May 20, 2013

Inspirational Monday: Modern Day Gatsby

Top Picture: NY Post | Bottom Picture: taken by me at Joy Cioci's Spring 2013 | Shoes: YSL | Bag: DVF
Dress: Notte by Marchessa 


I've always loved the 1920s fashion...fringe, beading, feathers, ohmy! There was never enough embellishments in the 1920s. I remember reading The Great Gatsby in high school and falling in love with the book and the culture that was the roaring 20s. The 20s style never really left, you can constantly see hints of it in designer wear, but ever more so within these past few seasons.

The fiance and I went to go see The Great Gatsby this past Friday. Of course, I had to play with my modern day take of the 20s look. Nothing like a shaggy skirt on a Friday paired with a jean jacket to take it to modern day.

Jacket: American Eagle | Shirt: Target (super old) | Skirt: H&M (old) | Sandals: Forever21 | Bag: Coach
Sunglasses: c/o Hugssy.com | Necklace: H&M

pictures by Brian Cavanaugh

Baz Luhrmann's adaptation was what I was expecting it to be a little over the top with a little of a modern day twist to much like how Romeo and Juliet's adaptation was. Though the music choices were ummm....interesting...the fashion was dead on. The costume designer, Catherine Martin, did an amazing job bring the 1920s to life. I wish men still got dressed up everyday. *sigh*

What do you guys think of the 20s style?

10 comments so far

  1. I can't wait to see the great gatsby, love your outfit!
    xx Kate

    The Style Department

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  2. gorgeous! I'm totally planning a gatsby-inspired outfit soon too!

    XO Sahra
    EffortlessCool

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  3. Love your modern twist on 1920s style Heather!
    I absolutely love 1920s fashion. Come to think of it I even have a flapper dress that I should really feature on my blog asap.
    And yes, it would be amazing if men still dressed like that.

    Hudson East
    HudsonEast.blogspot.com

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  4. Oh, I LOVE shaggy skirts!!!:D Great outfit, definitely very fitting for the date.;) I'm also a fan of the 20's, especially because of the hair!

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  5. It's hard not to be inspired by something as amazing as Gatsby. I LOVE that skirt and how you mixed it up with the denim jacket! x, Kat

    Love and Ace

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  6. in love with this post, i cannot wait to see this movie but it's not out yet in Australia!
    p.s I just sent you an email regarding an exciting project coming up for a few bloggers in NYC, can't wait to hear back from you!

    lots of love from the casper&pearl girls – a little Aussie fashion brand
    casper&pearl blog
    xx

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  7. your style is awesome!
    love that skirt!

    would you like to follow each other with bloglovin? now I'm following you - let me know if you follow back!

    Emma xx
    http://iemmafashion.com/

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