An old Vaudeville/Variety theater still stands in the center of my city so my family and I decided to spend our Friday night going back in time to check out the show. A live theater, I haven’t been to one of those in years! The combination of going to a show and the opportunity to dress up made me excited! I decided on a simple gray strapless dress from BCBG that I didn’t think I’d get to wear during my stay. I let my hair flow with light curls and I wore a pair of black heels that aren’t made for walking. But, I think it was the three-diamond necklace and small studs that finished the look. Diamonds, indeed, are a girl’s best friend. *wink*

Vaudeville, or Variety shows which were more well-known in Europe, was one of the main sources of entertainment in the late 1800s to the early 1930s. Although not so big compared to the US, cities all over Germany held shows where actors and actresses entertained guests through various acts, musical pieces, and jokes. Variety plays an important part in my family as my great-grandfather used to be a famous actor during this time era. While I can’t reveal his stage name, he used to tour all over Germany during the war and entertained soldiers. He lived a glamorous Hollywood-type life with elaborate parties and fans, which is how he met my great-grandmother. Apparently he was on top of the latest fashion trends, and even had clothing made for him!

Even though the theater has been standing for almost 100 years, it still shone in elegance from the outside as it did in the inside. As I made my way through the lobby, I imagined people in that time era in long, elegant dresses walking through the same entrance. I initially wasn’t too sure how my gray dress would fit in with the rest of the crowd, but I quickly realized that it was a perfect match. I aimed for a look that was formal with a hint of casual. The interesting thing about wearing gray and strapless dresses is that you can make it as formal or casual as you like. It really depends on the type of jewelry you are wearing and the hairstyle.

The show itself was fantastic. The actors spoke in old German, making it a bit hard for me to understand, but the atmosphere was amazing. It brought back a feeling of nostalgia, it awestruck me. I was amazed with the amount of perfection that went into creating every aspect of the show. I imagined my great-grandfather performing on stage and making people laugh, and I felt somewhat more connected. I began to feel proud of my line of ancestry than I have ever before. I began to wonder more about my ancestry, perhaps I am related to a great samurai that changed the history of Japan! Hm, maybe I should look into it…

Love always,
Mia