Did you ever wonder where people get ideas for their latest movie, video or dance move? Many times it's inspired from the past. Take a look at these two videos: 1) Fred Astaire and Cyd Charisse in Band Wagon (1953) and 2) Michael Jackson in Smooth Criminal (1987). Today you can see singers like Usher taking inspiration from Michael Jackson who took inspiration from Fred Astaire. So what does this all mean? Well, basically it never hurts to look to the past to see the future!
I hope you enjoy both videos! Both are classics. Let me know of other inspirations and I'll post them to share with everyone :)
Happy Fashions,
Elisa L'Amourxoxo
p.s It's fantastic how graphic the Band Wagon scene is executed. The back ground is gray and pale pink which extends to the band instruments. The men's and women's suits are black with chartreuse, fuchsia or orange but it's all just a hint. It makes the main dancers stand out. Beautiful set and costume design. It's subtle yet effective.
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Thursday, 18 November 2010
Every Woman Should Own This White Dress
Honestly I covet this dress.
I envy this dress.
I lust for this white dress worn by Cyd Charisse in the movie Band Wagon. What other seven deadly sins can I apply to this dress!!! LOL. She is of course dancing with Fred Astaire...need I say more? They are dancing in Central Park in NY (ssh...don't tell anyone but in real life they are dancing on a sound stage in Burbank, CA...so perhaps I'm closer then I realize!) Anyways back to the dress! It's the kind of dress you wanted as a little girl that would twirl around as you danced but it has the sophistication and elegance you want as a woman. I love that it's simple and not pretentious. It could be worn with flats or heels. For today's lady I would shorten it to the knee. But really why mess with perfection?
And don't you think we should all be able to dance like that. I mean it should be a human right to be so elegant and sleek.
So I hope you enjoy! And take a look at the moves at 3:46 to 3:49 so smooth I could melt.
Take care and Happy Fashions!
Elisa L'Amour
I envy this dress.
I lust for this white dress worn by Cyd Charisse in the movie Band Wagon. What other seven deadly sins can I apply to this dress!!! LOL. She is of course dancing with Fred Astaire...need I say more? They are dancing in Central Park in NY (ssh...don't tell anyone but in real life they are dancing on a sound stage in Burbank, CA...so perhaps I'm closer then I realize!) Anyways back to the dress! It's the kind of dress you wanted as a little girl that would twirl around as you danced but it has the sophistication and elegance you want as a woman. I love that it's simple and not pretentious. It could be worn with flats or heels. For today's lady I would shorten it to the knee. But really why mess with perfection?
And don't you think we should all be able to dance like that. I mean it should be a human right to be so elegant and sleek.
So I hope you enjoy! And take a look at the moves at 3:46 to 3:49 so smooth I could melt.
Take care and Happy Fashions!
Elisa L'Amour
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