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BREAKFAST AT TIFFANYʼS FEATURING DEBUTANTE CLOTHING
DARK
WHITE PURLS
THE 'AVA' DRESS BY DAVIS FASHION MODELED BY THE GLAMOROUS DORIS HOBBS
CORSET
EDUCATION BY DORIS HOBBS
Once Upon A Dark Time
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A STORY OF PASSION
VINTAGE LOVE BE INSPIRED ESCAPE TO
AMSTERDAM DARK INTERIOR VIBES
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o describe Stalletto would be to say that Stalletto is a brand that has a passionate love affair with vintage glamour and style. With that love and passion, there is creativity and uniqueness, a collaboration that blends style and fashion from yesterday with the modern women of today.
Editor-Ava Rayke Field Ast/Wardrobe.-Annetta Reed Bell Field Ast/Location Manager-Don Rayke Photographer-Sixthreeprod Model-Andrea Bobo Hair/Makeup-Monique Martinez-Spoiled Rotten Salon Hair/Makeup-Andrea Bobo Clothing-Stalletto.com Jewelry-Earrings-Dan Larke-Exclusively for Stalletto Jewelry-Cuff Bracelets-The Clear Collections-Exclusively for Stalletto Location-Stephanie Wiltz Design & Decor Graphics-Josh Garner-Joshgarnerart.com Graphics-Jeff White-Creative Design Concepts Graphics-Greg James-Blue Couch Media Graphics-Jason Christman-Blue Couch Media Fashion Illustrator-Cayla Carrizal
Special Thanks Contributing Writer-Doris Hobbs-Rich in Love Fashion Photographer-Rich Fisher Model-Doris Hobbs Clothing-Davis Fashion Clothing-Corsettery Veil-Lucy Sandoval Makeup-Belleci Beauty Jewelry-All Vintage Location-Grand Island Mansion Location-Mountain View Cemetery
White Purls Photographer-Myriam Courchesne Writer-Myriam Courchesne Model-Demi Tigressa Clothing-Black Cake Clothing Clothing-Davis Fashion Location-La Traviata Restaurant
Debutante Clothing Sandra Mendoza Photographer-Heather Bejar Model-Rena Miller Model-Jacqueline Watters Hair/Makeup-Mia Belleza & Cristela Mireles Clothing-Debutante Clothing
Dia De Los Muertos Photographer-Keith Friedle-KWF Photography Model-Miss Belle Vida Makeup/Hair-Miss Belle Vida Location-Evergreen Historical Cemetery
Ava Gardner-The Legend
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Dior-The New Look
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Dark Film Noir
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A Beauty Love Affair
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Corset Education
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Noir Fashion
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Dark Glamour
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Stalletto Jewelry Collection
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Swarovski Earring Collection
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Debutante Clothing
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White Purls
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Pinup Glamour
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Once Upon A Dark Time
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Dia De Los Muertos
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va Lavinia Gardner was born December 24th 1922. Throughout her career as an actress on the silver screen, in movies such as; The Killers, The Barefoot Contessa, The Snows of Kilimanjaro and The Sun Also Rises, Ava became one of the most beautiful and sexiest `Femme Fatale’ American iconic film star ever. And from the early 1940s while with MGM, she maintained her goddess like beauty and style until the day she died. Ava’s on and off screen style resonates still today as classic, sexy and alluring. Her long, dark, thick flowing mane, framing her stunning green eyes and dark red lips, said it all. Her flawless approach to keeping things simple, brought true meaning to the saying, `less is more’. When showing off her figure in strapless gowns and tight buttoned up sweaters, Ava paved the way to glamourous, sexy, beautiful, sultry, come hither style. Ava very seldom wore earrings or necklaces as her everyday style, but when she did dial it up, they were gorgeously opulent. A large flower pinned on the side of her long luscious hair, was at times, her jewelry. Long satin, lace or leather elbow gloves with a diamond bracelet, or two, was part of Ava’s daring ensemble. Fur coats, she loved and wore most often when the weather or the right dating partner permitted. Sheer black stockings with a seam gracefully climbing all the way up the back of her curvy legs, brought ultimate sex appeal to any of her night out on the town styles. Posing for cameras in tight bathing suits, fishnets and high heels, Ava was the most sought after pin-up model of her time. Ava is and always will be, one of our favorite Femme Fatale beauties of all times!
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y now of course, you know his name, and by now you should know his reputation as one of the most dynamic courtiers of the twentieth century. Christian Dior, born in Normandy, France, moved to Paris with his parents at the tender age of ten. Anxious to make his own money, in 1928, Dior sold his sketches to anyone who would buy them, for ten cents each. Dior began his design legacy in 1935, where with the upmost passion and creative spirit, he went on to work for Lucien Lelong, one of the biggest design houses in France. With a meticulous eye for women's fashion along with need to restore beauty to postwar Paris, Dior finally opened his own house in 1946.
