September 1, 2010

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"I feel much older than that. I feel as though I had lived a long, long time. That is because I have suffered so much, and suffering makes you feel old inside, just as happiness makes you feel young even when your hair is white." - Clara Bow (age 22) - February 1928

The "It Girl" Clara Bow Clara Bow & Buddy Rogers Clara Bow Clara Bow in a publicity shot for Paramount, 1931 Jean Arthur, Clara Bow Jean Harlow and unknown actress by Eugene Robert Richee 6000-0031 6004-0022 6000-0083


Are her outfits not amazing? I would wear every single ensemble in these photos! I love all the collars most especially! And the bow details, the lace, the pretty grid design on that one dress... I adore the fit of the clothes as well, form fitting in all the right places, loose and romantic in the other.

For a lovely article on Clara Bow, read "My Life Story" as told to Adela Rogers St. Johns for PHOTOPLAY Magazine in 1928.
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13 comments:

  1. Violet E.September 01, 2010 4:02 PM

    <3

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  2. Erica!September 01, 2010 5:30 PM

    the hats are what stole my heart!

    ♥erica
    daniredvintage.blogspot.com

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  3. beautyparlerSeptember 01, 2010 8:13 PM

    Great choice for a post! Beautiful pics of Clara.

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 01, 2010 10:35 PM

    Awesome clothes, so beautiful. I would wear them all!

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  5. AnonymousSeptember 02, 2010 2:37 AM

    The 20'&30's are my favourite era.
    Brilliant post as always.
    XXX

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  6. Holly SpringettSeptember 02, 2010 3:30 AM

    Fabulous post, amazing outfits!

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  7. ZoharSeptember 02, 2010 4:16 AM

    I would love each and every single outfit myself as well :) I also love how she has this broken doll kind of look.

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  8. MarinaSeptember 02, 2010 10:28 AM

    great post!!

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  9. five stones vintageSeptember 02, 2010 12:41 PM

    She has a beautiful face.

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  10. Kelly ValentineSeptember 02, 2010 2:15 PM

    **Swoon** That first photo is perfection. Lovely post!!

    xxo Kelly
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  11. Skeleton Key VintageSeptember 06, 2010 5:46 PM

    I think I know now who to go as for Halloween. Thanks!

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  12. SilverbluestarSeptember 10, 2010 3:28 PM

    Hello and thanks for featuring my Flickr photo of Clara Bow (on the bed, wearing lingerie)!

    I decided to follow the link here and I am very glad I did - I simply love your blog and I look forward going through all of it - there are treasures to be found on every page!

    Last but not least, thanks for the link to Clara's story - it was profoundly moving and I will never look upon her quite the same way again.

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  13. AnonymousAugust 16, 2011 6:00 AM

    I like the male suit wearing of the guy,thanks for posting.

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