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  1. Yes, Yes, I know…

    September 10, 2012 by admin

    …It’s been months since I last blogged, here. I could try and woo you with tales of extreme excitement and better things to do but the truth of the matter is, real life just got in the way. I started a new day job, worked away for a month, had the holiday of a life time (even though we’ve just booked again for next year!), organised a festival, had some upsetting news, made some cakes, cleaned the house and generally got on with it. There have been freelance nicities along the way, in the shape of Jubilee festivals and make-up for shows. With autumn upon us (hooray!) and aforementioned festival imminent, I thought I would put fingers to keys, again, and pop a little blog up, here.

    The most exciting thing to have happened, in recent moths, was our holiday to Nice & Monaco. We fulfilled a life-long ambition to go to the Monaco Grand Prix where we got so close to the action, pits & drivers. The whole experience was everything and more than you could imagine it would be. The yachts were massive, the casino was glamorous (yes, i paid €20 for a glass of champagne), the women were beautiful, the cars were monsters and the men all smelled nice. We even brushed shoulders, quite literally, with Antonio Banderas! My heart sank when we had come back but I promptly got a new tattoo to commemorate the experience.

    And so, on to the Welsh Rockabilly Festival, which takes place in just two week’s time. Everything is coming together nicely, will all acts ( bands and burlesque) booked and final touches being made. All the details can be found here. Do come and join us, it’s going to be rip-roaring fun!

    Mr Flamingo and I are off to Goodwood Revival, this weekend. You may recall we went last year so we’ll be more informed about what to do, this year. Weather permitting, I shall be going for a mid 1960s look. If the weather’s rubbish, it’ll be raincoat and wellies!

    So, that’s six month of my life, in a nutshell. What have you all been up to?

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  2. “Oscar, Oscar, I’ll give you one more chance “

    February 27, 2012 by admin

    The title of this post is a line from Bugsy Malone, which I can’t help but say whenever anyone mentions The Oscars but it’s particularly apt, this year. I’m so disappointed with the sartorial offerings on the red carpet, this year. Not known for risk taking or pushing the envelope, the red carpet catwalk has remained safe and ,dare I say it, rather stale, this year.

    Now, I haven’t read anyone else’s critiques of this year’s outfits and no-doubt the more educated and knowledgeable people will have completely opposite views to me. But, then, isn’t that what art and fashion is all about? What are your thoughts on this year’s red carpet fashion?

    Here are my favourites.

    Penelope Cruz in Armani Prive – Two words Grace Kelly. Her glossy  fake-bobbed hair and structured yet delicate clutch bag oozed old 1950s Hollywood glamour. The super flattering cornflower blue was lovely on her dark skin, proving that you don’t have to go all coral brights to bring out your skin tone.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Gwyneth in Tom Ford – This was a brave & bold outfit, a welcome sight of the red carpet. This was my statement piece of the evening, with detachable cape and shoulders to cut glass. My 1980s wannabe side got very excited. I wonder if she dropped her choc-ice down the front?

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Angelina in Versace – I can’t bare the woman. She makes me angry. This dress made me swoon. Imagine my confusion!  Stauesque, elegant, sophisticated. These words are much over-used but god damn it, they’re true. The fabric makes you wants to curl up in it and go to sleep. There’s no need for jewellery or even a handbag, the dress does it all. Jessica Rabbit, eat your heart out. Where did she keep her chewing gum, though?

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Emma Stone in Giambattista Valli – This is pure unadulterated awards ceremony worth clobber. The colour is striking with her pale skin time and the high pussy bowed neckline makes her shoulders appear wider and so her waist even tinier! Whilst it’s a very classic shape it has a very modern hemline and her  simple hair and bracelet make sure all our attention is on the frock, as it should be. If I owned this dress, I would wear it every day.

     

     

     

     

     

     

    My least favourites.

    Natalie Portman, Dior – I usually love Dior but the fabric of this dress make it look like bridesmaid dress from Debenhams, which has a matching satin pashmina. I sort of see what they were getting at but the print and the wishy washy red do nothing for one of film’s great beauties. Such a shame.

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Michelle Williams in Louis Vuitton – This just reminds me of Peaches & Cream Barbie. It’s all a bit ‘twee’ , whilst at the same time trying to be ‘edgy’ and , in my opinion, failing. It is far too fussy and overwhelming for her tiny frame. nice bag, though.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Rooney Mara in Givenchy – Whilst, arguably, one of the ore innovative options on show, the 1960s Barbarella-esque  shape of this fashion forward frock does nothing for her bustling and her posture. In most pictures she just looks awkward in it. It probably looked stunning on a Paris catwalk but it’s just not practical (practical????) for an awards ceremony. I do salute her brave choice, though.

     

    Category 1950s, 1960s, 1980s, beauty, Dior, fashion, Hollywood, Oscars, Vintage | Tags: ,, | No Comments

  3. Thank goodness, some ‘proper’ fashion!

    February 12, 2012 by admin

    It has recently been brought to my attention that a look called ‘sports luxe’ has been doing the rounds on catwalks and, inevitably, on the high street, This look is nothing new and gets dragged out now and again when designers need to show us something a bit young, a bit hip… a bit more likely to sell amongst the rich and the tasteless… Now now, it’s just my opinion, after all! It’s not my thing. It’s not even close to my thing so imagine my delight, whilst perusing the other offerings, when I stumbled across the glorious Dior S/S 2012 collection. Dior are ,of course, synonymous with the late 1940′s & early 1950′s silhouette of fitted bodices and full skirts and have

    referenced this in their new collection, all be it modern colours and fabrics. There’s a few cheeky high waisted pencil skirts in there, for good measure, too. See the full collection HERE

    Of course NOTHING in this collection is in my price range but, as with the evil ‘sports luxe’ ranges, this will filter down on to the high street and the look will become cheaper and easier to achieve. I have already spotted a few pieces, whilst out and about, but as they are Spring / Summer items, they will become more and more prominent as the weeks go by. Here are the real deal, in all their glory. Do let me know if you spy any pieces ‘referencing’ these ( we don’t like the word ‘copy’) and we’ll pop them on here, for all to see!

     

     

    Category Dior, fashion, S/S 2012, Vintage | Tags: | 1 Comment