Oh my, these ladies look so elegantly retro. Love, love, love it! People used to dress and take care of their appearance better in the old days, and I'm glad this sort of fashion is coming back in popularity. Mad Men's influence maybe?
I'm glad you photographed these ladies. They remind me of the women I grew up around including my mother. Even when she's going to the grocery store, she's dressed fabulously!
Fabulous! Love the hair– and the definition under the eyes, which is all too much erased in most fashion close ups. Thank you for your real pics. – Jean
The problem with hair like this is that it needs to be 'done' to look right, and not like you rolled out of bed after a big fancy dress party the night before. In the 40s and 50s women went to a lot of trouble to make sure their hair looked 'done' and 'perfect' and in our low maintenance times it just doesn't work, and maybe looks a bit awkward in fact. Either use the hairspray and setting lotion or please don't try this look!! Ask Dita Von Teese!
Your photography is always so beautifully natural and spiritual. I absolutely adore the relaxed counternance that you achieve from the models. Truly the work of a master!
Looks like London's gone all war-time on us – the coats, the hair and lips, the 'washer-woman' turban…. lett see how we can twist it a bit… love a retro mix up!
I love their 1940s 'Churchill's still alive and we're fighting Hitler' look. And the red lipstick's really poppin'! They're both giving me Kristin Scott Thomas playing Aunt Mimi in Nowhere Boy.
Love the burlesque groove! And am going to assume that these two retro godesses are wearing very vintage or fabulously faux furs. After all, women with that much style & class couldn't possibly be wearing new fur, could they now?
i love these beautiful hairstyles and how they're paired with crimson lips and lovely furs! i'm happy fashion is a cycle sometimes- these vintage styles are great!
Lovable! Now I´m looking forward to summer and some definite waves and curls! Then of course the effect of fur will be missing – maybe some pastel chiffon scarves – Sart, thanks for bringing the fun factor up in fashion!
I love classic looks. Saves the mind, saves the wallet.
To everyone freaking out over the fur, I agree with you that the new fur fashions on catwalks now make me unhappy. But it is fine to wear vintage fur as these ladies are, because the animal has already been killed and the fur stored or cared for decades. It is better to prize vintage fur than to discard it as the life has already been taken. You can tell what is vintage fur by the fur and styling. New fashions don't cut fur collars as shown by these two photos.
aimee und jaguar. felice is gal #1 and lily is gal #2. i would like to link my arms through theirs and walk down the street in today's society. 'tis a better place than theirs.
I yearn to be that chic and polished but sadly, on an older woman, this forties look just adds years. So, please, all you younger women – 'glam' up and save us all from the laissez-faire attire that we are subjected to on the streets.
I LOVE this haircut..I wanted something like this for my prom and the women in salon said that I my hair is to heavy and the hair would just fall apart :( I was so sad … this is just fabulous
As a hairdresser I really like it when people start to play with their hair and have the confidence to try style something slightly out of the ordinary. I also appreciate the imperfectly-perfect vibe.
I love your blog its so informative lol i like the clothes you post, definatly cool. Can you please Look at unique28.com for more fashion, i think you would like it
My fave is the first girl because I love the severity and accuracy-near precision of her look. She stepped out oft the newer Miss Marple miniseries on TV, I swear it! I love it though.
Kat
March 6, 2011 at 4:35 pm
i love it.. it's very old-school glamour.
Kate
March 6, 2011 at 4:35 pm
Gorgeous fur! I think I prefer the hair of the second, but the outfit of the first. Beautiful red lips too.
http://www.styleisalwaysfashionable.blogspot.com
Vaya
March 6, 2011 at 4:36 pm
mon Dieu, vraiment le Roi est de retour! The king is back, the 40's also
Jessie
March 6, 2011 at 4:39 pm
GREAT fur collars. love it ladies.
http://wordbyjessie.com
toridawn
March 6, 2011 at 4:41 pm
Fabulous. I love when it becomes popular for women to coif their hair once again. Seems to come and go unfortunately.
Davidikus
March 6, 2011 at 4:41 pm
Very well spotted! This is indeed a style of hair (ok similar styles of hairdo) that are very very London at the moment!