Although having many collections, each of them given a theme, one of his most significant collection launched in 1947, ‘THE NEW LOOK’ where Dior exquisitely showed off the charming characteristics of a woman's figure. He embodied the power to make woman look beautiful. Dior was artistically romantic, and although he loved playing with color, broad square shoulders, a cinched waistline and the A-line skirt, he had a love affair and desire to see a woman in red. He also believed that women were more elegant and delectably sublime, when entering a room in a long black dress and around her waistline, a magnificent black satin sash. Dior held the key to style. Using only the best textiles in Paris, before his death in 1957, Christian Dior went on to give the world a visual extravaganza by designing some of the most luxurious gowns, and beautiful women's clothing one had ever seen.
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he Dark Corner 1946 Film Noir Starring Mark Stevens and Lucille Ball Bradford Galt (Mark Stevens) formerly framed for murder, is released from prison. While concentrating to keep on the straight and narrow, he finds that no matter how hard he tries, his past soon catches up to him. Now a detective, Bradford is uneasy and feels as if someone is following him with a plot to kill him. His suspicions soon turn to reality, when he is once again framed for murder. This movie is dark and loaded with suspense. With its sexy moody backdrop, this movie delivers twist and turns around every dark corner.
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lack Angel 1946 film Noir Starring Dan Duryea, June Vincent, and Peter Lorre Martin Blair (Dan Duryea) an alcoholic piano player and the beautifully dangerous, Catherine Bennett (June Vincent) team up to solve the murder of Martin’s ex-wife. Black Angel is truly the epitome of noir. Dark shadows, beautiful glamourous women, handsome men in suits, and a cast of the truly gifted, make this movie a classic that must be watched over and over again. The music carries you right into the middle of the plot, and makes you feel as if you were one of the characters. This is classic movies are all about. what
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e Walked by Night 1948 A off duty police officer, stops a man that appears suspicious, of a recent robbery. The officer is shot and killed by the man. Making him now a murderer. The killer goes on the lame, while two detectives are hot on his heels trying to track him down for the murder of a fellow officer and I Killed That Man-1941 friend. THE CHASE IS ON!
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n innocent man is condemned to death for murder. Knowing who the real killer is, while sitting in the death chair in front of a crowd anticipating his demise, he decides to tell the authorities who the real killer is. But a second too late, he is killed by a mysterious poisonous dart. WHO SHUT HIM UP?!
Black Widow-1954
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fter a women gets writers block, from a novel that is way overdo, she is offered to stay at a handsome man’s apartment to write, while his wife is away. The women is found dead in the apartment and the initial suspect, is the man who invited her to stay. THE PLOT THICKENS!
There you are, sitting at a bar filled with hot men and sexy women of all race, color and nationalities. They float across the floor like butterflies, wearing six inch stilettos and soft leather Stetsons. A melting pot of the elite, when it comes to being beautiful. In their hands, cocktails you have never seen before. The women giggle and the men lean in hoping to score. There it is again, a black martini, a black cocktail on the rocks and over there in the corner stands a very tall blond women, sipping on a black glass of wine. Chitter chatter, chitter chatter, everyone is having a good time, while the soft mix and mingle music indistinctively plays in the background. In unison, the crowd screams and all black cocktails are raised high in the air as ‘Don’t Mind’ from ‘Kent’ loudly pours out of the woofers and tweeters of the bars’ surround sound stereo system.
Swaying back and forth to the beat of the music, is the millennium of today, and the future of tomorrow. Time to join in, you tell yourself. You walk over to the bar, and whisper to the bartender “I’ll have what they’re having”. He winks as dimples appear on either side of his cheeks. He pulls a chilled glass out from wherever they come from, dips and twirls the edge into black sugar, strains the martini into the chilled glass, then pops in a cherry. “There you go darling”, he says in a deep raspy voice that could melt anyone's heart.
“Hola, Hola, she’s telling me this and she‘s telling me that’” pours out of the speakers. You raise your black martini high in the air, and bounce to the music. You have made a new discovery and now, there is no turning back.!
BLACK WIDOW 2 OZ. Blavod vodka 3 0z. Cranberry
Blavod the original black vodka, is a dramatic and stylish vodka with a smooth clean taste. For almost two decades Blavod has been made using only natural ingredients. Black Catechu is extracted from the Acacia tree found in South East Asia and subtly infuse it into triple distilled grain vodka to produce an elegantly black, smooth and clean tasting premium vodka. Try Blavod and you will not be disappointed.
BLACK RUSSIAN 2 oz. Black Vodka 1 oz. Kahlua
Smirnoff Double Black Vodka, is truly a treat. Triple distilled and with aromas and flavors such as, anise, peppercorn, grapefruit and vanilla, no wonder this vodka is a delight. Add it to any cocktail for a smooth sexy flavor.
