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New York Post
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
‘Mary Poppins' lawyer dresses like it's the 1800s with custom Victorian clothing and dip pens
She parties like it's 1899. Oregon's Adelaide Beeman-White is winding back the clock on haute couture by dressing like she stepped out of a time machine from the late 19th century. Instead of the usual suit, the 27-year-old associate attorney wears a handmade long skirt with puffed sleeves, a feathered hat and even a parasol, parroting the style of the 1800s Victorian era, Oregon Live reported. 'I'm stuck very solidly in about 1893 to '98,' the Hillsboro resident told the outlet of her Victorian-core style. 'I love that period primarily because the clothing is the best.' 4 'The speed of modern life has bothered me for as long as I can remember,' said Beeman-White. Adelaide Beeman-White/Instagram Beeman-White, who regularly shares photos of her retro ensembles on Instagram, also rocks leather gloves and a chatelaine, a decorative metal belt outfitted with accessories from fingernail clippers to a coin purse like a wearable Swiss Army Knife. Unfortunately, the 19th-century cosplayer is not allowed the aforementioned couture in court. Like a super hero with a secret identity, the Oregonian rocks a separate normal outfit for the judge, which comprises a comparatively staid plain, black J. Crew blazer. Her style could perhaps be compared to Cottagecore — a lifestyle and fashion trend that romanticizes a slower, simpler time, a la 'Little Women' or 'Little House on the Prairie' — but for the 1800s. 4 Beeman-White even lights her house with oil lamps. Adelaide Beeman-White/Instagram The Victorian lifestyle isn't just cosmetic — it's a way of a life. Beeman-White also acts the part by lighting her bedroom with oil lamps and sewing and mending her own clothing from vintage fabrics — a process she documents for her over 20,000 followers on Youtube. The old-school litigator even wrote to AAA with a dip pen and ink when it came time to renew her membership. This 19th-century fascination began in the sixth grade, when the Pacific Northwesterner traded in her jeans for a skirt, which kept getting longer and decked out in lace as time went on. 4 'I'm stuck very solidly in about 1893 to '98,' Beeman-White declared. Adelaide Beeman-White/Instagram 4 Beeman-White started partaking in Victorian-core in the sixth grade. Adelaide Beeman-White/Instagram 'The speed of modern life has bothered me for as long as I can remember,' said Beeman-White, whose fascination conversely lay with the past. She was especially fascinated with Queen Elizabeth I. 'I think she just really admired Queen Elizabeth and saw her as a really powerful woman and feminine figure,' recalled her mother Harriet Beeman, a therapist. 'She led the military and did all these things that men would've done, that women hadn't really been doing. That was part of it.' By early high school, Beeman-White dove headfirst into the role and was even a 'celebrity' in her neighborhood with local residents comparing her to 'Mary Poppins,' per her mother. Why did she choose to live her life like the 1800s? Beeman-White explained, 'The technological discoveries and advancements that are happening from 1890 to 1910, that would've been one of the most exciting periods to be alive.' Although the lawyer clarifies that she loves the reforms of the era — ie. labor unions, woman fighting for the right to vote — and not the 'oppressive and repressive and cruel policies and things that were going on at that time.' But Beeman-White is not just wallowing in the nostalgia and conversely suggests that a Victorian pace of life benefits the mind. 'We need to take our time with things,' she said. 'Focus on actually enjoying life. It's very bad for people psychologically to be rushing around not taking time to smell the flowers.'
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Yahoo
Walmart's Stunning New Rug Is Giving Major Anthropologie Vibes for Much Less
If you love Anthropologie but aren't a big fan of the price tags, same. Luckily, it is the year 2025 and dupes abound, and I found a dang good one from Walmart that looks like an Anthropologie rug (but for Walmart prices). The Moynesa 5'x7' Floral Living Room Rug features scalloped edges, floral motifs and plenty of charm. The low-pile throw rug is non-slip and washable, making it perfect for households with children or pets. It's only $50.99. SIGN UP for the Dengarden / Parade Home & Garden newsletter for a weekly dose of our favorite house hacks, decor trends and shopping deals Moynesa 5'x7' Floral Living Room Rug, $50.99 at Walmart Moynesa 5'x7' Floral Living Room RugWalmart Shoppers absolutely love the style of the rug, calling it beautiful and saying that it really pulls their homes together. "The design of this rug is beautiful. It really pulls my living room together. It is very soft and feels lovely to walk on, in addition to looking great. I am very happy with this purchase. It makes my apartment feel more like a home." Related: Walmart's Chic New Cottagecore Collection Is Already Selling Out That said, reviews were mixed on the actual texture of the rug. Many reviews stated they loved how soft the material of the rug is. "Obsessed with this! The pattern is so cute, the texture of the rug itself is lovely, and I can't wait to get other matching rugs for the house in the near future." said Walmart customer Jessica in a review. However, other reviews expressed frustration with how soft the rug is, saying it's difficult to vacuum. "They say the rug is lightweight and they are correct. It is so light the vacuum wants to suck it up!' The design is different but cute, the green is a dark dusty green." said an anonymous Walmart customer in a review. If you have a boho style and been needing a new rug to pull your space together, check out this one. Related: Wayfair Is Selling a Stunning $155 Rug for $60, and Shoppers Say It's 'Perfect'
