Seeking ultimate style via modern and vintage design. This is where I get to play with all the lovely things that inspire me, brainstorm styling ideas for upcoming photo shoots, and highlight features from my vintage store!

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Posts Tagged: 1940s

One of my favorite hats from the store!

I love learning about the millinery tradition and the tools of the trade. Here is a great explanation of the difference between petersham and grosgrain ribbon, for all you historical costume buffs.  http://americanduchess.blogspot.com/2012/03/v80-petersham-vs-grosgrain-ribbon.html

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When I am not obsessing over vintage fashion, I take the time to obsess over antique photographs.

Here is a happy marriage of vintage brides from antique photographs, via PainterPoetMuse, www.painterpoetmuse.etsy.com (my other online store!).

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Highlights from my bridal boutique - wedding attire from the forties through the seventies. Find them here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/BasyaBerkman?section_id=7094735

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1940s ivory wedding dress w/ruffled train.
Goth bride styling.

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