It's time for a history lesson — we promise we won't assign homework! In the 1920s, Louise Brooks was an actress and style icon who embodied the fun and sparkle of the Jazz Age. Fast forward almost a century to the Louis Vuitton Pre-Fall collection, and it's as if Marc Jacobs channeled Louise's fashionable spirit. Is this a taste of what's to come in Vuitton's Fall runway collection? Click on to see more of Vuitton's deco decadence for the upcoming season.
Earlier, I asked you what hairstyles you're currently coveting, and you delivered. From the classic to the wild, here are 10 great looks chosen by you.
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There are lots of ways to wear bangs, from the swoop, to the baby varieties, to the blunt straight-across-the-forehead assortments. So, let's take a trip back to days past, where all sorts of fringe styles — and lots of hairspray — ruled the looks of the moment.
I'm delighted to introduce a new feature called Bella Donna, where we pay tribute to beauty icons through the ages. A Bella Donna could be an actress, a model, or another prominent historical or modern figure. The only requirement is that she have a distinct and influential look. (Got an idea for a Bella Donna post? Tell me below.)
Since bob haircuts are back in full force, I thought we should take a moment to admire Louise Brooks, the silent film actress who put severe short haircuts on the map. Best known for her breakthrough role in 1929's Pandora's Box, Brooks' blunt-cut bangs and high-shine dark hair set off a nationwide trend. Perfectly manicured brows, pale skin, and dark velvety lips finished off her stunning look. In 1938, Brooks retired from Hollywood at a young age, and it's said that she was later discovered working at a sales clerk at Saks.
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