I just watched True Romance, and can’t believe I hadn’t seen it before! I loved every bit of it, especially Patricia Arquette. She is just gorgeous as Alabama- super sexy and just the cutest, coolest character.

Patricia Arquette as Alabama

I do tend to get a little obsessive with my quirky leading ladies- I can’t go past a movie with a character that inspires me! I’m probably a bit tom-boyish, and way more conservative than a lot of the characters I love (ie Penny Lane in Almost Famous), but I luuurrve to be able to live vicariously through them!

I love to have a character in mind for a particular season/time of year. I’ve just been to a vintage fair over the weekend, and purchased myself a 70s denim jacket and 50s Japanese vintage dress. I’ve definitely got Alabama on my mind for Autumn, as well as some more 70s vibes. My husband finds this hilarious- but I’m a sucker for pop culture, and I make my music and clothing choices according to my themes- it’s fun, what can I say.

I remember when I lived in London and was listening to Ladytron, Nico and Blondie, smoking cigarettes and hanging out in the cold. Spending time in Shoreditch and buying vintage clothing. I had this whole feeling for my time there based on a few references. My husband laughed at me down the phone line, a world away (in an affectionate way- ha), as I told him what I was doing. He knew straight away that I would have had a reference. I don’t know if anyone else lives this way? Maybe I’m weird, but things are more fun if you put a little costume element into your day. I don’t mean walk around with a genuine, full-on 70s get up. A few references here and there, a couple of select tunes on the iPod and a frame of mind can make all the difference! There’s no reason to be too serious about how you dress- noone really cares but you in the long run!

xfez