Tuesday, July 7, 2009

The Glam of the 40's and Rebellious Edge of the 70's Combined to Create a Siren Call


Elle Magazine this month, July 2009, has a spread called "Siren Call". "Falls heroic classicism takes its cues from the '40s screen gems and rebellious '70s glamazons (Hello, Jerry Hall!) with boldly cut dresses, louche jumpsuits, and thigh-high,
to die-for boots."


It is photographed by Alexei Hay and styled by Joe Zee. I am an instant fan of both.

Lucien Pellat-Finet, NYC embroidered T-shirt and cashmere pants, a Van Cleef & Arpels gold and diamond link necklace, enamel and gold bracelet by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co., a yellow gold ring by Bulgari at $2,200, a Jewel-studded clutch by D&G for $1,995 and finally the suede boots by Cesare Paciotti for $1,100. Oh, the boots!


Fendi calf leather corset, $900, Fendi leather trimmed jersey blouse $1,260, Fendi embroidered wool skirt $2,160, diamond earrings by Charriol $1,195, Suede gloves by Carolina Amato at $250, Rhinestone bracelet by Thierry Mugler Edition $1,800, Austrian crystal mina'udere by Judith Leiber $2,995 and suede boots by Cesare Paciotti $1,100.


I love the way the stylist mixed vintage accessories with new modern high-end apparel. I salute the combination of the 40's Glam and 70's Rebellious Nature.
Pure Genius.
Of course, this is from a gal that wears vintage fur and boots any day it gets under 65 degrees in the OC during fall/winter. I am in a bit of sticker shock from the previous layouts. If you are too, take a look at my website where you can buy lots of glam for a whole lot less. I think everyone deserves to look FABULOUS, even on a tight budget. What do you think?


9 comments:

Anonymous said...

last photo with the fur is absolute fierceness, everything about it is flawless, love it !

BonBon Rose Girls Kristin said...

Gorgeous pics! So modage. : )

Fashion Moment said...

Fabulous editorial!

FM~FP~AF

magicnina said...

Looks very feminine and sexy.

FrenchBlue said...

Most fatal, sinful, stunning and inspiring post~ You are way FabUlous my dear!
XO's

Couture Carrie said...

LOVE this editorial, especially all the thigh-high boots and that cage bustier!

xoxox,
CC

Alicia said...

i looove the boots...too bad i'm barely 5 ft tall and they would come up to my crotch...sigh...i'll just look at the tall skinny girls wear them...

Crave said...

This spread rocked big time....I dig the outragous fur and stunner shades. Thanks for sharring!

mati said...

ok, that girl in the fur looks like my glamorous sister in Florence! oola