An Ideal World

Every so often I'm treated to a glimpse into a world that makes me daydream so intensely that I almost forget where I am (until I'm shaken by 'I pooped, Mummy!'). After I air out the room I settle back into the fantasyland of that impossibly dreamy style from another time: the ruffles, cloverleaf collars, 3/4 sleeves, beautifully detailed buttons and the blues, pinks, lilacs and yellows, both pale and bright.

Aaaahhhh.....where was I? Right. One of those worlds is Breakfast at Tiffany's - how amazing is Holly Golightly as she's lying distraught on her bed after sending the cat flying onto the dresser? After the shock of seeing that for the first time, you still can't help but focus completely on her mouthwateringly adorable pink party dress, you just want to eat it up! And that's why I love that movie so much, it's all about the fashion. We all know how fabulous Audrey Hepburn is in her famous LBD, pearls and tiara, but what about the scene where Holly and Paul are behaving mischievously in the novelty shop? What does she wear for such an outing? A marvellous red boucle coat and enormous red felt hat...that's the way it should be, if I had my way. Why not dress up for just for the sake of it?

The video above is another tasty view into a world where style dominates the narrative. Again, try to pay attention to the words...you can't! The outfits are too fabulous!! Claire from Enchant and Doom is the brilliant stylist who put the look together for this Roisin Murphy video (thanks to Susie Bubble for bringing it to our attention). The overall concept is dark and moody whereas I like bright and blissful, but it works so well. I wish I could walk outside and see all the lovely ladies dressed like this, or as Miss Golightly. I do wonder...if I were around in the 50s and 60s, would I have appreciated the style, or is the appeal not just about the aesthetic but for a time that seemed so much simpler and grand?