January 23, 2012

FFR: Pink and Silver Secretaries

I've been so inspired by the elegance of the 30s and 40s lately! It just so happens I have a few secretary blouses from the 80s, when 40s-styling was trendy. Amazing how fashion gets recycled, isn't it?



Pink polyester blouse with shoulder gathers - Rachael (1980s) - thrifted @ Salvation Army in KL ($2)
Plastic pearl strand - heavily tarnished brass clasp, 50s? 60s? - thrifted @ Salvation Army in KL ($0.50)
Double-strand wired pearl bead cuff - 50s or 60s - thrifted ages ago
Chinese brass bangle - $5 at a Chinese shop
Brass and pearl bead cocktail ring - thrifted ages ago


Basic face (foundation, mascara, highlighter)
Crease: Avon pinks shadow duo in dark pink (discontinued)
Lid: Avon pinks shadow duo in light pink (discontinued)
Avon lipstick in Pink Light (discontinued)



Polyester silver brocade blouse - Shirtmate (1980s) - thrifted @ Salvation Army in KL ($2)
Steel grey glass pearl beads - Dollarama - $1
Pearls and chains bracelet - made by me!
Jointed finger armour ring - Ardene - $2


Basic face (foundation, mascara, highlighter)
Crease: Avon In a Blink liner-shadow in Onyx (not available online)
Lid: Avon monoshadow in Citrine (not available online)
Avon Ultra Rich Lipstick in Sheer Natural

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