlon Brando!

Ok, I have to make a picture but I do have a 'what I'm wearing' picture of yesterday!

Here's me, never mind the clutter behind me since I still have to do my spring cleaning. Plus I really need to move out of the house, because I have too much stuff in my room.

My blouse is probably from the early 50's, got it from Ebay

My momma bought me the skirt from a thrift shop in England

Shoes are from the 50's and got them from http://www.vintagestore.nl

Okay, so I'll better go and tidy my room now!

I'll get back to you later.