Mad Men influence?
http://davidikus.blogspot.com/
http://www.davidranc.com
The Sheep in a Box
March 6, 2011 at 4:41 pm
just wonderful.
Amy
March 6, 2011 at 4:43 pm
Mmm… very old Hollywood.
Collections
March 6, 2011 at 4:43 pm
Ahhh the fur. Gorgeous.
http://www.fashionablecollections.blogspot.com
YMGUP
March 6, 2011 at 4:43 pm
It's soooo…feminin!
candleashes
March 6, 2011 at 4:44 pm
These are amazing! Love the waves/lipstick/fur combo, so chic.
Kathleen
March 6, 2011 at 4:44 pm
Love the hair, yes! Love the lips and collars, too.
Elisabeth - Everything's Better with Frosting
March 6, 2011 at 4:46 pm
Very posh! I love that retro styling. Only wish I had the patience to work my hair into similar styles.
Emily
March 6, 2011 at 4:46 pm
Think I might have to try this! Gorgeous!
emilythebrave.blogspot.com/
Christal Coração
March 6, 2011 at 4:57 pm
Very retro but sweet. I like the second look more. It is still very wearable.
http://umbrellabeachfashion.blogspot.com/
My Heart Blogged
March 6, 2011 at 5:01 pm
The 50's inspired hair is beautiful. I love the pin curls.
My Heart Blogged
ritournelleblog
March 6, 2011 at 5:03 pm
Oh my, these ladies look so elegantly retro. Love, love, love it! People used to dress and take care of their appearance better in the old days, and I'm glad this sort of fashion is coming back in popularity. Mad Men's influence maybe?
Benoit
March 6, 2011 at 5:06 pm
I'm speechless
Anonymous
March 6, 2011 at 5:08 pm
There is something about a woman wearing fur I find very unappealing
Vasilieva
March 6, 2011 at 5:15 pm
gorgeous fur
http://elenavasilieva.blogspot.com/
x
comme fraiche
March 6, 2011 at 5:21 pm
I like the red lipsticks and fur collars; their hair styles remind me of Hollywood back in the 40's & 50's
caribbelle
March 6, 2011 at 5:24 pm
I'm glad you photographed these ladies. They remind me of the women I grew up around including my mother. Even when she's going to the grocery store, she's dressed fabulously!
ivabellini
March 6, 2011 at 5:24 pm
bellissime e intriganti
Sophie Mhabille
March 6, 2011 at 5:30 pm
so retro & chic
BaronessVonVintage
March 6, 2011 at 5:32 pm
lady #1 is my kinda gal. Just beautiful!
Ivy Lane
March 6, 2011 at 5:35 pm
love the touch of fur..both are stunning!
yoana
March 6, 2011 at 5:46 pm
red lips and fur around the neck.
All you need to succeed
Anonymous
March 6, 2011 at 5:55 pm
love that fur!!! so sexy …
Francesca
March 6, 2011 at 5:55 pm
LOOOVE THE HAIR!! i want to try and pull that off soon
xoxo,
F
Le Kiss Kiss- Click Here!!
My Style Canvas
March 6, 2011 at 6:05 pm
So glad to see this style on the streets. I love vintage hair styles and before you'd only get to see girls wearing them at burlesque shows.
Anonymous
March 6, 2011 at 6:07 pm
Fabulous! Love the hair– and the definition under the eyes, which is all too much erased in most fashion close ups. Thank you for your real pics. – Jean
looks.before.books
March 6, 2011 at 6:10 pm
The curls and raspberry red lips
are so iconic. They also hint of the impending spring
Follow for College campus fashion
http://looksbeforebooks.blogspot.com/
KatjaB
March 6, 2011 at 6:20 pm
Both looks are gorgeous and a great inspiration for me as a hairdresser. I will definitely offer those hairdo's to my clients!
Monroe Steele
March 6, 2011 at 6:28 pm
Gorgeous!!!!!!
xoxo Monroe
Fashion Steele NYC
Honey Bee
March 6, 2011 at 6:28 pm
I've always loved London ;)
Golden Girl Olive
March 6, 2011 at 6:35 pm
Love the hairstyle in photo # 1…and the old Hollywood make up of both ladies.
