Affordable Wedding Dresses - 1940s

Following on from last week's affordable 1930s wedding dresses I've now got a collection of cheap 1940s wedding dresses.

The 40s is an era that tends to get overlooked when it comes to wedding style; brides tend to go for the glamourous 20s and thirties or skip to the ball gown skirts of the 1950s. But I love 1940s style; it's womanly but also practical, plus it makes for an elegant and stylish wedding look. Think Lauren Bacall in her tailored suit at her wedding to Humphrey Bogart.


1940s Wedding Dress - Etsy

This is a real 1940s wedding dress from Etsy shop simplicityisbliss. This is why I like 1940s style; it's simple and elegant but still feminine. I love the long sleeves with the draped collar.

The dress is made from satin with a subtle floral print. A total classic.


Priced £151.33

Vintage 1940s Suit - Etsy

Another Etsy find, all but one of these cheap 1940s wedding dresses are Etsy by the way, this is an original 1940s linen suit from FabGabs. You can really channel Lauren Bacall in this.

It has a nipped in waist that creates an hourglass figure and is very flattering.The cut combined with the soft cream colour make this suit ideal for a wedding. Plus, it makes a great alternative to a wedding dress, perfect for those brides who want to avoid the meringue look.

Priced £80.55

Off Shoulder Satin Evening Dress - Elliot Claire

OK, so this off the shoulder dress is black but you can get it made in an array of colours, including white, which would make an amazing Hollywood glamour-style wedding dress. Or go with black for a daring look, I've featured a few affordable black wedding dresses before.

This dress looks like it's straight out of the Hollywood Golden Era. It would make an amazingly dramatic wedding dress.

£365

Vintage 40s 50s Wedding Dress - Etsy

This genuine vintage wedding dress from DaintyRascal has a princess theme, but isn't overly frilly like some fairytale-style gowns. It's made from sheer silk and has a chantilly lace scoop neckline. It covers you up but is also feminine as it has a fitted bodice and a flattering neck.

Priced £88.48


Next week it's 1950s dresses, check back then.

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Photographs of Hollywood's Golden Era Celebrities Unearthed

Images by Famous Photographer George Douglas Found in a Filing Cabinet

Audrey Hepburn putting on her make up - George Douglas

Audrey Hepburn, Roger Moore and Angela Lansbury are among the stars that feature in the lost photographs of George Douglas. The famous photographer died in 2010 but several previously unseen photographs were recently found in his Brighton home. The pictures span the 1940s - 1960s and capture celebrities during their down time.

Angela Lansbury - George Douglas

Negatives of Peter Sellers - George Douglas

Tony Hancock with a group of penguins - George Douglas

George Douglas was known as Speedy George because of his fast work rate. As well as celebrities he also turned his hand to capturing other subjects, including the first female chimney sweep.

The photographs are due to go on display in Brighton this month. Definitely one to see if you're in the area.

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Affordable Wedding Dresses - Green Queen

This is my last coloured affordable wedding dresses post for a while; next Monday I'll be back to classic white styles, scroll to the bottom of this post to find out the theme.

I think green is a great colour to end on. From deep emerald to cool mint, green opens up a range of options for weddings.

This week's green affordable wedding dresses are inspired by two of Elizabeth Taylor's wedding gowns. She wore the first one to her fourth wedding to Eddie Fisher in 1959.

It's a beautiful deep green and a classic cinched in style that showed off her famously slim waist. Who would have thought a hood would work on a wedding dress?

Liz obviously liked green as she wore it again at her sixth wedding and second one to Richard Burton. Her dress is a light shade of green with a floaty ethereal feel.

These two styles really showcase the versatility of green as a wedding dress colour; it can be classic and elegant or bohemian and floaty.

That's enough about Liz's dresses, which surely cost a fortune. I've gathered together a selection of beautiful green wedding dresses that all have a low price tag. Check them out below.

Nansi in Chiffon - Not On The High Street

This green dress is just stunning. It's actually a bridesmaid's dress by Elliot Claire London, but I think it could definitely be worn as a wedding dress. Plus, you'll only pay a bridesmaid dress price for it.

I love the fitted body with the flowing chiffon skirt. But the best is on the back.

It's got delicate floral embroidery on a sheer base. Simply stunning.

Priced £245

Letitia Gown Mint Dress - Sentani

This is another bridesmaid dress that would make a great green wedding dress. It's from Australian company Sentani (they ship to the UK) and is a barely there shade of mint. It's ideal if you want a subtle touch of colour but still want a traditional look.

It's a classic style with a lace bodice and silk chiffon skirt. I love the capped sleeves.

Priced AU$ 399.95

 Vintage 60s Green Goddess Gown - Etsy

This is a genuine vintage 60s dress from Etsy seller Dainty Rascal, ideal if you're having a 60s themed wedding and want the real thing. It's an unusual style with light silk chiffon over heavy silk taffeta.

I love the low back and the lace sleeves. It's ideal for a woodland wedding.

