“Elegance is elimination.”–Balenciaga
Ngaio Marsh by Henry Herbert Clifford (1935).
This 85-year-old photograph of New Zealand writer Ngaio Marsh proves that elegance, coziness, and individuality can be as stylish as anything out of the pages of a 21st-century fashion magazine.
Embellishments are minimal: an eccentric shoulder, a few buttons, an indifferently tilted hat, a bit of pattern and texture here or there.
Clean lines. Confidence.
She is, more than anything, mysterious.
How appropriate.
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Truly gorgeous photo. There’s a book you might like, IN PRASE OF DIFFICULT WOMEN, by Karen Karbo. I’m listening to it and it’s fun.
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I just looked it up. It sounds great! Thanks for the rec.
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Love this! Her poise says everything. I also wanted to let you know that I nominated you for the Sunshine Blogger Award. If you don’t have time for it right now or a responding post just doesn’t match your style, no worries–it’s still good to shout out what you do! Here’s where you find the rules: http://carygrantwonteatyou.com/fun-questions-on-classic-film/
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Thanks so much for the nomination. I’ll be happy to accept if I can find the time. It might take me a week or two, but I will try my best. Thanks again.
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