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Allure ofTheNecklace

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Issue #3 July/August 2012

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The Pioneers & Legends

Claire McCardell &

Mad Hatter Sally Victor

VeilsTiarasMillinery& More

Hair Fascinators

SummerCelebration

Elvgren Vintage Pinup All American Summertime Girl

Letter from the Editor

It’s that good ole summer lovin time of year. You have to be crazynot to love this time of year. The time has come to put on sexy shades and go to the beach, pool, bbq’s, tea parties, weddings and just plain kicking around. But that does not mean we have to be frumpy to be summer casual.... No quite the contrary ladies and gents. It’s time to be cool literally and �guratively. This issue is dedicated tothose accessorises that give us that chic hot look. The word retrois ever growing trend in the fashion world and in this edition �ndretro to modern looks to �t your look. Remember whatever youwear - wear it don’t let it wear you. Happy Summer!

Editor in ChiefHeather Sonrisa

Table of Contentswww.marvelousmode.com

American Style Pgs. 5 - 6

Cool Shades Pgs. 17 - 20

Allure of The Neclace Pgs. 14 - 16

Hair Fascinators Pgs. 26 - 27

Wedding Toppers Pgs. 21 - 24

Mens Accessories Pgs. 25

FeaturesSally Victor Pgs. 7 - 10

Claire McCardell Pgs. 11 - 13

Copywright 2012MarvelousModeEditor in Chief Heather Sonrisainfo@marvelousmode.com for all inquires and Ads

CoverlookEditor Heather SonrisaMakeup RevlonGingerbread Woman Hair Fascinator by Heather Sonrisa on Etsy

Style

American StyleThis is an All American Magazine McCalls with the American Look starting to come to being in 1938.

American StyleSummer CelebrationIt’s that time of year to get out doors and celebrate. BBQ’s and cookouts galore. The 4thof July is a time to celebrate America. Show your patriotic chicness in casual glamour. Whenand where did the evolution of the American Look come about? America is a young countrycompared to Europe where most of the our settlers came from. Alot of the American Stylewas an extension of French Couturier and English Victoriana. Immigrants and wealthy Americans who traveled to Europe brought back the look which spurred entrepenures inNew York to open shops selling imports or remakes of those French Designs. This toowas the way for accessory designers too. In the 20th Century the American Style was solidi�ed by Claire McCardell’s sportswear and casual glamor and Sally Victors Millinery. Showyour style with casual feminine glamour this summer.

Sally Victor

Sally Victor was a true American Milliner. Unlike Lilly Dache she was born in the United States and most of her skills and study were here in the USA. She was born 1905 inPennsylvania during a time when millinery was part of a woman’s every day wardrobe. She was said to have studied art in Paris but the bulk of her style and craft came from working inthe Millinery Departs at Macy’s and other stores as a buyer and saleswoman. Also, she wascounted as being a part of the Edward C. Blum Design Labratory and used the Brooklyn Museum’smany historical costume archives as inspiration for her hats. It also helped that she marrieda hat manufacturer Sergiu Victor in 1927. Then in 1934 she ventured out and opened her ownmillinery business. From then till 1968 when she retired, Sally was an American Top Milliner. Some of the VIP’s she hatted were Queen Elizabeth II, Eleanor Roosevelt, Judy Garland, Lucille Ball,Mamie Eisenhower and many more.

To me Sally Victor was the most important Milliner in terms of the American Hat Trade. She introduced the modern woman and man to the famous Panama Fedora Hat. Her hats to merepresented a more modern wearable approach than other milliners of the time. It was important to her to create hats/things that were pretty and feminine. She was quoted as saying,“According to her May 16, 1977 obituary in the "New York Times," Victor described her mission simply as "designing pretty hats that make women look prettier."

