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Random Review is a monthly article reviewing something– books, blogs, movies, art– who knows, really? But it will be fashion related, some way, somehow.

A couple of weeks ago I treated myself to another dreamboat William Powell movie—I watched him last year in My Man Godfrey with Claudette Colbert (hilarious lady!), in which he was utterly charming.

As the title indicates, The Kennel Murder Case had a very different feel from the light comedy and social commentary of Godfrey. But in true old Hollywood fashion, the—um—fashion did not disappoint.

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Image via Summa Mamas

Easter is a good excuse, but the beginning of spring is reason enough to don some super-girly headgear. Whether you're going to church, or frolicking in the meadows, try your hand at making a fascinator (known in the olden days as a cocktail hat).

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Wow. Seriously, guys?

No one?

How could you not want to own this?

Well, I had no takers on my giveaway of the fabulous tome, Jane Seymour's Guide to Romantic Living. I can only assume you thought the competition would be fierce and you thought your chances were slim. A reasonable, if timid, assumption.

Therefore, I will be putting this up for bid on Ebay. My seller ID is analoguechic if you want to include this fabulosity in your home library.

Jane Seymour's Guide to Romantic Living

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A recap of my Twitter links this week (plus tweets from the week of Dec. 27). You can play along, @AnalogueChic.

Make a cup of tea, and relax…

Image via National Geographic.

Fashion Industry News

Top Ebay sales in 2010

Style

Style wisdom for New Year’s from NYC’s drag queens

Costume drama up close

Sustainability & Responsibility

Amazing breast cancer survivor photo project

Be a Fashion Locavore

Career

FREE webinar on finances for creative professionals

How-to

Monthly clothing repair & mending circle in Park Slope, Brooklyn

Happy Hour… or less

Worn-Out Fashion Terms

Behold! My upcycled New Year’s party outfit!

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The All Play – No Work Holiday Edition.

A recap of my tweets and re-tweets this week. You can play along, @AnalogueChic.

Refill your cup of mulled cider (or wine), and relax… Happy Holidays!

Bluebird Pas de Deux, Ballets Trockadero

Happy Hour (or less) x2

Sci-Fi Style

Jackson 5 vs. Ellie Goulding: the best mash up I’ve ever heard? Possibly.

Need some last-minute sparkle for your New Year’s Eve groove-getting-on?

Here’s a list of DIY tutorials, with varying degrees of difficulty, to make accessories.  Just add one cute dress or simple outfit, and let your handmade sparkle do the talking!

If you’ve NEVER handled a glue gun or needle and thread before, these are probably not for you. But if you’re somewhat familiar with arts and crafts, you should be able to handle many of these, or modify them to your skill level.

Guide to Skillz Levelz

• Newbie - you’re not afraid of stabbing yourself with needle and thread or burning yourself with glue gun. Basic familiarity with common craft supplies.
• Sorcerer’s Apprentice – a bit more advanced than newbie, you’ve learned some specialized skills from classes or craft books.
• Super Grand Wizard Craft Master Flex – advanced, using uncommon materials and techniques, with not very detailed instructions.

Have fun! Send pictures! Seriously!

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Fitting right in with my post earlier this week, this new coat offered by Garmz is very 18th century.

Image via American Duchess

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