Ann-Margret Anyone?

The moment I first laid eyes on this dress my mind immediately went to Joan from Mad Men and Ann-Margret.  I thought automatically of a 1960s bombshell.

It's only fitting that I broke out my Grandma Charlotte's sunglasses from that era also.  And why not wear my hair up like Joan and throw on some gloves?

The sweet bow detail on the shoes, though not vintage, I thought was a perfect touch for the look.

I really had fun in this outfit even though I'm more of a 1940s/1950s girl.  I do appreciate a lot of the style from the early-mid 60s but then past that I stop caring for it as much.  Most of the styles on Mad Men currently?  No thank you, I'll pass.

 Outfit Details:

vintage dress, vintage gloves, belt, vintage jewellery {thrifted}

vintage handbag {gift}

vintage sunglasses {belonged to my Grandma Charlotte}

backseam stockings {eBay}

It's hard to think of the 60s when my mind is focused on the 20s and The Great Gatsby.  I definitely want to start integrating more of that style into my wardrobe.

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Style Crush: Carey Mulligan

In honour of Friday's release of The Great Gatsby, I thought it only fitting that this week's Style Crush should be the beautiful Carey Mulligan.  She's got a quirky yet elegant style when it comes to red carpets and a casual chic street style.

I'm not normally one for mullet dresses, (aptly named since they are shorter in the front and longer in the back) but this one above is absolutely gorgeous.  The detail on the bust and how it scatters down the bodice is so lovely.

I love a good Peter Pan collar-especially when it's jewel-encrusted.

I can't resist adding a photo of Carey as the desirable Daisy Buchanan.  I am beyond excited to see the film for so many reasons.  The fashion is certainly one of them.  I'm normally a 1940s/1950s girl, but the 1920s are certainly starting to worm its way into my heart...and wardrobe.

This photo of Carey from the May issue of Vogue is to die for.  The whole Gatsby photoshoot is swoon-inducing.  (Plus it doesn't hurt that Tom Hiddleston has a spread in the magazine also!)

Her street style reminds me a lot of Michelle Williams and Keira Knightley.  It's got this androgynous quality to it at times (I think the pixie cut adds to that) but she still throws in touches of femininity, such as the floral print below. 

There is something about this coral dress that she wore to a premiere for The Great Gatsby that makes me love it so much.  It's very simple yet utterly perfect-the length, the modified sweetheart neckline...  And those shoes are fantastic!  She's just such a lovely girl.

I love, love, love this black lace dress!  I want one just like it.  Lace has always been a favourite of mine but the sheer panels take the dress from girly and dainty to sexy and alluring.  It's done so tastefully too.  The dress could have easily gone into scandalous territory, but Carey keeps it classy.

Now I leave you with this photo of Daisy at Gatsby's party with Nick Carraway (Tobey Maguire).  She is a dream from the bits I've seen of this film.  I can't wait to go to the cinemas, dressed up, and see the full thing.

 

My Week According to Instagram

Since I didn't get a chance to prep the photos for this post beforehand, like I usually do, I am going to skip over the usual blurb about what happened to me this week and just let the pictures do the talking.

1-2. Last Sunday's outfit.

3. A gorgeous 1920s lady.

4. Shared this blog post on Instagram.

5. Practiced finger waves for seeing The Great Gatsby.

6. The results.

7. My first attempt at finger waves a few months back.

8. To die for vintage shoes.

9. Wednesday's outfit.

10. Another attempt at finger waves.

11. Zelda and Scott Fitzgerald.

12. Andrew Garfield was this week's Style Crush.

13. Such a sweet photo of Tom Hiddleston and a fan.

14. Thursday's outfit.

15. Details of the hair piece and lace on the dress.

16. The Battle at Hogwarts anniversary.

17. Cherry blossoms and sunshine.

18-19. Pink dress and cherry blossoms.

20. Friday's outfit.

21. Repeating last Saturday's top. I couldn't help it, it's too lovely.

22. Flapper dress that I made.

23. And the dress on.

24. Dreamed of Chris Hemsworth rescuing me on a motorcycle from a kidnapper.

25. That's right.  May 4th = May the Fourth Be With You.

26-27. Yesterday's outfit.

28. I have a thing for taking photos by flowering trees.

29. Relaxed in the park and read Gatsby.

30. Saturday night = 1920s fashion books and a Mae West film.

I am tired and off to bed.  I hope you all had a beautiful weekend.

Style Crush: Andrew Garfield

Style Crush is back and this week is featuring the oh so adorable Andrew Garfield.  Andrew first came to my attention in his two episode part in Doctor Who.  Then I saw him in The Social Network and he really caught my eye.  Since then, I've been keeping tabs on him and swooning over his easy, boy next door charm.

Andrew has got this sort of hipster vibe to him.  He's different than my previous male Style Crushes.  He wears a lot of skinny jeans and flannel shirts.  But it works for him.  And he can also cleans up quite well.

One of my favourite roles of his was Never Let Me Go, also starring the beautiful Carey Mulligan and Keira Knightley.  Future Style Crushes anyone?  It's such a sad, but beautiful story.  Plus you actually hear him with his accent.  In The Social Network and The Amazing Spider-Man he feigns an American accent.

His casual street style is just as nice as his spiffy suits.  He still looks polished and put together even though he's just in simple jeans and a jumper.  It doesn't hurt to also have the lovely Miss Emma Stone by his side.

I love the fact that he's not afraid to take risks when it comes to fashion.  Not every man would be willing to wear or pull off a cranberry suit

Can we just take a moment to fangirl over this photo of Andrew with Matt Smith?  I know he was in Doctor Who when David Tennant was the Doctor, but it's still nice to see him with the current Doctor.