12.02.2007

Welcome to the 60's

The 60's has always been one of my favorite fashion decades. It was most definitely one of the most revolutionary where fashion is concerned. The miniskirt, hot pants, and colored & patterned tights were created by the amazing Mary Quant, bright colors and patterns were widely worn, and the "mod" look was all around. Skirt hemlines dramatically rose and wild colors were everywhere. Ready to wear was introduced by Pierre Cardin, Mary Quant created the youth movement, Yves Saint Laurent was opened, and Emilio Pucci made his first clothes for the chic jet setter with his colorful, psychedelic prints. The 60's inspired look has always been in, and more than ever right now. Here's what to look for when you're going for a 60's look-

The Trends:

- mod
- short skirts
- crazy colorful prints
- bright colors
- tall boots
- babydoll dresses
- mirrored detail
- Mary Janes
- shift dresses
- patent leather
- tights

The Icons:

- Twiggy

Twiggy, the first "waif" supermodel, pretty much created the mod style, with jumpers, minidresses, and bright tights. She was sophisticated and classy with her style, and always looked chic.

Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket

Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket

Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket

- Edie Sedgwick

Edie's style was thrown-together, effortless chic and glamorous, big earrings, bold eye makeup and opaque black tights. She had dramatic accessories, mod minidresses with an eclectic edge, and her signature black tights with boots and heels.

Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket

Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket

Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket

Factory Girl, the movie about Edie's life, starring Sienna Miller...

- Jacqueline Kennedy

The most elegant and glamorous first lady there ever was, Jackie Kennedy was the epitome of style in the 1960's. Her style signatures were her oversized sunglasses, while all of her outfits had clean lines and soft, simple colors. She always looked impeccably put together, even in her jeans and a sweater (second picture). I highly recommend the book 'Jackie Style'.

Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket

Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket

Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket

- Mary Quant

The fashion designer who revolutionized 60's fashion. As I said before, the miniskirt, hot pants, AND patterned tights were her lovely creations. Her clothes were part of the Swinging London era, the perfect clothes for chic Londoners with a quirky style.

Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket

Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket

Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket

Now onto what you've all been waiting for- the clothes. 60's inspired is everywhere, and I found the greatest 60's-esque clothing- hope you enjoy.

Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket

This bright color paired with the simple buttons gives off a definite mod vibe. It's by Jill Stuart, who, surprisingly, had a lot of great sixties pieces.

Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket

Another gorgeous Jill Stuart dress- everything about this is so 60's-like- the bright color contrast, the button front, and the sleeves.

Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket

This Karta dress (Karta is one of the brands where I found tons of amazing pieces that look so 60's, along with Paul & Joe and Jill Stuart) from Intermix is perfect, with the bright print and subtle embellishment.

Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket

A fabulous Karta dress with simple, chic colors and their signature embellishment. The A-line skirt is what makes this dress so adorably sixties.

Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket

This simple Juicy Couture shift from Nordstrom is perfect. The two gold buttons are a blend of military-esque and 60's mod.

Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket

An elegant navy patent leather Jill Stuart handbag.

Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket

These Bing Bang earrings are so Edie Sedgwick- one of her trademarks was her huge earrings.

Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket

This sweet Karen Zambos dress is conservative but still so sophisticated and pretty.

Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket

More Karta! I love this bright green (so glad to see a return of this- seriously, I haven't seen green in forever!) studded dress, especially paired with the black tights.

Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket

Mary Janes were big in the 60's, and these fleshy pink patent Manolo Blahniks are a more modernized version.

Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket

A classic mod style- the jumper. This MICHAEL Michael Kors one from Nordstrom is so adorable- I love the gray wool.

Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket

In the 60's, you had to have your patent leather boots. These white Paul & Joe ones are so Parisian chic in the sixties.

Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket

This purple Paul & Joe mini is so 60's Paris- the circular pockets are adorable!

Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket

The turquoise is fabulous, too.

Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket

This vintage Saks Fifth Avenue dress from Mirror Mirror Vintage is amazing- I love the colors and the simple A-line silhouette.

Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket

This Karen Zambos dress is metallic, but has the effect of being mirror-covered, a big trend in the 60's. This looks so sleek and cool with black tights.

Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket

Another Karta...this cream colored scalloped dress is so Jackie O.

Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket

This Tracy Reese dress from Nordstrom has the bright color blocking of the 60's dresses- it's a more modern version.

Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket

These sleek ivory pumps by Juicy Couture also have a Jackie Kennedy feel to them- they are really sophisticated and elegant.

Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket

This cobalt blue Jill Stuart mini is really mod, thanks to the contrasting black buttons.

Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket

Love love love this bright red Paul & Joe dress- the tailoring is impeccable, and it looks amazing with tights and ankle boots.

Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket

This vintage wool minidress is from the 1960's, from Mirror Mirror Vintage, and is totally adorable. I love the idea of mixing it with bright tights and colorful jewelry to make it more modern.

Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket

THIS IS THE LAST KARTA, I SWEAR!
And I love it. Mixing the mod shape with the modern color is genius.

Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket

This turquoise Tibi dress is adorably Parisian-girl-chic, definitely with tights.

Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket

These Jonathan Kelsey ankle boots look great with bright colored tights and a cute minidress for a 60's look.

Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket

I love this dove gray Paul & Joe jumper- simple and retro-chic.

Hope you enjoyed.

xoxo
fashionista

9 comments:

  1. i love the sixties! great post

    thanks for voting for me by the way :)

    ReplyDelete
  2. Perfect. Enough said.

    ReplyDelete
  3. Twiggy was amazing back in the day. Really enjoyed this post - loved the Micheal Kors grey jumper dress.

    ReplyDelete
  4. omg. major news.
    my blog is alive! haha
    well i luv the turqoise skirt and the tracy reese dress.
    SO CHIC.

    ReplyDelete
  5. Lovely post.
    I hope that the bold colours and prints continue to come back into style, they seem to make fashion-and life- so much more...fun.
    I love that second picture of Edie Sedgwick, by the way. Your collection of sixties models and fashion icons was impeccable.
    For some reason, however, I really wasn't feeling the Paul & Joe miniskirts...maybe that was just me.

    Anyhow, wonderful post overall. Keep up the great work.

    ReplyDelete
  6. i wish i could buy ALL of that!!!

    xxoo,
    reggie

    ReplyDelete
  7. omg!! i was so meant for the sixties!! i loved the adorable clothes.

    ReplyDelete
  8. Great post.!! I am a big fan of vintage fashion and prefer to get most of my favorite clothing from Saks Fifth Avenue.

    ReplyDelete