Olive
http://www.VisforOlive.blogspot.com
Chris
March 6, 2011 at 6:57 pm
the red lip seems to be popular choise with the 40s/50s inspired hair.
Jessica
March 6, 2011 at 6:57 pm
The problem with hair like this is that it needs to be 'done' to look right, and not like you rolled out of bed after a big fancy dress party the night before. In the 40s and 50s women went to a lot of trouble to make sure their hair looked 'done' and 'perfect' and in our low maintenance times it just doesn't work, and maybe looks a bit awkward in fact. Either use the hairspray and setting lotion or please don't try this look!! Ask Dita Von Teese!
thefashionguitar.com
March 6, 2011 at 7:06 pm
So Madmen like
xo thefashionguitar
pau
March 6, 2011 at 7:22 pm
the hairdo of the second lady is awesome
http://www.ohmydior.org/
tullelle
March 6, 2011 at 7:24 pm
almost thought they were the same person! beautiful. reminds me of dita von teese.
Adri M.
March 6, 2011 at 7:28 pm
So 50's… they look so chic and classic, I love it !!!
http://voilamadame.blogspot.com/
Liv
March 6, 2011 at 7:38 pm
Looks like the stepped out of 1940… So classy!
Glenn
March 6, 2011 at 7:39 pm
Your photography is always so beautifully natural and spiritual. I absolutely adore the relaxed counternance that you achieve from the models. Truly the work of a master!
http://www.recreatedanew.blogspot.com
*indie_queen*
March 6, 2011 at 7:42 pm
Love both but especially the first… wish I could be so glam!
Loveable Scamp
March 6, 2011 at 8:12 pm
Very 1930's, love it!
xx
Hair Romance
March 6, 2011 at 8:17 pm
So mad men, I love it. I'm a fan of these twist and pin updos.
http://www.hairromance.com
MrsT
March 6, 2011 at 8:32 pm
VaVoom, gorgeous!
Joannalogue
March 6, 2011 at 8:47 pm
Looks like London's gone all war-time on us – the coats, the hair and lips, the 'washer-woman' turban…. lett see how we can twist it a bit… love a retro mix up!
Joannalogue
Cameron
March 6, 2011 at 10:02 pm
Viva Retro!
The Fancy Teacup
March 6, 2011 at 10:08 pm
Such classy looking women. The lip colors and the fur shawls are so delectable.
http://www.TheFancyTeacup.com
much love.
ak
March 6, 2011 at 10:15 pm
I love their 1940s 'Churchill's still alive and we're fighting Hitler' look. And the red lipstick's really poppin'! They're both giving me Kristin Scott Thomas playing Aunt Mimi in Nowhere Boy.
Aubrey and Melissa
March 6, 2011 at 10:46 pm
I am head over heals in love with that first photo, I love the old hollywood glamor here. So beautiful, stunning. The furs are incredible.
Anna
March 6, 2011 at 10:49 pm
I love the collars and the hair! Tres chic.
DIY Blog
March 6, 2011 at 10:53 pm
So glamorous, so fabulous!
http://www.citizette.com
Victoria Regia
March 6, 2011 at 11:16 pm
I'm not a fan of furry looks because most people bomb it big time, but these ladies look absolutely gorgeous.
Jessica
March 6, 2011 at 11:55 pm
Yay for 40s hair!! I love it!
Ugne
March 7, 2011 at 12:17 am
So elegant :)
Visit:
thefashionwords.blogspot.com
sammanthaj
March 7, 2011 at 12:43 am
Signature curls that dates this style back to the 40s…such a classy look!
flat faced cat
March 7, 2011 at 12:51 am
I wish I could style my hair like that everyday. It reminds me of the old Hollywood glamor. Thanks for sharing!
Best, Cami
camilynbeth.blogspot.com
mll mag
March 7, 2011 at 1:32 am
Love ove love the hair… ;D
Street Style EMMANUELLE ALT ici:
http://magmoiselle.fr
Renate
March 7, 2011 at 1:44 am
Yes! It is really old-fashioned ! Love it.
Devan
March 7, 2011 at 2:02 am
The girl in the bottom photo remionds me so much of Maggie Gyllenhaal.
