The days of wool skirts and sweaters are here!

The title of this blog says it all! Well actually, for a long time now. I have been really anxious to wear my winter clothes, but I have to remind myself that I live in Arizona! Can you believe that the high in Tucson on Wednesday was 55 degrees! I know some of you that live in really cold weather are chuckling at me right now, but that is cold for us. I was so thrilled! So here are some pics of my outfits the last couple of days!

Wednesday's Outfit:

Navy, green and yellow argyle print cardigan- vintage inspired repro from guess? "Target!"

1940's inspired dungarees- Freddies of Pinewood

Vintage spectator loafers- estate sale find

My accessories included a yellow skinny belt, vintage spectator purse, 1940's ivory earrings, and a green chiffon scarf tied around the back of my hair.

Thursday's Outfit:

One of my favorite Vintage wool skirts is this little black, red & tan number. I found this at a thrift store about two years ago for a whopping $3.00!

Outfit details: This outfit is definitely a little more 1930's era. My blouse is a Vintage inspired reproduction that I found while shopping for bed sheets at T.J. Maxx last year (love it when you find something you didn't expect to!). It caught my eye because of the deco looking ruffles on the collar and down the front of the blouse (sorry the wind was blowing ruffles and my hair away!) Shortly after I found that fabulous blouse. I found these great reproduction shoes at Dillard's (Steve Madden). Would you believe they have the same pattern of ruffles down the t-strap! I accessorized with a red beret, red belt, black fully fashioned seamed stockings, ivory colored cardigan, Vintage black purse, Vintage ivory earrings and ivory bangle.

I hope you all have a lovely weekend and a Happy Halloween! I can't wait to post a picture of my costume and I hope to read and see pictures of all of yours too!

xoxo,

Syd

Outfit Post

It has been quite sometime since my last outfit post. The weather has finally started to chill out a little bit and I have been excited to slowly start dipping into my Fall/Winter wardrobe. Here is what I wore yesterday as we headed out to a nice family breakfast and day outing!

It still isn't quite cold enough yet for a coat. However, earlier in the morning I was wearing a black cardigan sweater. By the time I took this picture, it has warmed up enough to take it off.

Emerald green, black and white diamond print 1940's Rayon Dress- Desert Vintage

Black 1940's peep toe pumps- How Sweet it Was Vintage Shop

Black 1940's purse- thrift find

Black early 1940's felt hat- Desert Vintage

1940's black glass bead necklace and matching earrings- Razzle Dazzle Vintage

Black 1940's gloves- Estate sale find

Nude fully fashion seamed stockings- Razzle Dazzle Vintage

Hope you all have a fabulous Monday!

xoxo,

Syd Divine

Red is the Question?

It is no secret that Rita Hayworth is one of my favorite beauties of the Golden Era. Not only did she have Spanish roots, but she could dance her socks off too! Dancing partner to Fred Astaire in the film "You'll Never get Rich". Along side Betty Grable, she was most remembered as one of the most sexy and alluring dames of the war time 1940's.

For a couple of months I have felt like I needed a beauty boost & change. I have been contemplating on dying my hair Rita Red! My current hair color is a natural light brown color. I have not had any dye in my hair for a couple of years. In fact it's been healthy and able to breath for a while. So I am a little hesitant to start that high maintenance process again. However, my hair has natural under tones of red it in anyway. They always show through in the color I wear and when the sun beams down on it, it's pretty obvious. I have had my hair red before, about 10 years ago. It actually takes to the color quite well. I just love red heads! Just a little encouragement needed, or not! If you don't agree, I can completely take constructive criticism.

So the question is "Should I go Rita Red?"

xoxo,

~Syd Divine

Would you believe....

That I found these great Vintage reproduction spat boots while buying my toiletries at Target yesterday!

I said I was only going in there to purchase what I needed, but you know a girl has to always sneak a peek in the shoe department. No matter where she is he-he-he!

Low and behold, there were these great boots that quickly caught my eye. I knew the moment I saw them, that they looked just like a pair I had seen in one of my many reference books to Vintage fashion.

Of course, I purchased them and quickly rushed home to try and remember which of my books I had seen them in. That was a task lol! after sifting through the pages of about 6 books. I finally came upon the one......




"Everyday Fashion of the Forties" As Pictured in Sears Catalogs by: JoAnne Olian

I have had this book for quite sometime, it is definitely one of the older ones in my collection. I am not sure if it is still available to purchase. If it is, I recommend every Vintage Enthusiast to have a copy.

On page 10 of this book, in the upper right corner. You will find a pair of boots called the Feminine Spat Shoe. The date shows 1939/1940.

And these are the reproduction ones I found! So similar, wouldn't you agree? And just in time for Fall fashion to boot!

Here is a closer look at the original to compare images. So glad I took a detour to the shoe isle!

xo,

Syd Divine

The Golden Age of Glamour

Just a few more photos that I recently received from my shoot with Douglas Monce of Atomic Age Pictures.

