MOD Monday - Mia Farrow

If you're in my age group, you very well know who Mia Farrow is because as a kid you saw the cult classic horror movie 'Rosemary's Baby' and often confused her for the popular mod icon of that era known as 'Twiggy'.  Like Twiggy, Farrow's signature hair do was the short coquettish pixie and they were both fair and thin which often caused them to get mistaken for each other.  Farrow first began her acting career on the old vintage classic soap opera called 'Peyton Place'.  She gained her celebrity status however because she was the wife of crooner Frank Sinatra for a brief time & later became the wife of the quirky actor/director, Woody Allen.

Both Twiggy and Mia, made the cover of Vogue in 1967...Their resemblance to one another is uncanny!

After her career catapulted, she went on to star in over forty five films, winning numerous awards and aside from acting, modeling became her forte.  In the 1967 spy film, "A Dandy in Aspic", Farrow wore/modeled the mod designs of Pierre Cardin.

In her later years, along with adopting about 15 children, Mia Farrow has become an activist and is a goodwill ambassador for UNICEF.  Her focus is primarily on advocating for the refugee children of Darfur Africa.  She still acts, however only in bit parts these days.  She's also an avid writer on the subjects that are dear to her in regards to her humanitarian efforts.

Mod styles are very much still alive and kicking in the current trends, as we are seeing newbie stars attempting to emulate the once popular 60's hairstyles of Farrow & Twiggy.  Michelle Williams, Carey Mulligan and Emma Watson.

There's always going to be a 'new version' of an 'old fave' and with that being said, I for one am making sure I never get rid of anything that was once popular because you just never know when it's going to be back in style again?


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Fashions In Bloom Valentino Style

This past year we have definitely seen a vintage fashion trend resurface as budding bloom embellished fabrics and floral appliques have been used by the most astute designers.  Valentino, has definitely had a hands on approach to creating a new take on an old fave with everything from bags to gowns.  Florence Welch, the leading lady behind the new popular group 'Florence & The Machine' was working this floral Valentino couture dress, from his Spring collection at the Elton John AIDs foundation Oscar viewing party.  Flo always stays true to creating an ethereal vibe with her style choices and this one was on the money.  Shown here in a sheer illusion, earth tone chiffon floor length gown adorned with delicate pale petals that looked like they fell from the sky and dropped on the garment.

Vintage floral applique was extremely popular in the 1940's & 50's and was at that time mostly hand constructed as embroidery machines were still in somewhat of a primitive phase.

Harry Potter babe Hermione, aka Emma Watson chose to prance around in Valentino at the 2011 BATF Awards.  This silk chiffon embroidered with a blush of pink dress, was also from Valentino's Spring collection this year.  It had the same delicate petals as the dress worn by Florence Welch.

Valentino has put out some absolutely amazing bags, following suit to his fondness for all things floral.  With an almost $2,000 price tag, I know I'll be checking out the thrift stores for something similar!

Of course we have to finish off by mentioning the shoes that Valentino designed this year, also floral inspired of course!  These black mesh peep toes sandals with tiny petal appliques ROCK!  I so want them!  I have to give some mad props to the 79 year old enigma of the fashion world, Valentino Clemente Ludovico Garavani, simply known as 'Valentino'...  because he has made me absolutely fall in love with floral couture!

   
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