Lessons on intrigue from a girl in the crowd
So as I was cutting out leather to make harnesses, I decided that it might be nice to have a movie playing in the background. Stumped for ideas, I searched for 'Casino' on hulu, as I love mafia movies and it happens to be one of my favorites. Well Casino wasn't on there, but I instead found a the full version of 'Casino Royale'. I'm not much of a Bond-girl, but I figured it might be a good time to get myself acquainted with a classic.
Around three-quarters through the movie, after being hit over the head by adorable mod-type babes in dresses that accidentally fall off or hemlines that question what exactly constitutes being a "dress", my eyes suddenly stopped at woman below:
Around three-quarters through the movie, after being hit over the head by adorable mod-type babes in dresses that accidentally fall off or hemlines that question what exactly constitutes being a "dress", my eyes suddenly stopped at woman below:
Although only onscreen for a few seconds, I went back a few times to try to soak up what exactly I had just seen. Hmm, a hooded top? Stacked bangles and costume rings? A buckle that looks mysteriously like an oversized pyramid-stud? Something very right is going on here. It dawned on me that her appeal was not only due to her unusual presence, but also because I was instantly reminded of 3 of my favorite fashion shows:
(Givenchy Couture FW09 / Haider Ackermann FW08 / Rick Owens SS09)
Next, add in some eternal inspiration from madame Michele Lamy and her bangled arms, the Louise Nevelson-esque jewelry from the Givenchy couture show, and of course a pinch of encens imagery, and you've got a way of life - a solid aesthetic.
& how does this all apply to my closet? Simple. First step; the cut-out dress that I sewed in Berlin. Add on a Juun.J hood-piece that was gifted to me by my dear Maxi, throw on every bracelet and bangle that I own, and finish the look with heavy eye makeup and my LD Tuttle sandals that echo the feeling of stacked bracelets. While it may still be too hot to wear the hood-piece outdoors, come-autumn this will become a go to look for every day.
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Great post! Love the bracelets!
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Great blog! I can watch in for hours!
i agree with everything in this post!!!
It's a much better version of the look 'cause it totally fits into your style. Love everything about it!
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Loved this dress. I featured you on my Daily Inspiration post on my blog.
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this post was sooo much fun to read. i love detachable drapey hoods. you look awesome in this look
what a odd way to find inspiration! old movies always have hidden jems. Loving the hood, reminds me of this boy who wore a hood in fifth grade every single day.
damn that lady from casino royale had amazing style- props to the costume designers! i love how you translated all of it into your own style
needs more bangles!!
stunning though
I love how fashion, like art, can borrow from any era & be made new again. Love your outfit!
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utterly fantabulous!
Damn, you ARE the epic Bond lady.
love your style.
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Awesome! I love to see how your brain peices all of these things together..So cool. Its amazing how something so minimal in an old movie can inspire such creative juices, right? I love the last picture.
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This will sound crazy, but I love your dark-haired arms!! Every girl I know with dark hair on their arms shaves it off, it makes me feel like I should do it aswell!
Alas, you inspire me to love my armhair even MORE!
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Great post, great dress!! You are too good. Love me some Michele Lamy!
This came out really well, but when doesn't your work.
You look very Femme Fatale in the last picture - like you're about to pull daggers from your hood and kill someone lol.
Funny how it's an old movie but her look really works for now.
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i wasn't a a major fan of the shows that inspired this look...but the way you interpreted it into your own wardrobe actually turned out pretty great.
I'm so inspired by this. Great hood/dress combination.
Yes! I love this! Wish I had the courage to do it! When I first logged on, for a second I thought your hood was straightened hair. I was about to comment: nooooooooooo! I was relieved to realize it was only a hood. Phew!
though a spoof, casino royale is one of my favorite bond fils...even though it really isn't a bond film. :P
but it's so incredibly chic...
amazing!
you look so good! i love your style
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You look so sexy! Love this. Rick + Michele are too wonderful for words.
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lady gaga likes this too..
http://www.thehypefactor.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/lady-gaga-love-game-3.jpg (from lovegame video)
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Xie4M5ZZIew/Sj3p06j_yLI/AAAAAAAABpg/bXLFURzufM4/s400/lady+gaga+red+riding+hood.jpg
you are so fierce and inspiring! thanks for that.
saw you a couple of times in berlin, it's a pitty you stayed so briefly, but i have to admit (in case it's yours): your nyc apartment looks effing amazing!
Rad collection of caped crusaders...love this post.
amazing looks!!!
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