Rusted Revolution: The Age of Aquarius

Allow us to introduce ourselves:  Our names are Lucy McBride
and Lesley Burr.  We’re two bloggers with a love for fashion, among other things.  Our site, Rusted Revolution, began as a side project – a hobby through which we could channel our observations on fashion, music, travel, food, and the arts, sharing them with whomever cared to look.  Since RR’s birth in early September 2010, a growing Internet following has encouraged us to provide our readers with consistent news, trends, and reflections in the vast realm that is pop culture.
 

After seasons upon seasons of menswear-inspired looks and the early 1990’s grunge revival, even I – reigning goth queen of the 90’s movement (just kidding) – have never been more relieved for the dawn of a more feminine era.  I’m excited for all the fashionistas to put away their saggy black sack dresses and cut-off denim (at least for the time being), and to clean up their acts, donning more tailored, elegant looks in vibrant colors.  And, of course, I’m excited to try out these new styles myself.  And let me tell you, it’s going to be a transformation.  I don’t think I’ve ever gone a single day of my life without wearing black.

New York Fashion Week’s Fall 2011 Ready To Wear runways have proved that the 70’s are back in full force this season, especially the runway of reigning authority on this era of style, Halston.  Known almost as much for his social life and A-list clientele (like Bianca Jagger and Liza Minnelli) as he was for his clothing designs, Halston’s brand translated the sleek, glamorous nightlife of Studio 54 into wearable and iconic womenswear.  Although the label has gone through a multitude of owners and designers, they’ve all stuck to the core strengths that made Halston king back in the day, and will hopefully revive Halston in 2011:  the decadent yet minimalistic column and Grecian-style dresses and the sporty yet sleek jumpsuits.

Halston Heritage, the newer, slightly more affordable designer label, has fantastic retro-cool and timeless silhouettes that are must-haves.  You can shop the looks at Shopbop and Net-A-Porter.
 
And for seventies styles that won’t break the bank, I’ve compiled a bunch of items ranging from hippie to disco diva:

UO high-waisted flare jeans

F21 flare jeans
Topshop wide-legged trousers
Topshop tie front shirt
Topshop chiffon cape collar wide-neck blouse
Nasty Gal disco drape halter top
Topshop denim jumpsuit
Cheap Monday strapless jumpsuit
American Gold fringe skirt
American Gold fringed maxi dress
American Gold white maxi dress
Nasty Gal one-shoulder maxi dress
Nasty Gal lattice back mini dress
American Gold Kimono
Jeffrey Campbell wooden platforms
F21 wooden platforms

Photo Sources:

Style.com (http://www.style.com/fashionshows/complete/F2011RTW-HALSTON)
http://madley.com/heartbreak.html