Last Saturday was my Mum’s birthday. Being a big decophile, she hosted an evening of old style swank and spangles giving us all another reason to get glammed up. I’m often asked just what should one wear to a 1920′s themed evening, with far too many people (in my opinion) taking the easy way out and going for a costume hire shop, flapper girl look. The 1920′s was one of the most diverse and exciting times in fashion history as the old world of corsets and Gibson Girls faded into the modern world. The best thing about that for party goers in 2010, is that it leaves loads of room for interpretation and finding something that really works for you. For me, that look was more Silent Movie Star than Piano Hall Floozy.
My whole family tends to the more dramatic end of the scale when it comes to fashion; even my dad gets dragged into the act on occassion. So before the party started we tried to keep a straight face as we messed around posing it up in front of the fire place.
I tweeted a quick picture on the way in and it seems that this look was a real hit. It is rather a departure from my usual but I love the way it turned out. The hair was one of those things that you plan out in your mind with no idea if it will ‘actually’ work, so I was pleased as punch that it turned out like this. It was a combination of finger waves, pin curls and a french roll to keep the length up at the back. If I can recreate it well, I’ll make a tutorial on it for you.
I wanted the makeup to be dark and dramatic, very Clara Bow meets Anna May Wong. Something that said “silent movie – watch my eyes”, and to make that happen I went with the biggest, lushest lashes I could find. The “Hepburn” lash from Gorgeous cosmetics. It all looks a bit serious, but I spent far more time laughing and eating chocolate chilli cupcakes than being all dark and mysterious that evening.
You looked so beautiful! You need to do a tutorial for the hair!
You look stunning! I love the way these photographs have been taken too – very glamorous.
Natalia; Thank you. There wasn’t anything fancy in the taking of the photos and no real post production either. Just taken by lamp light with no flash and I added the black framing at the end. That’s all, but it really does have great ambience.
I was watching this show blush, and I think you’d really love it, you are really working the lashes…. I love participating in photo shoots, although, I have not perfected LASHES.. this even looks a bit 1920′s too…
Girl Japan: The lashes took my quite a while to master but once I had that “lightbulb moment” I haven’t looked back. I’ve added them to the tutorial list
Stunning, lady! I just remarked to Kruppy that you inspire me to get creative with makeup.
Love the makeup and the hair!
Now THAT is my kind of costume party!
Wow SKM, I’m just amazed at how wonderfully fluid you are from one look to the next!
I suspect the Melbourne Dr Sketchy’s team would just love you
Oh and I have been meaning to mention that yours are the only posts I read ‘in blog’, your atmosphere here is just beautiful.
Again, always thank you thank you for sharing.xx
Belinda: Ahh I love Dr.Sketchy’s! Perhaps I shall make an appearance one day
How I wish I could pull off the dark and mysterious look! Well done with the lashes in particular.
SO amazing! I love it
Your makeup looks perfect and you really did recreate the silent movie star look so well 
Gorgeous! I love your interpretation of 20′s glamour. Very fresh and beautiful. Can you please share the source for your amazing shoes!
Amy: The shoes are by Wittner and called “Japan”. They are from last season so you may still be able to track down a pair.
You look so beautiful!! i adore you outfit, your makeup and that fan is so ornate!! u look like u belong on a red carpet!!
Dear SKM,
you look 11/10 DIVINE here. Love the makeup, love the dress and the Hair is Killer. Your makeup is always inspiring.
You always look lovely, but this look is so glamorous and you look even more beautiful than ever.
Very beautiful ! You captured the silent movie star perfectly.
wow, you look so beautiful! I love the 1920s-30s look, hope you can do more looks like this in the future
and maybe a tutorial on the make up?
I agree with Gabriella, you do look like you belong on a red carpet
Simply beautiful.
<3
Gorgeous as always SKM! Love the fan. x
You look as luscious and hot as the chocolate chilli cupcakes you enjoyed!
The last photo..beautiful!…it’s just so “of that time”…I can ‘hear’ the music, the speakeasy chatter, smell the cigars, …and I’m also seeing ‘Smooth Criminal’!!
That’s so gorgeous! One of my favourite fashion periods and you pull it off so well!
Plus I love the sound of chocolate chilli cupcakes.
You look stunning. I love it!
-Andi x
What an amazing look, the dress is gorgeous and the make-up is pure silent movie!
Oh wow absolutely theatrical and stunning! You should do this look more often you look gorgeous darling.
so gorgeous – it’s right to the little details, make-up, shoes!
Great job!
You look gorgeous! Love the dress and the make-up.
I’m going to a 20s themed party next week, and I had a complete mental block. This has really inspired me, “Silent movie star rather than piano hall floozy” brilliant!
Beautiful as ever. You can be an amazing chameleon.
man… as soon as i get home from work i am going to recreate that look! thanks for the inspiration
-becky
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Piano hall floozy? Love the term. Where did you get the fan? And what did Mr. SKM wear?
Meream: The fan is from a chinese $2 shop! Mr SKM was very dapper in a new 1930′s style suit from Anton’s complete with cravat and suspenders
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Very gorgeous! Love the hair
Cette coiffure est top.
Lilou
Hi Candice, love this page, read it ages ago and just came back looking for it…I’m not sure if it’s possible, but perhaps tag it as 20s or 1920s, as I had trouble finding it. I found it by searching for “party” then scrolling through “older entries”. Shared the link with a friend going to s 20s party looking for advice…everyone said flapper LOL…hopefully I’ve steered her into a nicer direction. Lorri xx