Ok, so maybe if I blog about them, I can stop obsessing about them, hm?
the 40's:: Ok, I know the kids are all having this current love affair with the 80's, glowsticks, neon colors, et al. Hell, I'll even buy a neon item or paint my nails neon green. But if I was going to be honest - I remember 80's fashion, and it was not all neon colors, leggings and big shoulders. Besides, my 40 yr old thighs are hardly made for leggings. No, my obsession is with the 40's - pegged pencil skirts, serious stillettos, menswear inspired yet hyper feminine suits, red lipstick, et. al. Hell, where do you think the strong shoulders of the 80's actually came from?
Yes, I want that Alexandre Herchcovitch (faux) fur stole - I found this cute turtleneck sheath in a black & white tweed, that it would pair nicely with. And given these Christian Louboutin Rolandos, I think we have an outfit (I'm also envisioning a Stella McCartney from '05-06, but that's going to be a tough one to find):
On a side note - the Louboutins are from 2008 I believe, but that won't stop me from trying to track them down...they are the object of my current obsession.
the 80's:: ok, they weren't completely devoid of style. Pop art prints, punk fashions, studs, motorcycle styles - there were some highlights. So being "of a certain age", I'd try the magazine print as shown via Miss Sixty at right, with maybe some dark slim jeans, or leather pants. Or a pop art clutch purse, a graphic tee (I ♥ graphic tees, if you hadn't noticed) with Keith Haring notes. There's still a lot that's salvageable from the 80's, without looking like one of the club kids from an old Sally Jesse Raphael show.
I also love this whole Gucci look: 
What appears to be leather pants in this pic is actually a pair of thigh high boots - ♥ these! Paired with this dress, it all screams punk, yet feminine. 80's, yet futuristic. So, so fresh.
Aight - I'm out. I have to find those damn shoes. And the faux fur stole to match. So much for purging my obsessions ;)
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