Valentino and Bob

Best Woman took the Bride around and calmed fears on a Saturday jaunt to get the ball rolling on the woman side of the wedding party. Some of our exploits included going to Hancock Fabrics, Going to Half Price Books, Going to Joann's, Going for Shots (wheat shots at JambaJuice).

There were no books on 20's costuming at Half Price books. FM wasn't surprised but was slightly distracted by the corkscrew bar piercing through the ear cartilage of the Half Price books clerk. She pulled herself together long enough to remembered Hollywood as her Decon inspiration. Again, we had less than sterling luck until I picked up Dark Lover: the Life and Death of Rudolph Valentino. after they picked themselves up off the floor from the title laughability factor they ended up finding the perfect photo. In the photo is Valentino and a wedding part, the bride, Mae Murray, looks stunning in her below the knee dress. The hem is lined in fur. It's a simple dress with a top cape and perfect for post-wedding use. So there will be dual purpose.

Hats, Hair, and Make-up will be Hollywood inspired for the wedding. Flapper hair that's been fingerwaved into place will be researched.

Hair named Bob

So it has been decided that Hollywood will lead the way:

The Silent Movies
Lillian & Dorothy Gish
Clara Bow
Louise Brooks
Agnes Ayres
Mary Pickford