BLACK DEVIL Twirl rim of glass in orange colored sugar 2 oz. Loch Dhu 1/2 oz. Dry Vermouth
Meaning, "Black Lake" in Gaelic, Loch Dhu is an extraordinary single malt scotch. Handcrafted in the early 1990s, Loch Dhu was distilled in the Mannochmore distillery, which lies in the heart of Scotland's "Speyside" region. The unique Loch Dhu taste and appearance was created by aging the whisky in special, double-charred oak casks. Charring the casks twice enhances Loch Dhu's distinct black color, and its smooth, slightly sweet flavor.
Black Midnight 2 oz. Black Noval Port 1 oz. Lairds Apple Brandy 5 oz. yellow Chartreuse Black Olives
A port wine, is generally enjoyed with chocolate and chilled in a glass. Aged over 2 years in wood before bottling, Noval Black is made from the very best high quality Donro grape varieties. Try Noval Black and you will sip your way into a world of deliciousness.
A flower was offered to me, Such a flower as May never bore But said I’ve a pretty rose tree And I passed the sweet flower o’er Then I went to my pretty rose tree To tend her by day and by night But my rose turned away with jealousy And her thorns were my only delight
~ William Blake ~
ontradicting the stereotype of a black rose, sometimes meaning evil and even death, a black rose has a higher entitlement than we may think. And we don’t mean a rose that has been spray painted or dip-dyed. Real black roses do exist. Consider for a minute that a rose, in its own right, symbolizes love and affection. Well with today’s metaphors on what a rose means, depending on it’s color, (red-love, yellow-friendship, pink-kindness etc. etc.) you rarely see the black rose on any color chart at all. It literally does not exist because of its negative connotations. And if it can’t mean good, why list it at all. It’s been black-balled...pardon the pun. Due to it’s climate conditions, you won’t find a black rose anywhere else except in a small village in Halfeti, Turkey. This makes the black rose technically “one of a kind.” And generally when something is considered “one of a kind”, it gives higher value to its existence. In Turkey, the black rose is considered an endangered species, and must be guarded from attack from the Halfeti villagers, who once thought the rose brought bad luck due to a storm that almost destroyed the village, when the black rose began to bloom. Again, when something becomes an “endangered species” for whatever reason, it is meant to be of higher regard because it is being threatened to exist at all.
In Turkey, the black rose means “passion and hope,” even after the storm. They still however, also symbolize the black rose with death and bad news. Not withstanding, the black rose is guarded from harm as if it were a king or queen.
Rethink the color of the black rose. Black is also elegant and unique and worn to holiday parties. Hence the “Little Black Dress”, which in fashion definition, is hot and sexy. What about the “Little Black Book”, where one keeps secrets of love and passion? But ok, let’s stick to the topic of the black rose. Because we know with every one great thing that can be said about the black rose, there are unfortunately ten that go against the true beauty, nature and color of the flower itself. Try to embrace the value and uniqueness of the black rose. Give it a chance and you will and can be enthralled by all it’s true dark elegant beauty.
*Did you know that the black rose is actually a very dark crimson red that appears so dark it looks black? With that said, the black rose is technically red-the color of love.
Zuppa Zuppa di Cannellini; salsiccia - spring onion - pecorino ...... 6,50
Pappa al pomo-
he majority of the furniture is either black, white, metal or a mix of furniture for diversified seating. Keeping with the cold environment vibe, on the contrary the environment is not cold at all, the dĂŠcor evokes warmth and casual comfort. The artistic Mazzo sign is made of raw steel, and filled with old Hollywood amusement lights, that ties in perfectly with making Mazzo unique. Although dark in interior with black overhead spider chandeliers and additional large and small light fixtures, Mazzo is well illuminated, offering up a contrasting effect. A chorus line of black can lights hang above an extremely long dining table creating a unique banquet seating area, making a bold design statement. Enjoy pizza, calzones and much more when ordering from the large affordable menu that is created by using some of the best quality of ingredients for its Italian cuisine, while chilling in high or low-back chair, that gives a variety of comfort. Oversized paintings boldly stylize the walls and makes Mazzo a place you can and will want to frequent daily.
Buongiorno Buongiorno Mazzo breakfast incl. cup of coffee/tea ... 13,50
Frutta mista (fresh fruit salad) ................................................ 4,75
Organic yoghurt - cruesli or fresh fruit .................................. 4,75
Scrambled eggs - lardo .............................................. ............7,00
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Frittata di Mazzo (daily changing) ......................................... 7,50
The high ceilings and dark hue of the interior, sets off a feeling of hospitality in a way you may have never experienced before. But you will have to visit Mazzo and its concrete floors more than once to get the full impact of its exquisite industrial ambiance.
Smoothie (strawberry or tropical fruit) .................................. 4,25
Cornetti; croissant - jam - butter ........................................... 3,50
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et away from the hustle and bustle of life, or take it with you, but to a whole new level. Mazzo, located in the Netherlands, offers up a relaxing atmosphere where one can feel right at home, or feel right at the office, but with a kick-back kind of vibe.
