Whaddyathink? 80s Hip Hop Lock gone couture

I'm all for statement jewelry but seriously?
Dont be shy - give it to me straight:
Whaddyathink of Anna's padlock necklace?

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Fashion History: Jean Louis Berthault

Happy birthday to Jean Louis Berthault (1907-1997)
Academy award winning French Born costume designer.
Here are some film stills from his nominated work.

Rita Hayworth in Gilda (1949)

Gloria Grahame in The Big Heat (1953)

Deborah Kerr in From Here to Eternity (1953)

Betty Grable in Three for the Show (1955)

Doris Day in Pillow Talk (1959)

Julie Andrews in Thoroughly Modern Millie (1967)

Steve Jobs 1955-2011

Sunday Staples - Bill Cunningham: New York

My perfect Sunday Brunch? Bagels for the mouth - Jazz for my ears & the New York Times style section for my eyes. Its true, Just ask any fashion savvy New Yorker. They all begin their week...On The Street.

Bill Cunningham has made it his life mission to capture the TRUE essence of New York fashion & style with his On the Street segments for the Times. Who needs fashion week! From 5th avenue to Bleeker street to Canal, Bill makes a point to show us what's hot commin straight off the city's concrete runways. With a few snaps of the shutter he captures an insight to innovative style the way no other has (or ever will). Cinematographer Richard Press' feature film debut takes behind the camera eye and into the life of the City's beloved.

Bill Cunningham: New York, takes us inside "the dark room" of the man who has captured the images of some of the most fashionable New Yorkers. The 1 hour and 24 minute long documentary reveals the elements, events and people that combined to develop the creative eye of the man we know and love.


"I'm not interested in celebrities with their free dresses.
I'm interested in CLOTHES!" - Bill Cunningham

You can catch Bill Cunningham: New York it on it's last leg in the Metroplex next weekend at The Magnolia at The Modern in Fort Worth. From June 10th thru the 12th there will be 5 showings of the film. Tickets are $8.50 ($6.50 for Modern Members) and go on sale 2 hours before showtime.

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(Long awaited) Changes...

So beginning this week, Wore & Piece is now Parkerhawn Vintage: The Blog.

Made no sense for me to be doing double work maintaining a seperate site with fashion news, shop information and calendar events as well as the style blog (which I HAVENT been maintaining - sorry)

Now everything will filter from here down to our Facebook, Twitter and Website. Why I didnt think of this before I'll never know. DOH! *smacking palm of hand on forehead* - In other news:

Its Official....

Parkerhawn Vintage set up our summer/fall pop-up-shop in North Oak Cliff at Indie Genius. Its located just a few blocks from the Bishop Arts District off of 7th and Zang (right behind BEE restaurant) Its been 2 weeks of a soft opening and we're planning a Summer Soiree for our grand opening in late June. Stay tuned for details! *photo source: oakcliff.advocatemag.com

I'm too........Precious!

Secret's out: I've got a mad crush on Chrissie Hynde of the Pretenders. C'mon - who WOULDN'T want to be her???? She's the ultimate rocker chick!





WHAT I WORE:

• Vintage Oscar DeLa Renta boys tux blazer
• Vintage black lace trimmed camisole
• Vintage charcoal acid wash stetch jeans
• Vintage tan stiletto boots with snakeskin trim

Gray's Anatomy

I've been strangely drawn to dark alternatives lately -Plum, oxblood red, midnight blue, chocolate brown... ANYTHING but black. Today I was feeling grrrayt!

*Platinum gray faux snakeskin ankle strap stilettos

• *Vintage charcoal acid wash jeans (Luva's fav pair: They *ahem* 'ass'entuate his favorite part of my anatomy *wink*)


• *Vintage "Gray-Scale" semi sheer crepe-de-chine semi-sheer layered bib blouse


• *Gray druizy quartz silver cocktail ring

Marilyn Boho

Last night was our fusion fashion show at Movida. It was literally THE perfect night. perfect atmosphere - perfect temperature and the warm winds were so inviting. Made all the dresses look phemominal on the models. It inspired me to wear something nice & flowy today.

Now WHY....for the love of the lake... (those at the event last night will get that one) did I not think about the math here?

One gauzy long boho skirt belted as a SHORT dress + One breezy day in Dallas = TOO damn embarassing of a moment.


So heres the scenario:
I'm at RaceTrack pumping my gas. One hand on the car, the other holding the pump when all of a sudden this WILD racing wind comes and whips up my skirt faster than you can imagine blowing it up my back and over my shoulders. It was a "Marilyn" Moment - that iconic one pictured here but MINUS the smiling face and 2 free hands to hold down the skirt.

What I wore:

• champagne rhinestone stiletto sandals
• 
  vintage boho skirt worn as a mini dress
• vintage brown leather 0 ring belt
• vintage ribbon stitched 3/4 sleeve bolero

S'nickers

I've been craving chocolate lately. The confection of choice? Snickers: the rich milk chocolate, sweet caramel nougat and crunchy peanuts - mmmmmmm - yummy!
Lookin at this outfit you may wonder - so whats the candy bar connection?

SEQUINS + KNICKERS = S'NICKERS

I know, I know - pretty pathetic stretch huh? Can't help it. The heart wants what the heart wants & mine wants candy!


What I wore:

• Platinum grey faux snakeskin stilettos
• Black wool 2 pocket pleated knickers
• Vintage metallic floral brocade tapestry belt
• Forever 21 black sequin camisole
• Vintage Alexanders grey wool tweed leather patch boys blazer

Ellafunk

Woke up missin WBGO (my fav NJ radio station) so I was feelin in a jazzy-scatty kind of mood. Those who have seen the movie 'Thick as Thieves' know what I mean. Decided to listen to some Ella Fitzgerald to console myself. That child there created the original Elllafunk sound (not to be confused with Black-eyed-peas Elephunk)


Ella Fitzgerald
'Give Me The Simple Life'
1969 Montreux Jazz festival
With "Give me the Simple Life" as my inspiration, I pulled out some basic seperates and then funked it up with a some statement jewelry. And yes....that IS an "elephant" pendant. Sorry - I just couldn't resist!

What I wore:

• Loeffler Randall satin peep toe platform Heels
• Vintage Bagatelle hi-waisted linen bellbottoms
• Vintage lace trimmed side tie babydoll pajama top
• Vintage oversized elephant head pendant necklace
• Vintage 'Home Interiors' gold tone bamboo cuff
• Vintage Monet chunky gold tone scroll bracelet
• Local Charm Silver filigree druizy quartz cocktail ring