Paper Doll Girls: yellow

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Monday, January 9, 2012

Madeleine de Rauch by Darani

I was lucky enough to find a copy of the French magazine, L'Officiel de la Couture et de la Mode de Paris, from 1949, which contains the very collectible ad illustrated by Darani. The ad features a bright yellow wool coat and black and white wool windowpane checked trousers designed by Madeleine de Rauch, a Paris couturier, working from 1932 to 1973, who was known for her sporty day looks.

The ad is very collectible as it has been featured on page 161 of the exceptional reference book of fashion illustrators entitled, "100 Years of Fashion Illustration", which is an invaluable addition to any reference library.

Paper Doll Girls Etsy Listing #90044120

The ad has a very modern look even though it is was done 63 years ago! At this time, trousers were just becoming part of couture for weekend wear. Hard to believe, isn't it, since women were them on a daily basis now?

Patty

Sunday, May 15, 2011

Mellow Yellow

I'm trying to cheer myself up now that winter seems to have made an EARLY appearance here in Sydney. I changed my featured items in the shop, to bring in some sunshine.

Lanvin Satin & Velvet Evening Dress

Vogue UK

December 1951

Etsy Listing # 74060937

Bourjois Beau Belle Perfume

Harper's Bazaar

October 1949

Etsy Listing # 72908103

Selincourt Mustard Yellow Wool Coat

Harper's Bazaar UK

October 1947

Etsy Listing # 72767741

Neiman Marcus Dallas Shoes

Vogue USA

June 1, 1936

Etsy Listing # 65964039

I especially love the fashion illustration by Eric. He's caught the real essence of this beautiful satin and velvet evening dress, don't you think?

Friday, May 6, 2011

French Chic 1960s Style

This will be a short little post today as I am up to my ears in a couple hundred French Vogue ads from the early 1960s. Lots of scanning and getting ready for TOMORROW when I actually get to start listing them in the shop. Here's one of my favorites from the group to give you a little tease of what's coming in the next few days.

Rose Marie Reid Yellow Swimsuit

Striped Beach Jacket

French Vogue May 1961
Etsy Listing # 73543852

If you'd like to know more about Rose Marie Reid, there's a great biography and company history by April Ainsworth at Vintage Vixen.

I seem to be continuing my "happiness" theme from the past couple of days because this yellow swimsuit and multicolored striped beach jacket really makes me smile! We're just starting into winter now here in Australia so it's an especially bright spot in my day.

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Sunny Day

Tonight I was looking through my ads to get some inspiration for my nightly blog and here's what I came up with. I just smiled when I looked through these sunshine yellow ads and I hope you will, too.