Pink and Red.... The colours you're missing out on!!!

Pink and red is one of our favourite colour combinations, but it's not one people often think to try. 

Now's your chance! There's no better time to give it a whirl than during a romantic week in February!

If you don't believe how chic and femine these two colours can look, then take some inspiration from some of the original vintage and modern images we've chosen for you...

Image from Harpers Bazaar, 1951

 Isn't this the kind of outfit you'd like to wear when wakling the dog!!! 

Image from 1959

1960's pink and red air hostess uniforms...ultra short!!!

 

Adding a splash of red with the accessories in Vogue 1955

 Another pretty 50's ensemble with bright gloves and necklace. 

Image from Moygashel Fabrics 1959

Now, how to turn these inspirations into reality:

We love how these modern looks have a nod towards the past.

Tea length skirt, statement blouse, cape and travel case. Super chic! 

Image via Pinterest

The hot pink sweater and tea length skirt has created a much bolder look. It's classic with a vibey edge.

Image via Pinterest

If skirts aren't your thing then how about some 1940's style tailoring?

Lena Hoschek 2016 fashion

How To Rock A 1920's Look!

The 1920's were an era were everything became just a smidge looser... clothing, under garments, morals and the definition of a woman's role in society.

Most people have a quite a good sense of what the fashion was like in this decade. Thanks largely to Baz Luhrmann's 2013 movie The Great Gatsby. We've also seen a slew of designers influenced by the 20's and the Art Deco period.

So how does it translate to our fashion today?

Firstly lets take a look at a few key components of the 1920's style from these original vintage images:

Feathers  

Ok, so most of us won't be wearing feathers as we go about our daily chores but don't overlook the hugely glamourous impact they can add to occasion wear. A feather trim on a skirt or crop top can be the perfect addition for the WOW factor.

Layers:

Layers and lots of them! 1920's ladies were the original Bohemian babes. Think loose tunics, drop waists, scarfs, beads and shawls. This is quite an easy look to adapt today as most of us will layer up in some way or another.

Accessories:

Hats, gloves and fur. Thanks goodness it's autumn so we can all start rocking this! The high street has lots of faux fur offerings or try some original vintage pieces.

The Little Details:

Embroidery, lace and bead work. It's all in the detail!

The Modern Take:

image courtesy of The Divine

Images from Pinterest

Carey Mulligan in Vogue

The Make-Up 

Emma Stone looking flawless with 20's style make-up

 Idda Van Munster has perfected the Gatsby look

The Bride:

Anne Hathaway wearing a 1920's lace Juliet style veil with a lace and tulle wedding dress.

Original vintage wedding dresses and accessories by Dirty Fabulous

Dirty Fabulous Vintage does the 1920's

We've used dresses, accessories and jewellery from the 1920's up to the 1980's to show you how you can really play around with different pieces to create a beautiful and unique flapper style.