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The Fabric of Our Lives
The Fabric of Our Lives
a tribute to beauty
by Julia Baro
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Return ticket to the past
Feb 16th, 2016 8:30:44am
I have already written about fashion designers and models of the 50s. Now it is time to present the
best photographers of the time, who captured the beauty of life.
“I hate cameras. They interfere, they’re always in the way. I wish: if I could work with my eyes alone.”
(Richard Avedon)
“I always prefer to work in the studio. It isolates people from their environment. They become in a
sense… symbolic of themselves. I often feel that people come to me to be photographed as they
would go to a doctor or a fortune teller to find out how they are.” (Richard Avedon)
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Lillian Bassman
Karen Radkai
Cecil Beaton
Norman Parkinson
Henry Clarke
Milton H. Greene
Irving Penn
Horst P. Horst
Georges Saad
Erwin Blumenfeld
William Helburn
Richard Rutledge
Louise DahlWolfe
Richard Avedon
“And if a day goes by without my doing something related to photography, it’s as though I’ve neglected
something essential to my existence, as though I had forgotten to wake up. I know that the accident of
my being a photographer has made my life possible.” (Richard Avedon)
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We’re all works of art in progress
Jan 10th, 2016 4:50:50pm
To continue my last post I have collected some great photos about models of the 50s (the title is a
quote from Carmen Dell).
Dovima
Jean Patchett
Wilhelmina Cooper
Dorian Leigh
Suzy Parker
Ann St Marie
Carmen Dell
Mary Jane Russell (on the left)
Lisa Fonssagrives
Nena von Schlebrügge
Sunny Harnett
Dolores Hawkins
Bettina Graziani, Sophie Malagat Litvak and Ivy Nicholson
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Make me a fragrance that smells like
love
Jan 2nd, 2016 2:33:57pm
Enjoy these wonderful coats created by different fashion designers of the 50s (the title is a quote from
Christian Dior).
Here is a background song from Eartha Kitt Let’s Fall in Love.
Christian Dior
Cristóbal Balenciaga
Robert Piguet
Jeanne Lanvin
Pierre Balmain
Madame Gres
Jacques Fath
Jacques Heim
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True YOU
Dec 9th, 2015 7:44:35am
Warning: reflections in the mirror may be distorted by socially constructed ideas of ‘beauty’.
You’re more beautiful than you think…
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HairStory
Dec 6th, 2015 12:41:08pm
Not too long ago I realized that I need a new hairbrush. I was looking for brushes made of natural
materials like wood and animal hair. To my surprise I have found local brush makers in Budapest. I
have done some research on historical hair care tools and hair treatment and I collected for you some
interesting facts. If you read through you will find recipes you can prepare at home for yourself. Give it
a try!
The art of brush making
The history of hair care is as old as humanity. Ancient Egyptians used different oils like lotus, myrrh,
cumin and juniper to keep their hair radiant. These formulas provided not only a shiny and scented
hair but also a healthy scalp. Body care with scented balms and oils was part of their everyday life it
was not meant to cover up body odor and poor hygiene, like in the time of XIV. Louis in France.
Perfumed wax cones
Egyptian hairstyle Queen Tiye
Let’s jump to another point of the world, to Japan. Apprentice geishas, "maiko", spent hours at the
hairdresser every week to maintain their hairstyle. They slept with their necks on small supports,
instead of pillows, so they could keep their hairstyle perfect. They used camellia seed oil to fix their
hair they did not have hair spray at that time. Decorated, sculpture like hair was part of the
appropriate appearance. Hair styles varied based on the geisha’s rank.
Sakkou hairstyle 1920
Hair decorated with elaborate haircombs and hairpins
In the lack of camellia seed oil Hungarians used sugared water to fix their hair. Different braided
hairstyles were common. They let their hair down and washed it once a week, on Saturday before
they went to church. Every girl and women had long hair, it was a dishonor to cut it down. To keep
their hair thick and to grow it fast they washed it in weeping willow branch infusion. In the Hungarian
folk belief hair has magical and healing properties they have lots of proverbs and superstitions
connected with hair. For example: it was not allowed to throw away cut or fallen hair so they burned it
or kept it.
Girl with braided hair
Old lady with braided bun from Kászon
American Indians have similar traditions regarding hair. They believe that our hair is the physical
extension of our thoughts. Indians thought their children the secrets of hair treatment, different healing
herbs and hair brushing modes. They choose with care the best wood, bone ore other natural material
to make combs decoration had a great importance as well. They only cut their hair to show grief or
shame or while mourning. Here is an interesting article about why Indians would keep their hair long.
Inuit women with stunning hair
Navajo weaving combs 1890
Hair loss, thinning hair or baldness are common problems in which both genetic and environmental
factors play a great role. Chinese medicine consider the human scalp as a map of the body. In
addition to improving blood circulation of the brain and scalp, Chinese head massage is a powerful
stimulation of certain points and areas responsible for the operation of various systems of the body
and specific organs. Head acupressure is used not only for headaches and fatigue, but also to solve
the problem of hair loss.
