August 2006 - Vintage Culture

Probably the world’s most famous blonde, Marilyn Monroe was the bombshell of the centaury who spawned a thousand imitations. Her energy, vitality and allure hypnotize Hollywood during her short film career ( including “some like it hot” and “ gentlemen prefer blondes”) but her image captured the imagination of the public forever.

diamonds are a girl's best friend

and the seven year itch

A larger than life figure, images of Marilyn are now iconic and instantly recognizable. Such a strong and lasting impact sees these photos still appearing in magazines, books, bags, clothes, postcards, greeting cards…you name it!

Warhol's prints

And her image is still being reinvented and adorred by the public!

Christina Aguilera

Scarlett Johansson

Long live the wonderful Marilyn Monroe!

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Shift

August 2nd 2006 23:05

The classic shift has been reinvented. Loved by fashionistas and vintage fiends for its individuality, freshness and innocence, the shift has once again returned to the fashion conscience through adoption by the catwalk and celebrities alike.

A distinctively 60s look, the shift is reminiscent of young girl’s dresses and uniforms. It evokes images of youth and carefree-ness. Such is the 60s philosophy and fashion!

60s fashion icon Jean Shrimpton

Miss. Jean again

And fashion favorite Twiggy

And so the catwalk has opened up their arms to this fab trend which embodies so much fun and yet is so simple.

Mui Mui Spring 2006

Burberry Prorsum Spring 2006

And t wouldn't be a true revival unless celebrities adopted the new shift (pun intended!). The shifts best accessory in 2006? High, high heels and a great pair of legs to elongate the body and flatter the clean silhouette of the shift!

Kate Bosworth

Eva Mendez

Kate Hudson

Keira Knightly

Alicia Silverstone

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Ashlee bashing

August 2nd 2006 08:03

Just quickly - I'm never one to think a story like this is not amusing. Some may call this harsh, but don't think I know your secretly laughing!!

Ashlee Simpson is making new friends...

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Vintage Style: Glam

August 1st 2006 13:37

Rocking the glam look takes a lot of attitude!! Always eye catching and loud, this style is major fun and indulges the diva in us all.

Glam royalty: where would the glam girls be today without the disco-diva to pave their way? Anything metallic, rhinestones, huge diamonds and glitter was their choice. Could you think of all that without Diana Ross?? Big hair, big attitude, lots of sparkle and lots of skin!

Diana Ross works it!

Glam icons: who can look beyond J.Lo for modern glam? Always immaculately groomed, she was never one to throw on a huge cardigan and call it stylish! With more bling and fur than any other diva, she has absolutely personified glam! I don’t think she ever saw something shinny that she didn’t like!

Jennifer 'not really from the block' Lopez

And a notable mention for Penelope Cruz. Although she could never out-glam J.Lo, she has made a valiant attempt and looked damn good while doing it!

Pen Cruz

Potential Glam: Of course Beyonce and the new Rihanna (both have one name, which I think makes them half way there already!)

Beyonce

Rihanna

With a love for all things sparkly and video clips which practically blind us from all of that bling, these two youngsters are defiantly the new wave of glam!

ESSENTIALS:

- Bronzer and shimmer! And LOTS of it!
- Designer handbags and sunglasses (glam girls only want the best – or the illusion of the best which may come from China!)
- BLING, BLING and more BLING! Doesn’t matter if its real, but chains, rings, earrings and anything else you can think of are ALL necessary. If you ever heard that rule “take off two things before you leave the house”, a glam girl should put on 12 EXTRA (shinny) things before she leaves the house
- Always wear heals. Going shopping: heals. Going to the park: heals. Walking the dog: heals. I think you get the picture!
- Fur. Faux though.
- Showing off skin. Its either short or its plunging.

And long live the Diva!

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Nicole Richie's Triumph

August 1st 2006 03:03

Not always a favorite dresser of mine, Nicole Richie has proven herself as a vintage princess after photos of her shooting a video clip have surfaced.

It would have to be something pretty spectacular to redeem herself from such mistakes as

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