Fraulein Frauke Presents Weimar Cabaret



Wooden dance machine from a Weimar Berlin Cabaret show



Mars 2 the first Fraulein Frauke Presents takes place and this time the theme is Weimar Cabaret. A great theme if you ask me and though I need a new sewing project like I need a hole in my head, I just can’t resist the temptation of doing an early 1930’s evening gown. Especially since I found this fabric at Cheapfabrics, called metallic, slinky chiffon.

Being teeny weenie see-through, I will back it with some beige satin. And I have ordered this pattern from Mrs. Depew.

I have always loved the backless gowns of the 30’s but as I have to wear a bra I think this would be a good solution. It ought o be possible to conceal a bra strap with this cut.

And, for your pleasure, a bunch of beautiful ladies from the Weimar period.



Marlene Dietrich



Pola Negri

Pola Negri

Pola Negri

Brigitte Helm

Lil Dagover

Lil Dagover

Lil Dagover

Andra Fern

Andra Fern

Anita Berber

Makeup inspiration for Fraulein Frauke

It’s Fraulein Frauke tonight and I’m finishing my dress and thinking of makeup. The theme is a mix of The Belle Époque and the Roaring Twenties and though my dress is Belle Époque I will shamelessly borrow the makeup from the early 20’s with very dark eyes, drooping eyebrows and a small dark mouth. It’s very far from my usual makeup, so it will be fun to play. After digging around I found a few pictures that I think are excellent inspiration.

Theda Bara


Pina Menichelli, an Italian actress. I love her eyes!


This is supposedly Louise Brooks, but I'm not quite sure. Good view on the eye-shadow, though.


Gloria Swanson


Constance Bennett


Clara Bow, the ultimate It-girl.


I also found this modern interpretation that I quite like, found here.



(Picture sources: http://filmnoirphotos.blogspot.com/2010/09/eyes-have-it-theda-bara.html
http://www.whosdatedwho.com/tpx_265343/pina-menichelli/photo
http://blackandsilverdreams.tumblr.com/post/506775616
http://ulpilex.es/veritas/musica/los-films-que-nos-hicieron-como-somos-quinta-parte/attachment/gloria-swanson/
http://mothgirlwings.tumblr.com/post/17704885055/mothgirlwings-constance-bennett-c-1920
http://www.cinemagia.ro/actori/clara-bow-64964/poze-hires/822882/
http://community.sephora.com/t5/Ask-The-Experts/1920s-makeup/qaq-p/285079)

These are a few of my favourite things

Or rather portraits. It's raining and I have been looking though my Photobucket and now I'm inflicting you with some pictures I particulary like. With that I bid you a festive Midsummer and I will return next week- hopefully with something sewing related.

Elizabeth of Austria