we always need something to look up to

theniftyfifties:

Couples dancing in the street in Paris, 1950s.

seventypercentethanol:

our hearts falter, then fade into the dusk.

kisskicker:

mangycoyote:

I got a few people asking about the little “exercises” I give myself to do when I need to warm up, break out of art block, or just have fun doodling… so here’s one for you guys to try! It’s basically like that color scheme meme that was floating around, except you make your own color schemes.

THIS IS SUCH A GOOD IDEA

(Source: mangycoyote)

omgthatdress:

Dolman

1870s

The FIDM Museum

omgthatdress:

Dressing Gown

1875

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

With the beginning of the late Victorian era, there was a renewed interest in all things oriental, especially in Japanese things.  Embroidered silk dressing gowns such as this were imported from Japan for at-home wear for the fashionable ladies of the west.

omgthatdress:

Carriage Boots

1870-1890

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Carriage Boots were worn during carriage rides to keep feet warm and to protect fine silk shoes from the elements.

theswinginsixties:

Edie Sedgwick

theswinginsixties:

“Put your bare feet forward. But for the rest of you we have great cover-ups.” - illustration, Seventeen magazine, September 1969.

theniftyfifties:

Brigitte Bardot