Style Idol - Isabelle Adjani

north country maid

dress - vintage

turtleneck - kohls

shoes - blowfish

I've had this dress since last fall, but this is the first time I've worn it! I couldn't really think of any way to style it without looking too costume-y at first, and by the time I finally figured out a way to wear it, it seemed like it would be too warm out to wear a turtleneck! But mother nature has been tricky this month... we've had a few nice sunny days but it's mostly been chilly, cold or rainy. Ideal weather for snugly long-sleeve shirts, I say! I think I still come pretty close to looking like I'm dressing up as either a 70's barmaid or a 1500's wench but I like it ;-D

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softer than down, smoother than air

dress - h&m

shoes - blowfish

headband - f21

locket - handmade by me

This is the dress I was talking about earlier this month, that reminds me of Picnic at Hanging Rock. I don't usually wear things as flowy and loose as this dress because it doesn't really flatter my shape, but when I saw it on the rack at H&M I just had to have it! It's equal parts 1970's and 1900's, so I took inspiration from those decades for my accessories, with seventies style platform heels and an Edwardian style locket. Which, by the way, has photos of Chloe and Hypatia inside. Did someone say crazy cat lady?! ;-)


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What would you put inside of a locket?

how cute can you be

How cute are these illustrations from Giselle Gonzalez?? I was searching on etsy for big eyed kid prints (like these) when I came across the piece at the top of this post. I was looking for a vintage print to hang in my room, but decided to search everything instead of limiting myself to vintage, and voila! I found this in the handmade section. Her whole shop is so absolutely adorable, with a 60's/70's illustration style that I love so much I want to give it a gigantic hug! The mod big-eyed girl is definitely my favorite, so I think that'll be gracing my wall soon! You can find her on etsy here, and her blog here.

Style Idol - the girls of Picnic at Hanging Rock

If you discount the corsets of the 1900's and the polyester of the 1970's, the two decades were actually quite similar when it comes to clothing. The ankle length billowing dresses, abundance of the color white and long flowing hair in Picnic at Hanging Rock could easily be from either decade and in this film, they're from both. The movie takes place in 1900, but was produced in 1975. Like most period pieces, the decade in which it was made is certainly evident, and while that can hurt some movies (60's bouffants in a film set in 1932 can be painful to watch) in this film it evokes a timeless quality that's a perfect fit for the mysterious and haunting storyline.

(screencaps via flickr)

what we see and what we seem are but a dream

top - forever 21

skirt - h&m

shoes - aldo

bag - urban outfitters

After watching Picnic at Hanging Rock recently I've been really drawn to both 70's and early 1900's fashions. I bought a dress in New York last week that looks like it could have been worn in the movie... I can't wait to wear it when it finally gets warmer! It's a twirl-around-in-the-backyard-before-collapsing-in-a-wicker-chair-and-drinking-ice-cold-lemonade kind of dress.

I'm so jealous of bloggers who are posting spring-like photos already, when I'm still wearing my winter coat and a scarf to leave the house here! Last year our air conditioner broke in the beginning of summer and we couldn't afford to fix it, so I kind of loathed the whole season. We're finally getting it fixed next week, so I'm actually looking forward to the warmer weather this time, knowing I'll have a cool retreat if I get too hot outside :)

a shoe to stand on

I've been a huge fan of platforms ever since the Spice Girls made them all the rage when I was an impressionable pre-teen. Naturally I'm tickled pink that they're back in style again so I can stock up! I really hate being on trend for some reason (the fact that my dad incessantly nagged me for playing with "trendy barbies" as a child may have contributed to this..) but I love when my favorite styles become popular, since it gives me a chance to hoard them for the future. 70's style platforms are a case in point -- adore them to no end, but they haven't really been readily available since I was about 10. Now that they're everywhere again, I'm going to stock up and save for the lean years when they're are out of vogue ;-) I'm leaning towards buying either 1, 8 or 12, but if only I could find a pair of 6" tall union jack ones... hmm...

links: 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12

ps. You have to see these AMAZING white platforms my mom wore to her prom & graduation! :-O Aren't they awesome?!

My favorite hobbies are cheerleading, liking people, and living in America.

Topshop's new "Preppy classics with a 70's twist" line reminds me so much of The Mary Tyler Moore show. (It's a 70's sitcom, big stretch of the imagination, right?) Mary's cool, but me and Rhoda are kindred spirits. Heck, just give me a thick Brooklyn accent and I basically AM Rhoda!

But I digress...

Being one of the few people on this planet who doesn't loathe 1970's clothing, I'm pretty smitten with a lot of the things on the site. Granted, I really only like women's fashions from that decade. Platform loafers, brown tweed, corduroy, wide brimmed felt hats, thigh-high suede boots, daisies, ascots and a-line skirts with buttons up the front (not sure if there's a real name for this style, but I adore it!) are all among my favorites. But the mere sight of a man in a pastel leisure suit, floral dress shirt unbuttoned to display a forest of chest hair intertwined with heavy gold chains, and I'd be the first to admit that 70's trends were not at all kind to the guys! I tend to get virtually pummeled whenever I say I like seventies fashions, but admit it.. the stuff in that photo is kind of cute, no? :-)

sunshine on a cloudy day

dress - modcloth
turtleneck - kohls
shoes - target
necklace - modcloth

I'm currently living in the weekend from Hell and thought if I got dressed and did my makeup it might make me feel a bit happier. It's working a little so far, except for the fact that I don't like how my eyeliner came out today.. oh well! I think it doesn't help that it's been miserable outside all week. Afternoon is almost as dark as night, it's so cloudy!

On the bright side, I'm wearing one of my very favorite dresses .. the puddle jumping dress from Modcloth. I didn't expect it to work on me since I'm a bit top-heavy, but I really like it! I think with the turtleneck it has a bit of a 70's look to it, something I've actually been liking a bit more lately! I never thought I'd say that, but certain aspects of 1970's fashion have been appealing to me. Don't get me wrong.. the polyester suits, awful sideburns and bright orange crocheted jumpers are still repulsive to me, but some things like trenches with fur collars, big floppy hats and mini dresses with tall suede boots, seem pretty cool..