Mumsy, Nanny, Sonny & Girly

 Have you ever decided to watch a movie based on a font? I have. And that movie was Girly aka Mumsy, Nanny, Sonny & Girly. A MOUTHFUL, I KNOW. No wonder they shortened it! Take a look at that flowery pink font and try and say it’s not a siren call to my girlish instincts. I’ve seen this movie around peripherally, as Netflix loves to recommend to me movies about evil girls in pretty dresses (aside from strong black woman movies or demented foreign flicks.)

 Girly is a 1970 British horror film about a murderous family, focused on the pretty blonde Faux-lita known as Girly. With her Lisbon sister-esque locks, Girly only looks innocent, but don’t be fooled by that angelic face, this bitch is MAJOR TROUBLE! YA BETTA RUN!

 Girly and her brother, Sonny, like to pretend they are schoolchildren and play pranks on unsuspecting older men. The men are lured back home where they are expected to “play The Game.” If they choose not to partake in whatever activity Girly and her family have planned for them, the menz will soon meet an UNKIND CONSEQUENCE.

 Naturally, Girly’s Peter Pan-collared dresses, knee socks and frilly button-ups speak to my style. I’m really into her color combinations, especially the brown and I ALMOST NEVA fux wit no dookie brown (I would look naked since it matches my skin tone). I especially love the navy and brown combo you can see in the photo below. Does anyone get Rachel Antonoff and Dear Creature vibes here?

 I need this skirt and white blouse! Complete with axe of course.

 The real diva is of the house is Mumsy. Dressed up all fancy just to knit a scarf in her rocking chair! Now that is a true style icon right there.

 Here’s a photo for the all the girls who like dudes in bowties. I’m with you, but then again, I love all men in everything.

 

The Ultimate Lurker: Nanny!

And while on the hunt for more dresses to add to my exploding closet, despite putting myself in a self-declared internet shopping ban, I came across this PERFECT Girly pinafore on ASOS. So cute!

Meet the Mods

Carlotta Cardana is a photographer based in London, UK. These images are from her personal project (titled "Mod Couples") on partners who belong to the “mod scene”, a subculture that originated in Britain in the late fifties and became very popular during the sixties. Cardana was drawn to couples over individuals because of the way their identities blend together. Cardana says:

"I am also quite interested in the relationship between a person and his or her surrounding environment, in seeing how they complement each other. Consequently, I took elaborate planning out of the equation when making these pictures: the couples chose what to wear and where to be photographed. The world depicted in the pictures is entirely the world they have created for themselves." 

I was first attracted to their eye-catching style, but the portraits go beyond their appearance and delve further into the lifestyle from the styling of their homes, to musical preferences, and other subculture elements. It's a fascinating and inspiring series for any vintage lover.

(All photos via Carlotta Cardana)

Days of Being Wild

Z and I recently watched "Days of Being Wild" by Wong Kar Wai. Wong Kar-Wai's feature is a brilliant dream of Hong Kong life in 1960. The film evolves around the life of a young, boyishly handsome Yuddy (Leslie Cheung), who drifts through a series of casual friendships and uncommitted affairs, unconsciously pining for a relationship with his mother, who has started a new life in Manila. He finally takes off for the Philippines, where he sets himself up for the ultimate fall. The terrific, all-star cast enacts this as a series of emotionally unresolved encounters; the creative and beautiful camera work and design work takes its hallucinatory tone from the protagonist's own uncertainties. 

I was particularly fascinated with the 1960's fashion itself--the use of muted floral, plaids, and tropical prints (often mixed together) to depict the Hong Kong summer of hot humidity, sudden unpredictable down pours, and low breeze. I wanted to raid the wardrobes of all the women in the film! I know if it were me living in a hot humid place, my make-up would be smeared and running all over the place, but here these ladies are looking composed and cool. 

One of my favorite lines from the movie is from Yuddy who says:

“I’ve heard that there’s a kind of bird without legs that can only fly and fly,

and sleep in the wind when it is tired.

The bird only lands once in its life.  That’s when it dies.”

I would definitely recommend checking this movie and Wong Kar Wai's other movies out.

Bows & Chiffon

 It is no surprise that I will immediately fall for a dress that has any of the following components: lace, chiffon, velvet, peter pan collars, or bows. Even though this dress from Forever 21 is not vintage, it is definitely vintage inspired with the layered chiffon and shift shape. This dress is an old one, but it is one of my favorite dresses for when I want to go out and look fancy fine without much fuss. When I was younger, I never ever wanted to wear dresses because I thought they were such a hassle, but now I cannot stop wearing them.  Dresses are simple and quick when you need to catch the bus right away because you're late for work. I apologize for my awkward facial expressions...my sister was making me laugh and it was difficult to look fashion blogger serious in the remaining photos.

Sorry for the lack of updates! I thought that I would be done with my exams at the beginning of this month, but after a couple of canceled classes and exam dates being pushed back, it felt as though I had no time to do anything but study constantly! I have a bunch of film that I still need to develop so expect more frequent updates coming in the future!

Outfit Details:
Tights: Lace 
Shoes: Ce Ce Chin
Bag: Vintage Polaroid leather case
Dress: Bow Tie via F21
Vintage Gold Ornate Ring: Thrifted
Vintage Gold Casio Digital Watch