Sunday, October 10, 2010

Fashion Rewind


Last week it was reported that NBC and Bryan Fuller, creator of ‘Pushing Daises’, are working on a remake of the classic TV show ‘The Munsters.’

With Halloween just around the corner and this great news, it is only fitting for Bang Bang Fashion to pick Lily and Marilyn Munster for Fashion Rewind. These iconic characters are polar opposites of one another stylistically; both memorable, simple and their own.



Lily Munster is not your typical vampire or housewife; the best way to describe her style is a mix of Greek Goddess and Goth Princess. Always keeping it simple with a hint of sultry in her elegant ankle length dress accented by bold black lace ribbon. She makes subtle statements with the unique shape of her sleeves giving her the appearance of having batwings and her bat necklace. When you hear Lily Munster's name the first thing that comes to mind is her trademark black pin-straight hair with thick white streaks. Whatever you do, DO NOT get her confused with Morticia Addams it will get ugly, you have been warned. 



When you think of Marilyn Munster you think of the black sheep of the family. She is not like the rest of her relatives and it shows. She refuses to follow in the steps of her aunt's rather getting her fashion tips from Edith Head's book.  Her style is clean cut classic 60's flattering dresses and simple accessories. Not a strand of hair on her head is ever out of place; her make-up is never over done. Marilyn is an early Betty Draper with more personality; she is truly one of television's classics beauties.





Eye Candy of the Week

Luke Worrall

This 20 year old was discovered while skateboarding on the streets of London, England. He has already established himself in the fashion world by appearing alongside Agyness Deyn, Jessica Stam and Hilary Swanks in fashion spread, to name a few. Featured in countless editorials and magazines and has walked the runway for Marc by Marc Jacobs and Thom Browns. With his unique style and bleach blonde hair; it is hard not to spot this model in a crowd of millions and be in awe of his beauty. 






Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Classic Christina

The ever so lovely Christina Hendricks will be gracing the cover of Harper's Bazaar November Issue. It is such a relief to see that they didn't opt to put her in revealing outfits, rather going with form fitting dresses and great tailored suits. No matter what you put her in she can look sexy with out even trying. In the issue Christian talks about men and women hitting on her, which gives her husband and her a good laugh.  Of course she talks about her beautiful figure and how she has helped women find beauty in their bodies.  

There is something incredibly sad that there are not more curvy women in the film/television industry today, like Christina Hendricks. She is a breath of fresh air and inspires young girls and women to be comfortable with their bodies. Living in Hollywood and working on film sits I have seen actresses that appear to be a "normal" size on TV, but in person are much skinner than I could have ever imagined. When they say "the camera adds ten pounds," it truly does. I had to be a stand-in before and trust me when you see yourself under those bright lights, on camera and have more than a dozen pairs of eyes on you, it can be very discouraging and bring yourself esteem down. I can see why Hollywood starlets fall into the pressure of big thin, but there is a fine line of being healthy and too skinny. 



Photographer Terry Richardson
Source via The Blemish

Monday, October 4, 2010

Cases of the Mondays

Tanya and Courtney:

Burbery Prosume Cadet small Studded Leather Bag
Cost: $1695
Available here

Yesterday, Courtney and I were flipping through the new issue of Nylon Magazine and found this amazing gem on the last page.  The color is the perfect shade of tan that goes well with any outfit. The burnished gold studs give the small bag an edge of badass. It brings my inner Aztec warrior out of me!


Eye Candy of the Week

sorry for the delay with this. there were some technical difficulty that we were experiencing for the past few days.
Sean O'Pry







Thursday, September 30, 2010

Thrifty Thursday

my account is dismal this month, so a typical Goodwill adventure is the best cure for a needed shopping fix. We had some glorious luck, a $4 Tara Jarmon for Target skirt, and a $14 Diane Von Furstenberg. As seen from the picture, Tanya literally died, like literally Rachel Zoe died.





Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Wicked Wednesday

Tanya:

It is that time again the "Wicked Wednesday" has finally arrived. Surprise! I actually picked an ad that I love. Granted, the ad is vintage and not really about fashion. Lately, I have been having a lot of car trouble it makes sense that I should pick an ad for a car. This week I pick a 1955 Cadillac ad, that has a beautiful car and model.  The layout is very simple keeping it clean an clutter free. The colors work well off of one another the gold goes great with the nice jade green of the car and the model's dress. The focus of the ad however isn't the car but the model; showing what type of lifestyle the owner of a new Cadillac will have.  The model is in a semi-seductive pose with a classic dress; with the green and black place for detailing. Accessories are what make the outfit complete from the huge earring to the white gloves. I could point out everything I find wrong in this ad, but this week I will just keep it simple and happy.


Courtney: Soon to come