Priced £47.65

Emerald Green Taffeta Evening Dress - Etsy

If you want to opt for a short wedding dress in a green shade then this gorgeous emerald dress from Dig For Victory is ideal. It's got a 40s/50s feel and provides an hourglass silouette that's flattering on anyone.

I love the deep green shade and the three-quarter sleeves. It's perfect for a city hall wedding.

Priced £125

Babbs Bib Maxi Dress - SHOPBOP

This beautiful dress is not only a lush shade of green, it also has a feel of the green dress that Keira Knightly wore in Atonement.

The backless dress is a bit like a modern version of the gown. It's a really simple design that lets the colour and the lack of back do the talking.

It would be perfect for a beach or summer wedding.

Priced £262.83


That's all for this week. Next Monday I'll be featuring affordable wedding dresses with a twenties feel. I know I've already done a Gatsby one but I've found some more! It'll be the first in a series of affordable wedding dress posts based on different eras.

Have a good Monday.

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La Redoute New Collection

Mademoiselle Collection - La Redoute

French fashion meets preppy style with La Redoute's Mademoiselle collection

I've always been a fan of La Redoute; they have a wide range of clothes, all with the laid back French style with a sometimes edgy twist.

There's no edge in the new Mademoiselle collection though. It's a range of soft sweaters and pencil skirts in creams and pinks. Very feminine and very French.

Sweater, £49 - La Redoute

There's a forties and fifties feel in the La Redoute collection, provided by the silhouettes and pussy-bow collars. It would be ideal office wear.

Cardigan, £39 - La Redoute

Mademoiselle Collection - La Redoute

Usually this look would be a bit too girly for me, but I think it's saved from being sugary sweet by the cut and the combination of lights with darks. Plus, the simple yet stunning French style.

Blouse, £49 - La Redoute

I'm now going to envision myself swanning along the streets of Paris.

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Tattoo Trends: Pin Up Girls

Sailor Jerry Girl Pin Ups - Image via Pinterest

Pin up girl tattoos have kept many a sailor company on a long voyage.

Lipstick Pin Up Girl Tattoo - Image via Pin Up Girls Tattoos

Sailor Jerry type tattoos are very popular and show no sign of going out of fashion. But realistic women are also a trend that has been running for years. 1940s pin up girls are still the style to have, that was the time of the most famous pin ups, including Bettie Page.

Bettie Page Pin Up Tattoo by David Cordon - Image via Daughter of Chaos

There are scantily clad 1940s style girls adorning bodies everywhere.

Pin Up Girl With Camera Tattoo - Image via Tattoo Paradise

Pin Up Girl Tattoo - Image via Pinterest

Pin Up Girl Tattoo by James Tattooart - Image via World Tattoo Gallery 

It used to be that this style of tattoo was only for men, but in recent years more and more women have been sporting pin ups, the most famous being Amy Winehouse.

Amy Winehouse Tattoo - Image via Pinterest

Amy Winehouse Tattoo - Image via Pinterest

Pin Up Girl Tattoo - Image via Tattoo Easily

Tattoo artists are putting their own twist on the pin up girl trend.

Velma Pin Up Girl Tattoo - Image via Pin Up Girls Tattoos

Lego Pin Up Girl Tattoo - Image via Pin Up Girls Tattoos

I love a lego girl

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If I Were A Rich (Wo)Man: Old Hollywood Glamour

Ginger Rogers

This week's wishlist is based on old Hollywood glamour.

Why? Why the hell not? Sometimes we need a bit of glamour in our lives and the ladies of the Golden Age of Hollywood, like Ginger Rogers up there, did it properly.

The Dress

Giselle Dress from Ghost

Slinky and sexy yet classic, this Giselle Dress from Ghost is just beautiful.

Giselle Dress from Ghost

I love the side buttons and the sleeves. Plus it has an unexpected open back.

Giselle Dress from Ghost

It's dye-to-order so there are several colour options, the emerald is my favourite.

£195.

The Bag

Calli Cut-Out Clutch Bag from Coast

You've got to have a clutch bag if you're doing Hollywood glamour. I like this double layered Calli Cut-Out Bag from Coast, simple yet interesting.

Calli Cut-Out Clutch Bag from Coast

£50

The Necklace

Gold Filled Silver Flower Pearl Necklace by Neha

Pearls are a statement Hollywood look, especially when combined with a detailed clasp. This Gold Filled Silver Flower Pearl Necklace by Neha from Boticca is a classic example.

Gold Filled Silver Flower Pearl Necklace by Neha

The layers and the gold and white really work together. £384 though, way out of my budget.

The Shoes

Mae West shoes by Charlotte Olympia

God, I love these Mae West shoes by Charlotte Olympia. They feature an image of the Hollywood siren herself.

Mae West

Mae West shoes by Charlotte Olympia

I'm not usually one to go gooey over footwear but this side view is divine.

Mae West shoes by Charlotte Olympia

They're £795 a pair though, almost two months rent. Are shoes worth becoming homeless for? Maybe.

Mae West shoes by Charlotte Olympia

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