photographic thursday :: vintage history images

Many times the older images I stumble upon across the worldwideweb are anonymous or dragged out of the crevices.  The first image is unknown but I placed it there to show the absolute fluidity of the image.  The second is also unknown and striking for what seems a costume.  Third is Clara Tice 1908, Isadora Duncan 1899, and Gertrud Arndt wraps up this post of images which blink my eyes in history.  These are real people with real stories and surreal moments captured by what we now call vintage photography... or are they real at all?

photographic thursday :: retroatelier

RetroAtelier
"Creativity of the photographic institution, Retroatelier, is 
inspired by the aesthetics of the past.  The styles of bygone days, 
vintage photographs, painting, cinematography and our love for 
these kinds of art made the work — we moved from dreams 
to actions.  On the pages of this site we bring to your attention the 
products of our creativity starting from the early period of our first 
steps and to the accumulation of our experiences.."

The Manifesto is quite intriguing as well.

whimsical wednesday :: october effigies

In addition to designing well over 200 dolls and making 
several hundreds by hand, Kerry Kate also designs and 
makes a line of stuffed print dolls that are now available 
on Etsy.
October Effigies have been featured in several publications 
and films. Her hand painted dolls have been sold and shown 
in galleries all over the world.
More information can be found in October Effigies

vintage images for the eye

whirling beauties :: daydream lily

Mixte #62, photography by Carlotta Mainago, illustrations by Gustaf Von Arbin


Manuel Rebollo

Daydream Lily
Conjured by Liss
All the happenings within this journal jump straight from the heart.
"I started blogging in 2007 as a creative outlet from my studies and research work. Ive always had a strong interest in Art and Photography - I studied photography as part of my undergrad degree at Melbourne University.
Here I post things that inspire me....a mix of photography, design, handmade, creative homes and a touch of fashion all with a dreamy romantic aesthetic."

whirling beauties :: clever nettle

clever nettle
Her name is anja louise verdugo.
I adore nettle, the herb, and find myself watching this maiden thrift, 
write, and document the whole excursion.

costume and vintage space people

lullie vintage clothing and everythingstyle

Why Buy Vintage?

Shae Acopian Detar
Founder Of Lullie Vintage Clothing &
Everything Style.com

evaforeva and forevamore

Jenya of EvaForeva and Forevamore have honorably placed
Under The Root among her handmade finds inside the
MyEvaForeva. I am thrilled to be featured and alongside her
quality and sincere creations.
Read and stroll through her discoveries here

martha's girls

Martha's Girls

"I, Martha, feel it necessary as your kindly hostess
to tell you expressly what awaits you in my friendly parlor.
Let me make it clear from the outset that Martha's Girls
is no virtual bordello. Such a prim and proper lady
as myself couldn't possibly lend her name to any
den of iniquity. No siree!
This project is an earnest tribute to my
tremendous fascination for vintage erotica. Ah, the lovely
ladies of yesteryear... Do I adore their striking style
and wholesome physique!
What a waste it would be to have all that fabulous flair
consigned to the bygone days - no, I say,
let us keep it flourishing on into the future."

1920s fashions in 21st century illustration

eroticism images