Fashion Friday: Funny Face (1957)

I grew up watching KQED and more than anything I wanted to be Jo Stockton, the character played by Audrey Hepburn in Funny Face. I wanted my moment.

Which moment? This one when she's discovered her sense of style and grace and exclaims to a befuddled Fred Astaire, "Take My Picture! Take My Picture!" Of course, the moment I remember isn't really in the movie. You see, I merged dialog from a different part of the movie with this outfit.

Credits: mptv Images via IMDb: 38 and 36 of 98.

I hadn't thought of this movie for years. Then a few weeks ago, I found this vintage Christian Dior evening coat and imagined myself in it as Jo in Funny Face, sweeping down the marble staircase with the coat billowing behind. Since then I've been on the look out for the perfect dress which this week I finally found.

Credits: Black Satin and Stretch Lace-up Boots by Balmain, $1,036 ($1,295 Retail) from Bluefly;
Black Taffeta Evening Coat by Christian Dior, late 1960s - early 1970s, $5,800 from Vintage Textile; Pale Pink Chiffon Dress by Valentino, $3,450 ($5,225 Retail) from StyleBop; Camelia Ring in 18K White Gold and Onyx, Large Version, by Chanel; Elisia Necklace by Bulgari.

I envy fashion stylists and photographers. They get to create these dreams and bring them to life, even if just for a brief moment.

My Favorite Things #5

Gorgeous letterpress cards and handmade Valentine's have filled my RSS feeder over the past couple of weeks. Here are the details that stood out.

The Finds: Kraft Heart Stickers by Knot & Bow, $3.50, spotted on Design*Sponge; Through the Post Clutch from ModCloth, $29.99, spotted on The Painted Style; iPhone App by Cartolina Designs, $1.99, spotted on Design*Sponge; 3D Framed Hearts by Paper Polaroid, $50, spotted on Paper Mojo.

After you've decided on how to express yourself, you need to dress to the nines. In honor of Valentine's Day, I took a classic color combination: Red and Black. (I abstained from including heart-shaped necklaces or purses.) I just love coordinated "mismatched" bridesmaids.

The Finds: Red Wallet from GottaWannItVintage, $20.00; Polka Dot Dress from Yella Brick Road, $148.91; Black Wide Brim Straw Hat from Fashion Tramp, $35; Red Glass Multistrand Necklace from JunqueGrl, $24.00 ; Red Dr. Scholl's Sandals from Ready Freddy Vintage, $21.00.

The Finds: Red Snakeskin Box Purse from Young and Ukraine, $85; Ruby Red Christian Dior Scarf from Leeway Vintage, $45; Black Taffeta Cocktail Dress from Daisy and Stella, $280; Necklace from Vintage Starr Beads, $48; Red Alligator Pumps from Decadence Past, $62.50.

What are you planning on wearing for Valentine's Day?

My Favorite Things #4

Naomi's twist on her TuesdayShoesday post reminded me of the tangle of shoes I had tossed in my closet up until a few weeks ago. With statement shoes in vogue and more art than function why not display them?

Credits: Leon spotted on Enchanted Dream Weddings; Bolaget Fastighetsformedling discovered on decor8. 

This idea of displaying shoes, set my imagination in motion. I immediately thought of a Cinderella-inspired engagement session in a shoe store or cobbler shop.

Back to reality and to my "Get Organized. Stay Organized." resolution. A wall of shoes would definitely keep me organized. The downside? cubes would go crazy if I dedicated an entire wall of our apartment to shoes, but the neatly arranged column of shoes might work. I have some lovely vintage black pumps and slippers that need to be admired.

Tuesday night while dining at Puerto Allegre, I saw a television ad for a replica of Kate Middleton's engagement ring. So what's a girl to do? Start dreaming again of course.

The Finds: Pink Rosette Handbag from Windsor, $35.90, spotted on The Charity Wedding; Friedrich Blue Enamel with Gold Chain Necklace from Fashion Rerun,$34; Christian Dior from Sweet n Sour Vintage, $400; Ste. Lazare Angora Cardigan from Mademoiselle Coco, $75; Natural Fancy Pink Pear Cut Diamond Engagement Ring from Weston Jewelry, $21,999 spotted on Classic Bride; Valentino Bow Pump from Nordstrom $745.

Of course Cinderella would be wearing vintage Christian Dior when her prince slid the gorgeous fancy pink diamond on her hand. Anyone else out there create stories for outfits? Or is it just me? I love having friends get dressed up and play act while I photograph them.

We've got a lot coming up next week on the blog. On Monday, we recap our cocktail reception. On Wednesday, tune in for the second in our Pampering the Groom series. Thursday will have the long awaited DIY vintage-inspired stamps (had some technical difficulties with my scanner).

{Green} Thursday Purseday: Something Blue

For a timeless city hall wedding, I can totally picture a bride decked in gloves, clutching a simple nosegay and this stylish purse. Can't you?

$95

Couture Allure Vintage Clothing


$625
Timeless Vixen Vintage (Etsy)

Check out these other blogs for more Thursday Purseday posts: Brancoprata, The Charity Wedding, The Demoiselle, Lemon Bride, Magnolia Rouge, Meant to be Sent, Niche White Bridal Loft, Peach Bride, Postcards & Pretties, A Realistic Wedding, Sparkle & Hay, and Swatchbook Weddings.