Smouldering Scarlett

Christmas is only a hop, skip and a jump away, so it's not surprising to have the high street brands catch our attention with stunning ad campaigns. Currently feeling Scarlett in the Mango Christmas Campaign! But...

Whilst I love Scarlett and her red-carpet looks, I think she's quite an interesting choice to represent a fashion brand, as I don't particularly see her as an inspiring 'style/fashion icon'. She does look gorgeous as ever in all the campaigns along with Olivia Palermo (who has impeccable style), they have clearly injected an ounce of coolness to the brand.
Anyhoos, I'm feeling a bit divided about this shoot- if it's it a bit bland and not exciting enough for a festive collection (I haven't seen the whole campaign yet, mind), at least Johansson has brought a little something to the shots I suppose.

Have any of you had enough of seeing celebs front campaigns etc and would prefer to see real models and more original ad concepts? OR Are you really not bothered and only want to look at gorgeous pictures and gorgeous starlets?

Ok, I'm rambling about stuff again, but now pondering what this ad campaign would have looked like if you threw Katie Grand into the mix! She would have done a heck of a job styling for sure!

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Have a great week lovelies!

Hair & Beauty How to: Old Hollywood Glamour

NB: Video How-To's below!

I have a thing for movies from the 20's, 30's, 40's and 50's... especially the glamorous style, everything from the dramatic gowns, perfectly groomed hair and slick red lips seen on the silver screen from that era. Oooh and let's not forget how amazing Kim Basinger looked in L.A Confidential, Marilyn Monroe in 'Some Like it Hot' and of course the big screen sirens of the 40's and 50's - Rita Hayworth & Veronica Lake.

Veronica Lake via Perfect People

I love this shoot she did - looking amazing right?

Kirsten Dunst, working the old Hollywood glam vibe for V mag
via Just Jared

Kate Bosworth the epitome of Old Hollywood style here

Scarlett 's perfect pout on the red carpet, in The Black Dhalia & being the perfect choice for advertising D&G's lipstick. She just oozes glamour!

Scarlett Johannson the modern day Hollywood Starlet for D & G make up

Drew Barrymore rocking Jean Harlow 20's style hair & Jessica Alba in Old Hollywood Glam

Angelina Jolie looking irresistibly divine in a blush gown & hot red lips.

Kate Beckinsale in Pearl Harbour

Dita Von Teese for WonderBra - looking sensational and immaculately groomed as always

This is so random, but a great retrospective of formal hair styles back in the day!
via retrohairstyles.com



Vogue (Korea) Editorial for July 2010

I also love the modern day take on Old Hollywood Glamour as seen regularly on the likes of Gwen Stefani, Dita Von Teese, Christina Aguilera (when she was in that phase) and Sienna Miller ( on the red carpet).
A dash of red lippie is the way to injecting instant glamour to any look you're working and soft finger waves (either by 1 1/4 wide tongs or rollers) and curls are a quick fire way to channeling Old Hollywood Glamour.

This awesome 1940's makeup video by Look Magazine is less than 4 minute long with some very cool tips!

To get Kate Bosworths chic one-sided curls, you're going to need to 'apply mousse from root to ends and blow dry until 100% dry. Use heated rollers, winding sections of hair down either side of the head, and one row going backwards from the forehead, over the crown, down the nape of the neck. Remove rollers, loosen the curl by combing through with your fingers and crate a low side parting by tucking one side behind your ear.’ (info via Elle magazine)

Alternatively, check out this short video by Handbag.com for step by step instructions.

So, what fashion/beauty era do you love & why?

Images & ref via: FabSugar, Cosmopolitan, Just Jared, Vogue Korea, Elle UK, Fashion Gone Rogue.