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Vintage Shades

papart — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:25:14 +0000

80’s Fashion Sunglasses

Though sunglasses date way back, the 80s is when they really caught on, albeit as a fashion item. Some of the fashions that were most popular back then are slowly creeping back into the fashion world. These include:

Aviators
Named aviators because of the teardrop shape that they have, these vintage 80s sunglasses have been used in the military since the 1970's but made their mark in the 80's. They were made most popular by Tom Cruise with his top hit movie 'Top Gun' in which he wears aviator sunglasses. The late king of pop, Michael Jackson also wore these fashionable 80's sunglasses. Most people who had stocked their Aviators away are now finding themselves wiping the dust off their aviator sunglasses since they are now back in fashion.

Wayfarers
These shades were definitely all the craze in the 80's. If you were to be considered cool in the 80's, then your choice of sunglasses would have been Ray Ban's Wayfarer. If you don't know what Wayfarer sunglasses are then you either didn't grow up in the 80's or you had absolutely no sense for fashion.

Robot Sunglasses
These were 80's sunglasses that would make the wearer look very robotic. The frame merged with the ear pieces and they came in all sorts of colors. These were also quite popular in the 80's though they fizzled away and are yet to make a big come back. They are still a favorite of 80's fanatics. Choose from buy cheap vintage clothing, and find what fits you.
Shutter Shades

These have definitely made a big comeback after Kanye West was spotted in them in his video for 'Stronger'. The trend caught on and even Paris Hilton was spotted with a pair. They are really cool sunglasses that were very popular in the 80's.

Leotards Are Making a Comeback

papart — Sat, 01 May 2010 04:13:01 +0000

The original leotard first appeared in 1859. Named after the creator, a French aerialist, Jules Leotard, it showed up first during a French flying trapeze performance. The first edition of the garment was a hand-knit jersey that covered him from wrist to ankles. In fact, it was more of a unitard than a true leotard.

From ballet artists, to showgirls, to lingerie models, leotards went on to become a part of pop culture through the 1960's and 1970's. However, as the late 80's and 90's passed, leotards were limited to formal ballet performances and rarely showed up in pop music or the night life of major markets once the hair band era moved on. That is all changing now as the first decade of the 21st century marches toward completion.

It is true, leotards are making a comeback. Nearly 20 years since hair bands and unitard costumes went the way of the dodo, the leotard look is coming back with performers, dancers, and clubbers alike. The new trend is finding its way into the pop culture consciousness by being simple, sexy, and vintage.

A Glimpse Into Rihanna’s Impeccable Style

wralinea — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 21:04:56 +0000

This actress, singer and songwriter is best known for her sex appeal and her smash club hits such as "Only Girl", "Rude Boy" and "What's My Name". Her rise to fame started when she started singing in her native country of Barbados. Rihanna is one of the highest paid young stars in the world. She also has millions of followers on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.

Rihanna's has evolved throughout the years. From a cute t-shirt and jeans girl to fun and flirty sequined dresses, her style never fails to amaze her fans. She likes to add flair to vintage clothing by accessorizing with edgy pieces of jewelry. Her fashion style is best described as island-inspired with girly pieces.

This island girl goes a long way back, singing songs at a young age of 3. Her first solo album was successfully released when she was only 16. She has landed a deals with Neutrogena and VitaCoco. She is also a model for numerous other brands. With her fresh-faced beauty and down to earth attitude, Rihanna is definitely a role model to young girls.

The star’s dark hair goes down past her chest at times and she parts it in the middle most of the time. Her shiny mane frames her face perfectly which allows all of her best features to stand out. Her hair is so healthy that it is bouncy and has volume. She usually wears her hair down, sometimes perfectly straight and other times with soft curls that goes well with vintage dresses.

Rhi Rhi has a great sense of style and she will definitely go far as long as she continues it and keeps her beautiful personality. She likes to wear designers such as Yigal Azrouel Camo, Marchesa, Alice + Olivia, Christian Siriano, and shoes of course by Christian Louboutin. She also likes hunting for unique pieces in vintage clothing stores.

Seventeen Magazine has named her one of their Style Stars of 2010. This young fashionista with a penchant for vintage clothes will definitely have a bright future in front of her. With her amazing talent, good looks and great style, she is on the path to becoming not only a music legend, but a Hollywood superstar.

Nicola Peltz’s Style

wralinea — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 21:04:27 +0000

Nicola Peltz is the little pretty young lady that starred in the 2010 film The Last Airbender. This teener has been adding some flair to the red carpet over the past few months. On the premiere of her latest flick last year in Madrid, Spain, she donned a single top ruffled patterned dress. She kept her accessories to a minimum to make her look clean and fuss-free. Her beautiful eyes were lined with black eyeliner while soft blush and baby pink lip-gloss were used on her cheeks and lips accordingly.

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This Last Airbender star was also seen in Paris last year sporting a fabulous blue cocktail dress. The dress looked so sexy and mature for her age but she managed to pull it off perfectly, looking so charming and fresh. She accessorized with a vintage gold cuff and wore nicely patterned black platforms.

She likes wearing designers such as Alice + Olivia, Rebecca Taylor, Burberry, Valentino, Yves Saint Laurent, Chanel, Chloe and many more. She also likes hunting for great finds at vintage clothing stores. Her love of vintage clothing was greatly influenced by none other than her own mom. Vintage dresses never fail to create a romantic and sweet look.

At Nickelodeon Kid’s Choice Award in 2010, Nicola wore a cute grey ruffled skirt with an edgy pearl necklace as an accessory. But just like any celebrity, or any person for that matter, Nicola has her fashion mishaps too. At the premiere of her movie in New York, she dressed up a little older and formal than usual. She was draped in a pink one-shoulder tulle cocktail dress with her hair down in soft curls. She also wore a pair of black platform heels. To make her look more edgy, she used smoky black eyeliner on her eyes.

While she was in Florida, she wore a one-shoulder floral orange dress, perfect for Florida’s sunny weather. She looked so adorable in her nude colored wedges, which made her look so much fun and summery. Her gorgeous locks were kept down and her makeup was highlighted with a bit of bronzer to give her that instant sun-kissed look.

Emma Watson’s Style

wralinea — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 21:03:45 +0000

This 20 year old rose to fame when she was cast in the most successful movie series of all time, Harry Potter. She played the role of Harry’s very loyal best friend, the sweet and intelligent Hermione Granger. She was only 11 years old when she started filming the blockbuster series. Even at a young age, she has managed to manifest an innate charm and appeal on the red carpet. Little did she know that this was the start of her very successful venture not only in the world of show business but fashion as well.