True American Milliner

Collier’s Magazine 1947

Sally Victor Hats

Vogue July 1959

Sally Victor

�tting actress Kay McDonaldMilliner Sally Victor

American Mad Hatter

Sally Victor Hats

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www.metmuseum.org

Revlon Love Pat Vintage Ad with Sally Victor Hat

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1930s-1950s

Collasipable Straw Hat

Sally Victor Ad

Vintage Sally Victor on Etsy

Claire McCardell

Claire Mc Cardell was a true American Design Pioneer. She cultivated a style that catered tothe American Woman. She was tuned into the growing casualness of the American Womanand her own wardrobe needs. However, she was highly in�uenced by the Parisian CouturierMadeline Vionnet, the creator of the bias cut dresses of the 1920s and 1930s. Claire’s geniuslay in the fact that she could take a couture design and make it into a ready to wear versionthat was perfect for Modern American Women. It was the fabric restrictions during the 1940s wartime era that catapulted her to create simplier dresses that were �attering and shoesto match. Lord & Taylor decided during this time to start promoting American Designers, a�rst for any big department store as they always heralded the European Designers. Mc Cardellwas chosen as the designer to highlight. Her star was set as a well known designer which was a �rstas most designers were ghost designers for department stores or manufacturers. Mc Cardellthen decided women were now on the go and needed a versatile small wardrobe to accomodateand she created the original six piece interchangable wardrobe (a precursor to Donna Karan).

True American Pioneer of Fashion

Claire McCardell

Monastic Dress 1949 19401940 Claire McCardell Sketching

1940s - 1950s

Claire McCardell

From Book Claire McCardell:Rede�ning Modernism byKohle Yohannan &Nancy Wolfe

Blog: www.houseofwhitebyandrea.com

The allure of the NecklaceEven the name Neck-lace brings to mind sensuality. The necklaceloops around a part of our anatomy in a myriad of ways. What doyou intend for it to say about you and your look? Sometimes wejust throw an accessory on just to accessorize but an accessoryshould say something about the total package. A great piece ofjewelry can be worn with anything. I think of the 1950s when Dior told women to wear pearls with everything; that a lady was not properly dressed without pearls. I personally love pearl necklaces.But it does not have to be pearls. The right necklace can bringyou great energy and chic. There are many di�erent types of designsand designers. Chokers, lairets, chains, decolletage, long, and manymore. What you wear depends more on your mood and personalitythan the shape of your neck. Trends are great to follow but don’tladies and gentlemen, please don’t wear something trendy thatquite frankly looks ridiculos on you. Wear things that �atter. There aremany trends and styles pick yours. Our picks for trends are multi-strand, lockets and charm necklaces for Summer.

The allure of the Necklace

Ruby Two Shoes Necklacewww.modcloth.com

Christian Dior 1952

Multi strand bead necklacewww.etsy.com/shop/bswingle

Mod Slick Chick Necklace by Fables in The Airwww.fablesintheair.com

9x7mm Graduated 18'' Strand - Yellow Gold Claspwww.mikimotoamerica.com

Little Star Necklace by Amy Zernerwww.amyzerner.com

Triple-Strand Faux Pearl Necklacewww.smithsonianstore.com

Bird Flew Charm Necklace by www.charmedanddangerous.net

The allure of the Necklace

Coco Chanel layered Necklaces

Dearly Beloved Locketwww.clockworkcouture.com

Beaded Flower Necklacewww.simplysouls.com

Pearls and Gros Grain Ribbon Necklace by Lanvinwww.lanvin.com & www.neimanmarcus.com

Gold Anchor Necklacewww.barneys.com

All American WomanVintage Summertime Pepsi Ad

Cool Shades for the Summer Time

July and August are hot months that call for chic items that keeps us Cool. The important items to accessorize with are of course sunglasses and a hat. The trendsthat are most interesting to me are the retro sunglasses. For the right sun hat well take your pick. A great sun hat looks chic not ridiculos ladies. An oversized brim can be fun but a medium sized brim is truly hip. The trend toward the 1970s medium brim �oppy hat keeps going but there are so many more styles to choose from. And it does not have to be straw. Most people think they have to wear straw hats when it is summer and yes they are quite beautiful but there are other fabrics that are quite right too: Cottons, terrycloth, linen, lightweight denim, and more. Be bold and daring in your summer choices. But always be pretty n chic.

