Monday 23 April 2012

'Shake, Rattle and Roll'



When asked what our favourite era is we always struggle to come up with an answer, the vibrant, quirky sixties, the sophisticated, elegant shapes of the 40s and the roaring twenties are never far from our minds but it has to be the vintage prints and prom dresses of the 1950s that just top it. 

Maybe its the fact that throughout the era trends could range from poddle to pencil skirts and bright, bold colours to classic monochrome. Either this or the fact that I have a soft spot for the movie 'Grease' ( with its 1950s vibe and i-can't-help-but-sing-along-songs, it has to be one of my all time favourites!)  Whatever the reason, I love the fashions of the 1950s and so we thought we might have a go at recreating some of the iconic looks of the era.

It was so much fun, living in the 1950s for a day and recreating some of the stand out fashions of the era, we hope you like the photos! We took inspiration from icons of the time, in particular Audery Hepburn. Also, thank you to all the lovely comments we have been receiving lately, we really appreciate them! :) xx



Jess is wearing, Shirt- Jane Norman (which has been customized), shorts- Miss Sixty, Shoes- Primark and Earrings- New Look.  


Paloma (me) is wearing- Jumper- M&S, jeans- new look, Wedges- Deichmann, headscarf- vintage and Earrings- Primark. 











1950s inspired make-up, Paloma's Lippy- Miss Sporty, Jess's Lippy- Topshop 

Jess is wearing, Dress- Be Beau, Belt- New Look, Shoes- Deichmann, socks and gloves- M&S, lipstick- Topshop
Paloma is wearing, Dress- Primark, socks- GAP, Belt- River Island, Wedges- Deichmann, Lipstick- Barry M


xx Paloma xx

30 comments:

  1. oh my goodness you both look so adorable! Love the audrey hepburn black & white look and both of your floral print dresses! Super cute!
    xx



    The Urban Umbrella
    xoxo


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  2. I absolutely love the 50s as well... Grease is my favourite film EVER... Definitely done that era well ladies! xxx

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  3. Wonderful photos! I really love your hairstyles in the first few photos and the dresses in the last few :)
    You two are truly gorgeous!

    Love, Susann
    Fashion in Pepperland

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  4. the 50s sure seemed swell. and your hair dos are adorable!

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  5. Love the 50s look!

    xx Romy

    http://stories-of-a-student.blogspot.com/

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  6. thats really so stunning!
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  7. Oh this is so lovely, both of you look gorgeous! I adore your dresses, they're lovely!
    X Jane
    http://thetaleoftwobuttons.blogspot.com

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  8. you both look lovely!
    Both dress are beautiful, xx

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  9. You both look amazing! Such lovely style! I wish I could have been in my 20's during the 1940's! Oh, to dream!
    Thank you for the lovely comment, you have a lovely blog! xo.

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  10. You're both so young but you know so many things about history of fashion. Great job.

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  11. Woow! Beautiful hair!!

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  12. Lovely outfits and hairlooks girls <3

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  13. Love love love the hair - gorgeous xx

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  14. Such DARLING outfits, and oh my --- your hair looks perfect, you two are beautiful
    Following, and looking forward to future posts.
    xo,
    Lilithfashion.blogspot.com

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