|| lillian gish, ghostly goddess ||

 

 

 

This hauntingly beautiful woman has been a muse of mine for quite some time.

Lillian Gish (1893-1993) was an actress who starred in her first silent film in 1912 at age nineteen.
Her acting career lasted for 75 years, well into the 1980s.She was most prominently known for her silent film roles, and for being the favorite leading lady of producer D. W. Griffith.

 

 

Lillian and her sister Dorothy Gish starred in films together, including their mutual break out roll in "An Unseen Enemy" (1912). They both possessed an ethereal natural beauty that was highly praised. The elegance of the Edwardian era of style is my particular favorite. Needless to say however, the Gish girls radiance translated through all periods of fashion.

  



|| 1920s winter ||

 

 

The winter is my favorite season. Cloudy grey days, deep reds and amber hues of fallen leaves, the chilly morning air and dew soaked earth. It's a season for the dark side of color, a time of reflection, and of donning heavy, warm textiles. One of my most recent inspirations has been the early 1920s style of the women in The Peaky Blinders -  dark eyes, drop waist dresses, fur collar coats, and luscious velvets.

 



My two favorite ladies from the show, Ada and Aunt Polly.

Ada Thorn

Aunt Pol

 

Not to mention the big hats and hand guns.