Get the look....This is England

I follow a few Skinhead girls on social media and I absolutely love their style! From the traditional Chelsea hair cut to the newer tonic dresses, always looking smart wearing shirts and jumpers with some great bleached jeans or skirts. As well as the fantastic fashion I chose This is England as my movie of choice because it is fabulously acted, directed and written British film by Shane Meadows.

Get the look....This is England

Shirt - 

I keep seeing some great brands out there for both Skinhead and Mods, I think it is great that they are targeting subculture fashion more now days as it makes it easier for people to branch out into to different styles. I follow Britac on Instagram they upload some great images of their customers wearing their products, this shirt is £49 from the Britac website (be sure to follow them on social media though!) 

http://www.britac.net/shop/product_info.php?products_id=193

Jeans/Skirts - 

To get the bleached denim look on your jeans or skirt, you can buy them from any high street shop but for this example I am going to use Levis (if you can afford them, then definitely get your self a pair). Bleach the jeans your self rather than buying them pre bleached, this way you will get the correct look you will be wanting. These deep sea skinny jeans are £90 from the Levis website.

http://www.levi.com/GB/en_GB/women-jeans/p/057030717 


Boots/Shoes - 

Everyone associates Dr Martens with Skinheads and they are the best most comfortable and they last forever, so the amount of money you spend is totally worth it as they will last you years. These cherry red low laced boots are £100.

http://www.drmartens.com/uk/Mens/Mens-Boots/Dr-Martens-1460-Boot/p/11822600#

I hope you enjoyed the newest Get the look...if you have any suggestions for the next one, please feel free to leave me a comment on this post. 

Get the look.....Get Carter!

Get the look this week, sorry its a bit delayed! Is for all you ladies who wished your man looked like Michael Caine from the hit film Get Carter.
Get Carter is a British crime film set in London and follows a gangster character Jack Carter (Caine), to find out what happened to his brother Carter travels back to his home town. This violent crime thriller is one of Caine's most memorable rolls along with Alfie, Zulu, Gambit and Italian Job.

Every man wants to be him and every woman wants to be with him! Michael Caine was a massive fashion icon in the 60's and 70's its not hard to find him wearing amazing clothes in or out of films but I chose Get Carter for one of the less obvious choices.

Get the look....Get Carter!

 

Suit -

The first thing to look at when getting the 'Get Carter' look is, a suit preferably a blue suit as that's the most iconic outfit from the film. Dark blue suit, with a light blue shirt, dark blue tie and some amazing cuff links.

 The iconic blue suit isn't difficult to find whether your looking for original or high street (next and moss bros), I found the one below on a website called tweed mans vintage. This suit is £79 for a 2 piece blue suit.

 http://www.tweedmansvintage.co.uk/product/flared-1970s-vintage-suit-mens-skinny-fit-36r-29w


Jacket -

Every one loves a trench coat and man does Michael Caine rock his one!! This trench coat is a Ben Sherman from Atom Retro for £194.99.

http://www.tweedmansvintage.co.uk/product/flared-1970s-vintage-suit-mens-skinny-fit-36r-29w

Cufflinks -

In the image above there is a great picture of Mr Caine holding a shot gun wearing some lovely cuff links. To get your self some cuff links like that you need to get some vintage ones, now I know I keep mentioning Watch the cloth moth but I just love their hand picked items.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Watch-the-Cloth-Moth/220728124623125?sk=timeline

To get your self one of them great blue shirts like in the picture above, take a trip to Next or Moss Bros.

Get the look....Breathless

As 'Get the look...' was such a big hit with you all, I have decided to do another one, this time with a less well known film but equally as stylish.
Breathless is a 1960s French film directed by Jean-Luc Godard, one of the most popular French nouvelle vague (new wave) film that was both visually attractive and had the use of new film technology.

About a young petty criminal who models him self on the film persona of Humphrey Bogart, so the fashion and coolness in this film is perfect for the 60s. There are many styles that run through out this film but an on going look is strips, on both Jean Seberg's iconic dress and shirt.

 

Focusing on two outfits the stripped dress as well as the stripped top with skirt, two completely different styles but with very similar looks.

Dress:

It's always hard to find an exact replica of a dress unless you get it tailor made to look the same, which is a good way to get the exact outfit you want but does cost more. This dress is from Rokit and is a 70s summer dress for £40, to make the dress look more fitted add a belt to it that way it will tuck everything in.

http://www.rokit.co.uk/vintage-womens/70s-clothing-seventies-1970s-classic-vintage-collection/boutique-sleeveless-dresses-35-DRESLV000410

 

 

Top & Skirt combo:

If your like me and are finding it hard to hunt down a vintage stripy top then I would go and have a look in H&M as you will more than likely find one that's very similar and it will be cheaper.