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hen first entering Mazzo, it appears as if it is one dimensional, on the contrary, it has more folds, twists and turns than a countryside maze. There are stairs that take you up the back side of the bar then leads you to the large kitchen area, in addition to small cubby holes for private dining. ESCAPE TO MAZZO IN JORDAAN AMSTERDAM!
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t’s been said and mostly true, that we eat with our eyes. The prettier the food on the plate, the more we want to see what it’s all about.
Beautiful red meat, yellow corn and green broccoli, or just about any food that can create a picture perfect balance of color, is simply what we find suitable and assume tasty.
Well, there are no color palates when using foods that are on the darker shade of gray. But that doesn’t mean they do not deserve to lie next to the green asparagus, the red tomatoes or even the purple potatoes. Because these foods are just as tasty and have dark little secrets of their own.
eautiful scented perfumes from eras long, long ago, tell us stories of love and passion. They are all one true love story wrapped up in a big red bow. To dab on a few drops here and a few drops there, gives women ultimate completion. It’s the desire to have that one special love, and without it, it’s as if a very important part of her being is missing. Perfumes can be empowering and that is because perfume and women bond. It is a private conversation and no one else is allowed to join in. Whispers of a bygone era linger in the hearts of women, when wearing some of the radiantly ageless scents created by some of the best perfume designers in the world. It is one big love affair. Here are 5 Stalletto picks of classic fragrances that are a must have and should be on every woman’s coiffeuse.
1920-Chanel No. 5 Founded by Gabrielle “Coco’ Chanel and created by, Russian-French chemist, Ernest Beaux, Chanel No. 5 was Marilyn Monroe’s favorite perfume. In 1960, when asked by a reporter, “What do you wear to bed at night, a nightgown, pajamas or what?” She replied, “Chanel No. 5, because it’s the truth.” Chanel No. 5 became the best selling perfume ever.
1929-Joy Founded by Jean Patou and created by perfumer Henri Alméras, This perfumes timeless essence was created with care. Joy is made up of over 10,000 jasmine flowers and dozens of roses. Joy became the 2nd best selling perfume of all times.
1925-Shalimar Founded and created by Shalimar Guerlain, Shalimar perfume was a tribute to the legendary love story between Emperor SHAHJAHAN and his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Shalimar is named after the Gardens of Shalimar in Pakistan. Primarily because of the gardens many flowers and exotic scent, it only seemed right to name the perfume after such extraordinary beauty. Shalimar is the best selling perfume ever.
1935- Lancôme Founded by Armand Petitjean, Lancôme was inspired by the ruins of a Castle, Le Château Lancosme in France and the roses that surrounded it. It’s fresh and alluring scent opened up doors for designer Lancome to create over 108 fragrances.
Empowered Today by Perfumes of Yesterday 1947-Miss Dior Founded by Christian Dior of France and created by Perfumer, Franรงois Demachy, Miss Dior was named in honor of Christian Dior's sister, Catherine Dior. The perfume itself was created for the image of playful young women in love. The personality of the perfume is to lure gentlemen closer by teasing him with attention that you are radiantly oozing the elegant scent of Miss Dior, that he of course could ever possibly resist.
The creativity that goes behind the idea of bringing vintage
fashion alive, comes from deep within. It is those who have a profound passion for the yesteryears, that gifts to us, a world that at times we can only imagine. Their vision of curating and designing some of the worlds legendary fashions that has influenced style over many decades, needs to be celebrated. We embrace all that they have to offer and salute them for joining in on our vision, of an unforgettable bygone era.
“Vintage style is about embracing and celebrating our feminine silhouette. It’s about expressing ourselves through our own favorite blend of past eras. Like pairing a 1920s flapper dress with a 1950s pillbox hat!”
“For me, I find you just have to surround yourself with stories. That’s how I feel when I play dress-up in all vintage. I feel, as if, I am providing a poetic homage to the influential women of yesteryear, gifting life to a ritzy rhinestone brooch, pretentions yet practical dress or a millinery design that once was worn on the streets of San Francisco in the 1950s. Nonetheless, I’ve taken a wardrobe that showcases an infinite amount of history to the steadfast of todays’ modern style with each piece I wear that tells a story.”
We all loved playing dress up when we were little girls. But as an adult dressing in vintage clothing is more a passion for nostalgia. Your attitude and demeanor seems to reveal pride. You are transported back in time with a feeling of respect.
“Every new creation exists, because of what has already existed or was inspired by the past”. “We are little without history behind us”.
“Vintage style is an escape from the mundane. It’s recycled glamour. It’s the only way I am able to feel unique and stylish. Vintage gives instant style”.
