Recently we received posters for two movies – I thought it would be nice to do a window with the theme of “My One and Only” but then realised that the poster for “A Single Man” is similarly stylish and features the same colour scheme.

I like to alternate styles in the window – if we have day dresses in one week, it’s nice to have evening dresses (or ballgowns or cocktail frocks or playsuits etc) the next so as last week had brightly coloured late ’50s-early ’60s dresses in pinks, purples and aquas, an elegant scheme of black and gold seemed like it might work.

Victoria and Carly put this window together on Saturday – the chaps* are wearing late ’50s-early ’60s dinner suits with shirts and bowties, whilst Marlene and Fay are frocked up in early ’60s evening gowns. For extra panache, Tim let me borrow his art deco cocktail shaker, martini glasses and a deco serving tray.

* Yes: chaps! For a few years now Clarke has had the ladies to himself but as both films feature predominantly men rather than women, I thought we should introduce a new character. He’s a brooding bloke, and a shorter (more vintage) height than hunky Clarke. If you have any suggestions, he needs a suitably old-fashioned name, preferably one shared with a movie star from the Golden Years. Our latest addition is the one in the hat. Click on the images for a better look.

Speaking of “My One and Only”, don’t forget to enter the contest for some free tickets. Entries close on Wednesday.

We had some beautiful evening clothes in Circa’s window last week – golds and peaches, shiny and sparkly to ward off the wintery nights. Sadly, we sold the centre piece (a fabulous peach bias cut gown with elaborate slashed and frilled sleeves) the first day, so we replaced it with another gold and I took some pics before any more gowns found new homes.

We’re having some lighting issues with the front window and it’s looking rather dark – this should be fixed soon.

This one is from a while ago, but I can’t resist sharing it with you. Both gowns are French silk couture, purhased from an exclusive Collins street boutique in the late 1920s and from the wardrobe of a local lady. Both have now found new and appreciative homes – the gorgeous floral on the left is now owned by a lovely blonde lady, the owner of Melbourne’s best lingerie boutique.

I quite like the way the lighting is rather fey, with lots of street reflection.

A clearer shot of the frocks can be seen here (more…)

This week’s window. 1940s boudoir.

Lovely people,

The current window: Betty, Clarke and Marlene frocked up for a wintery evening out.