Retro Looks In The Modern World: Pretty Baby

As much as the modern fashion world looks forward it also continually looks back in time. Here we explore Retro Looks in the Modern World.

The September issue of Australian Vogue features model Catherine McNeil in the 1950's rockabilly inspired feature "Pretty Baby". I love the creepers and the leopard print! Vogue liked it so much they put it on the cover (shown above).

Photography by Max Doyle.

Source: fashiongonerogue.com.

Vintage Finds of the Week: Swing Dresses

Midsummer Night Swing starts tomorrow in Lincoln Center, so I thought it'd be appropriate to find some lovely dresses to kick off the season! I'd love to learn how to swing dance, maybe this year I will go and get a lesson. For now, I'll just dream about what to wear. For this week's Etsy vintage finds I have selected some real pretty swing dresses, perfect for dancing or just watching. Either way, it's a good time.

(Above) Vintage 1950s Rockabilly Pleated Full Skirt Sundress- $125- CorkSpork

Miss Martini Vintage 50's Jerry Parnis Polka Dot Full Circle Dress- $68- Planet Claire Vintage

Vintage 1930's Coffee Swing Dress- $120- Dear Golden Vintage

Vintage 1950s Yellow Floral Flocked Velvet Swing Dress-$92-Femme Fatale Vintage

Retro Hair Inspiration: The Quakes Show, Brooklyn

Anyone that knows me really well will tell you that if I ever struck it rich I'd hire a daily hairdresser before a cleaning lady. While hairstyling is not my forte, I never give up. I'm always looking for inspiration. Last night I went to see The Quakes and The Memphis Morticians play at the Bell House here in Brooklyn and found some wonderful looks and inspiring hairstyles. Below is a photo of me before I left for the show wearing my black eyelet vintage 50's dress (bought on eBay), my cherry print espadrilles (bought at Macy's of all places!) and hairclips from my Gingham Rose collection. I have also included photos of some inspiring ladies with pin-up worthy hair from the show. Keep doing what you're doing!