As for the skirt I have found one that is what colour I can imagine her wearing it (as its a black & white image) and it will go fantastically with a white and red stripped top!  

This skirt is from Beyond Retro for £20 http://www.beyondretro.com/en/women/skirts/midi-skirts/midi-skirt-rust-red-with-pleat-detail-e00131586.html


Please feel free to suggest a film you would like me to 'Get the look...' for, just leave a comment on this post and I will have a look at your ideas. Until next time...

 

Get the look!!

Sorry I have been away for so long, I have been a busy little Bee.
I do come to you with a new idea, which I know you all love. Get the look is a new entry where I help you 'Get the look' from the films I can imagine my readers loving as much as I do. So to get the ball rolling I am going to start with one that I'm sure most of you love but others will roll their eyes at...but here we go!

Get the look.....Quadrophenia.
I have a few Mod girls on Facebook who I know like Quadrophenia and some girls who are interested in the Mod scene but don't really know how to go about getting the look they are comfortable calling Mod. I'm not saying that I am a Mod but I am interested in the fashion so here I am helping myself as much as I am you, to 'Get the look' Quadrophenia style.

 

 





Toyah Wilcox's character Monkey mainly wears a jumper, skirt and coat combination through out the film. Her character does tend to wear dark colours, so when your looking for your combination try to think outside of the box a bit.

 

Coat/Jacket:

 

 

I am thinking out of the box with this jacket, a lot of Mods like to be noticed and with this you will be. This great pinkish PVC jacket is available on Watch The Cloth Moth Facebook page, I love their page as they are always updating it with some fantastic hand picked, high quality vintage items. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Watch-the-Cloth-Moth

 

Jumper:

 

 

 

Knit wear is an important part of a Mod's wardrobe, polo necks, long sleeves and short sleeves anything knitted always looks great with a skirt. This simple white knitted jumper is from Beyond Retro, if you want to stick to high street shops then you'll have to shop for this kind of knit wear in the right season. http://www.beyondretro.com/en/ 

 

 

Skirt:

 

 

 

I interviewed Rasha Swais recently and I am in love with their products, the quality and the colours are perfect. You can get items made to order, to what colour fabrics you want but I do think this skirt is a gorgeous colour but you might think it doesn't really go with this outfit...unless your a brave person. Your skirt doesn't always need to be a pencil skirt, remember the mini was around in the 60's, so mix it up a bit and change the length of your skirts. http://www.rashaswais.com/ 

 

 

So to 'Get the look' for Quadrophenia, keep it simple with your three piece outfit but add a splash of colour.

 

If you have any suggestions for the next 'Get the look....' please leave a comment below.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bond, James Bond

As there is always a James Bond film on TV, you can't really avoid watching them you end up seeing them all even if your not going out of your way to purposely watch them. I have a favourite Bond as I'm sure most of you do, which I judge by how good looking he was at the time he was playing Bond. So here's a list of Bonds in the order of looks (the ones that I think are better looking) and also the ones who dress the best. Even though every Bond dresses well, not every Bond can pull it off quite as well as others.

Sean Connery:

Dr No, From Russia With Love, Goldfinger, Thunderball, You Only Live Twice & Diamonds Are Forever.

 



 



Pierce Brosnan:

Goldeneye, Tomorrow Never Dies, World Is Not Enough & Die Another Day. 

Roger Moore:

Live And Let Die, Man With A Golden Gun, The Spy Who Loved Me, Moonracker, For Your Eyes Only, Octopussy, A View To Kill.  

Daniel Craig:

Skyfall, Casino Royale & Quantum Of Solace.   

Timothy Dalton:

 

Living Daylights & Licence To Kill.

George Lazenby:

On Her Majesty's Secret Service.  

 

To be James Bond you have to have style, a great suit, with a designer watch and an expensive car but that might just be because companies feel like they have to endorse James Bond films. Hope you all enjoy these fabulous pictures of Bond actors.

Celebrate Awards Season

To celebrate the Academy Awards fast approaching I have decided to list the best Winners of the 1960s, some unfortunately will get over looked but there were some great films out in this era. I will do my best to include the important ones. Academy Awards (Oscar's) are the most important film awards in history, the best Actors, Actresses and Movies have one these awards.


1960, Best Supporting Actor:

 

Peter Ustinov won Best Supporting Actor  in 1960 for his role in Spartacus, this year was the 33rd academy awards which was hosted by Bob Hope. Most of the awards in this year went to The Apartment directed by Billy Wilder.

