The Swinging Sixties

In a decade denoting freedom and revolution, the sixties was an era which would cause a paradigm shift for years to come.
From 1960 to 1969, social groups and political uproars were rife. There seemed to have been a "fall" of social taboos as people became a little more relaxed about sexism and racism.
Equality became an important factor contributing to the upliftment of the global community.

After that history lesson, and on a lighter note, let me delve into what intrigued me most about the 60's. The freedom of self expression. Hippies were the epitome thereof. Everybody knows that the 60's would never have been the 60's without the hippies!
The hippie subculture was a youth movement who represented the "Flower Power" revolution.

So drawn too it's flamboyance, the 60's with all its uprises and complexities, fascinates me because they wore what they wanted, how they wanted, when they wanted. The psychedelic parties, the floral fashion, the dope makeup and the icons of that time period, exemplifies my obsession.

Two women, from this era, really made their mark were Lesley Lawson and Edie Sedgwick. Lesley Lawson better known as Twiggy was a British model. Never before had the world seen such a thin, androgynos looking model. After her, the fashion industry saw it fit to continue this trend wherby reputable fashion houses would flaunt tall, feeble and underweight looking women in their clothing.

Twiggy set a unique trend. One I can appreciate.




Being a makeup artist, I drawer inspiration from this era. From the exaggerated eye liner painted just below the bone, along the crease of the eyelid to the show stopping fake eyelashes and drawn on lashes along the bottom part of the eye. These over-the-top, doll-like eyes represented the women. It was bold and strong. Women were demanding to be seen and heard. No longer were they willing to be oppressed. This is the reason why this look appeals to me.

 

 

 

Then there is my ALL time favourite, Edie Sedgwick. I could possibly go on for days about this woman. As you know, Sienna Miller played Edie in the movie, Factory Girl. Based on all the stalking I've done, Edie seemed like she was a very troubled young woman. Finding contentment in drugs, alcohol and excessive partying, she died at a very young age. With a mentor like Andy Warhol, who wouldnt be completely f@&!ed!?

 

What draws me most towards Edie Sedgwick is how deeply disturbed she was. Her complexities actually made her the trend setter that she is.

Theres a sad truth in the above statement I just made. However, she was one of the most stylish women who ever lived. The way she spliffed her cigarrette. The way she danced. The way she smiled. What she wore! Can you slowly sense how obsessed I am? hahaha

 

Okay enough writing now.. here's more of Edie..

 

 

 

 

 

Hope you enjoyed this post :)

Blessings and have an amazing long weekend #OneLove