The Red Shoes

I watched The Red Shoes last weekend and I'm completely in love with the surrealistic elements in the film, the technique exhibited by the dancers, and the gorgeous colors.

I don't want to get into a film analysis (I'd be chattering on for days), but I would like to point out the obvious.  Aside from being visually stunning, The Red Shoes offers many sartorial inspirations.  

The use of flowers, bows, flowing fabrics and pastels to convey childlike innocence in the film also happen to be huge trends for this spring/summer.  I love these flower wreath headbands from DanielleLondon on Etsy; they'd make an adorable addition to any poolside getup.  This beaded ivory ribbon tie recalls the headpiece Vicky wears during Swan Lake and could pull double duty for day or night.  This mint green vintage number that looks like the outfits she wears before becoming a prima ballerina would be perfect for summertime barbeque's. 

Lastly: the Rodate exhibit at MOCA Pacific Design Center.  Rodarte: States of Matter features some of the costumes from Black Swan (based partly on The Red Shoes), and is on until June 5th.  I'm such a huge fan of their work and vision, and so excited to see their beautiful craftsmanship up close.

Rodarte: States of Matter from MOCA on Vimeo.

Your Golden Girl,

Olive

The Red Shoes images courtesy of Criterion via: opalfilmsseen.blogspot.com, gargyle.com, the500club.com, oldhollywood.tumblr.com.  All Rodarte photos by Autumn de Wilde, courtesy of Moca.org