I'm going to tell you about one of my favorite style icons Edith Bouvier Beale. Also known as little Edie of Grey Gardens. She was seriously eccentric, stylish in a gloriously mad cat lady kinda way. An American socialite who also just happened to be Jackie Onassis' first cousin. The debutante came to poplar attention through a documentary called Grey Gardens, an absolute must see and with an amazing performance played by Drew Barrymore.
Little Edie was a fascinating character. Her now legendary style was eclectic to the extreme with a mix of 50's pin-up bathing suits, fur, fur and fur and her trademark turban, which was usually any item of clothing she could find which she would then make into a fashion statement in just a few minutes. Her imaginative fashion DIY was admired. She would refer to her outfits as "costumes" which seemed to be her defense against the world, but more importantly, they seemed to cheer her up.
So I guess we can all relate to this in some way? On these grey winter days I find myself craving celebratory pieces and all that glitters and shines, like the vintage diamante bracelet that cost a small fortune, bought for me many years ago, that I will always cherish, and today I will wear it with a heavy tweed Prada suit and patent Doc Martens to pay homage to Little Edie.
It's beautiful and fun and it makes me smile whenever I wear it, I hope I'm not alone in this desire to dress up. " It's all about escapism"
Little Edie was a fascinating character. Her now legendary style was eclectic to the extreme with a mix of 50's pin-up bathing suits, fur, fur and fur and her trademark turban, which was usually any item of clothing she could find which she would then make into a fashion statement in just a few minutes. Her imaginative fashion DIY was admired. She would refer to her outfits as "costumes" which seemed to be her defense against the world, but more importantly, they seemed to cheer her up.
So I guess we can all relate to this in some way? On these grey winter days I find myself craving celebratory pieces and all that glitters and shines, like the vintage diamante bracelet that cost a small fortune, bought for me many years ago, that I will always cherish, and today I will wear it with a heavy tweed Prada suit and patent Doc Martens to pay homage to Little Edie.
It's beautiful and fun and it makes me smile whenever I wear it, I hope I'm not alone in this desire to dress up. " It's all about escapism"
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