Category: Get the Look

Audrey Hepburn was the epitome of how glamour can easily go hand in hand with a casual look. She’s also considered one of the most iconic style icons and she continues to inspire generations for a simple, elegant look. Audrey was a style maker with the way that she dressed. In a time where heels were considered to be the only shoe that was suitable for wearing outside, she made ballet pumps a chic way to get around – all without the pain that heels can bring. Audrey didn’t just look stylish on the screens (think of the little black …

Grace Kelly is without a doubt the epitome of elegance and if you were to look up the word in a dictionary you would be sure to see her name in the definition. The actress, who was known for films like Hitchcock’s Rear Window, became Princess of Monaco upon her marriage to Prince Rainer III in 1956. Her style was more than befitting of her royal title and is still inspirational for those who want a classic, chic style even today. If you want to look like Grace Kelly, then my guide will help you. I’m basically a feminist. I …

Since showing in October 2020, The Queen’s Gambit has become the biggest scripted limited series to date. The series follows orphan and chess protege Beth Harmon (Anya Taylor-Joy) through the 50s and 60s, and has, to be frank, made chess sexy again. You don’t have to be a chess grandmaster to fall in love with this show, I really loved it and was inspired by the fashion and decor just as much as Beth overcoming sexism and adversity. Of course, I wanted to get a little bit of that Queens Gambit style – it’s so effortless and stylish all in …

Often known as a style icon, all eye’s were naturally on Jaqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis. As first lady, she brought style to the White House; redecorated the building and transformed state receptions into events. Her preferred designers and couturiers were Chanel, Balenciaga and Givenchy – all French, but she also saw the importance of showcasing American Designers too. American Designer Oleg Cassini wrote and asked to work with her on some dresses and was able to create designs of elegance in a time when the fashion world only thought French designers had anything worth saying in terms of style. From …

Hello kittens, I’ve not posted for a while. What with the site redesign, work and travelling I’ve not felt very inspired. But that doesn’t mean I’ve not been paying attention to learn about things I think you’ll find helpful when getting a vintage style into your everyday. We’ve been watching Doom Patrol recently, and I fell in love with Rita Farr. Rita is a silver screen movie goddess who has a mishap that changes her life forever. She still looks fabulous even when facing death which is why I love her so. So without further ado, here’s how you can …