Karla from Karla's Closet, Lady of Style

Of all the bloggers out there who dress up and pose, Karla from Karla's Closet is my all time favorite. Maybe its that perfect pixie cut, or her love of 80s statement jewelery, or maybe its her unapologetic high-class lady like style.
In any case Karla is hands down one the chicest girl out there. Check out her blog here.

All images from Karla's Closet.

LADY LIKE SUITS 1964

AMICA Magazine 1964
So chic it hurts.

From left: Pierre Balmain, Valentino, Yves Saint Laurent, Givenchy, Irene Galitzine, Jacques Heim

Vintage Christian Dior adverts

VINTAGE VOGUE COVERS, 1950s

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1950s accessories

VOGUE 1952

Laura Stone, Vogue September 2010

Grace Coddington does it again. A brilliant and beautiful editorial featuring Laura Stone from the September 2010 edition of VOGUE.

1950's Lady-like Street Style

If the SARTORIALIST could be transported back in time to New York in the 1950's we would like to think this is what he would come back with;

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French VOGUE 1969

DIOR                                        LANVIN                                  LAROCHE

FERAUD                                    GIVENCHY                              CHANEL

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Inspiration for Kate Middleton's wedding gown, Part I

The royal wedding is in three days...... thank God. The intense media circus around the nuptials has been completely over the top, no doubt spurred on by the intense secrecy surounding the event. Of course the most top secret of all is the dress. We are hoping Kate opts for something a bit more daring that her normally conservative and minimal choices (would it kill a girl to put on a pair of statement earrings? what about a brooch?). (Perhaps she should take a cue from the future Princess of Monaco Charlene Wittstock, who seems to have perfected the art of lady-like accessorizing). 

This is only the single most talked about dress in human history.....and perhaps it is inevitable that it will be a huge anti-climatic let down for all fashionistas. And while every blogger and their dog has speculated on the designer and drawn lists of potential dresses they would love to see the bride in- here at the Lady Book we would simply like to offer some vintage inspiration to the bride.
The dress must ere on the conservative and cover the lady up in true royal style.... so where better to look than to the past, before the strapless, low back, fish tail wedding dress hit the scene?


Why just add length when you can add height? Let's add some volume to the veil....

White gloves and a pill-box hat?................sigh. if only.
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Fashion advice for tall women from the 1960s

"Most important to the success of being beautifully tall is the proper attitude."

Some delightful fashion advice for tall women from a 1960s pamphlet which still holds true today. Please note that skyscrapper hats and upswept hairdo's are recommended, as is letting short men open doors and help you with your coat. Very High Fashion indeed.

And remember tall ladies: never be apologietic about your height!

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Bug eyed

Vogue 1939

Round sunglasses have of late had a revival of sorts (thank you Oslen twins and Lady Gaga) and are a refreshing change from the wayfarers and over-sized 70s shades that have dominated for way too long. While they may seem like annoying Hipster territory and can make you look kind of peculiar and bug-eyed, round sunnies have been sported by chic Ladies for years and years........ Please pair with matching red lips and nails. and voila. 

1968

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LADY F's FAVOURITE'S:

Steal: ASOS, $ 26.90                            Splurge: Illesteva, $180.00

Ultimate: Christian Dior Vintage, via Zone 7 Style

THEN & NOW high tea

1950                                                               2004

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1950's head pieces

Proof that fantastic headwear and gloves entitles one to sport a "more fabulous than thou" look.

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1955 Jewelery

1955