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Edwardian Girl with Her Cat |
Cynthia: These vintage photos of girls with cats are magnificent.
Marcy: So there were crazy cat ladies like you in the olden times?
Cynthia: Yup. The one above is sometimes dated as Edwardian and sometimes as 1922. The Edwardian Era was over by the end of World War I in 1918, and her dress just doesn’t seem like the carefree Roaring Twenties to me, so I want to say this picture IS Edwardian and NOT 1922. Late Edwardian. I could be very wrong of course.
Marcy: I am sure you are wrong.
Cynthia: Anthropologie has a blouse that I think would be a great modern day interpretation of her dress. Wispy. Ethereal. Soft.
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Anthropologie Blushed Lace Blouse |
Cynthia: This next one is dated as Victorian Era, which could be anywhere from 1837-1901. I want to say 1880’s – 1890’s. What do you think?
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Victorian Era Girl with Her Cat |
Cynthia: I love picking up modern day references. For instance, her blouse reminds me of the shirts and a dress I wore in 1981 to get that Little House on The Prairie look that was so popular then. Don’t judge me too harshly – I was 12 at the time!
Those mutton sleeves are popular right now. Anthropologie is selling a beautiful mutton sleeve shirt.
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Anthropologie Sonata Top |
Cynthia: Now her hair. Well, that reminds me of a style I had for exactly 3 months in 1988 when I got a perm.
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Cynthia’s Big Hair Moment |
Cynthia: What do you think? Is it more Jon Bon Jovi or Victorian?
Marcy is speechless and stares at the picture in stunned horror.
Cynthia (excitedly): By the way, I am wearing Guess jeans with zippers on the ankles in this picture. Guess what I am seeing all over the stores lately, Marcy?
Marcy: Jeans with zippers on the ankles?
Cynthia (proudly): Uh Huh, that’s right! (Cynthia dances around gleefully) Jeans with zippers on the ankles!!! Fashion is always on an endless cycle of repeat.
Marcy: Yeah… well…those hairdos need to remain in the eighties. Whether it’s the 1880’s or 1980’s. I would like a mutton chop, though. That sounds tasty.
5 Comments
I had not seen that Sonata top. I really like it! But I think it might be one of those tops that looks good in the picture and does not translate in real life. Of course, I could be wrong. ; )
I love the picture. Permed hair! We all have those memories. And the lingering chemical smell etched into our minds.
Have sweet dreams!
Jenni
Ah… yes… that chemical smell… unforgettable. lol
I will have to look for that top next time I am at Anthro and try it on. I don't like to spend much money on white since it gets stained so quickly.
Have a great labor day weekend!!! This heat is something else. Summer has finally arrived in Southern Cali!
I had fun looking at all of the Victorian pictures with cats.
Oh and the rock of the eighties one is great. I am an 80's girl myself so I can relate.
That Blushed Lace blouse is so pretty. Is it on your wishlist?
You know,the Blushed Lace Blouse is not on my wishlist. I need to put it on there! I haven't been keeping up with my wishlist lately. Weren't the 80's a fun decade?!! Big hair and all! I am so glad you liked the pictures!! Thank you soooo much for stopping by and commenting!
xo,cynthia
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