3) I'm French and Scottish – so I am at once both frivolous and thrifty.
A more casual look, but lovely.
We may not have mentioned in the blog before that our family history is
Movie Stars to Wear Brilliant Holiday Gowns by Patricia Killoran, Hollywood,
entry into World War II, Live Alone and Like It would enjoy a brief
Oh, gee – we've been “tagged” by the Vintage Baroness! Thank you!
"Mamma" with an unidentified woman, c. 1925
3) I'm French and Scottish – so I am at once both frivolous and thrifty.
Above: December 1932, McCall's
Jantzen introduced the “Shouldaire” suit in 1931 to address the tan line
Christmas and New Year festivities. Hollywood's most scintillating
Cover of Style & Beauty, a McCall's publication, 1935. John Fredricks hat.
Above: Afternoon dresses, McCall's 1932. We assume the hostess is the one in
We have lots of fun new posts planned for 2010 – including a big one on snow
Labels: 1930s, cocktails, Singapore Gin Sling, So Red the Nose
More 1933 McCall Patterns
July 1932
Bathing Beauties
"There's a new swing on the dance floor and Macy's follows through with a
So, when the 49 year old Miss Hillis wed 65 year old Brooklyn grocery store
