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Tommy Hilfiger Retro Bikini - Give This Two Piece a Chance

Posted Jul 4th 2009 at 12:00PM by Amber Stolec

Filed under: Swimwear and Lingerie

Give Peace a Chance Retro Bikini. Photo: Tommy Hilfiger

Lindsay Lohan celebrated her birthday in a red Hervé Léger bandage bikini.

But, when it comes to a 4th of July beach or poolside bash, why not go a bit more festive?

The reigning king of classic American cool, Tommy Hilfiger, has the perfect swimwear for your Independence Day soirée: This red, white and blue Sixties-inspired bikini in a playfully-chic, peace sign print (right).

The adjustable drawstring two piece is available on the Tommy Hilfiger Website for $43.

And really, shouldn't every celebration be about peace, love and style?

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Tags: 4th-of-july, 4th-of-july-fashion, bikini, independence-day, Patriotic-fashion, peace-sign-bikini, retro, swim-suit, swimsuit, tommy-hilfiger, Tommy-HIlfiger-Swim

Miss Universe Japan - We Bow to You!

Posted May 13th 2009 at 10:02AM by Kristen Seymour

Filed under: Style in the News

Contestants in the Miss Universe Japan pageant, courtesy of Getty Images.

Okay, beauty pageants haven't exactly been the pinnacle of high fashion (despite some attempts at updating the events). However, the Miss Universe Japan competition gives us hope -- how is it that those Japanese girls are always so darn stylish?

Rather than the skimpy, sparkly outfits we've gotten used to seeing in the Miss USA competition, Miss Japan contestants were decked out in retro, 40s-inspired swimsuits and complementary hats -- so chic and stylish, making it more like a music video or photo shoot than a traditional pageant.

We can't say that we're surprised -- we're often drawn to Japanese trends well before they show up here in the States. But we're definitely intrigued. Will we see similar costuming for the Miss Universe pageant?

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Tags: beauty pageant, BeautyPageant, costume, japan, miss japan, miss universe, miss usa, MissJapan, MissUniverse, MissUsa, pageant, retro

Scarlett Johansson in Vintage Givenchy - I Want That!

Posted Mar 29th 2009 at 3:00PM by Boydie Beener

Filed under: Get the Look

scarlett johansson

Scarlett Johansson (or should we say Reynolds?) looked every bit the bombshell in this stunning body-hugging, lace induced little black dress. While, in the beauty department, we think a little self tanner might've been a go on the leg area, we can't take our eyes off of her retro 'do and juicy red lips. Scarlett looks every bit the lady and you can too!

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Tags: clothing, dress, expire-images:2010-3-27, hot, pinups, red lips, retro, ryan reynolds, scarlett johansson, vintage

Cheap Vintage (esque) Clothes

Posted Mar 7th 2009 at 4:00PM by Annie Scott

Filed under: Stores We Love, Clothing, Dresses, Steals and Deals


We found you an online store. What kind of online store? Oh, the kind where you can get the above dress for $39.99 -- and that's on the expensive end!

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Tags: boutiques, dresses, online stores, retro, ruche, shopruche, shopruche.com, vintage

Stop Staring! Vintage, Retro and Rockabilly Dresses

Posted Feb 13th 2009 at 11:00AM by Mallory Whitfield

Filed under: Vintage and Retro, Dresses, Interviews, Must Haves


We recently caught up with Stop Staring! head designer and founder Alicia Estrada. For more than ten years, Stop Staring! has been creating vintage inspired dresses that look great on all shapes and sizes. (Every style is available up to size 18 and many styles go up to a women's 26.) We chatted with Alicia to find out her tips for young designers.

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Tags: dress, dresses, indie, indiedesigners, plus size, PlusSize, retro, rockabilly, shopflick, stop staring, StopStaring, vintage

"Forties Fashion" Book Review

Posted Feb 12th 2009 at 7:01PM by Cat Lincoln

Filed under: Clothing, Vintage and Retro

forties fashion by jonathan walfordThe style of the 1940s is instantly recognizable. In Forties Fashion, Jonathan Walford looks at the styles that emerged from the war years and beyond, with striking consistencies -- and differences -- in countries all around the world.

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Candice Held Vintage Silk Scarf Dresses

Posted Dec 26th 2008 at 4:04PM by Mallory Whitfield

Filed under: Clothing, Vintage and Retro, Dresses, Interviews, Green Fashion



We love the vintage silk scarf dresses and tunics by L.A. designer Candice Held. We recently caught up with the designer, whose clients include Beyonce Knowles, Paris Hilton, Tyra Banks, Vanessa Williams, and Maria Sharapova, to find out more about her work.

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Etsy Finds - Tea Top & Crumpets Skirt by Sarah Seven

Posted Dec 16th 2008 at 1:00PM by Mallory Whitfield

Filed under: Clothing, Vintage and Retro

sexy secretary Tea Top & Crumpets Skirt by indie designer Sarah Seven at Etsy

We stumbled across this black wool gabardine pencil skirt and chiffon tea top set on Etsy and instantly fell in love with the sexy secretary look. Both pieces are custom order garments, handmade by Portland Oregon based indie designer Sarah Seven especially to fit your own measurements, which means they're sure to hug all the right curves. Use a classic blazer to cover it up at work for an easy day to night transition.



