...Love Letters, Tea Dresses, and the 1940s..

Although the 1940s were a difficult time with war, separation and rations,- the love letters and fashion we attribute to that time make it feel so much more of a romantic era. It was a time where women were feminine and even in a time of war found a way to look simply incredible. This fall season the tea dresses, ankle straps, prints, and peter pan collars of the 40s have all made reappearances on the runway from designers like Miu Miu and Louis Vuitton,... and we couldn't be happier.

Lara Stone & Frida Gustavsson by Peter Lindbergh for Vogue US July 2011 

Adorable 40s wardrobe in The Notebook 

Kendra Spears by Will Davidson for Harper’s Bazaar Australia 

Keira Knightley in Atonement (2007) 

Barbara Palvin by Eric Guillemain for Vogue Australia September 2011

Kendra Spears by Will Davidson for Harper’s Bazaar Australia 

Karen Elson by Peter Lindbergh for Vogue US October 2011

Frida Gustavsson by Andreas Öhlund for Elle Sweden 

Kendra Spears by Will Davidson for Harper’s Bazaar Australia 

Frida Gustavsson by Andreas Öhlund for Elle Sweden

Miu Miu Fall 2011 Runway

Anna Sui Resort 2012 Collection
Frida Gustavsson by Andreas Öhlund for Elle Sweden 

Ieva Laguna by Koray Birand for Vogue Hellas October 2011 

ASOS Bird Print 40's Tea Dress - $87.80

The 1940s silhouette was semi form fitting and hit below the knee /midi, a combination that when paired with heals created an incredible figure flattering look, that was kept interesting with collars, accessories and prints.. I especially love the bird prints.
You can wear any of these looks with colored tights all through the winter or pair it with a shearling jacket or camel colored coat.
Have a lovely day everyone!

Wear it Now: Louis Vuitton Fall 2010

My favorite Fall collection is Louis Vuitton (in case you couldn't already tell). But you dont have to wait for fall to wear this lovely look. Just head to anthropologie.. Here are some pieces that will help you wear it now.

Anthropologie Customary Corset Top (Buy it HERE)

Linea Pelle Extended Tab Belt (By HERE at Saks)

Anthropologie Shifting Buttons Skirt (buy it HERE)

You can fashion your own Louis Vuitton Bow pumps by following my

Louis Vuitton Inspired Bow Pumps tutorial.

Another part of this look I love are the pony tails. They keep the tea length skirts young and contemporary.

If you aren't very good at wrapping your hair around your ponytail for this look you could always use these Tonytail Wrap hair accessories from Sephora. (Buy it HERE for only $9)

And when the weather gets colder you can complete this look with some lovely long fine leather gloves.

Like these gorgeous Bottega Veneta Long leather gloves.

and now for an open letter:

Dear Anthropologie,

First of all, Ive always loved you. Secondly, I would be eternally grateful if you could kindly send me your beautiful Shifting Buttons skirt in a sz 4. I promise to wear it high on my waist like you and God intended, femininely keep my hands in my skirt pockets whenever I can; keeping only the most lovely things in them, arrange my skirt each time I sit in only the most beautiful way and twirl at every opportunity. By performing this kindest of gestures you will truly make me the happiest girl in the land. -Love, Robin

Have a lovely day everyone!