50s is the Inspiration

Fashion always takes inspiration from the past and this Season's Hottest Look turns to 50s for inspiration - think feminine, retro prints, figure flattering frocks, polka dots, bright colours and playful accessories.

The fabulous era of 1950s is associated with rock and roll music, Elvis Presley and polka dotted prom dresses.

Getting nostalgic by wearing retro dresses and shoes and using other retro products has a charm of its own. And the best thing about Fashion Trends is that they make a comeback over time.

THIS SEASON everything old is new again. Vintage and retro style from 1950s through 1980s are HOT.

The Inspiration - Katy Perry

Celebs are donning retro-styled clothes and accessories, putting retro-inspired makeup and doing hair in a retro style. One of the greatest fan of retro chic is Katy Perry. The 24 year singer simply loves retro, her make up, clothes and posture, everything reminds us of old times with a modern twist.



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What and how to wear?

- Go for bold, bright blocks of colour, or pick a kitsch print like polka dots, florals or checks.

L-R: Karisma Kapoor, Katie Holmes, Scarlett Johansson, Jennifer Aniston

Celebs are showing off floral prints from red carpet (Scarlett) to weddings (Karisma) to causal (Katie).
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- Clash your accessories with your outfit.

- Get sweetheart necklines and nipped in waists.

- Early 1950's shoes were often very high, but with rounded or peep toes. Pick smart peep-toe shoes or strappy sandals.

- The more you accentuate your waist the better. Add feminine, floral patterns and designs to finish your look.

- Combine vintage items with modern ones.

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50s is the Inspiration

Fashion always takes inspiration from the past and this Season's Hottest Look turns to 50s for inspiration - think feminine, retro prints, figure flattering frocks, polka dots, bright colours and playful accessories.

The fabulous era of 1950s is associated with rock and roll music, Elvis Presley and polka dotted prom dresses.

Getting nostalgic by wearing retro dresses and shoes and using other retro products has a charm of its own. And the best thing about Fashion Trends is that they make a comeback over time.

THIS SEASON everything old is new again. Vintage and retro style from 1950s through 1980s are HOT.

The Inspiration - Katy Perry

Celebs are donning retro-styled clothes and accessories, putting retro-inspired makeup and doing hair in a retro style. One of the greatest fan of retro chic is Katy Perry. The 24 year singer simply loves retro, her make up, clothes and posture, everything reminds us of old times with a modern twist.



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What and how to wear?

- Go for bold, bright blocks of colour, or pick a kitsch print like polka dots, florals or checks.

L-R: Karisma Kapoor, Katie Holmes, Scarlett Johansson, Jennifer Aniston

Celebs are showing off floral prints from red carpet (Scarlett) to weddings (Karisma) to causal (Katie).
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- Clash your accessories with your outfit.

- Get sweetheart necklines and nipped in waists.

- Early 1950's shoes were often very high, but with rounded or peep toes. Pick smart peep-toe shoes or strappy sandals.

- The more you accentuate your waist the better. Add feminine, floral patterns and designs to finish your look.

- Combine vintage items with modern ones.

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Trend Watch - Electric Blue
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Celebrity Watch

From the last month's celebrity watch, this time the (Bollywood) glitterati seem to have taken some style tips and have really worked hard on their wardrobe. Read on to see what I mean.

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Grey Moods and Black Magic
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Twinkle Khanna and Akshay Kumar at Indian Television Awards

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Twinkle is wearing a nice grey shift dress with hubby Akshay looking hot as ever in the black suit. Did they both just had a squabble? Looks like, with Akshay pulling her hand a bit hard and from that agitated look on Twinkle's face. But they definitely look good together. And we like Twinkle, she is only one of the few stylish gals in the industry. In fact she is featured in this month's ELLE (India) in the 50 most stylish list.

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L - Priyanka Chopra at Ayushi Mahajan Art Event ; R - Karisma Kapoor

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Who is carrying the look better, Karisma or Priyanka? I think both.

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Priyanka Chopra at a Medical Camp in Mumbai

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After a few fashion-fiascos Priyanka seems to be playing safe. Same style, pencil skirt with a girly blouse tucked-in, but in quick succession. I would say better to repeat the style than looking horrendous. Well Priyanka, experiment the next time, but please take a good stylist's advice.

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Victoria Beckham

Who do you like better, Bollywood girls Priyanka or Karisma in their skirts or Victoria in her calf-length dress (which at one glance looks like skirt and a blouse)?
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Preity Zinta (L) at 5th Dubai International Film Festival and (R) at a photocall in Dubai

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After a few misses Preity has come to her stylish sense once again. Cheers Preity, you're looking nice. The jacket in both the looks has been carried well. She has smartly created different looks with one piece of clothing. Girls take some tip.

Click here to read more on how to create different looks with one piece of clothing, without being caught wearing it again.

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L - Sienna Miller and R - Keira Knightley

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I like the monochromatic look of Sienna Miller, playing safe with the little black dress and this season's hot accessory 'tights'. While Keira Knightley has worked on this season's hottest trend 'lace' in a gothic-ish tiered dress. Like her shoes too.

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Celebrity Watch

From the last month's celebrity watch, this time the (Bollywood) glitterati seem to have taken some style tips and have really worked hard on their wardrobe. Read on to see what I mean.

.
Grey Moods and Black Magic
.

Twinkle Khanna and Akshay Kumar at Indian Television Awards

.

Twinkle is wearing a nice grey shift dress with hubby Akshay looking hot as ever in the black suit. Did they both just had a squabble? Looks like, with Akshay pulling her hand a bit hard and from that agitated look on Twinkle's face. But they definitely look good together. And we like Twinkle, she is only one of the few stylish gals in the industry. In fact she is featured in this month's ELLE (India) in the 50 most stylish list.

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L - Priyanka Chopra at Ayushi Mahajan Art Event ; R - Karisma Kapoor

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Who is carrying the look better, Karisma or Priyanka? I think both.

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Priyanka Chopra at a Medical Camp in Mumbai

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After a few fashion-fiascos Priyanka seems to be playing safe. Same style, pencil skirt with a girly blouse tucked-in, but in quick succession. I would say better to repeat the style than looking horrendous. Well Priyanka, experiment the next time, but please take a good stylist's advice.

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Victoria Beckham

Who do you like better, Bollywood girls Priyanka or Karisma in their skirts or Victoria in her calf-length dress (which at one glance looks like skirt and a blouse)?
.

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Preity Zinta (L) at 5th Dubai International Film Festival and (R) at a photocall in Dubai

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After a few misses Preity has come to her stylish sense once again. Cheers Preity, you're looking nice. The jacket in both the looks has been carried well. She has smartly created different looks with one piece of clothing. Girls take some tip.

Click here to read more on how to create different looks with one piece of clothing, without being caught wearing it again.

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L - Sienna Miller and R - Keira Knightley

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I like the monochromatic look of Sienna Miller, playing safe with the little black dress and this season's hot accessory 'tights'. While Keira Knightley has worked on this season's hottest trend 'lace' in a gothic-ish tiered dress. Like her shoes too.

Related Posts:

Celebrity Watch - November

Fashion Key Trends for Winter

Trend Watch - Tights in Colours

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