“And the two women stood side by side looking at the slender, flowering tree. Although it was so still it seemed, like the flame of a candle, to stretch up, to point, to quiver in the bright air, to grow taller and taller as they gazed - almost to touch the rim of the round, silver moon.
How long did they stand there? Both, as it were, caught in that circle of unearthly light, understanding each other perfectly, creatures of another world, and wondering what they were to do in this one with all this blissful treasure that burned in their bosoms and dropped, in silver flowers, from their hair and hands?”
How long did they stand there? Both, as it were, caught in that circle of unearthly light, understanding each other perfectly, creatures of another world, and wondering what they were to do in this one with all this blissful treasure that burned in their bosoms and dropped, in silver flowers, from their hair and hands?”
Extract from Bliss & Other Stories by Katharine Mansfield, via 1
The Outfit:
Vintage 1930s russet velvet evening dress with ruched panels: made by granny Kiki for Kiki Couture
Vintage 1910-30s? bejewelled buckle silk satin shoes: passed down from granny Kiki
Vintage 1920s bracelet: passed down from granny Penny to my mother
Red chinese cuff bracelet: a gift from my aunt in Hong Kong
Vintage 1930s necklace, worn as a headband: passed down from granny Penny
Earrings: my mother's, from Accessorize
Large blue ring: a recent present from a friend
Lilac rose hair clip: an old present from my mother
The Soundtrack
Edith Sitwell: Through Gilded Trellises
As you may have guessed, the painting of the beautiful redhead is a portrait of my granny Kiki, painted at the start of the 1930s when she was in her early twenties.
Photographs taken at my parents' house by me, self portraits using the timer on my little digital camera.
Sorry I've been too busy this week to comment on many blogs, and haven't had a chance to respond to your kind comments either. Please know that even when I don't have time to respond I appreciate your comments so much.
I'm delighted to be a part of the next Visible Monday, hosted by the lovely Patti from www.notdeadyetstyle.blogspot.co.uk, click on the website link to see her outfit and those of many others.
