With all of my talk of theatrics, top hats, corsets, and ruffled panties, I’m genuinely surprised and ashamed of myself that I haven’t featured the delightful, gorgeous, complex and stylish Satine as a member of my Dramatis Personae yet.
Which is really baffling, considering her style combines many of my style favorites and inspirations of all time. Satine is the sort of woman who could put the well-oiled and well-coiffed Dita Von Teese to shame. From full piece nightwear that includes garters, silk robes, and silk stockings, to extravagant hair pieces and neck wear, she personifies the dramatis persona.
I love the idea of incorporating elements of Satine’s style in to my daily life:
♥ Wool berets, 1940s hats, top hats and gilded headpieces.
♥ 1940s inspired suits– nipped waists, structural, beautiful suits.
♥ Bustled skirts and noteworthy necklines.
♥ Fancy legwear– fishnets, silk stockings with garters.
♥ Statement jewelry and elbow length gloves.
♥ A bold red lip.
♥ Rhinestones, sequins, fringe adornments.
♥ Simplicity combined with eye catching & attentive details vs. over-the-top adornment.
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I enjoyed that movie. Still listen to the soundtrack.
Ahh yes! Lovely post dear! Satine is definitely a style icon.
I love the last idea ^^ Awesome!
Satine is a gorgeous inspiration. I love her red lips throughout the movie.
I was just thinking the other day about how much I want to re-watch this film. I must definitely track down a copy.
I dream to be her.
Ohhhh! Now I want to watch this again – the costumes were decadent and gorgeous. I love the berets/hats idea (by the way, can we bring flapper hats back, please?) and adornments, and legwear, and gloves… Quelle icon! xo
Mmm, I totally want to start a hatvolution, and Satine’s would definitely be on my list. Love.
Definitely Nicole at her most beautiful! x
They really did create a look for her that was all her own – it was very elegant and flashy without being over-the-top nonsense. That’s such a great little movie!
Wasn’t this before Nicole’s face became permanently frozen into a Chanel beauty mask? I love the idea of berets, sequins and the red lip. Since I’m not as tall as the actress, I like to keep my silhouettes simple and let my accessories do the flashing.
I have to see this again. I loved everything she wore, she was beautiful throughout the whole movie.
I think you could definitely use some elements of her dress in your daily life, adding a little theater never hurt anyone.
I adore this film, it has been one of my favourites for years, I wrote an essay on it for Post modernism class at college when it came out.
I can remember being amazed by her tiny corseted waist the first time I saw it!
ooh yes! i loved her wardrobe in Moulin Rouge! especially her pink feather ensemble!
xox
@dreamsequins – LOL about the Chanel beauty mask! She does seem to have hit the botox a little too often…
@Retro Chick – Her waist IS so tiny in it-I’m sure the horror stories about the cracked rib did nothing to help corsetry’s reputation, either. You also brought out the film geek in me– I’m dying to know more about your paper!
@apricot tea. – Yes to her red lips! I’m amazed at how she made red hair + red lips look so casual. I’d look like a clown.
Ladies, it is obviously clear that we need a Twitter/Moulin Rouge watching party.
This is why I love burlesque – clothing this fantastic is normal! :D
Moulin Rouge is my favorite movie. I watch it 6+ times a year. Kind of ridiculous.
I love Satine too. I envy her style.
I am always floored by Satine’s style every time I watch this beloved film. I vote for watching party!
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