I'm no secret fan of the 50's and 60's vamped-housewife style (cat-eye sunglasses? 8 articles of leopard-print clothing? penchant for red lipstick? check, check, and check). The trend has been on the rise since AW09, and this recent Rihanna spread in Elle proves it's finally hit the public conscious. Absolutely stunning, airbrushing aside. But, because this popularity will last maybe 6 months
(and yield a fast-fashion boom before fading away), I'm paying homage to the woman who consistently keeps it alive and who inspired me about 4 years ago in a Harper's Bazaar spread: Dita Von Teese.

1955 Dior Haute Couture suit set (with unshown matching cape)

Tweeted yesterday, this photo fills me with both jealousy and unflagging admiration.