21ST SEPTEMBER, 2011

Mad Men & Lovely Ladies.

Salutations! Total blog-neglecting again I know, I've been working so much in the lead up to my trip and also been busy partying and making videos and shiz.

One party I attended was my lovely friend Elise's 21st - the night was Mad Men themed! I was so excited to dress up all 1960s secretary style for this, and it ended up being a super fun and glamorous evening. Everyone looked so positively appealing that I wanted to buy them! Or some other completely stupid advertising related reference.

My friend Chelsea who is a talented photographer and dress maker (view her photography page, Tangerine Photography here) actually made a dress based on a design from Mad Men, which I was able to borrow for the evening. I had so much fun wearing it, I still can't believe she made it herself! It was so beautiful sewn, and made of such lovely thick floral fabric. Even though I am about 60 cup-sizes too small to be Christina Hendricks, I certainly felt just as stylish wearing Chelsea's creation! I also used about half a bottle of hair spray putting my hair up in a quiff (I used this youtube tutorial), and teamed my outfit with white vintage heels, my gold rope necklace and earrings, and my navy Rochas handbag.


Here are a few pictures and descriptions of Elise's mighty grand celebratory affair:

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Me with my boyfriend (me borrowing Elise's fab cats-eye glasses!) - he wore his new grey suit jacket with black trimming, a black skinny tie, dress pants and glasses, and he quiffed his hair too!

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With Elise, the beautiful birthday girl! She found her dress at Red Ruby Vintage, it was gorgeous black and white polka dots with vintage lace! She was a truly marvelous host :)


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With Annie and her amazing polka dot dress she obtained from Hot Couture.


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A dapper advertising executive, Mr George, and three of his ditzy office ladies!


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Elise's amazing decorations! She had covered the walls with old records and hilarious 60s advertisements, I believe this was one of them:


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- C x


10 comments:

  1. So fun! Elise looks like Joan! That poster is funny! Oh, the past.

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  2. I love your dress, and those cat eye glasses look absolutely wonderful on you!

    Sarah
    xo

    www.almostdelightful.com

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  3. haha, thank you:))) it's from second hand, unlabeled:)))
    +++ you look superstunning, wow<3

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  4. You all look gorgeous! What a wonderful choice for the theme. The dresses are all lovely and I love that the boys made an effort too!
    xo

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  5. Your dress is very cute! It is such a great idea for a party theme.

    Laura
    whitewinters.blogspot.com

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  6. Lovely dress!
    Thanks for your comment.
    x

    www.crystalvisionss.blogspot.com

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  7. you and your bf both look amazing! I really can't believe your dress was hand sewn/made as well; because the fit is perfect on you. Such a good theme for a party too...

    annie |WEMAKEPLANS

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  8. I'm a bit ashamed to admit I still haven't watched Mad Men yet - but the party looks like it was a hit. Loving the dress your friend made, the floral is gorgeous!

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  9. Thank you everyone, such lovely comments! Hope you've all been having a wonderful October. :)
    - C x

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