The Return of 70's Chic: Get Funky with Your Bad Self!

    

Seriously, See It!!

     Happy Friday all! Anyone who knows me will confirm that I'm a total night owl. I find myself up

at odd hours, whether I have to work or not, watching random TV. Last night's late night movie Du
 Jour was the 70's classic, Cleopatra Jones. If you've never seen it, I highly recommend it. If for no

other reason than Tamara Dobson aka Cleopatra Jones, kills it in the fashion department. She spends

the entire movie taking on a drug cartel in sleek pant suits, feather headpieces, and furs that echo

pieces on the runway from Fendi's Fall show. So you guessed it,  I'll be taking on the 70's revival

happening this season.

     My personal style is always influenced by a bit of Pam Greer in Friday Foster with a twist of

Lauren Hutton when she modeled for Ralph Lauren. I love the look of relaxed glamour. Its amazing

70's Revival on the Runway

Real Way, Styled by Moi @ Le Thrift Consignment

the level of effortless chic

you can achieve with the

right wide leg trouser, silk

button down, and

blazer. Make that blazer

suede or leather and add a

neckerchief and your 70's

era look is on point!

This is great if you want to

switch up your work

wardrobe, and also a sneaky way to get away with

wearing jeans in a professional environment.

     If your style is a little more on the bohemian side then you'll love the reintroduction of all things

fringe. Ponchos, bags, skirts bring em' out! I love the movement and attitude that fringe brings. It can

make the most serious, stark outfit suddenly whimsical. It only takes one piece to take your look next

level cool.

FRINGE = ATTITUDE (Photo provided by Thomas Vaughan)

     The 70's was an era of embracing female and ethnic empowerment. These sentiments were

echoed in many ways but as always fashion is reflective of what is happening in society. Expression

through colorful, bold prints was indicative of the times. We are still seeing that now as well. Tons of

prints and color pops were all over the runways. Dior, Christopher Kane, and Balenciaga are just

some of the designers showing us how it should be done in 2015.

     Lastly, EXPERIMENT! How will you know if you love it or hate it if you don't TRY it???  Don't

be afraid to let your inner Cleopatra Jones out. She was fierce and funky. Who doesn't want to be a

little of both? Till next time... XX (kisses)!

Ebony