Time Travel in an Outfit

You know that feeling you get, when you go to a place or see a picture, you think, "I have been here before"? I get that often. I am convinced that my soul has been traveling the world for centuries. I get that "my soul has been here before" Epiphany often when it comes to the 1920's. I used to be obsessed with this era and it slowly faded (I guess like most things in our lives). Well, I am happy to say it has resurfaced. My obsession was reignited by the incredible read, Twenties Girl by Sophie Kinsella (author of Confessions of a Shopaholic Series).  What really caught my attention, was the detail of the 1920's clothing, make-up, and hair styling being described (sorry to spoil a little piece of the novel). I could see myself as the girl she was describing.

You may have heard or known, I have always paid a little ode to the 20's with my signature bob. For some reason, I had this notion that I was going to grow my hair out. Why? I have no idea. So, in my newly 1920's obsession, I went and cut my hair in to a severe bob. I am waiting until my weekend off to dye my hair darker. I thought that by cutting my hair into such a chic flapper bob, it would scratch this 1920's obsession. Such wishful thinking.

What was missing was the clothes. The clothes to transform my aura. The twenties were about being classy and not afraid to go against the norm. To live in the moment, here and now. To wear the latest fashions and know what is the latest new fad in society. Having a good time is at the top of your list. It is being the perfect combination of classy and a party animal.

I searched the most obvious place for vintage 20's fashion: Ebay. Much to my dismay, most of the clothing was way over priced and look too costume-ish. Defiantly not what I was looking for. 

In my past posts I have raved on about Forever 21. All my past online shopping has been from the beloved store. Low and behold, they had absolutely everything I was looking for! And at a realistically glamorous price! Thus, I was in 1920's heaven. 

I found a crepe peach chiffon dress with beading all on the front and around the hem with a beautiful scoop neck (34.80). I also fell in love with a grey sleeveless dress with a sun pattern made out of seed beads that loop along the hem. The relaxed fit makes it very twenties (34.80). I just had to get a twenties satin covered embellished headband (I am a big Blair Waldorf fan). The embellishment is gorgeous and is located on the side with a non-tangle-hair-back (4.80). Who can turn down jewelry? Costume jewelry was born in the 1920's (thanks to Miss Coco Chanel) and Forever 21 has the best prices for beautiful pieces. I know your thinking of the traditional long necklaces (pearls, pendants, chains, etc.) worn, yet what is often forgotten is the amazing earrings these fashion forward darlings wore. I found a three piece set of dainty pearlescent bead earrings (3.80).

The best feeling is when clothes transform you, even to another era. That does not mean your dated, I think it lets you learn from the past and look incredible doing it.

My lesson: to learn to have fun again. 

Look for me at the next party, I will be the girl having illegal amounts fun. I will be the Twenties Girl.