Isabella Rossellini in Cobalt and Teal Blouse

taken in the 1980's, with a blouse that was quintessential of the era, in cobalt blue and teal, Isabella has it right!

Frida ICONIC

some of Frida's paintings that I have up...extremely iconic...

FOUND: Thai Silk Tissue Holder

this was bought in Bangkok, Thailand and is a purse sized facial tissue holder in Thai Raw Silk...

Velvet Victorian Gent

adore this gentleman's teal velvet ensemble...

Victorian Dresses

A Genuine Victorian Dress

...and its modern-day adaptations...

Victoriana and Edwardian Lamps

Favorite Movie: Wings of the Dove

a movie in which almost every frame is a work of art! And as far as teals and blues go...this movie is replete with every shade conceivable...

Peacock Brooches

What I'll be on the lookout for - a yummy peacock pin in enamel and/or rhinestone...

Stuck in the 80's

I still love the 1980s, here in a BOLO TIE, turquoise metallic belt and jeans(I'll never change!); this photo I fondly call my COWGIRL SHOT! ;-)

FOUND: Vintage Photo of Mum in TEAL

My mother in Melbourne, Australia in the early 1970's wearing her TEAL or peacock blue velvet pant suit, standing outside the shop "Milady's," while out walking her dog.

 I guess this teal thing is in the blood... ;-)

FOUND: Teal Eye Shadow

Estee Lauder's discontinued eye shadow duo, TRAPEZE...

looks really subtle or at least photographs that way but it's definitely flattering with brown eyes...

a little makeup goes a l-o-n-g way...

Tres Chic TEAL TURBANS

I have to say my exposure to European women wearing turbans was when I first saw my Hungarian-speaking Hungarian-Slovak grandmother (who's grandmother Ludwiga von Schramek was Prostestant German, but her Catholic paternal Ambrozy side came from Italy, representing the Vatican! Her hubby, my Grandfather, was Czech Catholic.) with her clipped "mittel-Europa" accent sporting a pre-made turban, as she lounged in slacks, puffing on a cigarette, in that oh so European fashion... Needless to say, I never took to turbans - nor the smoking... Though I do make a pretty good Goulash...

A turban by Miuccia Prada

striped one from the late ’30s by Lilly Daché

The History of Turban Fashions for Ladies in Europe

Poiret can be credited with the completely new and flamboyant maharaja turban design. In 1907 Poiret was instrumental in setting a trend to conceal hair when he dressed his models in Directoire columnar styles and turbans. By 1910, turbans were all the rage for evening wear and lent an exotic eastern flair which had originated in the oriental fashion movements after the costumes worn by the Ballets Russe, designed and painted by Leon Bakst, who was also their Set Designer.

a drawing in the style of Poiret's turban of 1911.

more: http://www.fashion-era.com/hats-hair/hats_hair_6_fashion_history_1900_1920.htm

and one in pink that is more like those sported by my Grandmother...

Self-Portrait of Leon Bakst in artist's smock and beret
and one of his designs for the Ballet Russes, Scheherazade...

and Shah Zeman...

well, never say never...maybe one Halloween...with peacock feathers adorning a teal colored turban...I'll be strutting my stuff... Right! ;-)

Update: I have acquired two turbans - one red and the other black, to which I have affixed brooches but not worn yet. Stay tuned...

Elderflower Cordial

ELDERFLOWER CORDIAL

A cordial I discovered quite by accident, which to me is like "Nectar of the Gods," is Elderflower Syrup, especially ones made by the French company, "Monin" called "Fleur de Sureau" in Frech and by the Austrian company, "Darbo Fruit Syrups," and "Holunderbluten" in German- both are devine - I cannot rave enough!!! If you're a fan of the fruit "lychee" you will love it...

Darbo Fruit Syrups "Holunderbluten"

Monin's "Fleur de Sureau"

Ikea DRYCK FLÄDERElderflower syrup, 17 oz

Latest Fave Entertainers...

CRAIG FERGUSON

here's his Valentine's Day Sketch...

as Jessica Fletcher, saying, "Has there been a murdehhhh?"
...and Cupid shows up...the guy in the suit is supposed to be Craig Ferguson, while Craig plays Jessica Fletcher in "Murder She Wrote"
I'm not sure what all the rigging is on Craig, a harness for a gun or was she hurt?

Craig Ferguson's Impersonations as Michael Caine-always a favorite but I wonder what Mr. Caine thinks as Craig takes the micky out of him... ;-) TIP: Caine needs to have curlier hair - OK, OK, I know the props budget has worn thin...and you have noooooo money...

Keep it coming Craig...we need it!!!

Also LOVE the Australian accent Craig Ferguson did as he impersonated an Australian tabloid show host, covering "Branjolina"...saying, "...What is BRANJOLINA and how much does it cost?"

The DINOSAUR PUPPET with the fire cracker bit was SURREAL...