Fun with Crinoline March 18, 2008
Rock ‘n Roll Bride’s post yesterday reminded me, as if I needed another reason, how much I love colored crinolines. There is a vintage store in Columbus where there is a whole wall full of fluffy petticoats in every imaginable color and it makes me feel like a kid in a candy store. This bride inspired me, because her overall look is glamorous and playful at the same time, which I think is a difficult balance to pull off.
I put together my own vintage version of her outfit. Its a little matchy-matchy, but I think the chicness of the dress with the nipped in waist and attached neck scarf would be a great contrast to the royal blue and purple crinoline just peeking out the bottom. I have to give Betsey Johnson props for the shoes too; her designs can sometimes be a little over the top but these are fantastic, mostly because of the floral patterned sole!
Oh this is so adorable. Wear this! Or maybe I will. I am loving the bi- and tri- colored crinolines.
Gorgeous right!!?
Im wearing a crinoline (or petticoat as i would call it) on friday for my hen (bachelorette) party but i made it myself with some tulle and a bit of elastic - total cost about £4! Check out http://rocknrollbride.blogspot.com/ next week for pix!