Rosemary's Baby (1968)

There is something about a stormy summer evening that puts us in the mood to watch a classic horror movie... and if the star of the movie just happens to be Mia Farrow wearing cute sixties mini dresses and rocking not one, but two adorable hairstyles then all the better! Don't get me wrong, the movie is certainly not all sunshine and rainbows and it definitely has a dark side to it, but we can always look past all of that and appreciate a classic 1960's setting.

Rosemary's Baby is one of those classic horror movies that everyone always refers to, like Psycho, that I'm sure most of you have seen. For those of you haven't here is a quick plot summary: the movie takes place in 1965 in New York city following a young couple, Rosemary Woodhouse (played by Mia Farrow) and her husband Guy Woodhouse (John Cassavetes), who have just moved into a new apartment. They quickly become acquainted with some strange new neighbors and bizarre occurrences start happening shortly after. Also, not long after getting settled into their new place Rosemary discovers that she is pregnant but begins to suspect that the baby may be from the sinister side.

What we enjoyed most about this movie is the fact that it was an unexpected source of 1960's fashion inspiration! Mia Farrow is sporting the cutest mod mini dresses throughout the entire movie (and her entire pregnancy!) and it really inspired us to get up and throw on a cute floral dress and a pair of low square heels ASAP!

The cast of characters in this movie is a definitely a colorful one! But hey, the more eccentric the more interesting, right?

Like we said earlier, we are absolutely loving the quirky 1960's style throughout the entire film. Bold prints, over-sized collars, and short dresses galore! Also, Mia Farrow can be seen rocking her iconic pixie haircut here! She flawlessly transitions from a blunt bob to a short pixie cut like it's no big deal. What a woman. 

Keep this movie in mind the next time you are in the mood for something retro yet slightly creepy.

XO

*all screen shots were taken directly from the movie.*

Songs we can't get out of our heads.

Our video on MTV!

While we were on our last trip in Thailand, we were contacted by the wonderful people of MTV wondering if we would be interested in doing a video collaboration with them and Sony Experia! Until this, we had never done any kind of work on film before, so we were super nervous about how it would turn out, but we honestly couldn't be happier with the results! We spent two days shooting the video and had the best time doing so! We shot at our shop Rhymes With Orange, as well as with our trailer Olive, and at Stef's house. We are over the moon with excitement and are so thrilled to finally share it with you guys! We will be giving you more information about the contest tomorrow, but for now watch the video, or go to MTV's website to see a wider version of the video! Eep! We're going to be on cloud nine all day long!

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MCM Inspiration from Modern Movies.

Looking for a dose of mid century style inspiration? Well, you don't necessarily need to go all the way back to the fifties or sixties to find it. Many modern movies are paying tribute to MCM style, and by the looks of it these movies seem to have one thing in common: they are usually cast Leonardo DiCaprio or Julianne Moore as the starring actor/actress (they must really enjoy playing retro characters!) Here are a few movies that we recommend you check out if you are looking to relax and give your eyes a little mid century style treat!

Revolutionary Road set in 1955.

We love the calm fifties neighbourhood that this movie is set in. The yards are big and full of trees with gorgeous 1950's cars cruising the streets. It all has such a tranquil and relaxing vibe. Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio always make such an attractive couple (Hello Titanic!) but when they are all decked out in their 1950's best they look that much better! Although the movie does have a sad ending, we can at least appreciate all of the attention to detail that was put into setting up such an elaborate retro set. 

Shutter Island set in 1955.

Overall this is a pretty dark movie, but we still managed to find some inspiring interiors! Our favorite part is when Leonardo DiCaprio's character flashes back to his old home filled with turquoise doors and plaid wallpapered walls. You know us, anything with a pop of turquoise will catch our attention! Also Michelle Williams' Hawaiian floral sundress is pretty amazing and makes us long for warm humid summer nights.

A Single Man set in 1962.

There are so many beautiful interior and exterior shots in this movie we don't even know where to start! Colin Firth's character lives in the most gorgeous ultra-modern sixties glass house full of sleek furniture, clean lines and lots of teak. While Julianne Moore's character lives in a lavish romantic sixties home, complete with a circular couch. How amazing is that? Our favorite scene is when they are having dinner together and she throws on a record and they both dance around the living room doing the twist. We love how their black and white wardrobe pops against the pale pink furniture and walls. Great costume designing!

