Blythe-a-Day#2. Lips. Polka Dots: LaVern La Rue
During the Jazz Age:
After freshening her red lipstick and being sure her sparkling dotted gown is in place, LaVern La Rue reflects:
"There's so much turmoil going on in some of my friends' lives that I like to convey a little optimism to my audiences, many of whom are dealing with their own troubles. I like to sing torch songs, of course, but people also need a shot in the arm when they're being entertained. That's why I like to sing that song "If You Want the Rainbow You Must Have the Rain":
"What does it matter if rain comes your way
and raindrops patter along?
The rain descending should not make you blue
The happy ending is waiting for you
...Sadness ends in gladness, showers are not in vain
If you want the rainbow, you must have the rain.
...Pull yourself together, whistle a happy strain
If you want the rainbow then you must have the rain.
So if your lucky star deserts you, and if shadows fall
Even though it hurts you, laugh through it all
Be a cheerful loser, you have the world to gain
If you want the rainbow, you just must have the rain."
"If You Want the Rainbow (You Must Have the Rain)" (1928); music by Oscar Levant; lyrics by Mort Dixon and Billy Rose
***LaVern is wearing a dress with sparkly dots that I made for her out of a gift bag. I also freshened up her lipstick (it took a while to get it like I wanted).
Blythe-a-Day#2. Lips. Polka Dots: LaVern La Rue
During the Jazz Age:
After freshening her red lipstick and being sure her sparkling dotted gown is in place, LaVern La Rue reflects:
"There's so much turmoil going on in some of my friends' lives that I like to convey a little optimism to my audiences, many of whom are dealing with their own troubles. I like to sing torch songs, of course, but people also need a shot in the arm when they're being entertained. That's why I like to sing that song "If You Want the Rainbow You Must Have the Rain":
"What does it matter if rain comes your way
and raindrops patter along?
The rain descending should not make you blue
The happy ending is waiting for you
...Sadness ends in gladness, showers are not in vain
If you want the rainbow, you must have the rain.
...Pull yourself together, whistle a happy strain
If you want the rainbow then you must have the rain.
So if your lucky star deserts you, and if shadows fall
Even though it hurts you, laugh through it all
Be a cheerful loser, you have the world to gain
If you want the rainbow, you just must have the rain."
"If You Want the Rainbow (You Must Have the Rain)" (1928); music by Oscar Levant; lyrics by Mort Dixon and Billy Rose
***LaVern is wearing a dress with sparkly dots that I made for her out of a gift bag. I also freshened up her lipstick (it took a while to get it like I wanted).