Chinese acupuncture model from 16011700
Here are some recipes from Kovács Katalin aromatherapist:
Aromatherapy is one alternative for hair care. Today the majority of hair care products are made of
synthetic components. Unfortunately most of the time the main point is not to get a soft and shiny hair,
but to cure eczema on the scalp. The chemicals of advertised hair care products for everyday usage
will not help for sure.
On of the oldest remedies is head massage with olive oil mixed with rosemary. The massage
increases blood circulation and stimulates hair follicles. Beside rosemary juniper, cypress, cedar,
salvia and lavender are great alternatives as well just like almond, sesame and ricinus oils, nettle
infusion and vinegar. Different types of equisetum are rich in selenium and silicium these improve
blood circulation in the scalp, but Chinese medicine swears to safflower.
Recipe for hair loss treatment
10 drops of geranium essential oil (Pelargonium Asperum)
10 drips of mandarin essential oil (Citrus Reticulata)
5 drops of ginger essential oil (Zingiber officinale)
Add 3 drops to your shampoo from this mixture and wash your hair.
One drop of nature
Hair mask recipe for damaged hair
7 drops of juniperberry essential oil (Junniperus Communis)
9 drops of rosemary essential oil (Rosmarinus Officinalis)
9 drops of medical lavender essential oil (Lavandula Angustifolia)
Add this to 50 ml of sesame, olive or coconut oil. With one tbsp from this mixture massage the head.
Let it soak in for 30 minutes then wash your hair as regularly.
In case of greasy hair or dandruff the method is similar as above, but use the following essential oils:
7 drops cedrus atlantica essential oil (Cedrus Atlantica)
9 drops of cypress essential oil (Cupressus Sempervirens)
9 drops of juniperberry essential oil (Junniperus Communis)
Lavender essential oil bottles
Important: use only 100 % natural, pure essential oils from trustable source!
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How to organize a WARdrobe to a
wardrobe
Nov 24th, 2015 11:25:19pm
Each tiny decision we make day to day has a great effect on our lives in long term. So let’s start being
conscious through clothing.
I would like to share with you my experience regarding my wardrobe. In the last 2 years I recognized
that I have too many clothes and I wear only a few of them, my favorite ones. I guess this might be
familiar to you as well. I started to sort out my old clothes and keep only those pieces I really need. It
is great to get rid of unnecessary things they are like extra weight for the body. In reward for your
hard work you will:
_save time every morning with choosing what to wear
_save space in your closet
_need less time to pack before a trip
_and last but not least you will save money
Wearing my favorite coat with a handwoven scarf on the top of the world
I am a fashion designer by my qualification but I am a style designer by my heart. The word fashion
means: “a popular or the latest style of clothing, hair, decoration, or behavior”. I do not believe in this
kind of ephemeral fashion dying and being reborn every day depending on different interests and
trends. I believe in style in long lasting, good quality classic clothing, the best when they are tailor
made.
Here are some benefits of tailormade clothes:
_perfect fit (this is why they are special and unique)
_you can choose fabric you really like (by composition, color or pattern)
_they have a story, which begins with meeting the tailor (personal contact)
_they are endurable, sometimes lifelong pieces
_they are great motivation to keep fit, to maintain weight
_and in addition you will strengthen local businesses and local people
Made to measure clothes are relatively expensive, however if you buy fast fashion products you will
spend less per purchase but not necessary less per year.
Wool coat and skirt made to measure
Winter holidays are coming. Everyone is buying sweets, decorations and even clothing. I think that a
smile, a hug or a kind word is more precious than any expensive gift. You can surprise your loved
ones with handmade beeswax candles or homemade honey cookies. I am sure they will be
impressed. Do not let advertisements and discounts to blind you. There is a great quote from an
unknown author : “The best way of discount is not buying it.” BUY only what you need! :)
Snow and sun at Csíksomlyó
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Tango dresses made by a dancer for
dancers
Sep 12th, 2015 5:56:44pm
Get a taste of my new MERELLO tango dress collection. Each piece emphasizes the elegant curves
of the female body. My dresses are made of carefully selected soft fabrics, which are comfortable to
wear on the dance floor they are tested :) Some of my modells are variable or double sided and each
piece is manufactured in limited series.
I share with you my favorite photos.
Special thanks to my great team for the pictures:
photographer Szeidl Mariann,
model Grubits Patrícia
makeup artist and hairdresser Somodi Melcsi
Purple passion tango dress with lace
Soft silk lace dress with handwoven silk scarf
Double dress double sided tango skirt
Beaded beauty tango dress with hand beading and roses
You can check out the entire collection on my website.
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A documentary to watch
Jul 17th, 2015 10:35:07am
“Become an active citizen through your wardrobe.” Livia Firth
'The True Cost' Official Trailer
Let’s dance
Jun 17th, 2015 10:14:35am
These are some numbers behind the tango dress collection I am working on…
100 hours pattern making and experimenting with technologies
18 hours of fabric hunting
30 hours of weaving and fringing
…and this is only the beginning, there is still a lot to do.
