60's style isn't 'trendy,' it's just good

I got to thinking about the 60's after a tumblr friend posted a lovely photo of Twiggy in her prime..

Rookie Mag via tumblr: ineedmiumiu 

So amazing. And then I thought about how relevant that style is today, and pondered why that might be...

Of course the easy answer is Mad Men, which made me worry that I had simply fallen victim to popular opinion, nothing more...

Luckily, as quickly as that self-doubt came, it went.

I decided that it wasn't a 'trend' I was clinging to, rather, it was a standard. I think we fashion lovers, we thoracic-hearted folk, have come to a conclusion that some styles cannot be outdone (for a 'thoracic' definition, see: 5 Personality Types.)

I love the simple sex appeal and comfort of the 60's... and there's nothing wrong with it being 'trendy' now. It's abstract, striking, and undeniably a genius reinvention of Chanel's easy style.... with more vibrant colors and contrast.

Sign me up.

Give me a black turtleneck and some cropped pants, a cig and some shades, and I'll give snaps to whatever poetry you've got. :)

Clearly, I really dig the understatement, contrast, and androgyny side of the 60's.

(**I do not own these ^^ photos. I lost the links, but will try to find them asap!)



Oh, and this... a 'girl in Paris.'

via blogspot: THE SHADY STYLE

Summer Box O' Fun

I've begun the heartwarming act of digging out my summer wardrobe... So, obviously...

Time for performance reviews:

1. Dresses/Skirts: Excellent durability and fashion sense. 

(#nonhumblebrag)

Two things I know: dresses and skirts. 

2. Tops: Minimal effort, lacking enthusiasm. 

These are my two favorite tops.... 

Together, they make up a third of my tops. 

Must.procure.more.

3. Tanks/Tees: We are going to have to make some serious cut-backs. 

I have enough casual tops to clothe a small village. 

4. Legwear: We must investigate and resolve these disappearances. 

I can't find any of my shorts!!

What I do have is twenty pairs of jeans 

that don't make any sense anymore, 

so that's good...

5. Accessories: Showing obvious signs of neglect. 

I have plenty of eyewear, 

but I am committed to accessorizing more elsewhere... 

Starting this Summer! 

6. Footwear: "In the red." 

All I have is a pair of raggedy, hand-me-down flip flops, 

my trusty Chuck Taylors (from 7 years ago), 

and my lucky pair of T-strap, peep-toe heels. 

(And, of course, tons of shoes I never wear.)

I plan on resolving all of these issues with speed and fortitude... and as little money as possible.

Re: Fat Betty

Well, well, well, Mad Men writers...

Betty got fat??

Come on, you can do better than that.

January Jones in a fat suit is not something I can take seriously.