Iconic Inspirations

by Bridezilla on March 9, 2011

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Whether you are a sassy bridezilla like our Harlow, a carefree bombshell like Miss Rita, the definition of class à la Grace, have Jackie O’s absolutely effortless style or bring a cool swagger like Bianca Jagger, it’s always fun to revisit our fashion roots.  These women and their iconic tastes have stood the test of time.  It’s time to create your iconic bridal style.

Jean Harlow – 1930s

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Rita Hayworth – 1940s

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Grace Kelly – 1950s

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Jackie Kennedy – 1960s

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Bianca Jagger – 1970s

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Melanie March 11, 2011 at 12:11 PM

Hey, BZ…oh, I just LOVE the Harlow-inspired gown. These are absolutely gorgeous. Love love love.

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Bridezilla March 15, 2011 at 1:10 PM

Glad you like them! I’m really feeling the Bianca Jagger style…so carefree, yet sophisticated!

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Sabina March 16, 2011 at 2:30 PM

Really nice post…love the analogies you made.

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Bridezilla March 17, 2011 at 8:32 AM

Thank you:)

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Sussex Wedding Photographers March 18, 2011 at 3:46 PM

I love these old images.
Whilst often imitated they never seem to be bettered, particularly in this case the one of Rita Hayworth. She was in a class of her own, in every picture she took she oozed class.

It would be nice to see those days again, maybe one day!

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Bridezilla March 22, 2011 at 10:45 AM

I’ve always wished I could hop in a time machine and experience those days first hand. It would be amazing if, even for just one day, everyone brought back a vintage style. Tailored and sophisticated; it would be heaven.

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Rose March 19, 2011 at 6:40 AM

These celebrity inspired looks are amazing and it’s great to see some vintages styles coming back in. Thanks for sharing :)

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Bridezilla March 22, 2011 at 10:48 AM

I’m so happy you enjoy it! I was on the fence about this particular post, not knowing who would be interested. Clearly I’m on the right track!

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Angie March 22, 2011 at 3:23 PM

Oh my god, I can’t believe!!! I’m getting married in May and my wedding dress was inspired by Amsale short wedding dress, which I only now found out that looks like Jackie Kennedy’s dress.
I always admired Jackie for her incredible good taste in everything, especially the way she dressed and looked. I am so happy and proud to have her as a model, even though I didn’t realized it till now.

Thank you Bridezilla for making my day!!! :)

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Bridezilla March 23, 2011 at 10:27 AM

First off, congratulations on the upcoming wedding! Second, that’s fantastic! I love those moments of finding similarities with an icon…and Jackie’s definitely a great one to have common ground with:)

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