Get into Ballet Fashion with Black Swan

I'm off to the cinema tomorrow with the other half to see Black Swan. I'm going for two reasons, one, because it looks intriguingly good and two, because the costumes look AMAZING.
I have been looking into the costume design recently as I've been teaching my Year 12 students about it, so looking further into the costume design for Black Swan was more of a joy rather than a chore.

Mila Kunis as Lily in 'Black Swan'

Natalie Portman as Nina Sayers in 'Black Swan'

Amy Westcott and co. certainly have done a marvelous job, however, the more I have looked into this - the more I have seen how this film has taken it's costume design influence from high street fashion. So, if you love the look, then you can get it!
Obviously, you don't want to go the whole hog, unless you are an actual ballerina. But as a quirky addition to a lack-lustre outfit the Black Swan look is the way to go.

So, here are some of my top choices for you to emulate the Black Swan look:

Left: Headband, Accessorize: £12 Right: Headband, Topshop: £18

Above: Scarf, Topshop: £25

Above: If you're feeling slightly more generous, give yourself the gift of Marchesa, which combines both the looks of the Black and White Swan.

Golden Globes Fashion Report: Green with Envy

Green with Envy

The stars came out in force last night to see Natalie Portman, Colin Firth and co. win some of the 2011 Golden Globes awards. 

Colour 'du jour' was certainly green with Catherine Zeta Jones, Elizabeth Moss, Mila Kunis and Angelina Jolie all wearing variations of the same beautiful emerald green colour.

Don't get me wrong, Angelina Jolie always gets it right when it comes to the awards season - so much so we'd like to steal her stylist - but making a change from neutral greys and blacks to green was a daring move. One that well and truly paid off. The Atelier Versace gown made her look simply radiant against the back drop of the red carpet and some of the less-well dressed stars such as Megan Fox or January Jones. 

Looking equally radiant was best supporting actress nominee Mila Kunis, single life must be treating her well as she smoldered in her A-Symmetric chiffon Vera Wang gown. 

So, are we green with envy ladies? I for one, sure am...