since i’ve been having so much fun tying my hair up in vintage scarves with my little pompadour poof these past couple of days, i starting thinking of different ways to play it up. instead of just being all rosy-the-riveter with it (which is awesome, don’t get me wrong), today i decided to take some inspiration from the teddy girls of london in the 1950s. it’s just a touch of inspiration here since i’m definitely rocking a much more modern and refined version, so you can probably expect to see me trying this again with a bit more of a rough edge and edwardian twist. (i think i need some cameos, perhaps.) anyway, i went with my chambray and skinny jeans rolled up at the cuffs since the teddy girls were predominantly working class, and i know you’ve heard me mention my recent taste for everything work wear inspired. the blazer and heels dress it up a bit, and the scarf completes the look.
but i suppose more than anything, the idea of these rough and tumble kids on the streets of london in the 50s had me feeling a bit like a delinquent walking around the neighborhood for my photo shoot today. it was kinda fun to move out of cute territory and into something a bit more tough than my typical looks.
jacket: boyfriend blazer courtesy of LOFT
shirt: j.crew selvedge chambray shirt
jeans: j brand 910 the oslo jeans in indigo
shoes: wedge sandals courtesy of LOFT
scarf: vintage silk scarf
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Is this what you were tweeting about? I love the outcome! Your wedges – ah I'm totally gawking over them. I love the photo of you sitting on the stairs and the one of you up against the telephone pole. Haute!!!
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I really love the chambray
You look awesome! Definitely pulling off the grumpy look :)
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hehe I do my hair like that on a regular basis too. Only thing is it is actually a pain for me to try to get my hair all up, while you don't have to really do much. . I've been getting lazy with my hair though. Too long to do cool things with and I like it down, which is sad for all the people who subscribe and wait for my hair tutorials that have been on hold. Teddy girls style is definitely awesome. My husband is really into the working class 60s mod style and told me that he sometimes doesn't know which is cooler. . that or the working class greaser look. He sticks to the UK fashion side though mainly. You rock those skinny jeans well, girl! I commend you.
I love those black strappy wedges :)
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The hot weather that's hit us in the CV (Central Valley) definitely got me to break out the scarves! I'm growing my hair out right now, and it's not yet long enough to wear my hair up and be stylish. Hence, needing/loving the scarves.
I love how you threw in a few black and whites. They reall add to your 1950's vibe.
loooove this photo shoot! esp the black and white shots!
I love this whole look! A tutorial on scarves as headwraps would be so awesome.
i love how this looks so badass! and the scarf, diggin this look on u!!
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very chic/put together look!
i so love your hair like this!! its looked so lovely in your previous posts too! :]
This is so cool! Can you supply a link to your teddy girl inspiration? I'm super intrigued. Or I guess I could just google teddy girls… :P
I am loving the head scarf and the shoes.
awesome! Love the whole look, heels really make it much more polished but still bad ass!
how perfect is this photoshoot! love the black white!!
I noticed you tumblr my vintage hats!! Lots kisses for you! muah!
I think it's great that you're able to rock both whimsical outfits and tougher looks like this one. I'm all about sweet vintage dresses, but sometimes I wish I dressed a bit edgier.
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i seriously loveee your hair like this! so very cute :)
Love your headscarf.
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Ive been doing my hair like that because it's hot :)
I like yours alot.
hey, new reader here and i love the hair style. it would be great if you could post a little tutorial or show it up close from more angles- i want to copy!
You look awesome — I think the blazer and headband make the outfit. You look great!
looooving the head scarves on you! ♥
love the do… and the second to last photo is amazing!!!
love this look lots, my gran and grandad were teddies, i love looking through their photos!
This is definitely one of my fav looks for you. how adorable is that hair style?!? <3
nice change of pace. love the inspiration.
Love double denim outfits. You also look great wearing jeans!
i've been dying to try this chambray on denim look!!! :D you look so pull together with that blazer on!! :D awesome sophisticated outfit! :D
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Oh, you look super cool. This look really reminds me of June Paski!
Love that jacket with that denim shirt! Great look! <3
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sweet and charm!
Love this on you and your hair looks amazing.
I love the combination of denim plus denim. Nice shoes.
Without sounding too much like a gushing fan-girl (lol), can I tell you how much I love that you did a look based on the Teddy Girl style?! I have always adored that look, and you updated it beautifully. Love it!
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You are so effortlessly cool! I love the '50s and the rebellion rock and rock culture of that decade. You are totally exuding that era with ease! You find the best places for your outfit photos!
Great look! The pompadour and headscarf look is definitely making a comeback in London these days.
I love the teddy boys and girls subculture of the 50s, you look amazing!!!!
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I love your style!
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hi erin, i won your anitark giveaway and didn't hear from you or katrina yet, so i was wondering if you needed us to contact you?
anyway, I love this outfit, every little detail makes it work, and the sandals are perfect!
OMG I did not recognize you in the first photo. You look spectacular and so different. :)
Also the Edwardian themed photos, looking at the top half of your body anyone would think you are actually from another era. :)
The head scarf thing really looks good on you! :)
I adore your shoes *_*
Beautiful outfit ^^
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