Glass and Splinters
March 7, 2011 at 2:24 am
The red head looks as though she just stepped out of the 1940's, great look
Elisabeth
March 7, 2011 at 2:25 am
Love the hair and makeup.
http://www.camillecupcake.blogspot.com
Anonymous
March 7, 2011 at 2:32 am
Is anyone else here not liking the fur both on these ladies and all over the catwalks. Please I thought we were past fur.
Miss Molly
March 7, 2011 at 2:48 am
breath taking
http://missmollyfashions.blogspot.com/
nulla tabella
March 7, 2011 at 2:58 am
Like the dark brunette. Hair, fur, lips, old fashioned beauty. Eternal.
Flavia
March 7, 2011 at 3:39 am
Great hairdos but a big NO to the fur!!!
MELISSA Z.
March 7, 2011 at 3:51 am
She reminds me a woman from another era! Great pics, congrats!
http://www.abitoffashion.com
Anonymous
March 7, 2011 at 4:00 am
Love the burlesque groove! And am going to assume that these two retro godesses are wearing very vintage or fabulously faux furs. After all, women with that much style & class couldn't possibly be wearing new fur, could they now?
Joanna Paulsen
March 7, 2011 at 4:18 am
I love this!
http://slackandlack.blogspot.com/
Loresfashion
March 7, 2011 at 4:19 am
love it!
http://loresfashion.blogspot.com
fashionxxi
March 7, 2011 at 4:26 am
Cool!
I'm a girl
March 7, 2011 at 4:42 am
I love it!!
Katrin
March 7, 2011 at 4:48 am
Great!So glamourous!
http://seeperlen.blogspot.com/
Anula
March 7, 2011 at 5:13 am
classic … I love this style
Anonymous
March 7, 2011 at 5:36 am
isn't fur a no-no anymore?
Anonymous
March 7, 2011 at 6:14 am
Simple Beautiful
Cara
March 7, 2011 at 7:28 am
so fabulously vintage!
<3 Cara
Lilac and Grey
Tofu
March 7, 2011 at 7:30 am
adorable
http://andthespidersfrommars.blogspot.com/
E...
March 7, 2011 at 8:22 am
Cool fur necks, amazing!
http://fashiondoesntexist.blogspot.com/
Hazel
March 7, 2011 at 8:25 am
Aging and harsh. While I respect the vintage aspect ie. I like anything other than the status quo, most women's faces needs a softer frame.
Ana
March 7, 2011 at 8:34 am
Gorgeous first picture! It looks like taken in the 1950
Lúcia
March 7, 2011 at 8:40 am
breathtaking!
Maryanne
March 7, 2011 at 9:09 am
the first photo channels the
1930's with the marcel wave.
the second channels the 1940's pompadour.
jackie
March 7, 2011 at 10:44 am
i love these beautiful hairstyles and how they're paired with crimson lips and lovely furs! i'm happy fashion is a cycle sometimes- these vintage styles are great!
the Bohmerian
March 7, 2011 at 11:51 am
Not my favorite of hair styles but I do love how well they pair with the furs and the simple makeup.
Anonymous
March 7, 2011 at 11:52 am
Lovable! Now I´m looking forward to summer and some definite waves and curls! Then of course the effect of fur will be missing – maybe some pastel chiffon scarves –
Sart, thanks for bringing the fun factor up in fashion!
Best of Beehive
March 7, 2011 at 12:20 pm
If these pictures were aged, I would've thought they were taken in 50 years ago or so.
Ev'alapêche
March 7, 2011 at 12:22 pm
I love the second one.
Old style is always the best!
l i t t l e d o l l
March 7, 2011 at 1:56 pm
i love these retro hair ! especially the second one.
Sara Lua
March 7, 2011 at 2:31 pm
I love classic looks. Saves the mind, saves the wallet.
To everyone freaking out over the fur, I agree with you that the new fur fashions on catwalks now make me unhappy. But it is fine to wear vintage fur as these ladies are, because the animal has already been killed and the fur stored or cared for decades. It is better to prize vintage fur than to discard it as the life has already been taken. You can tell what is vintage fur by the fur and styling. New fashions don't cut fur collars as shown by these two photos.
