Alphonse Mucha is one of the most well known artists of the art nouveau movement. Not only did he make fine art prints, he also did gorgeous advertisements. This image is one of his most iconic ads and it really represents the beauty and whimsy of the Bohemian movement.
Etsy is an amazing place to find extra decadent, sumptuous items to incorporate into your luxette look. A good corset can be worn over or under your outfit, boleros are an easy way to dress up many looks and layering jewelry in different shades of green will make you the envy of any party.
A nice green cocktail dress can be worn in many ways! Add or subtract a belt, bolero, cardigan, blouse, or brooch. You can go from structered and professional to sexy and ready for a night out. Now, to keep this fully Luxette, make sure you keep your skirt length appropriate for your age, height, weight and size. Mini-skirts are not Luxette. Even when acting the sexy vamp, you can still keep your show of skin down. Sexy is about attitude, not showing off the goods.
Now the Absinthe is legal in the US, many companies have started making their own blend or breaking down the formula of old recipes and reproducing it. Absente (a brand available in US that didn't contain thujone) now has Grand Absente, a blend that does. Lucid is another newish brand. It is actually pretty tasty! A lot of nose-in-the air types don't like it because it's newer and marketed to Americans, not necessarily because it's not good. They have been nothing but kind to my friends and me when we've needed sponsorship for events. I recommend you try it for yourself and make your own judgement. Marilyn Manson also has his own brand called Mansinthe. I haven't had a chance to try it, but I heard from several trusted friends that it's not very good. But again, try it for yourself and form your own opinions. I hope to try Obsello next.
For those of you who don't like drinking Absinthe in the old way (water, ice, etc), a nice treat I had while on a pub crawl that has become one of my FAVORITE drinks is an Absinthe sour. Try it, it's delish!
And now, last but not least, pamper yourself with the delicious anise scent of these bath and body goods. Like with other bath and body items, layering will keep you smelling yummy all day. Start with bath gel or soap, next to lotion or body butter and finish with perfume. Some lines even make conditioners and shampoos to match their other items.
So relax, enjoy your dance with the green fairy and until next time, stay beautiful, stay handsome, stay Luxette!
<3Samantha
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