I am often always influenced by the fashion I see while watching TV. Lately, I’ve become emersed in Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries. For those of you that haven’t watched this brilliant Australian series, I’d describe Miss Fisher as a female Jame Bond, only better, with a wardrobe to die for.
She lives the life all of us want, full of adventure, sex and intrigue all while looking like she stepped right off the pages of Vogue. No worries about money, she is independently wealthy.
Miss Fisher isn’t twenty something, she is a mature independent woman living her life to the absolute fullest, not a care in the world about what society thinks. A feminist that enjoys and owns her sexuality while hunting down the bad guys dressed to the nines.
A female superhero strong, sexy and intelligent.
“A woman should dress first and foremost for her own pleasure.” – Miss Fisher
My obsession with the series includes the amazing set decor. The whole series is a feast for the eyes.
I’d been searching for a velvet fainting couch for my bedroom for years. I spotted a hand carved rosy peach masterpiece in an online estate sale.
The online bidding war was beyond intense.
I honestly thought my heart might jump right out of my chest and land on the keyboard. A bidding war is terribly exciting! I prevailed and I think Miss Fisher would approve.
Dress, Decorate Miss Fisher Style
Soon a tapestry will cover that entire back wall (once it hurries up and gets here!) and I’m currently looking for a small area rug to complete the space, although once the tapestry goes up I may no longer require the rug.
The dress is currently for sale in my Etsy store. It is a beauty. It looks 1940’s but is actually 1980’s Joseph Ribkoff, a Canadian designer. The material is a lovely crepe. I’m wearing my altered booties. I added a bunch of rhinestones to the heels. I still need to make up a proper DIY so you can see just how smashing they turned out. They are what I call “memorable exit booties” as they leave the best impression when I’m walking away.
I’ve styled the dress classically below with some Fluevogs.
I also purchased this Phryne-esque dress and wore it out to tea last week. It is Ralph Lauren 100% silk. I need to take better photos of it once I get my tapestry on the wall.
Zoë also approves of the new couch.
Are there any series you follow that fill you with fashion and home decor inspiration?
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That sofa is blinking gorgeous. I’m not surprised there was a bidding war. I’d have that in my house in a heartbeat – if I could shoehorn it in. I’d settle for Zoe if I can’t!
Love that dress on you and you’ve got me hankering for a pair of pink boots.
I can’t think of any historical TV show that has influenced my style – there’s Peaky Blinders but that’s more Cillian Murphy than the costumes! xxx
I’ve seen bits and snatches of the series on our local PBS channel here in Minneapolis,Minnesota and was intrigued. I’ll definitely take another look knowing you love it!
You look smashing on the pink fainting couch and so does little Zoe. You need to craft her a tiny pink neck kerchief with boa trim so she fits the formal , chique vibe just a bit better.
I don’t currently follow any decor bloggers but I do check out lots of decor ideas via other on line sources. Pinterest is my most used source.
Is all or most of your home done in this vintage style Suzanne?
Ha! Yes, Zoe needs a little boa.
I’ve done a few posts that have included bits of my house. I have often taken estate sale finds to furnish my place. You can see part of my office here
http://suzannecarillo.com/butterfly-floral-wall-treatment-home-office-decor-ideas/
The other half is
http://suzannecarillo.com/new-office-estate-sale-finds/
My husband’s office is here
http://suzannecarillo.com/mens-home-office-decor-makeover-retro-inspired/
We redid our bathroom as well, but not with any kind of vintage pieces and I don’t think I did a post on it.
I love home decor actually.
I agree…Pinterest can be addictive!
Your dresses are gorgeous ….. Also love Miss Fisher (both her fashion style and home setting)
The joys of the internet …. finding stylish ladies like you and getting to discover great foreign shows!
The series sounds great! I have to look for it!
You look fabulous in both dresses!
Off to record this series – it sounds wonderful. Love the couch, love the dress, LOVE the memorable exit booties, and love Zoe!
Binge-watching Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries when I had pneumonia was the only thing that kept me sane. I wanted all of her Asian-style coats and jackets and the wide-leg flow-y trousers.
Perhaps a little cloche hat for Zoe?
Gimme that sofa.
I have never even heard of that show, but you should be on the marketing team for it—that’s for sure!!
I adore those booties—and I may have to try that DIY—it makes them the most original ever!!
I have a couple items by Ribkoff—and love them all!!
jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
Yes, I’m a Phryne Fisher fan from way back when I first discovered Kerry Greenwood’s books and imagined what the sassy, super intelligent, beautiful, way-ahead-of-her-time, sexy Miss Fisher wore and when the TV series came out, I was double a fan – drooled over her fabulous self and outfits.
And you, Suzanne, also look fabulous in your Phryne inspired outfits, just gorgeous. xx
Oo, Miss Fisher, definitely up there with the most influential TV series in terms of personal and interior style!! I have been purchasing a few items I think Miss Fisher would approve of. I’ve just lent the DVDs to my parents, my Dad’s in his 80s and is really enjoying it too! x
Gorgeous dress, and the fainting sofa is fabulous, very of the era ( the one that keeps on giving) cant wait to see the DIY heels.
also love the red dress with the stunning wicker bag!
I also love that series!!!
xx, Elle’http://www.theellediaries.com/blog/
Gorgeous dress, and the fainting sofa is fabulous, very of the era ( the one that keeps on giving) cant wait to see the DIY heels.
also love the red dress with the stunning wicker bag!
I also love that series!!!
xx, Elle
http://www.theellediaries.com/blog/
Yes to Miss Fisher! I’ve never seen an outift of hers that wasn’t completely inspiring and amazing! Also, I love your new couch 🙂
The Artyologist
wonderful!!! xxxx