Anonymous
March 7, 2011 at 2:32 pm
LOVE <333 how do you find all these magnifique people? I never see people like this. or maybe I should start looking :)
Bespoke Shanny
March 7, 2011 at 3:23 pm
great old school glamour, love the styling!
kathrynnova
March 7, 2011 at 4:00 pm
aimee und jaguar. felice is gal #1 and lily is gal #2. i would like to link my arms through theirs and walk down the street in today's society. 'tis a better place than theirs.
worldrunway.blogspot.com
fashionhogger
March 7, 2011 at 4:16 pm
Gosh, so stunning.
How does one do that?
Stéphane Malingue
March 7, 2011 at 4:17 pm
J'adore ces coiffures années 40, c'est toujours très féminins…
Meredith
March 7, 2011 at 4:42 pm
Amazing! So classic and beautiful.
Villedela
March 7, 2011 at 4:56 pm
Fur is so appealing… wish it could carry over to spring!
Nina
March 8, 2011 at 3:08 am
YES YES YES!!!
Absolutely lovely!
whoahgucci
March 8, 2011 at 4:23 am
Amazing 40's vibe but somehow modern too – gorgeous! Now, where are my rollers?
Anonymous
March 8, 2011 at 7:48 am
Love the hair, love the red lips.
Through your photography I've discovered that Europeans smoke like chimneys and wear real fur.
KC
March 8, 2011 at 7:59 am
the fur, the coats, the hair, the colors… just like those in the movies.
nouveauskin.blogspot.com
Abby J.
March 8, 2011 at 5:16 pm
I love their fur collars and the forties pin curls. Absolutely adorable in an incredibly vintage way.
The Young Book Collector
March 9, 2011 at 2:00 am
Her hair looks astonishing
http://www.theyoungbookcollector.blogspot.com
Elizabeth
March 9, 2011 at 9:06 am
just done enough to be glamorous & unusual without being too stiff & harsh (Reese Witherspoon & Sharon Stone at the Oscars were an awful warning)
tallulah
March 9, 2011 at 11:13 am
I yearn to be that chic and polished but sadly, on an older woman, this forties look just adds years. So, please, all you younger women – 'glam' up and save us all from the laissez-faire attire that we are subjected to on the streets.
Sandra , España.
March 10, 2011 at 4:44 am
AUTENTICA!!! SEGURO QUE ARRASAN CON ESA TENDENCIA,QUE ELEGANCIA,QUE ESTILO…
Silvia
March 10, 2011 at 6:26 am
INGRID!!! You look gorgeous! See you soon xxx
Alfonso
March 10, 2011 at 7:30 am
Love the hair, hate the fur
Sandrita
March 10, 2011 at 10:18 am
Hermanita,que arte.
Te adoro!
nina
March 10, 2011 at 11:55 am
I LOVE this haircut..I wanted something like this for my prom and the women in salon said that I my hair is to heavy and the hair would just fall apart :( I was so sad …
this is just fabulous
Lindsey
March 10, 2011 at 8:43 pm
Oh I love these classic looks
Chus* Picaza
March 11, 2011 at 2:10 pm
cool and very stylish 40's haircut!! Nice Ingrid!!! Regards from Madrid from Pepe + Pepito + Chus*
Melanieee
March 11, 2011 at 8:01 pm
Love the hair. Very beautiful old glamour.
Johan
March 13, 2011 at 1:54 am
As a hairdresser I really like it when people start to play with their hair and have the confidence to try style something slightly out of the ordinary. I also appreciate the imperfectly-perfect vibe.
Sebastian
March 13, 2011 at 3:41 pm
Absolutely love the hair.
Unique28
March 13, 2011 at 10:20 pm
I love your blog its so informative lol i like the clothes you post, definatly cool. Can you please Look at unique28.com for more fashion, i think you would like it
Apron
March 14, 2011 at 6:11 am
So gorgeous
ak
March 27, 2011 at 3:00 am
My fave is the first girl because I love the severity and accuracy-near precision of her look. She stepped out oft the newer Miss Marple miniseries on TV, I swear it! I love it though.
mdrnpntofvu
March 28, 2011 at 10:30 pm
Retro 30's – 40's.
Very Mildred Pierce…..