Retro Looks

ASOS Oversized Retro Sunglasseswww.asos.com

White and Black Polka Dot Cat Eye Sunglasseswww.retrocitysunglasses.com

Rayban Jackie OO Collectionwww.ray-ban.com

The Original Wayfarerswww.ray-ban.com

Ecowww.sunglasseshut.com

Paloma Picassowww.kingsofpast.com

Cloud Covers Sunglasseswww.modcloth.com

Sunglasses

Sun Hats

Frida - Womens Sun Hatwww.hatcountry.com

Emma Hatwww.sundayafternoons.com

French Riveria Doors Hatwww.modcloth.com

Jessica Simpson Swirl Bow Floppywww.zappos.com

Olga Guillot - Goorin Brotherswww.goorin.com

San Diego Hat Company UBX2535 Ultrabraid XL Brim Sun Hat

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Wedding Toppers

It’s that time of year for weddings. Actually people get married all year around but ithas been traditional for the wedding season to be during July to August. On that specialday brides de�nitely should accessorize but don’t over do it. The right headpiece canbe the icing on the cake for your walk down the aisle. Don’t just let the hair and head be an after thought. It is just as important as the dress. There are so many beautiful bridalheadpieces to choose from now a days. Veilings, hair accessories, fascinators, and even hats. So whether you wear your hair up or down adorn it with something pretty. Sincethe Duchess of Camebridge said I do, women have been wearing there hair down and asimple veil. Now we don’t all have a royal soon to be grandmother in law to hand us thefamily crown but you can �nd a simple tiara version that is right for your look. Rememberdo what suits you. This of all the days of your life should be about what is right for yourlook.

Audrey Hepburn in Funny Face

Jennifer Behr Wedding Veil and Featherswww.jenniferbehr.com

The Holly Victorian Day Hat by Topsy Turvy Designswww.topsyturvy.com

Elegant Freshwater Pearl and Rhinestone Flower Hair Pins

www.haircomesthebride.comFreshwater Pearl and Rhinestone Gold Comb

www.haircomesthebride.com Lace and Pearl Headband by Myra Kimwww.etsy.com/shop/myrakim

Bridal Headwear

Romantic

Bridal Headwear

Traditonal Veiling by Toni Fedriciwww.headpieces.com

Dramatic and Regal

Bridal Headwear

Ellen Christine Bridal Cocktail Hatwww.ellenchristine.com

North Star Blusher Veilwww.bhldn.com

Alissa headbandwww.saragabriel.com

Two-Of-A-Kind Blusherwww.bhldn.com

BABY'S BREATHwww.princessbridetiaras.com

Exotic and Chic

Mens Summer Accessories

July 8th Hat by Goorin Brotherswww.goorin.com

John Varvatoswww.sunglasseshut.com

Vintage 1941 Stetson Men’s Hat AD

Pepe Sanchez by Goorin Brothers

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The Hair Fascinators

Fascinators are the It Hat of the 21st Century. Their mon petite counterparts are a more everyday wear alternative. TarinaTarantino could be credited for bringing the sexy back to a woman’s head. Her little hair flowers have single handedlyinfused women’s look with a flair. But there is more to Hair accessories than cute flowers with crystals. Fascinators are moreclosely associated with more formal events like the Royal Wedding and the Kentucky Derby to name a few. But these Fascinatorsare for the everyday wardrobe to the nights out. The thing I personally love about Hair Fascinators is well they make a womanlook fascinating. They are sexy, sweet, chic, stylish, forward, retro and well beautiful to wear. These little confections will add some pizazz and style to your summer look which will be swanderful and smarvelous (play on Audrey Hepburn movie Funny Face).

Lucille Ball a retro look a precurso to todays Hair Fascinators

The Hair Fascinators

Mary Pickford recreation from Hat Artistswww.etsy.com/shop/HatArtists

Hair Fascinator by Radokriwww.etsy.com/shop/Radokri

Giovannio by Emma B Shimmer Fascinator Headbandwww.villagehatshop.com

"ACID ALICE" FEATHER-TRIMMED TULLE FLOWER ANYWHERE CLIPwww.tarinatarantino.com

Tasha 'Feather Whisperer' Fascinator Headbandwww.nordstrom.com

You’re on Top Fascinatorwww.modcloth.com

Pink Polka Dot 1930s Style Fascinator by Heather Sonrisawww.etsy.com/shop/heathersonrisa

Claire Fascinatorwww.thefeatheredhead.com

Well that’s all Folks. But stay tuned for The September Issue which will be out in August. Falls best accessories.The trends and so much more. And all this in a new format. I love Fashion and delving into �nding what’s outthere. So many trends emerge from the underground so keep your eyes peeled. Have fun this summer andstay Cool and Chic.

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