The fashion in A bout de souffle is just so timeless. Actors Jean Seberg and Jean-Paul Belmondo look totally awesome and cool as fxxx, yet it all looks so effortless and so damn sexy!
Patricia's wardrobe is made up of classic pieces. Black slacks teamed with Black and White Statement Tee/Black V Neck/White Polo/ Nautical Dress/Trilby/Breton Tee/Round Neck Cardi/Small Pouch Bag/ Flat Pumps/50's Shades. Along with her cropped hair and black liquid liner, her look is complete. And what a look too. She manages to look playful, sexy and vulnerable all at the same time - what a Style Queen!!!
As for Jean - Paul Belmondo's character Michel - well, he's just ONE COOL DUDE. Full stop.
I loved Cindy's Annie Hall post so much it got me thinking about all of the films that have influenced my own style. I am totally, flippin' obsessed with films, all films; short, feature, experimental, indie, musical, sub-titled, blockbuster, comedy, children's, horror, documentary, animated... basically - I will watch owt. So here is a run down of the films that I style my wardrobe by...
Cry Baby (1990)
Directed by the King of Cool himself, John Waters and starring Johnny Depp at his most heartbreaking, Cry Baby is one of my favourite films of all time.
Traci Lords is devastatingly hot in this film. I wish my hair was this big!
Working Girl (1988)
Working Girl has big shoulder pads, big glasses, big hair and a girl with big dreams. All the classic 80's looks are covered in this feel good film. It also contains one of my all time favourite movie lines, after declining a marriage proposal from her deadbeat cheating boyfriend she says: 'You want another answer? Then ask another girl.'
Breathless (1960)
French New Wave God and director Jean Luc Godard famously said 'All you need for a movie is a gun and a girl.' Breathless is an effortlessly cool film about a man's unrequited love for a beautiful woman. The lead Jean Seberg exudes natural beauty, perfectly balancing that tomboyish femininity. This girl rocks a breton stripe like no one else can. I think the boys could take some tips from Jean-Paul Belmondo's slick style in this film too, that big french dreamboat... swoon ♡! And her dress in the picture on the left reminds me very much of our Mama San 50's Summer dress.
Strictly Ballroom (1992)
So this might seem like an odd choice but as a dancer I cannot resist a good dance film full of brightly coloured costumes covered in rhinestones, sky-high hairsprayed fringes and.... face gems. Especially when paired with a powder blue eye-shadow. Gia Carides as the bratty Liz Holt looks amazing throughout this film and the flamenco inspired matador outfits at the end of the film are to die for!
Latcho Drom (1993)
On a completely different path we have Toni Gatlif's film which seamlessly transports you to gypsy communities around the world. It is incredibly sensory and I find the colours, music, jewellery and dancing inspiring and beautiful. It is difficult to put into words how amazing this film is so just GO WATCH IT... NOW!
Rabbit Moon (1950)
I am obsessed with Pierrots and I have pierrot trinkets and pictures all over my flat which I guess is one of the reasons I love Kenneth Anger's Rabbit Moon. It also has an amazing ethereal quality and a rocking sound track. Check out our adorable pierrot inspired top on the Mama San website.
So that's it folks. I am dying to hear about all of the films that you style your wardrobe by so tweet us @mamasanbrighton and/or leave us a comment below! x♡x
This makes me feel sooooooo nostalgic. Gotta watch it t this weekend!
Friday, 30 April 2010
I loved the film "Walk The Line" Johnny Cash is an absolute legend. Love the beginning of this clip too - he was soooooo Punk Rock! Love it. Happy Friday x
I was about 11 yrs old when I went to see "Breakdance" I came out the cinema wanting to break and join a crew you would'nt believe! Love this scene, awesome tune too. Happy Friday x
I totally adored Olivia Newton John when I was a girl. After watching "Greece" I wanted skinny black spandex bottoms and a black body. Then after Xanadu I wanted white roller boots. This song brings back so many memories of my younger years and the song still sounds fabulous today. Happy Friday xxx
I watched "The Way We Were" again last week. I'd forgotten how fabulous this film was. Streisand and Redford are totally amazing. I love Streisand's character Katie. She is headstrong, intelligent, stands up for what she believes in yet she is vulnerable, caring and sooooo in love with Hubbell. As for Redford - Hubbell, the face of an Angel, but how can one forgive his actions towards the end of the film ? Although I know the ending, I always wish it could turn out differently every time I watch it.
There are so many amazing scenes in this film but I chose this one because it is the first time the two character's engage in a proper conversation and the part where Hubbel ties up Katie's shoe lace at the end is one of the most romantic scenes I have ever seen. Enjoy
