Titanic Style

I've had a strong interest in the White Star Liner the Titanic, for a long time.  I love the history, scandal and of course the clothing of the Edwardian time.  For Christmas I was given a beautiful book about the clothing on the Titanic. The book illustrates and explains in an in depth manner the styles of clothing that were worn by each class.  Also one gets an insight on the history of famous fashion houses in Paris, London and New York of the time.  It certainly is a must read book for anyone who has an interest in historical fashion and history.

Get the Titanic / Edwardian Look. 

1: Titanic Style: Dress and Fashion on the Voyage - Grace Evans - Amazon

2: Belt Long Skirt - MANGO 
3: Silver Filigree Heart Pendant - Past Times

4: Silk lace bodice with bobbles Edwardian 1900s - Circa Vintage

5: Edwardian Boots - American Duchess Historical Footwear

6: Stitches Long Sleeve Ottoman Jacket - David Jones

Blogtoberfest Day 8 - Call the Midwife

The 1st season of the BBC series, 'Call the Midwife' just recently finished here in Australia (Call the Midwife is set in 1950s in East London and based on the memoirs of Jennifer Worth). I remember the ABC heavily promoting it, 'as the TV show that out rated Downton Abbey'. I thought to myself, what possible show could be more popular that Downton?  It would have to be good.  Well I gave it ago and just fell in love with all aspects of the show and it was even more of a bonus that actress/comedian Miranda Hart was in it.

 

 So I share with you a little 1950s / Call the Midwife love. 

 1: Herringbone Tweed Promenade Coat
 2: Retro 1950s Style Telephone  3: Call the Midwife Book
 4: Floral cotton print collared shirtwaister dress 1940s - 1950s 5: Small Botanical Cake Stand 
 6: Hire a Vintage Bike

Design at the Melbourne Museum

My son and I went to the Melbourne Museum to check out the new display of dinosaur bones. Pretty impressive, dare I say. While walking around, my mind was ticking, thinking how I could incorporate dinosaurs into my stationery designs. I guess we will just have to wait and see.

Also to my delight there was an exhibition of the top VCE student designs for 2009. There was an assortment of furniture, clothing, graphic design, animation and even packaging. An added bonus, one could scan through the students' folio to see how their design began and finished.