Showing posts with label Marilyn Monroe. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Marilyn Monroe. Show all posts

Thursday, 23 July 2015

The Best Movies For Drool Worthy Vintage Fashion!

There's nothing we love more here in Dirty Fabulous than curling up on the sofa and watching a vintage movie. Just watching an old Hollywood movie makes me instantly feel more decadent and glamourous! 
Not convinced? Then take a gander at a few of my top, fashion fabulous, vintage films:

The Libeled Lady, 1936





Three Coins in The Fountain, 1954




How To Marry A Millionaire, 1953





Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, 1953







The Women, 1939







The Opposite Sex, 1956





Monday, 3 November 2014

Iconic Celebrity Brides: The Vivacious Marilyn Monroe

Next up on our journey through the fabulousness that is "vintage celebrity brides" is the legendary Marilyn Monroe.
As most of us know, Marilyn had a rollercoaster of a life full of great highs and unfortunately great lows. But a wedding day will always be filled with happiness, joy and promise and we'd like to keep things jolly here at Dirty Fabulous HQ so we'll focus on these!

Marilyn was married 3 times in her short life. Early on at 16, in her heyday as Norma Jeane but in order to secure a movie contract she sought a divorce.

Her second marriage was to Joe DiMaggio who remained a close friend to Marilyn.
For this ceremony Marilyn looked chic and relaxed in a black dress suit that had a super cute matching jacket with ivory fur trimmed collar.
Stunning!

Dirty Fabulous has a similar 1950's jacket in stock. I love the bow detail at the waist,
€320 size 10-12
On her third wedding day, which was to Arthur Miller, Marilyn wore a simple but beautiful blush fitted dress that hugged her curves to perfection. 
It's such a classic "Marilyn"shape that in vintage circles, similar pencil dresses are known as "wiggle" dresses as the nipped in knee and hip hugging shape make you wiggle as you walk, just like Marilyn!

We have this stunning 1950's lace wiggle dress with satin bust which is so reminiscent of Marilyn's.
€380 size 10-12 

To complete her ensemble, Marilyn wore a demure cap with tulle short veil.

This 1950's bow cap and veil from Dirty Fabulous is perfect piece to help you bring a little Monroe glamour to your wedding day. 
€160

Whatever your bridal style add a touch of vintage glamour, you know your inner starlet wants you to! 







Monday, 14 April 2014

oooooh now you look familiar!

Claudette Colbert in The Palm Beach Story, 1942
(photo via theblondeatthefilm.com)



Lace long sleeve gown with draped chiffon full length skirt - €980 (€735 in our April sale)

Jean Patchett appearing in Vogue in the 1950s
(photo via www.chictopia.com)

Dirty Fabulous
1950s "Sabiens"hot pink satin structured one shoulder dress with peplum €410 (€307.50 in our April sale)

Marilyn Monroe looking smokin hot! This is a wardbrobe still for the movie "Niagra" shot in 1952, released in 1953.

Dirty Fabulous
This is a super awesome 2 piece suit, single rhinestone strap wiggle dress with ice blue satin feature bow and the cutest little matching jacket. €480 (€360 in our April Sale)


Carey Mulligan on the cover of Vogue giving it her greatest Gatsby style.

Dirty Fabulous
1930's chartreuse green velvet gown (much closer to the colour of Careys dress in real life!) €420 (€315 in our April sale)




Saturday, 10 January 2009

brrrrr...Bring on the Spring!



Its been so cold outside lately that we thought we should put up some Spring vintage shots to remind ourselves that indeed it will get warmer!
The first image is of some of Dirty Fabulous's 1950's wiggle dresses. The wiggle dress is a shape we love and often look out for. It is so flattering on and great for the curvy figure, just think of Marilyn Monroe and you get the idea! Our wiggle dresses range in price from €180 - €420
The next image is of a beautiful lemon lace and organza prom dress from the 1950's. It is so adorable. €300