The good news is that yesterday I finally finished the last dress prototype with the help of a wonderful
lady. What a great feeling! This is a milestone in my work, the nextone is going to be the photo
shooting.
I share with you a picture to make you excited as well…
Beaded tango dress with roses
Now testing time :)
”Please, just for me, forget the steps… Hold me, feel the music, and give me your soul. Then I can
give you mine.“
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My scarves came to life
Jun 15th, 2015 10:13:41am
Now I share with you the final result of the 3 days long weaving marathon. In my last post you saw the
fabrics on the weaving loom when they are still stretched and they are stiff. After fringing, washing and
ironing the scarves they come to life, they show their real face. Let’s see!
Turquoise cotton scarf with openwork
Green cotton scarf with colorful flowers
Linen scarf
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Weaving marathon
Jun 11th, 2015 2:19:20pm
3 days of weaving, 3 scarves with different styles.
Dreamweaving
I love nature, the numberless shades of green leaves. Summer. Walking barefoot in the grass, feeling
the wind and hearing the birds sing. I was looking at the colorful threads on the window board of the
workshop waiting for inspiration, waiting for the call…
Waiting for inspiration
After a while I could not take of my eyes of a turquoise thread. That was it. I winded a bobbin and I
started weaving my scarf, decorated with 3 openwork lines on both sides. I haven’t tried this
technique before on the weaving loom, but I knew the stitches of embroidery. I lost my sense of time
listening to the energetic music of Salif Keita: Je t’aime mi amoré menebêff fie ene le arabylyla to
much…
Weaving openwork
On the second day only some twittering broke the silence of the workshop. Another beautiful summer
morning. This time I chose a light green cotton thread. I created a scarf with 80 colorful flowers, I wove
a flowergarden that never fades away. It took me 13 hours to finish this piece in meditative
concentration.
Woodstock mood
Linen is one of my favorite fabrics, but I did not weave from this wonderful material yet. Now I had the
opportunity to try it. The thread looks like a fine wire, it is very strong and has a metallic shine.
Weaving the linen scarf was a travel back in time to ancient Egypt. There is no need to decorate this
scarf, the beautiful texture of the fabric is enough in itself.
Back to Egypt
It takes time to create something special, but the result speaks for itself. As each of us are different
each and every handwoven scarf is different. They are personalities for those who care about who
made it and how.
Woven in Judit Lukacs’s workshop
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#weaving #scarves #accesories #handmade
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Scarf for you
Jun 2nd, 2015 9:56:01am
It is always a great pleasure to weave for someone I know to weave someone’s dream. Before I
start working on the loom I talk with my client who is also my creative partner. We choose threads, we
decide the colors and patterns together. After one hour of weaving the patters and colors start to
unfold.
Resting shuttles
It is wonderful feeling to remove the woven fabric from the loom on the end of the day. Now I see the
result of my work for the first time. But the scarf isn’t finished yet, I still have to make the fringes that
takes about three hours…
The scarf is removed from the weaving loom
I always save the best for last when I see the smile on my client’s face wearing the freshly ironed
scarf I know that my hard work mas more than worthwhile.
Saving the best for last
Scarves are great accessories. I always have one with me even on hot summer days. If the weather
gets chilly I just wrap myself and sometimes others too :) into my cozy scarf. We do not need too
many clothes and accessories, we just need the right ones. Less but better…
Woven in Judit Lukacs’s workshop
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May 27th, 2015 10:20:40pm
I like to travel! This month I went to Vienna to the Tangoamadeus tango festival. I spent four wonderful
days there. I share with you some pictures about my journey. I saw some violin maker workshops,
handmade shoe makers, beautiful flowers, wonderful buildings and last but not least nice people. Sure
on the evening milongas I tried my first tango dress.
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#travel #vienna
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May 27th, 2015 10:00:11pm
Folk costumes made by unknown masters have a great impact on me; I usually get inspired by these
wonderful works.
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May 27th, 2015 9:39:53pm
In 2013 I fell in love with Argentine tango. And not only… Since then tango became part of my life. On
the milongas (dance events) I enjoy loosing myself in the hug of my partner. While I am dancing I do
not have to make decisions, the only thing I have to do is following. Dancing is a kind of meditation for
me, it relaxes me.
In February I got some inspiration and I started to design and make a tango dress collection. I am very
excited about it! I am still working on the prototypes, today I just finished a purple dress. But let me
keep the details for later…
“Warning: tango contains highly addictive ingredients, such as pain, pleasure, passion, excitement,
connection, freedom, torment, and bliss. In seven out of ten cases it takes over a person’s life.” I
would complete this quote this way: creating and tango…
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May 25th, 2015 9:22:45pm
This is my first handwoven belt. It is perfect accessory of summer dresses and tunics. The fabric is
made of cotton threads on a weaving loom with six pedals and two shuttles.
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