Why, Grandma...

...what fabulous eyewear you have!

Why Weren't We Invited?

We'd certainly have a beter time than Mme. Elsa Schiaparelli seems to be having.

SSUWAT Endores

Full disclosure: we're thoughtful, charming, and concerned citizens, but we're also covetous, materialistic, and like pretty things. At the moment, many of the things we're coveting come from FelixInHollywood's Etsy Store. Felix, of course, has been a loyal friend to SSUWAT for some time - and his good taste in blogs extends to every other area of his life. The treasures he's offering for sale are always delightful and sometimes remarkable. Since it's really always all about us (see above disclosure), you can kill two birds with one stone by patronizing Felix's absolutely fabulous site, and gifting us with your purchase. Thanks ever so.


The Moderne Chrome and Bakelite Canape Tray (above, $26) would be the perfect thing to put into service at our next Arlene Francis- and MC-inspired dinner party.


Feast your eyes on this amazing Late 30's Schaiparelli Silk Scarf (below, $26).


It might look rather spiffy tucked into a certain someone's camel's hair sport coat, n'est-ce pas? We've never dabbled in drag before, but we'd consider it for Schiap. And Felix.


Do you know what's missing from our ensemble below?



While we're dipping our toes in the waters of travesti, we would use one of these lovely, Dazzling Two Toned Weiss Earrings (below, $29) as a lapel pin in the springtime. Just to be sprightly and gay.


This is just the tip of the iceberg, darlings. Felix has a well-curated selection of goodies for you to peruse and covet. Just keep us in mind when you do.

Life According to Gloria

"Chic? It is absolutely innate. I was born with it. Chic cannot be taught."

"I've never worn costume jewelry in my life. It's really very self-defeating. Why should a man buy a woman real jewelry when she wears false pieces?"

"I do not follow fashion. I believe in consistency."

"Elegance is in the brain just as well as in the body and in the soul. Jesus Christ is the only example of any one human having possessed all three at the same time."

"I didn't make up all this legend stuff, somebody else did. I think everyone envisions me sitting at Alexandre's all day, picking out beautiful clothes from passing courtiers. My God, can you imagine the boredom."

- Gloria Guinness, as quoted in The Power of Style by Annette Tapert and Diana Edkins

Fashion Extremes, circa 1949

DIOR


ADRIAN


TRAINA-NORRELL


SCHIAPARELLI


BALMAIN


HATTIE CARNEGIE

Life Can Be Fabulous!

It's all in how you look at it.

We Really, Really Want This...

Available for purchase here.