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Photos: Spring

Mar 31, 2012 in Theme posts

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While we’re currently having some cold weather and snow here, spring has definitely arrived, at least on some days! I feel like wearing light colours, suits and pretty hats.

Here are some photos of great spring outfits!

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I had to start with this wonderful photo that so perfectly represents spring. Taken by Walter Sanders in Berlin, May 1946. Source: LIFE archive

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Marjorie Woodworth in a lovely outfit. Source: My vintage Vogue

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Marjorie again in an even lovelier outfit. Source: My vintage Vogue

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An unknown woman with amazing shoes. Source: 1940’s throwback

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Dorothy Lamour in a flowery hat.

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An ad from a 30s LIFE magazine, found on Google Books. Notice the funny little bag that seems to be attached to the leash.

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Linda Darnell, also with amazing shoes and matching purse. Source: Lady Audley’s secrets

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Linda Darnell again in a beautiful emerald green dress.

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Martha O’Driscoll looking great with matching accessories. Source: Rare pix vintage actresses

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Martha Vickers in a beautiful rose hat. Source: Ondiraiduveau

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Ann Sheridan looking absolutely fantastic. I love everything about her outfit and her hair. Source: Rare pix vintage actresses

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A great suit and hat. I think I found this in the excellent Jalou gallery.

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Pretty straw hat.

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Veda Ann Borg with great hair and outfit. Source: Rare pix vintage actresses

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Veda Ann again, such a perfect look! Source: Rare pix vintage actresses

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Fantastic picture of Lucille Ball. I love the combination of fuchsia and emerald green.

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Beautiful Lena Horne in a great suit. Source: Vintagegal

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I’ve shown this picture of Ann Savage before but it’s one of my all time favourite looks and would be just perfect for spring.

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Gina Lollobrigida always wears great outfits.

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Brigitte Bardot looking super elegant.

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The perfect red suit.

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Amazing teal suit.

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Great colours. I never really wear purple but it looks so great on brunettes. Source: My vintage Vogue

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Marilyn looking perfect as usual. Source: Dr. Macro

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Same outfit with different hat.

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Anita Ekberg looking so beautiful in a perfect suit. Source: Cup of gold

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Marilyn again in another of my all time favourite looks. In fact I just ordered a coat like this one from Etsy.

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Betty Loh Tih in an outfit that is very much in the same vein as the one above. Source: Soft Film

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Perfect pastel spring suits. I’d love the blue one.

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Ava Gardner in a red suit.