cover lovers

an entire site dedicated to the wonderful works of album art covers.  i insist you continue to explore...

I like this one above.  And it reminds me of the band, Prisoners, new music video - "Little Ole Me".  Shot and directed by the one, Jonny Look.





ok...this is one pretty good too.

vintage printage

so, in case you didn't know, i am kind of obsessed with vintage memorabilia. mainly because i wish i were alive in the 1950s.

i found an amazing site called plan59 that has TONS of old vintage ads. it was so hard to select from this massive pool of archives, but i chose some sample prints that really capture the essence and style of this time period.





So light they almost fly!   |   Puffin Biscuits, 1956


kohler bathroom





Dial Soap, 1956   |   Winnie Fitch
Corn Products Refining Co., 1946this is here mainly because it looks like cara's nephew, Z. Bisquick, 1952
Out of the kitchen comes a potent firefighter   |   Mathieson Chemicals, 1951
Woodi Ishmael  (1914-1995)

How High Fashion Came to Eye Fashion   |   American Optical, 1959hope you enjoyed!

color inspiration: red

Here are a few images showcasing the vibrancy of the color: red.  A lot were found on Glamour Daze's blog of vintage photographs.



A great contrast with this art direction. Found on Glamour Daze



Vogue, found on Vintage Vogue

From Glamour Daze.

Great uses of teal and red below

fabric flowers, from etsy.com

I love the color combination of red and purple together

From Vintage Vogue, 1960s

Gene Tierney, from Vintage Vogue, stars with style

Hope you enjoyed!

Cheers,

Laur

Herman Leonard

I have also become a big fan of photographer, Herman Leonard.  He spoke at my college commencement, and was absolutely a joy to listen to.  My friends and I are pretty sure he was Dumbledore of the new age.  Or maybe the old age.  How old is Dumbledore these days?

Herman Leonard

He has such a beautiful way of capturing people in their true form and style.  I think with the combination of 1950's style, smokey rooms, low lighting, and simplistic moments, he photographed what everyone saw, but could never explain.

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Nat King Cole, NYC [Quartet

Fitzgerald & Ellington, NYC (1948)

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Frank Sinatra, NYC [Hat & Mike

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Billie Holiday, NYC [Cooking for Dog

Dexter Gordon, NYC (1948)

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Billie Holiday, NYC [Angel with Smoke