Our Favorite Films for Beauty and Fashion Inspiration: Guest Blogger
We have a deep, abiding love for all things fashion, which is why we often turn to stylish online boutique ModCloth to snag everything from chunky, bold bracelets to fancy frocks. This week, we asked the ModCloth fashion mavens to impart some of their style wisdom to us—and therefore you.
Every so often, all we crave is an old-fashioned movie night. Sometimes, things go wonderfully (like when we watched the German silent film Metropolis). And sometimes they go terribly (such as when we discovered Melissa Joan Hart and Mario Lopez’s Holiday in Handcuffs). So we thought we’d share a few of our go-to films for fashion and beauty inspiration for the next time you indulge in an impromptu movie night. These flicks feature femmes with expertly coiffed ‘dos, killer eyeliner, and, of course, obsession-worthy outfits.
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Bonnie & Clyde (1967) — Looking bad never looked as good as it did in this 1967 classic, which starred Faye Dunaway as Bonnie and Warren Beatty as Clyde. Bonnie’s swooping haircut, swipe of black eyeliner, and chic hat-and-scarf pairings have become as iconic as the duo itself.
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Grease (1978) — How could we not include Grease? It has, after all, a song called “Beauty School Dropout.” From Sandy’s transformation from good girl to rebel chick to Frenchie’s candy-colored hair, this movie musical is truly a study of ’50s fashion and beauty.
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The Royal Tenenbaums (2001) — Margot Tenenbaum’s simple, slightly severe look is one of our favorite details about this quirky Wes Anderson movie. The sullen sister’s kohl-rimmed eyes, blunt bob, and girlish barrette are instantly memorable, and remind us that with the right attitude (even if it is a frowny one), it doesn’t take a lot to make an impression.
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Une Femme est une femme (1961) — Blue eyeshadow, cat-eye liner, and buoyant hairdos accompany the cheeky, chic, and enviable outfits of main character Angéla—played by Anna Karina—in this French New Wave film.
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Marie Antoinette (2006) — If you’re in a decadent mood, then Sofia Coppola’s take on the reign of French queen Marie Antoinette is just the treat. The film, which won an Academy Award for Best Costume Design, has all the powdered faces, rouged cheeks, and towering hairstyles a maximalist could ask for.
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The Women (1939) — This comedy-drama featuring Norma Shearer, Joan Crawford, and Rosalind Russell is 133 minutes of style inspiration. Revolving around high society Manhattanites, the film follows the privileged lives of wealthy, gossipy, bored women, and their interactions with others.
—Jenn Chen, ModCloth
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