The Lovely Carmen Miranda

I don't know if it's the weather or my new black hair, but I've been channeling Carmen Miranda a lot lately.

She was a fabulous Brazilian actress in the 40s and 50s famous for her talent and exotic wardrobe.


She often wore crazy high shoes. Wouldn't you love this shoe wardrobe?


Her film costumes often featured bright colors, fun jewelry and, of course, an over the top hat.


Oh, yummy!


Even her more "casual" ensembles had quite a flare for the dramatic.


And if she wasn't wearing a hat, you could count on a great hair do.