Pin Up to Pick Me Up

"Some days there`s nothing for it but to go back to bed, but mostly I try to put a face on and turn the day around. I try to remember we all have those moments — even people you admire." -  Dita von Teese 

Sometimes, we all have one of those days, weeks or months. We just want to get back into bed and watch back to back episodes of whatever show we are into (mine is currently Season Two of The Carrie Diaries). The only thing we want to say to others is simply, Can U Not. But often, that is not possible. We cannot shut ourselves off from the world, due to work, university, children, or general daily life. Therefore, one of my favourite ways to break the monotony of the daily grind is to try out a new look, and I've been taking inspiration from two of the best Pin Up Girls... 

Lana del Rey and Dita von Teese are two of my favourite fashion icons. I love the way they mix old Hollywood glamour and retro, vintage style, with modern twists. I was lucky enough to see Lana del Rey perform live last year and it was one of the best moments of my life, total goosebumps, spellbound, starstruck kinda moment... but enough fangirling for a minute... 

If I had the confidence, the body and the money then I would emulate these beauties every day.

My latest look of the week has been influenced by Lana and Dita, and and I have attempted to wear a bandana without looking like a lost gang member or a J Lo backing dancer circa 1999... 

Bandanas look great in a casual updo that takes a short amount of time. I put my hair into a high ponytail, and fluffed it up with hairspray. I teased my fringe to get a little more volume before pinning it to the side. I tried to create a 'victory roll' but it was late at night so had to give up. 

The look works well with Rayban Clubmaster style sunglasses, although I must admit that mine were £2 from Primark!

I also tried the look with my hair down with loose waves, which I also think worked well but isn't as quick as the first look. 

I finished with a slick of my favourite satin matte red lipstick, from Topshop in Screen Siren. I was blessed with a beauty spot above my top lip, which I hated when I was younger but now I've come to like it. Many hollywood stars used to draw them on, using eye liner, which I think looks great. 

Dita von Teese said that glamour is about creating illusion. And sometimes, when you aren't feeling your best, a slick of red lipstick and a £1 bandana are all that you need to do that. 

Yaasica Lucia XXX

Let me know what you think and whether you have tried this look :)