alternative fashion

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[NerdGirl]

You have to read the others. She unpacks what they mean and you’ll spoil it. The Professor is slower. Shirley is fun and feisty. Villette should be last.

So I have three other books to read first? Noted.

 

[bèlla]

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[NerdGirl]

Yes. But when you do and learn the truth you’ll thank me. Your library may have them on audio. Hoopla has a few and Claire’s book.

I am stubborn in that I always prefer to have a real, physical book in my hands. My tiny, pitiful, impotent rebellion against modern technology in book-reading. Fortunately, most books can be gotten used quite cheaply!

 

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[NerdGirl]

I love her style. Its a wearable look that I could pull off every day. I'd make a few modifications and get rid of the chunky shoes. I like stilettos.

SO pretty!! Very 1940's vibe to me. I love the chunky shoes! But you do you

"For use at home" Dare we ask for an explanation?

 

[bèlla]

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[NerdGirl]

I used to dress for myself but...

That's for domestic enhancement and entertainment.

So tactfully put, I love it

 

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[NerdGirl]

Asian influences. I love this style.

The colors and fabrics are absolutely dreamy <3

 

[NerdGirl]

A few coats and capes that caught my eye.
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That last one reminds me of an outfit that I KNOW I saw in a film, but I'm having trouble remembering which...

 

[bèlla]

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[NerdGirl]

I'm still trying to remember WHERE I saw something similar to that outfit. It's driving me crazy lol. In a movie, I'm almost certain. An old movie, I think. *wracks brain*

 

[NerdGirl]

Okay, I'm pretty gosh darn sure it's THIS. An outfit worn by Jane Farrar in the 1943 'Phantom of the Opera'. Frustratingly, I cannot find a full picture of it! I'm still looking

 

[bèlla]

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[NerdGirl]

Wow, that's snazzy! They knew how to dress back then.

If you haven't seen the film, you should, if for nothing but the costumes! Gorgeous, I tell you!