Wednesday, 15 February 2012

Old fashioned glamour - Why the 50's rocked

Whether its in the form of an oversized hat, a layered & laced pastel two piece or 1920's cocktail flapper dress, old style vintage glamour is everywhere! And I can't get enough. Most people who know me are fully aware of my obsession with the 50/60's and know that if I had the wardrobe and the money, I would dress like Marilyn, Dusty or Audrey every day of the week! And the added bonus of the style recognition modern day ladies receive from wearing any vintage shape, shade or design, is enough to make any woman convert from modern neons and brights to vintage headbands and petticoats!


After downloading Lana Del Rey's gorgeous début album last week, she has become my new obsession, though she has been slated in the press recently over cosmetic surgery rumours and her seemingly amateur/inexperienced performance style, no-one can deny her effortlessly cool style. She does what others before her have tried and failed at. Taking on a vintage look for everyday and making it look sexy and sophisticated, if only we all had her eye for such perfect style (or her stylists). The video for her recently popular single 'Video Games' is very vintage inspired and fits together perfectly with her sound. Shamelessly guilt free, I admit her music is very much on repeat. 


Another striking difference between fashions from now and then, which makes me appreciate all things vintage that little bit more, is the shape of the women wearing these floral prints and lace. However lovely it is to have a slim, six packed frame, the ladies from the eras that I adore all knew how to embrace their curves and did it oh so effortlessly (but thankfully in a less obvious way than bootylicious Kim Kardashian)! So thank you vintage ladies with big bottoms, for providing modern day fashionistas some stunning fashions to indulge in and lust after for centuries to come...   


Adios! 

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