Green Onions

02 March 2010

Think you can dance? You’ve got nothing on Booker T’s girls.  Aside from the synchronized moves RDuJour approves their hair styles. Shindig! 

Snapshot: Julie Christie

25 October 2009

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A photo of Julie Christie taken for a magazine editorial in the 1960s. How fabulous is her hair!?! I almost sort of like pantsuits now as well! 

 

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Fashion Flashback, Queen Paola of Belgium

23 October 2009

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In the 60s Queen Paola of Belgium was known as Princesse Paola, the glamorous Italian aristocrat who married Prince Albert, heir to the thrown of Belgium. Some of my favorite vintage magazine editorials are those that feature Paola in her pill-box hats and well-set hair. Continue reading for additional photos.

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Priscilla Paris

17 September 2009

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I saw this album cover while browsing in the Notting Hill record shop Intoxica recently and loved Priscilla Paris’ look. I was hoping that when I Googled her more fabulous vintage fashion inspiration would appear but this was the only picture I could find!!

 

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Retro Lashes

18 July 2009

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New Look – Amuro Namie

12 June 2009

I’m pretty sure this is just a music video by Japanese singer Amuro Namie, who is very popular over there (and with good reason!). I found this last night and adore the song, costumes, and video!! Perhaps B-Spears could take a few notes!??

Saint Augustine Academy Spring/Summer 09-10

08 June 2009

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Australian label Saint Augustine Academy brings a retro vibe inspired by the Danish band The Ravonettes to the spring/ summer 2009-10 collection. While the womenswear 60s feel is brought on strongly with the use of bouffants (!! :) ) in these photos the menswear brings out the classic feel through skinny pants suits and shorts with dress shoes. Continue reading for more photos. 

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Flight of the Conchords ‘Foux Da Fa Fa’

05 June 2009

 

I saw this video on StylePov and loved it.. the music is just so silly and the clothes are actually kind of fabulous!! Also a little bit of 60s bouffant action going on and I am always a fan of that!

Braniff Airlines Attire

20 April 2009

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In 1964 when insurance mogul Troy Post bought ailing Braniff Airlines he gave the company a major make over. His “The End of the Plain Plane” campaign included hiring architect Alexander Girard for the design of the planes and Italian fashion designer Emilio Pucci to design the staff uniforms. Post also employed a fleet of “jelly bean” colored jets. Continue reading for more pictures of the retro air glam and videos of advertisements starring Andy Warhol. 

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Mary Travers

19 April 2009

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I love Mary Travers, from the 1960s folk band Peter Paul Mary, look. (Pictured here with Bob Dylan and Donovan) Continue reading for more pictures. 

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