I have long admired looking at old black and white photos of Old Hollywood's Glamour Era, George Hurrell style. So you can imagine how excited I was when Douglas made this long awaited image come to life for me.

I finally got the chance to shoot with my favorite robe. It is a Vintage silk 1930's piece that I paired with my Vintage white satin Daniel Green slippers.

Syd Divine and Miss Amanda Lee in distress over what's on the radio.......

xoxo,

Syd Divine

Halloween Noir

Well the pictures are finally in, and I am so excited to share. This shoot turned out amazing and is exactly what I had envisioned for a Old Hollywood Halloween Noir set. Douglas Monce of Atomic Age Pictures really has a knack for this type of style and recreated this image beautifully. Not to mention that I had the pleasure to work and collaborate with another very talented Authentic Vintage Model- Miss Amanda Lee!

I hope you don't mind the number of photos that I will be posting. There are too many good ones to pick from and to tell you the truth, I'm not good at the part of choosing. I have always wondered how photographers choose their final picks to edit.

Wardrobe costumes styled by myself:

Witch Costume: Vintage 1940's Princess cut purple velvet coat- Desert Vintage

Black & purple feathered witch hat- Desert Vintage

Black seamed stockings- What Katie Did

Black granny boots- Desert Vintage

Black Cat: Black leotard- Jazz Skins Dance Store

Kitty ears & tail- Desert Vintage

Black fishnet stockings- Desert Vintage

Black granny boots- Desert Vintage

Weekend Wardrobe!

Well we made it to another Monday! this weekend was full of excitement for me. Lots of running around and a Halloween Noir style photo shoot on Sunday. The fabulous Miss Amanda Lee and myself worked on a collaboration with the very talented Noir photographer Douglas Monce of Atomic Age Pictures.

I am anxiously looking forward to getting back some photos from the shoot and will be sure to post them as soon as I do, please stay tuned!!

In the meantime, I thought I would post a few weekend wardrobe pictures. Vintage fashion is never a boring topic. I hope you all had a lovely weekend!!

xoxo,

Syd

Friday's Outfit

* 1940's striped red blouse from local thrift store

* Vintage blue pinup shorts- Desert Vintage

* Red Georgia 1940's inspired wedges- Rocket Originals

* WWII Patriotic pins- Ebay

* I had my hair in a 1940's forward roll bang and the rest tied up in a red chiffon scarf.

Saturday's Outfit

*Handmade skirt and blouse from a 1940's pattern

*Navy blue 1940's inspired wedge tennis shoes- Converse

*Red 1940's Vintage purse- Desert Vintage

* My hair was in traditional 1940's Victory rolls and a pony tail

* I accessorized with my WWII Patriotic pins, sweetheart bracelet, white gardenia, and a red ribbon tied around my ponytail.

Suits & Boots & Hats oh my!

The cozy feeling of Winter! It's one of my favorite seasons. I love to feel the cold weather on my nose and the smell of the fireplace burning in my house. I also look forward to all the Holiday's the Winter brings!

There is no doubt about it! When I think of the seasons of fall and winter. Some of the elements that come into mind are gabardine, wool, knit, cashmere, felt, & fur. I will be the first to admit that because I live in a dry desert, I get way to anxious for Winter to arrive. I start thinking about getting cold and cozy in a sweater around August, when it is a blithering 105 degrees outside. A few of my Fall/Winter staples are definitely; suits, high waist trousers, sweaters, wool skirts, coats, boots and head wear (hats, turbans, scarves). My favorite accessories for Winter are definitely hats & gloves! Since I don't get to wear them to often in the summers here in Tucson. Unless it's a straw summer hat, it's just way too hot here!

One of my favorite Vintage suit makers was definitely Lili Ann. She made some wonderful pieces with amazing lines and peplums. Here are a few I would have liked to have in my closet.

Photos from Vintageous

Another item that I have on my wish list is a pair of 1940's boots with fur on the top. These ones im-

particular!!

Photo from Ebay

I have a beautiful pair of suede Vintage reproduction ones that I found last year. However, they are lacking the fur on top (sigh). Even though I wear a size 6 1/2 which is pretty average. I still have a hard time cramming my foot into Vintage shoes. Once in a while I am lucky to find a pair that fit. I have come across this style of boot before, but good luck getting them to fit!

And coats! oh the gorgeous choice of coats! I just can't get enough of them. Princess coats, swing coats, furs, polo coats. I love them all! Here is a few to feast your eyes on.

Photos from Posh Girl Vintage

I was lucky enough to find a swing coat similar to this one, but in navy blue at Buffalo Exchange about a month ago! That was a score for the day let me tell you!

Over the last couple of months, I have added a few new Winter pieces to my wardrobe. I definitely can't wait to style my Vintage Winter wardrobe and take some outfit pics. I guess I will just have to sit tight and be patient enough for the weather to come to a steady cool!

I hope you all enjoy your lovely Saturday's!

xoxo,

Syd,