Vintage 80s charcoal black mini romper - NodtoModvintage on Etsy
Tiny people, look alive - this S/XS romper could be your new wardrobe staple. Though it's not *quite* as versatile as the dress desgined by Eliza Starbuck for The Uniform Project (can't wear it open, can't turn it around), it's definitely in the same neighborhood. Classy enough to wear to formal occasions, but also casual enough for a regular day, this romper could be the base for any kind of look depending on how it's accessorized, or even layered with other clothes. What's more, it's the only romper so far that I could seriously see someone wearing in any season of the year, even winter - just add stockings, ankle boots and a jacket or cardigan ((plus a real coat for outside)), and maybe a belt at the waist. I'm normally staunchly opposed to wearing shorts with tights, but the cut of this is dress-like enough that I'd make a personal exception. I can't lie, if this one was my size I'd be all over it. It makes me think of old movies and jazz, Audrey Hepburn and Duke Ellington.
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Julie London - Bye Bye Blackbird
I really like jazz standards. Songs like this, Summertime, Lullaby of Birdland, I love doing searches for and checking out all the different versions by different performers. Here's another, similar take of this song by Emilie-Claire Barlow that might be a little more ipod-friendly... And here's a vastly different, funereal interpretation which some of you may recognize from the play/movie The History Boys. (It's been ages since I listened to this last version, I forgot how lovely it is. I've got chills. Here, I'm embedding a snatch of it so more of you might actually play it...)
The History Boys & Richard Sisson - Bye Bye Blackbird
Pack up all my care and woe,
here I go, singing low,
bye, bye, blackbird
Usual Lyrics
Lyrics as in THB
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