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8 Songs about Fashion and Accesories.

December 18th 2007 00:02
Fashion for a Song


david Bowie fashion
Bowie. David Bowie.



The inevitable symbiosis between the worlds of music and fashion exploded in the last century. Establishing dominance in the 1960’s the two industries have fed off each others energies for publicity nourishment.

Marilyn Monroe’s classic Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend from the film Gentlemen Prefer Blondes shows the costumed nature of the business spread into all avenues of popular entertainment.

Marilyn Monroe Diamonds
Smile for the president.



The union now culminated in the annual celebration known as Fashion Rocks (You can read my post about this years gala by clicking HERE)

Before even designer labels became chic Jazz and blues musicians used to add sequined beads of clothing and jewellery to the lyrics in their songs. Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington and many others from the era had hits singing about the glamorous high life and the prestigious clothes that can be acquired through wealth.

To list all the songs that deal with fashion or mention clothing as a form of personal expression would be futile. Instead the list below represents a selection of tunes I personally enjoy. (That why things like Madonna’s Material Girl and Vogue are not included.)

FashionBowie
Watch the video clip to David Bowie's "Fashion"



Nancy Sinatra These boots are made for walkin
Those boots don't look so comfortable for walking. I was expecting Doc Martin head kickers.

These Boot are made for Walkin’Nancy Sinatra
Dedicated Follower of FashionThe Kinks
Short Skirt and a Long Jacket - Cake
An amusing fan made clip for the hit Cake tune.



Shirley bassey fashion
Shirley always had a sense of style

Diamonds are ForeverShirley Bassey
Supermodel - Jill Sobule
My AdidasRun DMC

adidas run dmc
Who's imitating who?


Girls on FilmDuran Duran

Saving the best for last. Any excuse to show the uncensored wet dreams of my teens. Now soak up and dowse yourself in these modelicious Girls On Film!


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The size of the size zero debate

September 27th 2007 07:25
The size zero debate is the new black, the latest fashion trend, which, like all fads, is probably not wise to buy (into) too much. I am not saying that the emaciated idealisation of the female body is not a problem, but that the media and public response is on the side of hysteria. For some perspective on my perspective, it should be known that I am not a size zero. I am not six foot tall, and I do not know anyone that has come under the attack of this new moralizing discourse.

thin model
A skinny model, quick! Where's the bandwagon?! Image from dancewithshadows.com

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More than just a pretty dress

September 2nd 2007 09:07
There is a hidden pleasure in the vintage item. Obviously, they compel for the beautiful designs, that they are probably one of a kind, and are loaded with anecdotes dating to when your mother was your age. My favourite part about old clothes is the incredible fabrics and patterns, as well as the perfect stitchwork - the only time well cared for vintage items ever falter is due to the rotting thread. My grandmother's old clothes amaze me, but I spend most of my time ooing and aahing at the seams, the hems, the way a zip, button, hook eye, dart, pleat or other has been cococted and remains, pristine.

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Cream on Crown (Surry Hills) - a treasure chest of well-made gems. Image from refinery29.com

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Stop Staring!

August 29th 2007 03:40
Website name: www.stopstaringclothing.com
Location: LA, California, US
Category: Retro clothing reproductions


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Fifties Fair

August 28th 2007 00:36
Dancing Couple at Fifties Fair
Jiving at the Fifties Fair - image from hht.com.au


For those of you who know me or read my posts regularly, you will be well aware that I have a penchant for all things vintage, particularly of the 50's and 60's eras. It will come as no surprise then, that last Sunday, when the Historic Houses Trust opened Rose Seidler house in Wahroonga for their annual Fifties Fair, I made my way over to get a gander.

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Allyn Scura - Vintage Eyewear

August 21st 2007 03:52
Website name: www.allynscura.com
Location: California, USA
Category: Eyewear


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Saturday Powerhouse (Part 2)

August 20th 2007 05:56
Fashion From Fleece Promo Pierre Cardin Red Dress
Fashion From Fleece - Pierre Cardin Red Dress - image from sydneydesign.com.au


Continued from my previous post.....

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