70's Inspired Fashion

Check out this fabulous 70's inspired fashion editorial in Lucky Magazine, February 2011 

Cropped sweater, slouchy bag, and chunky necklace

Spice tones:  rusts, reds, and camels

Long wrap dress

Classic trench, head scarf, and bright flares

Floaty blouse and button front skirt with earthtone accessories

Pastel high waisted pants and cardigan

Late 1950's and Early 1960's Fashion Inspiration Photos

Lately, I've been watching a lot of old TV shows.  One of my favorites is The Dick Van Dyke Show.  It first aired in 1961.  I love Mary Tyler Moore's clothes!  So chic!!  It has renewed my interest in late 1950's and early 1960's fashion...great feminine shirtwaist, sheath and two-piece dresses, fitted sweaters with full skirts, and chunky sweaters with cigarette-style pants and flats.   

Great Jacket!

AP Photo

Photo by Mario Torrisi/ AP Photo

AP Photo

Vogue Australia

Vogue Australia

Vogue UK

Vogue UK

 

Fall Fashion Trends

Fall is my favorite time of year for fashion.  Here are a few of my top choices for "most wearable" fashion trends for this Fall.

The Working Girl Dress

Miu Miu

Chunky Sweaters

Rodarte

 

60's Inspired

Bottega Veneta

Maxi Skirts

L.A.M.B.

Plaids and/or Graphic Prints

Ferragamo



The great thing about these trends is that they are all available in your local thrift shop.  So whether you are financially challenged, desire a unique look, or just enjoy the hunt...you are in luck this season. 

 

And here a few other fashionable trends for Fall:  polka dots, capes and ponchos, duster coats, fur, and anything jade green or mustard/camel/rust.  

Thrift Shopping: Vintage and New

I have been going through a bit of withdrawal since my favorite Goodwill store is closed for remodeling.  Thankfully, we have a good variety of other thrift stores within an hour drive of my home.  Here are a few of my recent AWESOME finds!!  I can hardly wait to wear them and/or use them for a shoot!!

Fabulous vintage sequined evening jacket with fur trim

Beautifully draping long skirt  - Great this Fall paired with a chunky sweater and boots

New Antonio Melani open toe pumps with studded bows in a wear-with-everything camel color

  

The Grace Card Released on DVD

The Grace Card, which premiered in theaters nationwide last February, is being released on DVD today!!!!  I was the Costume Designer for this inspiring faith based drama featuring Louis Gossett, Jr.   Sold in Christian bookstores nationwide and wherever you buy DVD's.  Pick up a copy and a box of kleenex.  You'll need it!  Check out the movie's website at www.thegracecardmovie.com

 

 

Here are a few stills from the movie.

Shabby Apple Dresses

Here are a few of my favorite dresses and skirts from Shabby Apple's new Inca Trail collection.  Check out the entire line.   For 10% off and free shipping, just click the affiliate button on my right side bar and enter the code "trail" at checkout.  (Offer good August 2011)

Maize

Pizarro Skirt

Machu Picchu

Quipu

Peplum Dress - Modern and Vintage

The peplum dress has been making a comeback recently.  Popular in the 1940's and again in the 1980's, it's a lovely, feminine, ladylike look.  And it is especially great on those who want to create the illusion of curves where none exist.

Stella McCartney

Basso and Brooke

Alice + Olivia
at Bergdorf Goodman

Check out this gorgeous vintage peplum dress that is for sale in my etsy.com boutique at www.etsy.com/shop/hipfashionstylist 

More Hippie Style Inspiration

Here are a few more hippie style inspiration photos.  These fabulous looks are from Elle Spain.
  

Another Long Vintage Dress

I recently ran across this photo of a pricey new Pucci dress that is so incredibly similar in style to a yellow sequined vintage dress (photos below) I have listed in my etsy boutique.  Check it out at:  www.etsy.com/shop/hipfashionstylist 



Pucci





Vintage

Beautifully detailed and totally affordable!!!