In homage to the glamour days

You've probably heard on the news this week that 50's starlet Jane Russell has passed away. Gentlemen Prefer Blondes is one of my favourite films and I feel that it's a shame we've kind of lost some of the glamour of those days. The fashion, the make up, the hair, there was nothing more sexy than being a woman. And any excuse to eat cake and keep these hips is fine by me!

Still taken from Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, 1953



So, in homage to the last 50's glamour goddess and to my favourite era, I've searched the high street to channel the look. MORE IMPORTANTLY, you don't need the money of a movie star to achieve it. I'm going to do some make up looks and post them later as well. I know the Spring/ Summer season calls for colour pop and 70's looks, but glamour is never going out of style. (If only I was ethereal enough to pull them off, damn you genetics!)

Still taken from the movie Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

This day prom-style look dress would look great on Marilyn-esque curves
http://www.newlook.com/shop/womens/dresses/scenic-print-prom-dress_211458119

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http://www.newlook.com/shop/womens/shoes/strappy-polka-dot-wedge_214038460

Polka dots were a big trend back in the day, for a Kitsch summer shoe, you don't need to look much further than these babies. Sitting by the pool in a 50's swimsuit, massive sunnies and a cocktail, what could be better?! ....Oh yea, if it wasn't a fantasy.
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Fitted pencil skirts are an essence of the 50's look. This would look great glammed up with heels, statement earrings and a clutch, I think
http://www.riverisland.com/Online/women/skirts--shorts/skirts/beige-ponte-panelled-pencil-skirt-599676

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How glamourous are these?!
http://www.riverisland.com/Online/women/jewellery/earrings--rings--belly-bars/gold-tassel-drop-earrings--601102

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Couldn't get much more 50's than this number
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B004LJQ83Y/ref=asc_df_B004LJQ83Y2181309/?tag=googlecouk06-21&creative=22134&creativeASIN=B004LJQ83Y&linkCode=asn