In the interest of full disclosure, I suppose I should admit that as of right now, I have no plans to see The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo. I have nothing against it - I just don't know anything about it, really. But despite my lack of knowledge, I have to say, I am developing quite the style crush on its star, Rooney Mara. Her hair is making me want to do things to my hair that it could not do. (I don't have the face for short, blunt bangs, no matter how tempted I get every time I see her picture.) She slips so effortlessly between, as
Tom and Lorenzo so delightfully put it, "Audreybot" and "Blade Runner extra."
Well, as much as I love Blade Runner, I'm not sure I could pull off that style. I do, however, love Audrey Hepburn - who doesn't? - and I love,
love Rooney's take on Audrey-inspired looks. I gasped aloud when I saw red carpet photos of her in this red lacy Valentino, and I was seized with a sudden desire to dye my hair black again and chop off my bangs. (Not happening.)
As should surprise absolutely no one, I could never afford such a gown in a million years, and I prefer vintage anyway. So here are some dresses from Etsy that evoke the vintage glamour of Rooney's Valentino - sans the exorbitant price tag.
Which one is your favorite? As I'm on a bit of a red kick at the moment, I'm not sure I can pick just one...but I'm especially partial to numbers 1, 2, and 5. Happy window shopping!
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ReplyDelete(Too many typos, haha) I never checked to see who would be playing the lead but she is gorgeous! can't wait to see it now.
ReplyDeleteIsn't she, though? She has such an interesting look to her. Definitely no cookie-cutter starlet.
DeleteOh my. Number one is definitely my favorite. I would love to have that one for Valentine's day! And for life in general..
ReplyDeleteRooney Mara is just too gorgeous although I really don't want to see the new dragon tattoo movie. Call me old fashioned but the original swedish version really captures the essence of the novel and as the book itself is swedish, I don't want that to be lost in the version. She does however, have amazing style!! <3
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Just stumbled across your blog-- love your taste {#5 makes me drool, so Grace Kelly} & and the name of your blog is phenomenally awesome!
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She looks phenomenal in that Valentino! May we all look that good in red. :)
ReplyDelete-Hope
www.aflatteringtale.com
I nominated you on my blog for the cutest blog award today. I love your blog!
ReplyDeleteCallmesnakke
Oh wow, thank you! I will most definitely check out your blog! :D
DeleteJust saw this come up on my Etsy and I am very honoured that you chose my dress (#5) to include in your blog. I am looking forward to reading more on your blog. Thank you again!
ReplyDeleteElizabeth @ Roads Less Travelled Vintage
My pleasure! It's such a once-in-a-lifetime dress :) I'll be following your shop!
Deletei feel like the little red dress is starting to become even more popular than the little black dress. so fabulous! especially with lace :)
ReplyDeletexo TJ
I agree, she really is like no other actress her age at the moment. She has such a strong look that is all her own, its refreshing!
ReplyDelete-Heather Jean