Nice and Pretty

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Last week I wrote about Scarface and Elvira Hancock’s sexy sophistication. Then I went shopping and all I wanted was a red dress like Elvira’s.

I think it is no secret I love Fashion and Cinema. When those arts meet, I just get over excited.
I often look at movies as source for style inspiration. I am not looking for celebrities’ fashion. Most of the times, I just try to tap into the mind of the costume stylist to get that particular detail so much important to help come out the character’s personality.  And I have to confess I try to add it to my own wardrobe.

It is not easy because dressing up exactly like a movie character is not my intention. Even if I wanted, I probably couldn’t. It is hard to work a Hollywood look into my not-so-Hollywood life. Often, all I need is that mood, detail or concept.

Elvira is pure sophistication. She slept in slinky silk and wore everyday dresses we’d probably wear to prom. I opted for something simpler. Hers was a shinny, probably wrap dress with a plunging v-neck. Mine is easier to use. It is a waist-whittling, bust-enhancing red dress with a less deep v-neck and also front slit like hers. For a 80s look, I’d go  for heels, bangles and some pretty jewelry.

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images Miss Selfridge, Urban Outfitters, Dorothy Perkins

Let’s face the fact we can dress up as Jenny or Blair (Gossip Girl) and yet spare some money. Miss Selfridge launched a collection inspired in the characters, offering a non-expensive choice of clothes for all those ones looking to infuse a little preppy or rocker style into their wardrobes. The truth is we can save some cash and yet get pretty much the same look. I browsed on line stores and found alternatives.

Jenny look- Miss Selfridge proposal’s for Jenny is a lace prom dress for 49 GBP (1). You can create this rocker girl look with a  retro-style corset bra (2) from Urban Outfitters (13 GBP) and a mini skirt or, even better, choose a lace tired dress (3) from Dorothy Perkins for 28 GBP (actually you get 10 GBP off today)

Blair look – you can get a floral 2-in-1 dress from Miss Sefridge for 45 GBP (4) or just pair a white blouse with a floral culotte. I found one for 18 GBP at Urban Outfitters (5) but I am buying a blue rose (6) one at Dorothy Perkins for 12 GBP

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Scarface, 1983 (A Força do Poder, El precio del poder)

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American Gigolo, 1980 (Gigolô Americano)

What it is about: a high-paid male escort who falls in love with the wife of a politician and is framed for the murder of one of his clients.
Who: Richard Gere as Julian Kaye and Lauren Hutton as Michelle

Where: Beverly Hills
When: 80s
Why it is fashionable: Armani! It is about being chic and wearing Armani.

When watch it: whenever you need to re-style your boyfriend `s wardrobe … and to convince yourself italians do it better (yes, Armani!)
Who to watch it with: definitely not with your boyfriend. There is something threatening (for him) about the idea that Richard Gere could be out there, just a phone call away from you, willing to having sex for money.
Parental control (better say, `boyfriend` control): if your bf will not leave the room,  better  skip Gere`s  full-frontal nude scene (you can always rewind it later!)