I ♥ the AMAZING Fashion Photographer, Tim Walker

I just started a posting of AMAZING Fashion Photography on The Fox Cartel Pinterest Page! –  Share it YO.

I couldn’t get some of Tim’s photos so I’m blogging ’bout them now. LOVE HIM!

A wee bit of background:

Tim is based in London, his unmistakable style makes use of extravagant staging and romantic motifs. His photos have entranced the readers of Vogue month by month for over a decade.
Tim’s photos can be found in the permanent collections of The Victoria and Albert Museum and the National Portrait Gallery in London.  CHECK HIM OUT  >> Tim Walker Photography <<

Elouise VAN RIET-Gray for Ben Trovato Blog

This was too amazing not to re-blog. Elouise has captured the fantasy of Alice’s colorful essence as portrayed by the stunning model, Lydia Hunt @ Viviens Models.  The vintage clothes subtly stun us.

The fashion, reminiscent of the 1960′s is enhanced by the 60′s hats contrasted with loosely disheveled hair. I love the softness of her face against the brightness of the colors of the scenery and clothes.

Enjoy!

Credits
Photography and Retouching – Elouise van Riet-Gray
Assistant photographer – George Le Couteur
Hair & Make up – Meg Durrington
Styling – Holly Janet Ryan
Model – Lydia Hunt @ Viviens Models

Please visit the Ben Travato Blog for full details.

1980s Fashion

I grew up in the 80′s and what an amazing time it was. How could someone NOT have fun when you could wear fluorescent yellow, skinny leg guess, ankle zipper pants, and people thought you were the bee’s knees.

The 80s; a time of big hair, silk blouses, tight skirts, fluorescent colors and lots and lots of plastic. The side pony-tail was always a hit. Big belts and bright colors reined supreme. Oversized sweaters and blazers mixed with leggings or tight jeans could be seen for miles around.  We loved high waists on shorts, pants and skirts.

If we didn’t feel light wearing tights or leggings we could rock out with our loose fit balloon style pants.  Shoulder pads, leg warmers and Member’s Only jackets were fashion staples in all the cool kids wardrobes. Also, the rocker leather jackets, crop tops, K-Swiss and Penny Loafers.

Here are some pictures of rounded up for your viewing pleasure. Thanks to Harper’s Bazaar 1987 Nov Issue.

Flowered pumps, stiletto heels, bobby socks and ankle boots and loafers. Fun for the entire family! And of course we can’t forget the NAIR.

Fashion icons of the 80′s included Paulina Porizkova, Linda Evans from Dynasty, Cindy Crawford, Joan Collins, Madonna, Olivia Newton-John, Janet Jackson, Kelly LeBrock – OMG, remember Weird Science!! We also had Lorenzo Lamas (pictured above), Baryshnikov, Don Johnson – Oh yeah, Miami VICE, and of course, Adam Ant OMG so dang sexy.

i ♥ the merry-go-round

It’s so fun to be able to wear this a second time around. I honestly still have the one I wore in high school – but that ones NOT for sale

And thank god for the fabulous Trish Martin aka Punkouture for takin my photo so I didn’t have to use the 10 sec self-timer button.  I LOVE U!

90s Granny Boots

1990s AwesomeTown Boots @ Etsy

Call them granny boots or a number of other things. If you’re shopping on eBay or Etsy their names are as long as the site allows.Granny, pixie, elf, punk, grunge, victorian, tall, lace-up, oxford, brogue, ankle BOOTS.

It’s exhausting!! But people know what they are searching for and the sellers know it too.

They are the current HOT, 2010 item and for good reason. They are mid 80s to early 90s style. They are the fashion of TODAY! Everyone (with mad style) wants them.

They cannot be found in your average mall store and there are no re-makes (to date), which makes them less publicly exploited. A vintage connoisseur loses a little love for items which have been re-made and re-marketed in today’s culture.  All you vintage shoppers know what I’m talking about. It’s not as fun when you’re average joe can drop in any Urban Outfitters
or Forever 21 and find a new version boots (or clothes) we hold sacred based on age, and difficulty to obtain. The reward is in the hunt. “Easy” does not coincide with “Vintage”. They are, in truth, opposites.

There are a few GREAT eBay stores to find good granny boots. Check out the link  section ?

GRANNY BOOTS THEN	GRANNY BOOTS NOW

1960s Fashion

1960s mod/pop fashion

The 1960s. OOOOHHH what a time for fashion.

Clothing was heavily inspired by music (oh the Beatles were a big influence), the anti-war movement, and amazing women such as Jackie Kennedy Onassis.

The mini skirt was invented by Mary Quant. Mini dresses became all the rage – a break from the traditional wiggle dresses of the 50s. Twiggy, the fashion model, is known for wearing these dresses.

twiggy - 1960s fashion

Britain’s,  MOD Invasion, was a HUGE part of 60s fashion, heavily influenced by  the Beatles. 1960s fashion is also indicitive of super models Twiggy and Colleen Corby (as well as many others).

A-line dresses were big in the early 60s along with the Shift dress – a shapeless, geometric cut, usually sleeveless dress. The 60s gave us the Babydoll dress, usually an empire waist, flared skirt mini dress.

Along with the mini skirt, culottes were all the rage – short, extra wide legged bottoms.  Palazzo pants, by Russian designer Galitzine, were a big hit too!

The hippie movement began in the late 1960s. Bringing about, bell bottoms, tie die, batik, psychadelic fabrics, mexican peasant dresses, caftans and so much more.

Interestingly, skinny jeans also became popular at this time thanks to Audrey Hepburn.

Flat boots, go-go boots, low and wide heels took the place of stilleto’s from the 50s.

Fashion designers of the 60s include; Yves Saint Laurent, Givenchy, Valentino, Cassini, Guy Laroche, Balenciaga, and Galitzine.

"ossie clark 1965/74" by judith watt

1960s mallrats

vogue's 1960s fashion