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[norafinds]

Diversity is being invited to the party, inclusion is being asked to dance

I heard that example in a training years ago and it's stuck with me and I thought you might like it too. It's important to assess the different groups and communities we are in - are they diverse, inclusive, both or neither?

A group might look diverse but doesn't actually allow the members to speak up or self-criticise. A group might not be diverse at all but everyone feels a sense of belonging and feel empowered to say what they think. This is all very interesting as I'm getting more involved in various diversity and inclusion initiatives at work.

Sometimes I think these things might not be worth sharing because you might have heard about it at work or school, then I remembered that a lot of you might be self-employed or might be homemakers or carers and you don't get opportunities for such trainings. So I will try to share some of what I've learned here (and on Instagram), but hey let's learn together.

[vivienofholloway]

This beautiful Emma dress is the perfect 50’s Sweetheart look. This collar always makes me think of Audrey Hepburn. The fabulous starburst drop-waist is just jaw dropping. Did you ever see anything so cute. Dress @vivienofholloway Our delightful models @liz.miller_ @mallory_holley @eve_pain @norafinds @_donnarouge @missleighsboudoir #vivienofholloway #lizmiller #malloryholley #evepain #norafinds #donnarouge #missleighsboudoir #pinup #50spinup #1950style #prettydress #vintagestyle #pinupstyle #1950sstyle #dropwaist #starburst #audreyhepburn #madeinlondon (at Vivien of Holloway) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1LSKNHgaO8/?igshid=1u892s2xyr6vw

[cacaopapow]

New Blog Post following on from @norafinds post on multiculturalism in the vintage community. Not an easy piece to write but one that I felt was necessary. Link in bio. Let me know your thoughts. #vintageofcolour #vintagediversity #vintageyourway #papowandflo #diversifypinup #samosasisters #practicalvintage #unfairandlovely #modernvintage #vintageteacher #teacherstyle #teacherlife #thisiswhatteacherslooklike #woc #vintagestylenotvintagevalues #existenceisresistance #fightthegoodfight #fijian #desifeminism #styleasresistance #practicalpinup #iamenough #browngirlbloggers #browngirl #bemoreyou #makingherselfup #effyourbeautystandards https://www.instagram.com/p/BrdGTtwg_5q/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=16tub44xo226w

[taliscollection]

// 7 Days till Christmas // ⠀ Our sale is just getting better and better before Xmas. Receive 25% off your entire order using code 'JUSTFORYOU' at the checkout. Offer ends on Thursday 21 Dec. Order now to receive your order just in time for Christmas. ⠀ -⠀ @norafinds looking so perfect in this 50s inspired summer dress when travelling through Rome. ('Lilian Dress Floating Daisies' by @emilyandfin) shop this dress via link in bio.⠀ #EmilyandFin #EmilyandFinGirls 📷 @emilyandfin ⠀

[lisareschefski]

Work in progress: portrait sketch of the fabulous @norafinds #vintagestyle #sketch #portrait #drawing #draweveryday #sketching #pencil #wip

[dupenny]

Pretty nails from last Saturday at @hulanails with @thevintagegiraffe @ladyeccentrikb @theurbanpinup @norafinds - If you haven't been to this place you should go check it out! (at Hula Nails)

[teacupgirlart]

First brooches that I ever made; personalised portrait brooches! Now there are some new exciting things in the works! 🌟💕��💕🌟 #Repost @norafinds (@get_repost) ・・・ I'd rather be exploring the stars. My dear friend @lavenderandtwill made this precious brooch for me for Christmas! How adorable is that? Mini me in a lab coat. Would I rather be on the microscope 🔬 or the telescope 🔭? I'm trying to persuade her to add this into her shop @teacupgirlart! What do you think?? ...... #broochmaker #teacupgirlart #illustratorsoninstagram #cuteart #vintageinspired #jewellry #handmadejewelry #portraitpainting

[unitedstatesofvintage]

The 20s-40s had some of the best winter coat shapes! Here @norafinds models a purple #1940s beauty. Head to her profile for the full look! #usofvintage #vintage #vintagefashion #vintagestyle #retro #modernpinup #winterfashion #vintagecoat #40s #1940sfashion #vintageblogger #vintagegirl #fashion #style #vintageglam #vintageglamour #stylebloggers #glam #fashionblogger #ootdsocialclub

[crushvintage]

The effervescent @norafinds showing off her chic styling abilities in our golden goddess silk dress and lace bolero with bff @awildteaparty ! #customerappreciationpic #crushbabes #weloveourcustomers

[ellenspenn-blog]

Nora of Norafinds.com is a vintage fashion blogger and a medical researcher. Her style is impeccable and I love her empowering message that a girl can be both professional and glam.

[norafinds]

RecreASIAN Project 5

Today I recreated a LIFE photograph from December 1960 featuring model Marola Witt wearing supposedly a Suzy Perette dress. 

The qipao/cheongsam style has always been popular, and I know many people are worried about cultural appropriation when wearing them or wearing similar styles. In the past few weeks, I’ve had great discussion with people regarding this and we keep coming back to “intention” and “execution”, but now I want to add “historical hostility or relationship between the culture of the wearer and the culture of the item”. Some might consider this cultural appropriation, some might not. For me, as long as you wear it respectfully and not for a costume or for a sexy burlesque act (Yes I’m bringing this up again!) I don’t have a problem with it. Anyway, I am not gonna pretend I know enough of Chinese culture or the historical background of qipao to judge others. And just because I look Chinese doesn’t mean I represent what people there might think. As a TCK I have a very different experience and relationship with Western culture and the countries I’ve lived in. With this post I want you to look back on editorials featuring white women in exotic locations. Were they always respectful? Did any make you uncomfortable? Why? . Dress - Vintage 1940s/1950s qipao dress - @trunkofdresses Hat - Vintage 1960s - @poppycockvintage Fur stole - Vintage 1950s - eBay Earrings - Vintage 1950s bakelite Shoes - vintage-style - @misslfire

[vivienofholloway]

This fabric is just too pretty. Looks fab on the gorgeous @norafinds @vivienofholloway #vivienofholloway #norafinds #pinup (at Vivien of Holloway)

[cacaopapow]

Papow Ponders #18: Multiculturalism In The Vintage Community

Papow Ponders #18: Multiculturalism In The Vintage Community

This week, Nora of @norafinds posted about multiculturalism in the vintage community. There was a great response with people tagging vintage lovers from a variety of backgrounds. Following the post, I spent some time considering this topic in greater depth. These are my personal views of what I have experienced and dealt with – obviously it’s not the same for everyone.

The vintage community, as…

[taliscollection]

@norafinds looks perfect in this new Rose Dress in Navy Skyline Birds by @emilyandfin available online now! Check it out at talis.com.au/new⠀ #EmilyandFin #EmilyandFinGirls

[ellensurrey]

Quick warm up using a lovely outfit worn by @norafinds #illustration #fashion #norafinds #gouachepainting #ellensurrey

[dupenny]

Spent my "day of rest" trying on shoes and dresses, surrounded by beautiful women... @Revivalretro_teamlondon @Revivalretro @Hettiesky @Misslillianlove @Missvictoryviolet @Scarlettluxe @Ladyeccentrikb @Greyhoundvintage @Norafinds @mrsbowretro @lazyvintagegal @my40sstyle @retrorow It's a tough life, innit? 👠👗👜 #dupenny #missdupenny #revivalretroboutique #newshoes #newcollection #vintagefashion #vintagestyle #pinupstyle #retrolife (at REVIVAL)