Antonia

Party Like Gatsby

January 8, 2014
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It all begins with an invitation like this one:

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Can you think of a better concept idea to celebrate NYE…?

Because we don’t.

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I do admit that this whole Gatsby thing was really kinda popular these days.

Both high street industry shops and Haute – Couture boutiques, from Zara to Lanvin were all over 1920′s inspired outfits & Gatsby style accessories.

So this REALLY stimulated our fashion appetite.

1920′s hair was our first thing in our “GATSBY TO-DO-LIST”

Woop Woop!  Let’s get started!

 

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Looking cute and all curly.

Don’t freak out – it looked REALLY good once finished!

Seriously.

 

LIPSTICK

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Time to get that “Flapper Glamour” on my face.

Possibly the most important part of the Flapper look: the lips!

Go for a really dark and dramatic lipstick and make sure to emphasize your lips’ shape with lip liner.

 

SMOKEY EYES

 

Go for some serious smudgy, smokey eye-makeup.

Finish with some dark mascara and false eyelashes, to really make a statement.

By the way, did you know that several make up brands such as Max Factor Elizabeth Arden  and AVON  were all popular among flappers in the 1920′s?

 

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Anyway, once the make- up is done, you need to start looking for the dress.

And that was NOT an easy project to accomplish, i can tell you that.

You will need to make a good market research before concluding to THE ultimate “flapper” dress for the big night.

Look out for – dropped waistlines (VERY important to the Flapper style), plunging necklines, plunging backs, and sleeveless dresses.

Material wise, go for beaded material, sequined material, and flowery material.

 

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Some inspiration to get into the “Golden Age Twenties”  mood.

 

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Without accessories a dress is just a dress.

The right accessories makes a so-so dress into a smashing Gatsby success.

Let’s start at the top and work our way down.

 

1920S HEADBAND

GLAM RETRO NECKLACE

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Looking loud & proud, full of glamour.

Almost ready.

 

BALLROOM PUMPS

SEQUIN DRESS

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VINTAGE PEARL NECKLACE

GLSM RETRO CLUTCH

Tiny but all glamorous Valentino clutch bag to fit your lipstick, powder and a small amount of cash.

Nothing further needed.

Almost done.

 

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MARABU FEATHERS 1920

Time to grab your marabou feathers and hit the party.

YES!

 

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Let’s get this party started.

It was called the “roaring twenties” for a reason.

Enjoy!

 

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Glamorous guests arriving.

Loving friends P. Kondylatos & Vassilis Zoulias making quite an entrance along with designer Chara Lebessi.

 

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invitation

 

One of the things we all adored in this party was the glitter.

Seriously: TONS OF GLITTER.

The more the better.

 

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Another thing that amazed me about that night was the fact that EVERYONE looked so beautiful, bright and festive.

All “Gatsby” glamorized, head to toe.

 

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Our red carpet moment, looking all shinny and happy.

Garments: e-outfit.com handcrafted silver sequin dress, ASOS black flapper dress and tuxedo by Mi-Ro.

 

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Celebrating like the “Roaring Twenties”.

Party snapshots:

 

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Happy New Year!

Fallen asleep in 2013, woke up in the 1920′s.

 

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Careless and free spirit, beautiful people, lively music, decadent food and tons of champagne.

 

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Decadence mood.

 

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Gatsby customized photobooth stripes.

Hurray!

 

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Coolest guy in the party.

 

GATSBY STYLE

Gatsby inspired golden hand – cuff.

Love  it.

 

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Girl – Power in 1920′s mood.

Hell yeah!

 

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Our favorite ginger head in “Gatsby” mood, looking beautiful.

 

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PARTY SHOES

Glamorous comfetti mess everywhere.

 

EPIC GLAMOROUS NIGHT

Make up remainings from an epic night.

 

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Wishing you a Happy New Year, full of amazing moments.

Thank you for the unforgettable party guys.

We couldn’t think of a better way to kick off 2014.

 

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Take care and make sure you always party like Gatsby.

Goodnight kiss.

xxx

Antonia & Mari

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