Friday, May 3, 2013

Friday Photo Swoon – Beijing Beauty

vintage photo of Chinese woman in Cheongsam qipao dress
{Image via Smitten Kitten on Pinterest}
This classic beauty is kicking off an Eastern inspired weekend for me. She is just the first lovely intro into a fun Saturday Shop Talk and Sunday Snag, so stay tuned! 

Judging by the furnishings and her outfit/style, I would say this photograph was shot in the late 1950's to early 1960's. The dress style is a cheongsam or form fitting Chinese dress that altered a bit as it moved West and became popular here. Come back on Sunday for a fuller description of this style and its history. 

Don't you just love her elegant look? The floral sateen of her dress softens the quite masculine decor she's photographed in. I also particularly like the tiny fan like detail at the neck clasp of the dress that accents her face and bobbed haircut. 

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  1. AnonymousMay 3, 2013 at 2:38 AM

    hi dear!!
    AMAZING!!
    Iwait for you for a magic fashion and lifestyle post!
    HAVE A NICE WEKK END!!
    Kisses from Rome Federica
    smartchicdietreadbooksandfly.blogspot.it

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  2. Natalia | Look-A-PorterMay 3, 2013 at 4:42 AM

    Beautiful photo! The dress looks gorgeous and the colours of this photo are so soft, warm and romantic. And I love her hair-do, too.
    Have a wonderful weekend, Jamie!
    x

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  3. Alison @ Get Your Pretty OnMay 3, 2013 at 9:35 AM

    Wow, I just went back through all of the past week's photos. I'm in love with your blog!

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  4. margaret cruzemarkMay 3, 2013 at 10:09 AM

    She is so beautiful. I love her dress. I always wanted a dress like this one.
    Best Regards
    Miss Margaret Cruzemark
    http://margaretcruzemark.blogspot.com/

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  5. UnknownMay 3, 2013 at 10:38 AM

    Beautiful!

    Have a wonderful weekend, Jamie.

    Kate x
    Kate at Home

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  6. Savard StudiosMay 3, 2013 at 10:50 AM

    Love the silky sheen of the dress! And of course the leather chaise! Have a great weekend!
    Sandy
    www.savardstudios.blogspot.com

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  7. Tina L. HookMay 3, 2013 at 12:33 PM

    I inherited a dress for my mother like this.

    She was much tinier than me, so I haven't had the heart to alter it just yet.

    www.GirlwithaNewLife2.com

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  8. HollyMay 3, 2013 at 4:20 PM

    Gorgeous! It somehow looks so modern/current!

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  9. DorienMay 3, 2013 at 5:02 PM

    That IS a stunning picture!

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  10. ImagesByCW | OceanDreamIllustrationMay 3, 2013 at 6:44 PM

    Very elegantly looking!

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  11. Leti Del MarMay 3, 2013 at 7:03 PM

    What a gorgeous picture. I'm happy to have found you and your lovely blog through the blog hop.

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  12. UnknownMay 3, 2013 at 8:17 PM

    She is very beautiful.

    -Vogue&Heels
    www.vogueandheels.com

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  13. AnonymousMay 3, 2013 at 10:54 PM

    You are so attuned to the details. I learn so much from you. Have a great weekend.
    Jayne
    Handmade Cuties

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  14. DanaMay 4, 2013 at 8:14 AM

    That dress is absolutely stunning. I love it!

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  15. IchraqMay 4, 2013 at 11:58 AM

    It's actually quite an amazing picture!I love the dress and the model's facial expressions, she looks so innocent but at the same time very seductive! I love it!

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  16. KathleenMay 4, 2013 at 1:23 PM

    I absolutely love this style! Thanks so much for posting this photo.

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  17. mail4roseyMay 4, 2013 at 3:22 PM

    I do love her elegant look and the dress is classically beautiful.

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