Diamonds are a Queen’s Best Friend!
Congratulations! 1952-2012 We in the UK are celebrating 60 Years of Queen Elizabeth’s reign this week. I won’t go on about the Queen on this post, as not everyone is a big fan of the Royal Family and I am sure you can visit wikipedia and find out a bit about her yourself if you … Read more
Happy National Wine Day!
To celebrate my favourite drink, and National Wine Day in the US – (any excuse!) I have poured myself a cheeky little Pinot Grigio Blush to complement the sunshine we are currently enjoying… Here are some fab vintage inspired images to celebrate this great day! Cheers – clink! x If you like these picture – … Read more
The Great Gatsby 2012 Preview!
The Great Gatsby (1925) by F. Scott Fitzgerald is a short novel which takes place on Long Island during the Jazz Age and is commonly cited as one of the greatest novels of the 20th century. (Wikiquote) “There is no confusion like the confusion of a simple mind.” “One thing’s sure and nothing’s surer The … Read more
Dance The Charleston!
The Charleston The Charleston was a brilliant dance from the 20s banned from many dance halls because it was thought by some to be too scandalous…of course, this makes me love it even more… The Charleston is a dance that became popular in the 1920s, during the era of jazz music, speakeasies and Flappers. Danced … Read more
Don’t Get Into A Flap!
Here are some pictures of some of the most famous flappers of all time looking radiant in all their finery. They are the Cat’s pyjamas, don’t you agree?? For more info on flappers, check out my ‘thoughts’ page for an article on those fabulous ladies. http://artdecogal.com/thoughts/ 1. Louise Brooks 2. Zelda Fitzgerald 3. Joan Crawford … Read more
Black and Gold!
Black and Gold Black and Gold are two colours that epitomise the Art deco period, and happen to be my favourite colour combinations. Here are some fantastic images showcasing the elegance of black and gold as a combo, courtesy of Pinterest, as well as a couple of pictures of my own. http://pinterest.com/clareoconnor27/black-and-gold/
Watch out!
Source: Not On The High Street A good watch says a lot about you. Watches became popular in the 1920s, previous to that most people (men mostly) had pocket watches. Since the 20s, a watch was an indicator of one’s status or taste. Since the Great Watch Revolution of the 1980s, when mechanical timepieces returned … Read more
We’ll Always Have Paris!
I dedicate this post to my favourite city. Not only because the love of my life proposed to me there. I used to live there and have my baguette at lunchtime at the foot of the Sacre Coeur, meet my friend on a Friday for a steak and wine lunch and shop in Les Galeries … Read more
Vintage Style Consultation Service
A wardrobe full of clothes and nothing to wear?Feel a little lost when vintage shopping and not sure of your own personal style? Not sure which vintage look will suit you? Got a themed event to attend but need some original ideas? Maybe you have a wedding to attend and would like a unique look? … Read more
Lu Cosa Handbags
Lu Cosa Handbags Liessa Murtagh is the very talented designer and creator of Lu Cosa’s unique, one off handbags. I am a very lucky lady, as I am now the proud owner of the deco bag above, created by Liessa especially for Art Deco Gal! Launched in 2011, Lu Cosa is a designer handbag business … Read more
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