FASHION IS JUST LIKE PASSION
When fashion is your passion
The first glance leaves a lasting impression
Paris catwalks, big small talk
The casting couch promise that'll put you worse off
The first glance leaves a lasting impression
Paris catwalks, big small talk
The casting couch promise that'll put you worse off
This post is for true fashion lovers and for the people who really love pin up and rockabilly style.
Sooo,why don't we just start?
Rockabilly is a popular style of music from the 1950s, combining features of rock 'n' roll and bluegrass (hence the name, which combines the words 'rock' and 'hillbilly'). The fashions associated with this musical genre are becoming more and more prevalent in modern society. Elvis Presley is probably the most famous musician associated with rockabilly style and music. Here, you will learn how to dress if you wish to reflect this style.
Sooo,why don't we just start?
Rockabilly is a popular style of music from the 1950s, combining features of rock 'n' roll and bluegrass (hence the name, which combines the words 'rock' and 'hillbilly'). The fashions associated with this musical genre are becoming more and more prevalent in modern society. Elvis Presley is probably the most famous musician associated with rockabilly style and music. Here, you will learn how to dress if you wish to reflect this style.
Firstly, we’ll look at the hairstyles.
At the time, men wore well-greased pompadours; think Joaquin Phoenix in “Walk the Line” for a modernized version. Elvis Presley and James Dean are also good hair role-models.
There are several styles popular amongst rockabilly girls. The easiest, and most popular, is a pompadour with ponytail. To achieve this, pull your hair into a high ponytail and wrap around a large-barrel curling iron for thirty or so seconds, so that it will spiral. Then, back-comb your bangs and pin the ends down near your ponytail to create the pomp. If this doesn’t appeal to you, you can try curling hair with a pompadour and add a large flower barette to finesh it off.
The next section is for women only - makeup. This was the most coveted look of the rockabilly generation:
Apply your base makeup as usual (I recommend liquid foundation and a finishing powder). Apply blush sparingly, and on your cheekbones rather than the apples of your cheeks.
For your eyes, apply a thick layer of eyeliner on your top lids, to create the “cat-eye” look. You may also wish to use some large, full false lashe
Finally, put a thick layer of bright red lipstick all over your lips. Try to go for a blue-red rather than an orange-red. And this is your look complete
At the time, men wore well-greased pompadours; think Joaquin Phoenix in “Walk the Line” for a modernized version. Elvis Presley and James Dean are also good hair role-models.
There are several styles popular amongst rockabilly girls. The easiest, and most popular, is a pompadour with ponytail. To achieve this, pull your hair into a high ponytail and wrap around a large-barrel curling iron for thirty or so seconds, so that it will spiral. Then, back-comb your bangs and pin the ends down near your ponytail to create the pomp. If this doesn’t appeal to you, you can try curling hair with a pompadour and add a large flower barette to finesh it off.
The next section is for women only - makeup. This was the most coveted look of the rockabilly generation:
Finally, we move onto clothing.
’’Men.’’’ Go for - slim-cut dark jeans, thin white t-shirts, tough leather jackets, boots, creepers, wing tips, flannel bowling shirts, western shirts, dungarees and slim fit suits.
TIPS:
- Shop at consignment and second-hand stores, garage sales, and vintage auctions. This is the best way to find true rockabilly fashions. Talk to someone who is old enough to remember when rockabilly was big. Look through your library's catalogue for books about the era and surf the net for rockabilly websites. Try to get a feel for the over-all look. Pay attention to the way that clothes were worn and hair was styled.
- Take it the extra mile by using rockabilly slang. Here's a few suggestions, followed by translations:
- Listen to rockabilly music. Check out Elvis, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis, Gene Vincent, Charlie Feathers, Jumpin' Gene Simmons, and Buddy Holly, The Stray Cats.
Why all girls cant be just like her ?
Nikki <3
I really like this tips and Dita Von Teese,too.
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