Lifestyle Content: Fashionista Jenn does Maymont Park

This past weekend I visited Richmond, Virginia's Maymont Park. Maymont was given to the public by the married couple, James Henry an Sallie Dooley who loved here form 1893 through 1925. They wanted their land to be preserved so that new generations could enjoy it as much as they did, and enjoy is exactly what I did! If your ever in Richmond, be sure to take a tour through Tiffany filled artwork and french Baroque architecture, stroll through the Italian and Japanese gardens filled with beautiful butterflies, and discover the wildlife exhibits, home to many animals! For once I had to sport some sneakers, but it was well worth it!

From the Tiffany stained glass to the famous-swan shaped bed, the mansion at Maymont gives guests a personal glimpse into the lives and loves of the Dooleys.

What does this have to do with fashion you ask? Fashion is a form of art and the Dooley's Maymont is nothing but. Mr. Dooley's father was the owner of Tiffany & Co., because of it the house is adorned in Tiffany.

• Silver and narwhal tusk ivory dressing table and chair by Tiffany and Company, 1905, in the Viking or Celtic revival style
• "Jack-in-the-Pulpit" vase by L. C. Tiffany, 1908
• Tiffany Studios stained glass window, approx. 15' x 10'
• Tiffany and Company annular clock depicting the toilet of Venus
• Tiffany and Company minute-repeater time piece
• Tiffany and Company mantel clock
• Silver Tiffany and Company commemorative cup, 1904

My favorite piece would have to be the swan bedroom in Mrs. Dooley's bedroom, which was a set designed by Neuman and Co. of NY, ca 1910. Be sure to check out out more on the Maymont Website. Thanks Austin Ahouissoussi for the wonderful trip!

The Great Gatsby: Fashion Mise-en-Scene

Fashion is having a moment with my favorite era, the 20's! Thanks to Baz Luhrman's new film The Great Gatsby, musical artists and fashion designers have been having a field day endorsing their collections into the film. Brands like Tiffany & Co., Brooks Brothers, and Warby Parker all had roles in the film and have created collections geared towards the brand. Fashion Designers like Ralph Lauren has even showed his own version of the Gatsby fashion in his past Spring Collection 2013. This movie was truly an inspiration to my closet and to life in general. I had been wanting to view it since the expected date for it to originally come out in Decemeber 2012 but later changed it to May 2013.Actor Leonardo DiCaprio did stellar as always alongside his leading lady Carey Mulligan who looked absolutely stunning. DiCaprio never seems to age ever! The film had great scenes of the party scene in that era, and showed the glam life, it only inspired me to want to do better to enjoy such a lavish life. Costume designer Catherine Martin did a wonderful job in the choices for the film. MUST SEE!

TIFFANY & CO.

Tiffany & Co. collabed with the film making their own collection of 20s inspired jewels from the era. Now everyone has access to looking equally stunning as Mulligan does wearing a signature Tiffany Jeweled Head piece. It is such a  gorgeous collection!

Brooks Brothers

Brooks Brothers played a major role in this film. They even a created a full collection dedicated to the film. The collection includes a lot of similar if not the same pieces shown in the film and the 20's era. Costume Designer Catherine Martin did a great job in being involved in the designing process of this collection. Men I really suggest it, it is a very impressive collection.

Warby Parker

 Warby Parker created a 1922 Glasses Collection for both men and women. This vintage-inspired eyeglass collection depicts a lot of what was worn in the film.

PRADA

Prada does it big in the film! Elaborate dresses adorned with jewels and furs, they really outdid their selves with this one. Leading lady Carey Mulligan looked absolutely dazzling in the pieces they chose for her. Their designs really brought the film to life. They did a great job of recreating the era!

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