 

1961, Best Supporting Actress:

 

 

Rita Moreno won Best Supporting Actress in 1961 for her role in West Side Story, this film won 10 awards at this Oscar ceremony. This was the 7th time that Bob Hope presented the academy awards. For the first time, two directors shared the award in the directing category for West Side Story.  

 

 

1962, Best Actor:

 

 

 

 

Gregory Peck won Best Actor for his role in To Kill A Mockingbird, this year was the 35th academy awards which was hosted by Frank Sinatra. Lawrence Of Arabia won seven awards including Best Picture & Best Director.  

 

 

1963, Best Actress:

 

 

 



 

Patricia Neal won Best Actress for her role in Hud, where she acted along side Paul Newman. This years Oscars were hosted by Jack Lemmon comedy actor from Some Like It Hot. Hud also won Best Cinematography for black and white movie.  

 

 

1964, Best Picture:

 

 

 

 

My Fair Lady won Best Picture this year, as well as Best Director & Best Actor. Audrey Hepburn unfortunately didn't get Best Actress, Julie Andrews won it for Mary Poppins. This year marked the only time in Oscar history where 3 films got 12 12 or more nominations; Becket, My Fair Lady & Mary Poppins. It also marked the first year where the acting Oscars were all won by non American actors.

 

 

1965, Best Director:

 

 

 

Sound Of Music won Best Director, as well as Best Picture. The two most nominated films were Sound Of Music & Doctor Zhivago with 10 nominations each. Both of these films would show up 33 years later on the American Film Institute list of Greatest American Films of the 20th Century.

 

I hope your all ready and geared up for the new awards season, some great films nominated this year. There will be a few snubs like usual but there always is, them ones you can't get over why they haven't won or even been nominated. Keep your eyes open for, Academy Awards, Bafta's, Globes and Critic's Choice (has already been shown).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

British Invasion - Movies

The other night I was sitting watching a movie and I thought to myself British films just don't get enough praise. There are some great British actors and Directors that make some brilliant films but always get under looked by massive American blockbusters.
So this is my list of my favourite Top 10 British Movies;

10) Sweet Sixteen
Haven't seen this film in a long time but its a great film that portrays the hard hitting lives of British teenagers, living on a grimy estate trying to make a living by selling drugs. Ken Loach directs this slightly grim and depressing British beaut.

9) Blow-up
This 60's film is one to watch, they say it was loosely based on the life of David Bailey (one of my favourite photographers). Story is based on this sex romping fashion photographer who unwittingly photographs a murder. If your into 60's London then you'll love this film.

8) This is England
Shane Meadows directs this amazing film. Set in 1980's England, around the time skinheads were popular and racism was popularly preached. This film as well as the TV shows 86 & 88 have a great sound track, which you'll want to purchase after watching it.

7) Full Monty
Set in Sheffield and the height of unemployment in England, this is a great light hearted film with some very recognisable faces. The dance sequences will have you creasing up and the soundtrack has been perfectly chosen.

6) Control
Brilliantly acted Sam Riley (Brighton Rock) portrays Joy Divisions frontman Ian Curtis, filmed in black and white it really brings out the sadness and lack of control he had on his life. All the important moments in Curtis' life and the bands have been touched on in this film, featuring all the great Joy Division songs we all know and love.

5) Quadrophenia
Brighton, Mods, Rockers, Scooters and fight scenes. What more could you want from a film, as well as a great and well thought about soundtrack. This is what I class as a 'Coming of age' film, based around teenagers and their problems with the boring day to day working life. High lights; 60's fashion, scooters, music and fights.

4) Trainspotting
You have to have a hard stomach to watch this film, there are some horrible moments but its enough to put anyone (with a brain) off of drugs for life. Im not a fan of Ewan Macgregor but he is great in this film, based around him, his friends and there massive drug problems this is an eye opener. You might only watch this film once but that's enough to really appreciate the greatness of British films.

3) Educating Rita
Most of you will be thinking, why do you not have a film with Michael Caine in it so here it is. Very well acted on both parts Julie Walters who is getting taught by her alcoholic teacher Michael Caine, a funny and light hearted film.  

2) Monty Python's - Life of Brian
This is my favourite of all the Monty Python films, such a funny and silly film. You'll be telling these jokes to people until you die, you wont ever forget them even if you just watch it once. You are going to need a job sense of humour to understand a lot of these jokes, if you don't then stay well clear (you won't get it!)

1) Saturday night, Sunday morning
Albert Finney plays a hard living factory worker who juggles a relationship with two woman one who's married to another man but pregnant with his child. Some great subjects are touched on a cheating wife and a baby out of wedlock, for a 1960s film I can imagine this was a big shock for the majority of this audience.

Albert Finney & Shirley Anne Field, Saturday night, Sunday morning