Sportsgirl Retro Parlour

This month the vintage section at Sportsgirl Chadstone had a revamp into a retro 50's style parlour. Also bringing in some new goodies including retro printed dresses and high waisted denim cut offs. The red stripped milk shake straws are the same style as the ones I had for my 50s themed 21st two months ago, so I clearly love this whole set up.

50s Cocktail

Last month marked my 21st birthday, so what better way to celebrate than to have a 50s cocktail themed party complete with retro candy and red velvet cupcakes. It's no secret that I'm obsessed with 1950's style so I just loved seeing my friends dolled up. I found the perfect dress at Review, full of feminine silhouettes and prints which are perfect for the vintage inspired style I was after. Just add pearls, red lipstick, curled locks and I was set.

Vintage Floral

My two favourite things, 50s silhouettes and vintage inspired floral prints. If a dress looks like it could have once been curtains, chances are I'll love it.

This is one of my current work outfits, so it's Sportsgirl of course.

wearing- Sportsgirl Gemma 50s dress $99.95, cafe society belt $16.95,
Betts nude heels

mix of sportsgirl bracelets, old sportsgirl flower ring, lucky star nails $7.95, fuchsia lipstick $9.95

The large floral print on white reminds me of the dress Marilyn wore for a scene in her last film 'Something's got to give' in 1962, which was left unfinished. They also both have a higher neckline with a v in the back.

For those of you that love her as much as me, here's the scene with the dress.

Rewind To The 50s

I've really been getting into 50s style dresses lately. Last month I bought the Marilyn Monroe dvd collection which includes 8 of her films.

from 'The Seven Year Itch' (1955)

I bought the collection at JB HI FI for only $16!

I love them and I love the clothes! So it's a good thing that 50s inspired looks have been featured across runways for spring/summer 2011 as well as appearing in my favourite stores so I can grab them.

The 50s were all about being super feminine so the focus was on boobs, tiny waists and big hips.

 

Betty Grable, Lauren Bacall and Marilyn Monroe in 'How to Marry a Millionaire' (1953)

50's inspired dresses

Forever news collection includes full skirts and prints, giving the dresses a classy 50s housewife look.

Forever New Valerie corsage dress $79.95

Forever New Agnes Polkadot dress $99.95

Forever New Floral prom dress with sash $129.95

Bardot ruched and pleat dress $129.95

 Valleygirl Metallic Strapless dress $24.95 from $34.95

Topshop Scoop back dress by Annie Greenabelle 61 pounds (AUD $97.95)

In Sportsgirl 50's Hazel dress, Betts shoes