Flick Pick FAIL

To my Loyal Followers:

I thought today was Saturday. I was under the impression that I needed to post a Flick Pick.

I have literally just realized that it is Sunday.

To not confuse myself further, I'm going to skip Flick Pick. I will get a Playlist posted shortly.

Summer has completely thrown me off. I'm sorry that I've been so scattered.

I will get my act together ASAP! I prommise!

Love you all!

Thanks for putting up with me <3

Yours truly,

Megan(ista)

Flick Pick: Cry Baby

It's Saturday night! That means it's time for another Flick Pick!

Tonight, I'll be blogging, singing, and dancing about...

Cry Baby is a 1990 film by John Waters starring the one and only Johnny Depp. It also happens to be one of the most fun movies ever. The movie is a rockabilly musical set in the 1950s, focusing on two rival groups of teenagers: the Squares and the Drapes. It's an obvious parody of 50s-based musicals, like Grease, and will entertain you the whole time.

Johnny Depp plays the handsome but rebellious "Cry-Baby" Walker, a Drape, and trouble ensues when he strikes up a romance with Allison (played by Amy Locane), the typical all-American sweetheart (and an obvious Square).  The movie is so quirky and bizarre, in all of the best ways possible!

In addition to the awesome and silly music (favorite songs are "King Cry-Baby," "Please, Mr. Jailer," and "High School Hellcats"), my absolute favorite thing about the movie is the fashion.  Every since I was very young, I was fascinated with the 1950s.  I had a handmade poodle skirt and everything!  The fashion of the "Squares" reflects the very stereotypical clean-cut dresses and bow ties look, which I love.  But what I love even more is all of the Rockabilly fashion worn by the Drapes:

I sport Rockabilly-inspired looks almost every day.  Red lips, black winged eyeliner, and something in black, white, and red.  Animal print and leather (or faux leather, please!) are also huge staples in a rockabilly wardrobe.  

Rockabilly gals are all about showing off their curves and having a tough-but-feminine look and attitude.  In the film, Traci Lords' character, Wanda (pictured at the right with Depp), even says, "I wouldn't be caught dead in a full skirt." Wanda is probably my favorite character. She's gorgeous and sassy and pulls off the blunt bangs, arched eyebrows, and red lip effortlessly.

So, ladies, embrace your figure (no matter what it might happen to be), and slip into some curve-hugging wiggle skirts!  Here are some rockin' options for a look that's anything but square:

Stop Staring Sexy Safari Wiggle Dress (Unique Vintage, $170.00)

Black Zip Faux Leather Jacket (Windsor, $34.90)

Ellie Satin Peep Toe Mariane Platform Pump in Red/Black (Unique Vintage, $74.00)

Satin Bow Hair Clips in Black, for pinning those curls back! (Forever 21, $2.50)

Various Cry Baby T-Shirts in Black and Red (Hot Topic, $22.00 each)

Keep rockin', fashionistas!

Flick Pick: Dazed and Confused

Welcome to the first weekly Flick Pick! Every Saturday, I will highlight one of my favorite movies! I'll also look at some of the fashion within the movie and prove to you that it's worth watching (if you for some reason haven't seen it yet). This week, I'll be talking about Dazed and Confused!

Dazed and Confused is my go-to beginning-of-summer movie. It follows a group of rising high school freshman and rising seniors on the last day of school in 1976.  Great music, great actors, great one-liners, and great wardrobe.  The cast of the 1993 Richard Linklater movie features a handful of unknowns and a handful of big stars: Ben Affleck, Matthew McConaughey, Parker Posey, and Milla Jovovich to name a few.  Being a bit of a Broadway Baby, I also love seeing Anthony Rapp (original Mark in RENT) as the sort-of-dorky rising senior, Tony.

1970s fashion seems to make a comeback every summer around "summer music festival" time. You could easily get away with wearing just about any of the outfits worn by these ladies to an outdoor concert or festival this summer. What am I talking about? Throw on a maxi dress and sandals and head to the grocery store! 1970s fashion is here to stay.

Let's look at Milla Jovovich as Michelle Burroughs:

You can create an outfit inspired by Milla's look with pieces like these:

Lace Trim Bandeau Top in Electric Berry (Free People, $28.00)

Bell Bottom Super Flare Jeans in Pale Blue Whiskered (7 For All Mankind, $178.00)

Cord Fringe Vest in Mocha (Akira, $36.90)

Butterfly Perf Stretch Belt in Tan (Fossil, $38.00)

Cutout Cross Charm Necklace in Silver (Forever 21, $4.80)

Boho Braided Necklace in Turquoise/Red (Forever 21, $4.80)

GoMax Berdine 31 Be Strappy Flat Thong Sandals in Brown (Lulu's, $20.00)

Go grab your acoustic guitar and make your last day of school the best one ever.

("It'd be a lot cooler if you did!")

***This post is dedicated to my dad and his love for Milla Jovovich! Love you, Dad!

Photo Credits:

http://sweetfuzz.com/2009/02/12/fuzzy-favorite-dazed-and-confused/

http://www.millaj.com/film/dazed.shtml