Retro Rack

Today is the offical release date in the US of Soulless Vol. 2. This is the manga version of Changeless. In honor of the event I am presenting to you some of my favorite picks and things coordinated to the most excellent cover REM drew for this book.


First, the person most likely to dress up and match such and event is, naturally, Lord Akeldama.


Something for Mrs. Loontwill to carry in her misspent youth.


Something for Dimity to wear, in the Finishing School series. She does like bling.


Something for Countess Nadasdy to wear in the Parasol Protectorate series.

So far as the Rack is concerned, the 1950s were all about turquoise. I happen to adore the idea of a day dress: full skirt cut with tight bodice, full support. The color looks good on my complexion so if I have the chance I'll certainly pick one up! Here's some awesome versions, variation in tone and cut.







Elie Saab Spring 2013 showed a lot of fun turquoise looks.



Those of you who follow my blog will know I've been immured in Prudence recently and that in this first book they jaunt off to India.



And, of course, there is the stone from which we get the name turquoise.






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