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Tags: custom, custom made, customization, CustomMade, etsy, gabardine, handmade, indie, indie designers, IndieDesigners, pencil skirt, pencilskirt, portland, portland oregon, PortlandOregon, retro, Sarah Seven, SarahSeven, secretary, sexy

Retro-chic from Mode Merr

Posted Dec 12th 2008 at 7:01PM by Cat Lincoln

Filed under: Clothing, Vintage and Retro

Sexy dresses from Mode Merr

Over at Holidash Kristen posted about the cute retro holiday dresses from Mode Merr. We especially love that sexy, red, "candy" dress. And when we checked out the Mode Merr site, we found tons of other fun outfits for the daring (or naughty) retro-chic gal.

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Tags: animal prints, AnimalPrints, bra, devil, dresses, fashion delights, FashionDelights, mode merr, ModeMerr, retro, rockabilly, sexy

Must-have dresses - Feather print voile (vintage)

Posted Nov 20th 2008 at 9:57AM by Roxanna Sarmiento

Filed under: Clothing, Vintage and Retro, Dresses, Must Haves


This vintage dress is a one-of-a-kind treasure that would be lovely addition to your wardrobe - whether you're a fan of retro fashions or not.

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Why aren't you wearing this? Mossimo Kiley Boots

Posted Nov 3rd 2008 at 6:58PM by Kristen Seymour

Filed under: Accessories, Shoes, Must Haves

mossimo kiley boots, targetWhile the season's hottest hue might be purple, gray is coming in a very close second, and with good reason. It's neutral enough to go with practically everything, it can go casual or dressy, and in the right shade, it can work with any skin tone.

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Tags: accessories, boots, eighties, fall, gray, mossimo, retro, shoes, target, trend

Why aren't you wearing this? Jeweled Wool Cloche

Posted Oct 29th 2008 at 3:04PM by Kristen Seymour

Filed under: Accessories, Must Haves

If you're trying to incorporate some vintage appeal into your daily style, you might luck out and have pieces that were handed down to you from grandmothers or aunts. Or, perhaps you have a talent for shopping in thrift stores and have found a few authentic items that you just love. But some of us aren't so lucky or talented.

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Tags: accessories, bargain, budget, cheap, cloche, hair, hat, jeweled, money, retro, vintage, wool

Mad Men Style - Joan Holloway

Posted Oct 29th 2008 at 10:03AM by Roxanna Sarmiento

Filed under: Clothing, Vintage and Retro, Dresses


Are you mad for the style of Mad Men? Are you sad that the second season's over? So are we - but we're not going to sit around moping until next season starts! Instead, we've collected modern day interpretations of some of our favorite characters' style so we can look the part even if we can't enjoy the high jinks at Sterling Cooper.

Joan Holloway is the office sexpot - she drives men wild just by entering (or more likely, exiting) a room. Her style is an alluring combination of buttoned-up professionalism and body conscious dresses in confident brights. If you want to show off the fact that you're All Woman (caps intended) look for simple silhouettes that emphasize the waist, but never ever show cleavage. That's too easy.

The key to Joan's style is confidence - she's smart enough to use her gifts, both physical and intellectual, to her advantage. Don't be afraid to do the same.

Gallery: Mad Men Style - Joan Holloway


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Mad Men Style - Don Draper's Guide to Picking Up Women

Posted Oct 27th 2008 at 5:01PM by Roxanna Sarmiento

Filed under: Clothing, Vintage and Retro, Men

Fans of Mad Men no doubt had their DVRs at the ready to record Jon Hamm's first SNL appearance. (Ahem.) We weren't disappointed - especially when he poked fun at his dark and outrageously sexy alter ego, Don Draper.



"Don Draper's Guide to Picking Up Women" was spot on, and the funny thing is that most of his suggestions will work. Just trust us on this. You too, can be Don Draper - and StyleList can help, to a point - when it comes to lying to everyone about everything and disappearing for weeks at a time? Well, then you're on your own.

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Love 60s style? Need a coat? Lisa Perry can help.

Posted Oct 18th 2008 at 2:01PM by Roxanna Sarmiento

Filed under: Clothing, Vintage and Retro, Must Haves


We're in coat heaven this winter - there are so many great options out there this season and for that owe a large debt of gratitude to the ongoing popularity of retro fashions. Fifties dresses were huge this summer, and now that the air is getting chillier mod-style coats are getting their turn in the spotlight.

The bold colors and geometric shapes popular in the sixties translate very well to outerwear - as do the boxy cuts and general playfulness of the era. Did your mother take good care of her clothes AND this she save them for you? Then you're in luck! (And we hate you, just a little bit.) For the rest of us, designer Lisa Perry has created a line of sixties-inspired coats that let the rest of us join in on the fun.

Check out our favorite Lisa Perry coats in the gallery:

Gallery: Lisa Perry Coats




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