hannah lifestyle: May 2011

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Film Noir Sweater Girls - 1946

Talk about drama! These 1946 sweaters are all modeled by serious gals with shadows and dim lighting...very stylish, but a bit hard to see what you were suppose to knit. But I suspect they were all starlets trying out for film noir roles as gun molls.

Monday, May 30, 2011

it is Funky.... clip a flower

We are used to clip flowers only on our hair... passing here and there i got a new bridal buzz, from bridal buzz blog!! Shoe clip... love it!

a good idea for your bridesmaids shoes...

Just clip a flower.... make it funky

Buy flowers of your wedding colour @ Wedding Bells

We're just little people - 1944

This brings home just how good we have it now...and let's remember who we have to Thank.
(click twice to see details)

"A United Staes War message prepared by the War Advertising Council; approved by the Office of War Information; and contributed by the Magazine Publishers of America"

Saturday, May 28, 2011

The Big Top In Crochet - 1952- The Greatest Show On Earth!

Inspired by Cecil B. De Mille's Paramount Production - The Greatest Show On Earth, with Dorothy Lamour and Betty Hutton.
And some pretty cute things to crochet!

And don't forget the stars!

TIP:- Ring Bearer

Ring bearer adds glam in the wedding accessories. It is precious part of your wedding accessory by which you can express your feeling in a different way. Add some words like I love you, be mine forever, am forever yours, etc in the bearer

Treasure chest ring bearer

Usually the best man carry a ring for the bride and matron carries groom ring as it makes easier for the wedding couple to exchange rings at the ceremony.

White min-heart ring bearer pillow

But in case of a ring bearer involved both rings can be attached to the fine strings on the bearer and placed on the table for the wedding couple to pick and place on the fingers of their partner when they told to do so.

Mid-night rose Ring bearer pillow

butterfly ring bearer pillow.. butterfly is the symbol of love

Anchor ring bearer pillow

Dog Ring bearer pillow...(i don't think this happens in Tanzania, but abroad some people loves their pets to be included in their wedding and here the dog will carry the ring and go to the alter)

Beautiful rose on the pillow

You can create your own ring bearer or you can buy one from Wedding Bells

We make them in each color and style

Karibu

Friday, May 27, 2011

Buy a Sewing Machine of the Present, and not one of the Past - Get A Singer - 1898

"Singer machines are so simple that a child can understand them; they are so strong that a bungler can hardly get them out of order"

As you read this substitute the words 'sewing machine' with 'computer' and consider what a technical miracle these were. Plus they "they never get the "fits" which try a woman's patience", who can say that about their computer?

Sewing Machines of the present are very different from those of the past. Very few users of sewing-machines to-day know the technical differences; patents have expired on generic features, but " the world moves," and radical improvements have been made in sewing machines, so that the one of today shows a tremendous improvement on its predecessor. Women who have used both kinds quickly realize the difference between a cheaply made imitation of some ancient type and the modern light-running machine which is easily adjusted, does all kinds of work, and is always ready to go. The Silent Singer of to-day is the latest result of constant improvement in mechanical excellence. For practical use it compares with the old-time sewing-machines sold at Department stores much as a modern railway train surpasses a stage-coach of the last century.
Singer machines are so simple that a child can understand them; they are so strong that a bungler can hardly get them out of order. Every part is made with such scrupulous care, from the best materials fitted in its place with the utmost exactness, and tested and re-tested so many times before leaving the factory, that they never get the "fits" which try a woman's patience, destroy the fruits of her labor, and consume her time in vexing attempts to coax the machine to a proper performance of duty. Singer machines are sold directly from maker to user; they are guaranteed by the maker, always ready to furnish parts and supplies in any part of the world, and not by a middleman totally unable to render this service.

Thursday, May 26, 2011

Tailor-Made Suits - $5 "When you wish the latest styles write to us"

These models don't look very happy. In fact they look like elongated Barbie dolls. And their necks hurt from holding up those hats. I don't think fashion was very forgiving in 1898.

PARKS + RECREATION

peony season!

bryant park

i spent one late afternoon soaking up the sun at Bryant Park, and later in the evening took a walk around Central Park in the UWS with my roomie/photographer David. it was so beautiful out so we had to take advantage and snap some photos! naturally.

have i ever mentioned i love new york?

3.1 phillip lim summer '11 top & shorts

ecote (chloe inspired) sandals - urban outfitteres

sunnies from 80's