Bella epoque

Eiffel Tower, Paris, France - Belle Epoque - @~ Mlle

This page of fancy blouses and waists, framed with lovely ornate swirls, is from the April 1895 issue of The Delineator magazine. Here is a black and white clip art version. Click on images to enlarge. Related posts that may interest you: Victorian Lady Picture Clip Art Victorian Ladies Dress Clip Art Free Vintage Image...Read More

The Edwardian era was once elegantly described as, a "leisurely time when women wore picture hats and did not vote, when the rich were not ashamed to live

Basile Lemeunier 1852-1922 Frankrijk

I've been spending some time lately getting to know the quartier of Barbès a little better. Had I ever listened to those funny people on the television who declared this neighbourhood a Paris "No Go Zone", I would never have discovered one of the most surreal secrets in Paris. If you ever find yours

Kensington and Chelsea Libraries have published several wonderful images by the late amateur photographer Edward Linley Sambourne which captures the casual side of Edwardian fashion in a manner which is rarely seen.

Miss Billie Burke

I wish I could dress like this everyday

Back to Grace