Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Fashion: Inspired by Teddy Girls


I felt like a total teddy girl in this outfit (minus the cigarettes). I'm actually infatuated with their style because I feel like they were the hipsters of the 1950's, in my eyes. They pushed boundaries and didn't wear what everyone else was wearing at the time. Plus they just looked stinkin' cool. I'm not sure their behavior is anything I would want to emulate, but I certainly can admire their style. The look was kind of a nod to Edwardian fashion mixed with the rock and roll culture of the 50's. I teased my hair sky high and donned some loafers and I was ready to go!


Are you all having a great week? I've finally worked myself up to running two miles straight again. I kind of fell off the wagon for a couple of months around the holidays (per usual), but I feel pretty great that I can pick it up again and hopefully run another 5k this spring. That's my accomplishment for the week! How about you, what are you proud of this week?

God Bless!
KJA


Deuteronomy 6:1-2
These are the commands, decrees and laws the Lord your God directed me to teach you to observe in the land that you are crossing the Jordan to possess, so that you, your children and their children after them may fear the Lord your God as long as you live by keeping all his decrees and commands that I give you, and so that you may enjoy long life.


Get the Look-Wearing:
Navy Coat, Sweater- Vintage, Rummage Sale Similar, Similar
Blazer- Vintage, From a friend, Similar
Blouse- Vintage, Thrifted, Similar
Jeans- Elle, Kohl's , Similar
Loafers- Bass, Vintage-Similar

10 comments:

Unknown said...

I hadn't heard of the Teddy Girls before so I looked them up and they are so so cool, you would fit right in! They sort of reminded me of the Ed Wood movie "The Violent Years" which is about a girl gang in the 50s! This week I am most proud that I completed my first knitted sweater, which is the first really big piece of clothing I've ever made! Have a great week!
Amia

Jessie Swenson said...

Totally nailed it!

Kristian said...

That hair definitely makes you reminiscent of Teddy Girls :D

JennaStevie said...

This is a great layered look, and all of these colours are so perfect together!! Your hair always looks so awesome too
Good for you for getting back into running :)
xJennaD

Ali Hval said...

You always look SO SNAZZY in pants! Just the classiest lady around, you are, Miss Katie. I adore the color of that blazer and my goodness, your hair is just so LONG! Your hair is like my hair goal. Maybe in 67 years when I am old and wrinkly my hair will be that long. :"DDD

Hope you are having an excellent week! Happy Wednesday!

Jennifer Rainey said...

Ahh, I love it! You totally nailed that Teddy Girl aesthetic. I'm also loving your hair. It almost makes me want to grow mine out again!

Congrats on hitting your running goal, too! I suppose what I'm proudest of this week is that I still haven't gone completely insane from all this snow. :D

Cheers,
Jenny

Taygan said...

Love this look! I adore the Teddy Girl look, it's definitely something I've thinking of emulating once it finally gets cooler down here!

Keit said...

Teddy girl you are!!!! :D Looking spectacular and interesting as always. I love this shade of green, it's so refreshing to see some color during the colder months!

Bookworm said...

What a lovely green knit! Love that color on you.

I'm proud that I stayed up ti watch the Oscars - I live in Denmark, so it was night for me when the show was on.

Unknown said...

I love love LOVE this look on you! The blazer is just so perfect and your hair is gorgeous as always! I can definitely see the Teddy Girl resemblance!

xoxo,
Laura
http://lauraisthriftingthroughlife.blogspot.com/