Elizabeth Taylor, RIP

The first time I remember seeing Elizabeth Taylor was in her commercial for White Diamonds perfume.  "These have always brought me luck," she said, and pulled a pair of glittering nuggets from her ears and set them on a small table where a dashing man was gambling...and losing.  I was enamored with her boldness (rather, the boldness of the person who wrote the commercial, but still, she said it boldly).  Now, below, I present my favorite collection of Elizabeth Taylor garments throughout the years.

She had class, and a lot of spunk.  Another piece of old Hollywood glamor is gone forever...if only our new starlets could weather time and scandal as she did.

 - PJ

Featured: The Vintage Cherry Blossom Handbag

Isn't she cute?  Spring is here, ladies! This little bag makes my seasonal flowering tree allergies flare with excitement.  Someone please pass me a tissue...

Vintage Cherry Blossom Handbag - $35 at Poor Jean

 - PJ

Some Prom Dress Alternatives

Prom is on its way, and that means frantic dress shopping, stress, and...more frantic dress shopping.  Finding just the right dress can be a hair-pulling experience, and any bide to be will tell you, and although others may fully appreciate or understand what you are looking for, when you see the right dress, you will know it, deep in your gut.  Best places to buy prom dresses?
 
Check out BCBG for occasionally affordable but always well-made prom dresses.  This year my favorite from BCBG is the Marley Tiered Taffeta Dress, with layers of white taffeta cascading to the floor.

Marley Tiered Taffeta Dress - $934

Ok, so not every prom queen can drop a thousand dollars on a prom dress - what's a girl to do?  Check out vintage or handmade prom gowns!  After all, prom gowns were traditionally made by the girl who would be wearing the gown (or her mother).  A vintage gown that has been handmade by a former prom girl has so much more meaning and history, and you know that no one else will show up for the dance wearing the same dress as you!  Here are some of my faves from Etsy:

Sweet little pink and white vintage party dress from Kitten Paws Vintage - $64

Stunning gold and black brocade party dress from Thrush Vintage - $320

Poly dress, made to order, by On the Trashy Side - $90

Vintage Belle of the Ball Gown from Poor Jean - $125

Still dont' see the right dress?  Consider phoning grandma and asking if she still has her old prom dress.  What a great way to save some money, and wear a unique, meaningful dress this year!

 - PJ