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he first fragrance by Jean Paul Gaultier First launched in 1993, a metal corset dress was used by the designer to put forth
his passion for women as a symbol of power and seduction. The sensual shape of the bottle exudes femininity and sexiness with elegance
feminine silhouette, by popular opinion, is the traditional style of a steel-boned, lace-up-corset, with common assumption of why women (and a select group of men) create a vivacious, yet fearless approach to displaying a persona that entices sexual attraction. Those who do wear such a contouring design are more likely to inspire an internal emotion of not only strength, but empowerment as well. Such strength can easily turn into a key factor of corset aficionados, a phrase used for those who have a surging interest in waist training. A corset is fully intended to be worn both publicly and privately than just solely as an undergarment, in such a liberalminded society.
While a large demographic of women find comfort less important than their female beauty, social status, and respectability, they regularly conform with a daily regimen of waist training. This foundation garment serves as a true fundamental of support for both one’s body, as well as their clothing choices, creating an excellent source of back support. Of course, if you’d rather wear your corset in the bedroom, the same feelings of confidence and assertiveness that are in effect for day-to-day corset wearing can also be turned to sexual confidence and an appreciative partner can either be inspiration or an added benefit.
he compression of a corset is also Sometimes found physically stimulating as well as visually titillating. Very few wear just one style of corset, rather they wear a combination of gowns, waspies, and over-bust versions, all achieving a sensual appearance. While many women wouldn’t consider a corset for everyday attire, it’s safe to say that lacing up is highly encouraged and expected for a generation of women today. For woman of the Victoria era, a gown such as this would present nothing, but pure beauty, expressing who you truly are, with the addition of a corset which speaks of your personality.
If worn correctly, a corset can still be a glamourous and beautiful choice, being displayed as a work of art with an array of detailed embellishments, beading and multiple yards of Chantilly lace. Today, corsets are ultimately about support, foundation, and structure, not simply about waist reduction, they bring beauty to any occasion, from day wear to an evening of ultimate seduction.
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he Little Black Dress, credited in the 1920s to Coco Chanel and perfume
designer Jean Patou, was designed out of necessity. The pair felt that there should be at least one dress of a neutral color and as a staple in every woman's closet.
Teaming up with creative ideas, the two designers felt
that women should be able to
buy not only affordable dresses, but dresses that were also comfortable , versatile and can be worn to any occasion. Choosing a neutral color was easy, black. The dresses were referred to as LBD-Little Black Dress
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f you’ve ever read a detective novel, or viewed a 1950s film noir picture, the Femme Fatale represents the most deadly woman in cinema today. She refuses to play the role of a devoted wife and loving mother that mainstream society prescribes for woman. Instead, she uses her sensual charm to hypnotize the opposite sex. The classic femme fatale resorts to murder to free herself from an unbearable relationship with a man who would try to possess and control her.
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oir Films immediately convey the intense sexual presence of the femme fatale by introducing her as a fully established object of the hero’s obsession. Her ability to hold both the hero and the audience spellbound continues throughout the film to the point of one’s death.
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n the majority of noir films, she remains a master of creating mystery and only committed to her independence, seldom allowing herself to be converted by the hero or captured by the police. She refuses to be defined by the male hero or submit her sexuality to the male-dominated institution. It is not surprising that the first role of a femme fatale was portrayed by the ravishing Theda Bara a silent film actress of ‘A Fool There Was’, in 1915. Portraying a role where she seduced and trapped a number of men consuming a dark coercion and charm to no-return. With the words spoken of dark passion, “kiss me you fool”, was the demise of her male prey. In the late 1940s, the world was introduced to one of the film noir’s most stunning and destructively seductive femmes, Ava Gardner, in the 1946 film, ‘The Killers, she skillfully exhibited all characteristics exhibiting a sexual desire as a sultry double-crossing Kitty Collin. Like preying on a cat, Ava’s character knows exactly when to pounce on her victim, corrupting the nicest guy. This femme persona allows her to lure her point of interest into a web of deceit and ultimate betrayal. The beauty of Ava’s glamour is that she actually controls how much you witnessed, casting an enticing spell on you.
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he ‘Thigh-High-Slit’ has been around since the 70s and although it’s not clear who actually invented the style, it has made it’s way back into the mainstream of fashionistas everywhere. Once called the ‘High-Thigh-Slit,’ today woman portray daring and
empowered attitudes when wearing the also called ‘Sky-High-Slit’ dress on more dining out occasions than previously exhibited in the 70s and 80s. The also sometimes called, ‘Thigh-Slit-Dress’ has become a staple in women's closets right next to the ‘LBD’- ‘Little Black Dress’
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lamour is an illusion, a form of mystery revealing a fragile state that changes with time. It is defined as a re-creation from all facets of our lives. Perhaps the best way to describe it is with a ravishing red lipstick, a sensual hourglass silhouette, and style inspiration from such mavens as Rita Hayworth, Ava Gardner, and Jayne Mansfield.
