World in my Eyes: Galactic-Inspired Fashion for the Masses

Months of being a Doctor Who fan and years of being fascinated by astronomy has inspired this post. Luckily, due to the those who share my fascination with a background in fashion, we don't have to only "dream of the stars", we can shine as brightly as them.

Personally, my favourite item of clothing inspired by space was a stars-and-moons nightgown that I had when I was little. Unfortunately, readers, I cannot find the aforementioned nightgown in either real life, or online. Sorry.

However, there is a wider range of options for mature women in terms of starry fashion. A good example would be a manicure inspired by galaxies, which I first saw on Tumblr. The lovely ladies at LOVELYish posted a tutorial here on how to do galactic nails, which I couldn't have said better.

A picture from LOVELYish's galactic nail tutorial.

Source: LOVELYish

One can make tie-dye clothing with certain dyes in order to create space-inspired clothing. A few choice colours would be black, dark blue, purple, with gold and silver fabric spray paints. I myself haven't done this yet, but when I do I will most definitely post pictures.

Other than clothing and nails, certain accessories can be added. Millions of websites have jewellry with stars, moons, and suns as pendants. Abalone, or other pearlescent gemstones looks beautiful inlaid in silver and fit in well with a galactic theme. Below are a few examples of my favourite pieces of jewellry.

Source: Tumblr (w1ldbunny)

Source: Amazon

I like the rustic feel of this one.

Source: Tumblr (sittingbutterfly)

My only concern is if you wear any of these, people won't just reach for the stars, they'll reach for your jewellry.

(OK, that was weak.)

Perks of Being a Wallflower Film Adaption

I'm certain a few of you have heard of the Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky. I won't spoil it, but Perks is a novel written in the style of letters, which I personally thought was interesting. A few themes of the book is alienation and acceptance, as well as being depressed, alone, and awkward. I liked the book because it tackled very heavy subjects, which I won't spoil.

Now, fortunately for those who read and enjoyed the book, a film adaption starring Logan Lerman will be coming out this September. Don't judge me, but I've never heard of Logan Lerman nor his co-star Ezra Miller, who are playing the main characters Charlie and Patrick, respectively. I have not a clue if they're suited for the role or not. However, judging from the trailer, I believe they will play their characters swimmingly well.

Perks of  Being a Wallflower official trailer.

Source: Youtube

But while I'm addressing my positive expectations, I do have some concerns. Such as choosing Emma Watson for the role of Sam. Don't get me wrong, I do love Emma Watson, she's an excellent actress, but this isn't exactly the type of role I picture her being in. Sam is more of a down-to-Earth person, who is going through the hardships of being an American teenager, while Emma Watson herself is more of posh, cultured person. But Emma's portrayal of Sam has yet to be seen, and I look forward to her performance.

Another thing, I didn't expect Patrick to be such a happy-go-lucky character in this adaptation, I figured he'd be a tad more melancholic. Also, I hope the film isn't as kitsch and comedic as the trailer, considering the book had a dark subject matter.

But other than that, I hold high expectations for this film. Considering the author, Chbosky, is directing the film and writing the script, I predict that it will hold very true to the events in the book, and I also predict that it will be a very enjoyable film, regardless if you have read the book or not.

Extoling the Virtues of Boots

Confession time! I love boots, I really do. Everything, from the ultra-femme high-heeled boots to motorcycle boots, catches my eye in a shop.

What I really like about the many varieties of boots is their versatility. They can be stylish and fashionable, or comfortable and utilitarian. And a decent pair of boots will get you both of those qualities.

A decent boot.

Source: Tumblr (sphynxsnow)

I myself prefer wedge boots over heeled boots. I've always found them to be more comfortable than stilettos, and I can walk in them all day without my feet feeling strange when I take them off.

Unfortunately for me, my only pair of wedge boots is falling apart. The suede cover is coming apart and they've just become, in general, ratty. Luckily for Charlie, the oh-so-helpful blog Rookie has a tutorial how to cover shoes in glitter. The link in bold will take you to the tutorial.

Enough of my anecdotes. Here, have some pictures of vintage boots.

A boot, which I believe is from Edwardian times.

Source: Tumblr (unknown blog)

A pair of Parisian boots from 1900-1920

Source: Tumblr (ornamentedbeing)

Adelaide boot from the Victorian era, specifically 1865-1875

Source: Tumblr (ornamentedbeing)

My Grand Entrance

Salutations, readers~

My name is Charlotte, or Charlie in rare company. I live in Alaska and a bit disconnected to the art world I have interest in. Hence this blog, a chronicle of my knowledge of art.

What you'll find on this blog is vintage fashion, specifically from the Victorian and Belle Epoque era, and a variety of art movements I'm interested in, such as the Impressionist, Expressionist, and Dada movements. Also, musical styles such as blues, swing, indie rock, and classic rock will be making their showcase here.

And occasionally, I will post some popular culture, like my favourite movies, televisions shows, and books, which may include cult classics, dramas, some good science-fiction, mostly cheesy science-fiction, and dark comedy.

In short, this blog will be a collection of all of my thoughts, desires, and happenings, no matter how strange, bizarre, or off-the-wall they may seem.