The Hours partially set in 1951.  

For those of you who haven't seen this movie, there are three story lines that take place in different eras: the 1920's, 1950's and the 2000's. Obviously we are drawn to the 1950's especially because of the big beautiful kitchen inside of the L.A. suburban home that Julianne Moore's character is living in. It is filled with gorgeous old appliances, Pyrex and other fun retro kitchen gadgets which is totally our weakness! There are also plenty of pretty costumes and gorgeous old homes from the storyline that takes place in the 1920's as well.

Hope these suggestions help you enjoy your retro movie night! 

XO

A playlist to kill time in an airport.

We are currently somewhere on the other side of the world, most likely trying (and failing) to sleep on a plane, or maybe we're waiting to board our next flight, and if we aren't doing those fun things, we will most likely be trying to kill time in one of a few airports en route to Bangkok. 

If you've ever flown before, you know that waiting around in an airport can be the best or the worst thing ever. You're excited to get outta wherever you are, you're anxious and maybe a little bit nervous and often bored. So we put together a playlist that will go along with your mixed bag of emotions - some upbeat songs and some more mellow ones. We hope you enjoy!

Party time playlist!

A Playlist for a Cozy Day Inside!

 Also, this album came out this week, and we're loving it!

The lovely Erin Propp just had her cd release party here in Winnipeg, but don't worry, you can check 

out her website and listen to her angelic voice here.

How to steal Audrey Hepburn's style

We recently watched the film "How to Steal a Million" from 1966 with the lovely Audrey Hepburn. It's about  a woman who has to steal a statue from a Paris museum in order to help cover up her father's art forgeries, and the man who helps her!

We love Audrey's flawless mod style in the film especially all of the beautiful Givenchy pieces!

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Guest post by Love Music Wine & Revolution: Bachelor in Paradise!

Hey, it's Love Music Wine & Revolution here! I'm obsessed with capturing the sets and wardrobes from stylish old movies. When I saw Bachelor in Paradise (1961) I fell in love with the sets. It stars Bob Hope with the beautiful Lana Turner and takes place in a fictional suburb called Paradise Village. Lana Turner lives in a fabulous pink mid century home with an incredible home bar that I thought Oh So Lovely readers would enjoy. Aren't the colors great? 

What an amazing mid century pink house, and of course a fun convertible in the driveway!

I spy a Pyrex dish at the back!

Such a fantastic bar!

Thanks so much for doing a guestpost Whitney! We're huge fans of your blog, and look forward to seeing more of your old movie posts!

Airport playlist

Well, we will probably be dumping our bags in our hotel in Tokyo when you cats are reading this, or maybe we are still in the airport, who knows. One thing we know is that you can't fly half way around the world without a good playlist to get you through waiting at the airport and for on the plane! We compiled a list of some of our favorite songs lately. Hope you like them! We'll give you an update about our trip soon, and in the meantime you can follow us on instagram "ohsolovelyerin" and "ohsolovelystef" to see our photos from the trip, or follow along on twitter!

Watch this: "Great Balls of Fire!"

"Great Ball of Fire!" is a film about Jerry Lee Lewis' rise to stardom! Made in 1989 it stars Dennis Quaid, who plays Jerry Lee Lewis, and a young Winona Ryder who plays Jerry Lee's young love interest, Myra. The film is set in 1956 so there are plenty of great retro furniture, clothing, and vehicle shots, which we are total suckers for!

Here is a brief summary of the plot:

It's a classic story of girl meets boy...

The boy is a very talented aspiring musician, which makes the girl even more infatuated by him...

They fall in love...

They get married despite the fact that she's only 13 years old! Eep!

The newlyweds move into a pink and blue 1950's dream home! Hands down, my favorite scene in the movie is when Myra goes shopping in a department store for furniture! Gah! She is buying everything her little heart desires and is literally throwing money at all of the sales clerks. Absolutely everything in that scene is to die for! What we wouldn't give to walk into a store that looked like that! 

This movie is packed full of pretty vintage cars and cute drive-ins, so it is definitely a treat for the eyes! However, it also does get into the downside of fame a little bit, and your heart does go out to poor young naive Myra. It is a very entertaining movie though!

Happy viewing!

XO

footnote: all images were taken as screen shots from the movie.