While many may attempt to aim for class or sophistication, many will miss the mark, for there are so many ways we can make unknowing missteps. Glamour is the feeling of beauty, with an undertone of femininity, and dark magic.
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emale villains in films from the 1940s are often beyond glamorous, holding a sense of darkness to their tricks as they embrace a magical hand that must not be spoiled. We perceive red lipstick, smoky eyes, and slicked back hair as dark glamour, because we understand that these traits exude a sense of mystery, isolation and immorality.
Portraying dark glamour is a set of personals-a creation instead of a state of being-you will find one will create it, even if they don’t realize they’ve done so.
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all glamour an inner performance if you wish. It’s equally accurate to call it an accomplishment to stand among a field of dry soil, before a devils oak tree playing with the sight of ravens, don’t you agree?
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ark glamour channels attribute to youth-sex appeal, flirtation, and vitality-but comes much easier with age, like mystery to past.
The trick to glamour is quite like black magic; you see me, and yet you don’t. You only see what I bring to my outer self or how I create it as my own. You only see what I want you to see. The beauty of dark glamour is that I actually control how much you witness, and I promise to not cast any spells on you
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ur clear acrylic spider cuffs are truly fascinating. Our quest for beautiful but simple jewelry took us to ‘The Clear Collections,’ founded in 2015 by two sisters, Nadine and Natalie Welch, who with great craftsmanship, individually mold each bracelet from a 1/4” thick acrylic, which they then polish to perfection. Carefully selected jewels from their multitude of whimsical embellishments, is then attached to the cuff with precision. Out of their many cuffs, we chose the Spider to become part of the
Stalletto family jewelry collection.
La Mer
(The Sea) With our passionate love for Mother Nature, the sea is the most extraordinary and
dynamic part of natures gift to us all. Together with our love for one of the most powerful and popular colors in the world, we chose red to represent La Mer, a clear acrylic cuff, embellished with a red rhinestone spider.
Noir
(Black) Represents the darker side of our image and love for classic Black and white Film Noir, in
addition to movie stars from the Silver Screen to the Golden Age era. Noir, a clear acrylic cuff embellished with a black rhinestone spider.
Amour (Love) Who doesn’t want to be in love. Let them all fall in love with you and they will when showing off your green iridescent spider cuff bracelet, gracefully adorning your lovely wrist.
Envie
(Desire) A deep longing to feel beautiful is what
we bring you with Envie. Stand out from the
others by wearing our clear rhinestone spider cuff bracelet. Beware, you will be the desired by everyone.
Introducing our brand new line of beautiful Swarovski Crystal Jeweled Earrings
“The Ava Collection” Designed by our very own Dan Larke, is none other than stunning. Perfect for when out on the town, or simply having a cocktail party on your terrace. These beautiful crystal darlings are a must have. The holidays are just around the corner, so please get your orders in as soon as possible. We ship worldwide. Discover “The Ava Collection” on our website at Stallettto.com
Beautiful 20ml-Swarovski iridescent crystal teardrop earrings Red Swarovski crystals with Sterling silver clasp, chain and hook.
Beautiful 70ml-Swarovski iridescent prism cut drop earrings Sterling silver clasp, chain and hook.
Beautiful 20ml-Swarovski iridescent crystal round earrings Sterling silver clasp, chain and hook.
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Holly Golightly Inspired. he iconic black dress, black gloves and pearls Audrey Hepburn graciously wore in one of the most memorable movies of the 1960s-Breakfast at Tiffany's, gives us inspiration to reinvent that moment in style.
Debutante Clothing 1960s Crepe Backless Dress $149 1950s Leather Gloves $39 1950s Four Strand Pearl Necklace $49 1960s Silver Rhinestone Earrings $29
Debutante Clothing 1960s Silver & bead trim dress $149 1960s Silver glitter clutch $49 1960s Silver rhinestone earrings $29
Debutante Clothing 1960s Velvet and Beaded Dress $149 Jeweled Bracelet $40 1950s Leather Gloves $35 1960s Red Jeweled Earrings $29
Debutante Clothing 1950s Crepe Wiggle Dress $149 1950s Four Strand Pearls $49 1950s Givenchy Pearl Earrings $39
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udrey Hepburn, the golden age film star simply shined in just about anything she wore. But her many black ensembles resonated class, sophistication and style. It is just a pleasure to recognize her from the 1960s film, Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Holly Golightly was and still is the ultimate inspiration.
The moment she walked in, we knew she was designing her own polished drama...
