Virginia Ray. UK born. CT living. NYC fashion editor aspiring. Loves traveling (Paris, Shanghai, Buenos Aires, Madrid, Venice, Kyoto, Tokyo, Munich), & eating (pastries at Ladurée, chocolate soufflé at the George V, goat cheese pierogi at The Stanton Social), & drinking (bellinis at Cipriani, mojitos at The Rose Bar). In awe of Sergeant, Ingres, and Chasseriau. Craves Givenchy, Lanvin, McQueen, and Balmain.
I am truy a sucker for anything heinously girly and vintage - and so, it should only seem natural for me to be posting these images (hey, I haven't posted anything vintage in quite some time now; this post is far over-due!). The lighting, the colors (or lack of), and clothes... everything is just filled with such nostalgia, no? Completely gorgeous... love the embroidery on the girl in the second image's dress.
If you're someone who has popped by my blog once or twice before, its quite possible you noticed gaggles of vintage clothing: I do have a certain affinity for the lovely, timeless looks of past decades. Everything was so much more... chic way back when! I wish today posessed more occasion to dress so wonderfully but alas, the last formal event I attended was my senior prom! Below are some beautiful vintage ballgowns, the first being Balmain (that I know for certain!).
I know the name of this blog can be somewhat deceiving; I didn't mean to put a focus on vintage fashion. It just so happens though, that I really do love this stuff! Everything is so incredibly lovely and right up my alley. So, in continuation of my previous posts, here is even more vintage fashion!
"PORTRAIT OF A LADY" by Rogier Van Der Weyden (c. 1460, oil on panel): One of my favorite paintings, ever. There is something this painting possesses that I simply can't quite put my finger on, but it is brilliant. For my last birthday I had my parents get me a good replica made, and now it is framed and in my room (proof of my adoration!). I'm a big fan of Dutch paintings, and this one tops that list.
"CONVERSION OF SAINT PAUL" by Carvaggio (1600, oil on cyprus wood): I always quite liked the Baroque period in art history - something about the dark colors and violent imagery lends to an interesting painting! Part of Carvaggio's appeal to me is his biography (the man walked around with a sword and ended up spending his life on the run after killing someone), but this painting is such an amazing piece of work.
"THE GRAND ODALISQUE" by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Inges (1780, oil on canvas): The woman in this painting may have quite obviously freakish proportions, but the glow and colors of this painting are absolutely lovely. I always approach art from an aesthetic point of view (I don't know anything about art except whether or not it pleases my eye!), and this image has always been very attractive to me.
