1950s Rail Haven Fun

Flashback Summer: 1950s Hotel Photo Shoot - Best Western Route 66 Rail Haven, Elvis Motel

Those of you that follow the blog know that I don't often delve into the crinoline-based 1950s styles and tend to lean towards a more slender 30s-40s silhouette, but at the request of my friend Chelsea we did a 50s themed photo shoot at a historical hotel here in town.  (It's the Best Western Route 66 Rail Haven, in case you were wondering!)  She doesn't usually wear vintage, but doesn't she rock it so well?!

Elvis stayed at this hotel back in the day, and, happily, they've retained the retro look and feel of the spot.  We borrowed their props and office for a 50s photo shoot I hope you'll enjoy!  You can find the entire album on the Flashback Summer Facebook page!

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Flashback Summer: 1950s Hotel Photo Shoot - Best Western Route 66 Rail Haven, Elvis Motel

Flashback Summer: 1950s Hotel Photo Shoot - Best Western Route 66 Rail Haven, Elvis Motel
Flashback Summer: 1950s Hotel Photo Shoot - Best Western Route 66 Rail Haven, Elvis Motel

Flashback Summer: 1950s Hotel Photo Shoot - Best Western Route 66 Rail Haven, Elvis Motel

Flashback Summer: 1950s Hotel Photo Shoot - Best Western Route 66 Rail Haven, Elvis Motel

8 comments

  1. You and Chelsea look super lovely! I am simply loving your hat. And all the other photos from the facebook page are just awesome! Makes me want to sip coca cola from a glass bottle and listen to some Chuck Berry now.

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  2. I agree with Carla about both the hat and the coca-cola! You both rock this look completely, and the cherry red colour really suits you!

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  3. My word, dear Em, you look smashingly fabulous!!! The 50s might not be one the decades you dress from most often, but I really must say, this silhouette suits you gorgeously.

    And that stunning red hat, oh my word...let's just say that it's turning my knees to that very classic vintage dessert: Jell-o! :)

    ♥ Jessica

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  4. The 50s look is amazing on you! Love that dress, and that hat is the perfect pop of color with it. Your friend looks gorgeous too, she should dip her toe into the vintage pool more often. What a fun photo shoot.

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  5. What a fun shoot! And oh my goodness, that HAT. I can picture you wearing it with a subdued suit and bright red gloves instead of a sundress for colder weather, it's just the right blend of sophisticated and over the top. I agree that the 1950s styles look lovely on you, although they probably make people think you look even more doll-like than usual.

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    1. Ha, yep, that's exactly the problem! The "You look like a DOLL!" comments get old. Especially when one is shooting for sophistication!

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  6. Oooh, your hat is to die for! Lovely!

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