Katia Fascinator with Veil. Made of Genuine “Hair-On� Leather . $225
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What it takes to be la Femme Fatale, A How-To Guide By Myriam Courchesne
With the holidays upon us, it is essential that we look our best. Out of all the days in the year, this is the time to explore and wear our closet’s finest to finish the year in grandeur. So now, challenge your presence, with a hat! I know this task can be intimidating. if not rightfully daunting for some of you. But believe me, it’s easy! To demonstrates to you how simple it is to style your millinery piece for every holiday occasion, the following are some tips and tricks authenticated by the ever so glamorous model Demi Tigressa. Be bold and transform yourself from an ordinary lady into a chic mademoiselle. Because afterall, in the words of Martha Slither, “Wearing a hat versus not wearing a hat is the difference between looking adequate and looking your best.“
As she lured them in closer, she always kept them guessing...
< Polish your Poise To set the tone of your day: get ready in style while keeping your hair out of your face with the help of stylish hair combs. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about creating that alluring feeling of glamour, the moment you wake up. Genuine Leather Flower with Beads on Gold Comb $40
< The Feminine Factor Pearls and Purls have long been linked. Throughout history, pearls have been a symbol of status and elegance. Add a touch of classic luxury to your work attire through the embodiment of Jackie Onassisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; bonafide fashion style which is perfectly in line with business dress code. Knitted Darla Pillbox Hat with Pearls $375
< Leasurely Luxe Today we live in an age where it is customary to wear a plain T-shirt and Jeans, how unimaginative! It’s time we kick up the “on-therun” outfit. The turban is quite easy to throw on when hair is on its last hours before a wash. Why wear the old boring and very typical beanie when you can easily style up with the turban? Knitted Isadora Turban in King Charles Brocade $225
> When in doubt, Put a bow on it! As another time-honored design, bows have long been one of women’s favorite adornments. At times useful and/or usually purely decorative, this brilliant knot has earned its rightful place atop your head! Look smart and festive while completing your holiday shopping!
Knitted Annabelle Pillbox hat $325
With her, Nothing was as it seemed...
Only one thing was certain: Her killer style would bring her notoriety...
The Betty Knitted Cocktail Fascinator with Beads $325
< Who is the Lady in lace?
> The Goddess Formula
Lace is the essence of femininity. It goes hand in hand like red lipstick on a pinup girl. No matter the genre you are going for, whether it be white angelic or black sultress, lace is a sure way to hit the mark.
Whether youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re out celebrating cocktail hour or attending holiday parties make an entrance with style!
Draw interest to your beautiful face with a lacey piece of millinery.
Nadine Fascinator made of Genuine Leather bonded with Lace. $255
Never reveal too much too soon, engage their curiosity. In this instance, the birdcage veil opens up the door to the imagination. Create excitement and leave them wanting more! Knitted Valentina Fascinator hat with Veil $325
After the glitter fades, only the beauty behind the veil remains... A special â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;thank youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to Mario and his restaurant La Traviata, Black Cake Clothing and Davis Fashion for the beautiful dresses. Photography by Myriam Courchesne
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his past summer we had the pleasure of meeting up with a lovely Seamstress, Jennifer Nobbe from Lake Havasu Arizona, and asked her to help us design our Dita Von Teese, inspired pinup aprons. She accepted with pleasure and immediately went to work.
We literally flooded her with images of Dita Von Teesesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; outfits, for color palette inspiration. So off Jennifer went, to shop for all the necessary items she needed to complete this project, that was literally thrown at her at the last minute. With a smile on her face and a giggle in her heart, she diligently combined not only the colors, but the appropriate fabrics as well. Her understanding of our vision brought joy to our hearts and tears to our eyes, because it is sometimes impossible for someone else to see and capture another's vision. Our new brand of aprons were completed and professionally delivered within a matter of a few weeks.
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hortly after receiving our beautiful aprons, we had an epiphany and while thinking out of the box, as we often do, we decided to put a twist on things, again, which is the norm for Stalletto.
We contacted Jennifer once again, and asked if she would be interested in collaborating with us in designing faux fur wraps that would pair with our pinup aprons. Well, who wears wraps or stoles with aprons? One would think. We do, Stalletto. Jennifer was thrilled and immediately offered up ideas and directed us on what to do in order to receive the wraps in time for the photoshoot. Today thanks to the lovely and talented Jennifer Nobbe, we bring you our Stalletto-Pinup Apron and Wrap Collection, inspired by and named after, Dita Von Teese and a few of our favorite pinup ladies from yesterday. Introducing; Dita (Dita Von Teese) Ava (Ava Gardner) Bettie (Bettie Page) Marilyn (Marilyn Monroe) Lena (Lena Horne) Veronica (Veronica Lake).
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nce upon a dark time, her life was normal, until she met a man. A man who wanted it all. She was young and beautiful but very naive. See, she wanted it all as well, but was she willing to pay the price. A price she had no idea she would pay for with sex, power and deceit.
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ne date led to another. One night led to his secluded private room of ultimate controlling sadomasochist sex. He was gentle and the power of his beauty that he strongly possessed, made her desire him even more.
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he was falling, falling hard in love and it was obvious he wanted no part of being contained, not by her not by anyone.
