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I'm obsessed with the 20s. I have found that there are some amazingly nice "modern" versions of drop waisted dresses from maxstudio.com, BCBG, even Target. And Zappos has some nice retro t-straps and Mary Janes. (I'm still looking for the perfect Spanish heel.) My fashion bible is Laubner's...

Thank you! I knitted and then felted it myself using this pattern :) I'm crazy about '20s cloches.

I just got a copy from Amazon and I think it complements the Paris biography book quite nicely! It's rather large (kind of "coffee table" size) and has many wonderful gorgeous photos. I adore some of the dresses that she wore in Pandora's Box. Louise is truly one of my top five style icons. . .

Wow, Lauren posted some wonderful resources! Thanks! I have the Schiffer Roaring Twenties book she cited and it's fabulous. From shoes to underthings to jewelry to cloches, it's quite comprehensive. I'm still looking for the perfect sautoir! :)

This thread has been very insightful, fascinating about how what we think of as a "modern" phenomenon -- i.e., anorexia -- has impacted women at many different times. . .. My beauty muses: (1) Josephine Baker (2) Louise Brooks (3) Audrey Hepburn (4) Many vintage pictures of classic...

Yay! :)

Ok, I am sadly terrible at UK geography but this page appears to reference a knitting group that meets regularly in Hampshire, I believe. It says both beginners and experienced knitters are welcome. Or try posting in the forum which is for UK knitters. I'm sure someone would love to help...

I learned to knit using only Debbie Stoller's Stitch and B*tch (excusez moi :) ) handbook and a $12 knitting cd from Hobby Lobby. The Stoller book (the 1st one) is excellent in my opinion and a very good reference. I generally use the basic long tail cast-on in Stoller's book --you use your...

I agree with Kitty and heartily recommend Zappos.com. I click on "women," then "mary janes" or "t-straps" under the dress shoe category. They have pictures of a zillion shoes (and closeup picture views of the shoe from several angles) as well as reviews (both good AND bad) from past...

I think those shoes are lovely! I have a similar pair but mine are much plainer and don't have the gorgeous ribbon like yours!! The stitching and the flowered sole of your shoes are beautiful details.

*waves to fellow Coloradan* Ha ha, I don't know if this guy has a wart on his arm! :eek: lol But he does have a rather warty personality in my opinion! If his last name starts with a "W," we're talking about the same dude. If not, well I guess there are more poorly dressed attorneys in the...

Very interesting discussion in this thread!! I've practiced federal Indian law for six years and my office is super casual. But I love to wear heels, stockings, etc. everyday regardless. That's just my own personal choice and my form of expression and it puts me in the professional mindset I...

I am still on the search for the perfect red but these are my favorite reds so far: MAC - Viva Glam (original) Chanel - Barcelona Red Revlon - Raisin Rage (My regular standby for many years now is Shiseido's Honey Tea. It's a sheer "your lips but better" color!)

Yay, Honey Doll, I can't wait to see your 3 Hour Sweater! (There's something so appealing about a beautiful sweater pattern that fits on 1 page :D ) AllaboutEve, that is quite a lovely Vogue pattern. The stitch pattern looks enticingly cable-y but I am guessing it's one of those ingenious fake...

AllaboutEve, I love to look at the patterns on yesterdayknits. They have a mindboggling variety of patterns! Have you ever ordered from them? Do you know if their service is good? Ooh, the Shetland Wool colors look lovely! I too am on a TOTAL knitting meltdown. I made a list of all the things I...