The nerve of a man with dark secrets of the sort, allowing himself to be so arrogant. She had to leave and leave she did. Carrying a broken heart in her bosom and red stallettos in her hands, she fled out of the door and right into the vast dark night that housed hundreds of tall trees, where his secluded mansion sat. Many faces, many portrayals, many mask she had to wear just to appease his gentle but insecure sexual desires.
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is control had become out of control. She was distraught and in fear of a broken heart, a broken heart that would not or could not mend. She no longer answered his desperate calls, calls begging he be awarded his own life, his own ways, his own fantasies, with her as his lover. Out into the jungle he searched, lost, lonely and confused, he called out her name, that echoed throughout the dark night. The trees encumbered her as if they were her protection. She appeared wearing a mask for the last time, a mask she was certain would make him understand, a mask he would see had he opened his eyes. Face to face not a touch, not a kiss. He had no power here, in the dark night , where only she controlled her destiny.
Her true self shined through. She looked him in the eye and whispered his name, “Joshua”, he whispered back “Alexandria.” She disappeared in the night as if she were a dream, as if she were a fantasy-once upon a dark time.
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pproximately 3000 years ago, Pre-Hispanic civilizations began celebrating Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). Indigenous people from Mexico, in their hearts and in their tradition, believe that the soul of the dead can travel back and forth from this world to the next. They believe that the soul of their beloved deceased, will one day return to visit.
To began preparing for their return, an altar covering the four elements of nature-water, wind, fire and earth (water, candles and flowers), is set up either in ones home, on the porch or somewhere where the dead will recognize as a place of love. They must also prepare the deceased favorite food or meal, set it up as an offering which indicates that the loved ones have been waiting for them with open arms. Preparing the altar in this manner, is said to make the spirits of the dead, feel as if they had not been forgotten. With the spirits feeling as if their return was a blessing to those who they hope would wait for them, offerings guaranteed that they will come back to visit the same day, year after year. Spirits can then walk the earth in peace. In most regions, November 1st is the day to honor children and is called ‘Dia de los innocents’, and on the same day the also celebrated ‘Dia de los Angelitos’ Day of the Angels. November 2nd is famous holiday where Dia de los Muertos also called, ‘Dia de los Difuntos or Day of the Dead is celebrated.
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o represent and respect the dead, most believers paint their faces to resemble the skull which is part of the Day of the Dead tradition. Candy skulls are made of sugar â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Sugar Skullsâ&#x20AC;? are then placed at the altars as an offering to the dead.
La Calavera Garbancera, the most historical and iconic skull was created in the 1800s and is the most replicated skull in some urban cities. Believers gather to celebrate this time of year, with women and children wearing skull painted faces, colorful dresses and flowers in their hair, and men in Mexican sombreros, colorful shirts and vest, with their faces also painted to resemble the famous sugar skull.
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t has been said that some folks celebrate the death and the return of their dead out of love. They actually feel the presence and spirit of their dead's return. They leave the altars up longer then necessary, in order to receive ultimate satisfaction of honoring the spirits that basically trust that their return was a blessing.
However, there are those who celebrate out of fear. Folk tales have it that if one forgets to prepare offerings for their deceased, the spirits will not have everlasting joy of feeling loved and wanted. Basically their death was in vain and now they are all alone. Therefore they are left with no choice but to believe, that their return was not only unexpected, but unwelcomed as well. This betrayal saddens the spirits and sets off a sense of jealously of others that had received blessed and celebrated returns. The jealously eventually turns to anger. Once this unfortunate transition takes place, it is said that the dead will return, but the ultimate goal of their unwelcomed return, is to cast spells and even cause harm to the ones who did not respect and honor their resurrected return. The anger even goes as far as causing illness and bringing on death to their once beloved but now evil kin.
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ctober is the time of year that divides fall and winter. It is the time that summer (light) ends and winter (dark) begins, like life and death. This transition creates a mood for believers in the folklore, that it is time to concentrate on their upcoming duties.
October 31st, is the most popular Day of the Dead celebration, as it is associated with life and death. Most celebrate because it is fun with children and some adults dressing up in costumes, having no idea why. And although there is a spiritual meaning behind life and death and dark and the day itself, believers take their dead returning very seriously, and began preparing what is needed for the beauty and joy of moments to come. The Catholics â&#x20AC;&#x153;All Saints Dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; was celebrated on November 1st, however it was also called A ll-hallowsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Day. Soon the Christians began to call it All-hallows Eve on the night of October 31st when they celebrated Samhain, the day the ghost returned to earth. Soon after, they called it, Halloween.
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o not stand at my grave and weep I am not there, I do not sleep I am a thousand winds that blow I am a diamond glints on the snow I am the sunlight on the ripened grain I am the gentle Autumns rain When you awaken in the morning hush I am the swift uplifting rush Of quiet birds in circled flight I am the soft stars that shine at night Do not stand at my grave and cry I am not there, I did not die. Native American poem from North America