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Stylish films which inspire
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The Women (Snap case)The Women (Snap case)
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Paint your nails Nars Jungle Red during, a color inspired by the McGuffin that propells the plot of this deliciously catty comedy, starring all of the greats of the 30s including Rosalind Russell!
Barbarella: Queen of the GalaxyBarbarella: Queen of the Galaxy
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The movie makes no sense but Jane Fonda looks incredible and the design is outrageously weird and inspiring, especially her shag carpet lined space ship and huge fake lashes.
Legally BlondeLegally Blonde
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Elle truly is the girl with the mostest, especially style. Bonus points for manicures as a plot device.
Legally Blonde 2 - Red, White & Blonde (Special Edition)Legally Blonde 2 - Red, White & Blonde (Special Edition)
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The stylish fun continues and includes a cameo by hair guru Frederic Fekkai.
Jennifer Lopez - The Reel Me (DVD & CD)Jennifer Lopez - The Reel Me (DVD & CD)
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Whatever your feelings on her music, J. Lo is truly a style trendsetter as these videos show. The late Kevyn Aucoin created the incredible makeup in "Waiting for Tonight."
Valley of the Dolls (Spec) [VHS]Valley of the Dolls (Spec) [VHS]
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Weird, campy and very stylish. The late Sharon Tate shines.
The MatrixThe Matrix
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As grimy as the "real" world is in this movie, the matrix is sleekly cool and trendsetting.
Alias - The Complete First SeasonAlias - The Complete First Season
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Not only is this one of the best shows on tv with outsatnding acting, but Sydney's incredible disguises are a hair/makeup/wardrobe triumph.
Alias - The Complete Second SeasonAlias - The Complete Second Season
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Even more great fun.
Kill Bill - Volume OneKill Bill - Volume One
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Very violent and not for the squeamish but WOW!
Auntie MameAuntie Mame
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A great film. Auntie Mame defines fabulous!
The Avengers - The Complete Emma Peel MegasetThe Avengers - The Complete Emma Peel Megaset
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Cool and sleek. Emma Peel is the original stylish spy.
Breakfast at Tiffany'sBreakfast at Tiffany's
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Of course. A classic.
Gentlemen Prefer BlondesGentlemen Prefer Blondes
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Marilyn shimmies as Lorelei and sings "Diamonds are a girl's best friend."
Rear Window (Collector's Edition)Rear Window (Collector's Edition)
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Grace Kelly was one of the most stylish women of the 20th century and these are her three most stylish films. Love teh Mark Cross box bag.
To Catch a ThiefTo Catch a Thief
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Her every outfit is perfection. As is Cary Grant and Monaco.
High SocietyHigh Society
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Grace looks great while singing and dancing in this musical version of the Philadelphia Story with Louis Armstrong, Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra.
Baz Luhrmann's Red Curtain Trilogy (Strictly Ballroom / Romeo + Juliet / Moulin Rouge)Baz Luhrmann's Red Curtain Trilogy (Strictly Ballroom / Romeo + Juliet / Moulin Rouge)
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Three films that value style over substance, the best of which, Moulin Rouge, astounds with its visual inventiveness.
CluelessClueless
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Sure, it's dated. But the valley girl message and the plot, ripped from Jane Austen, is eternal.
Down with Love (Widescreen Edition)Down with Love (Widescreen Edition)
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An awful film, but outdoes the sugary Doris Day films it emulates with artifical and sterile stylishness.
Center Stage (Special Edition)Center Stage (Special Edition)
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Gotta love that dancer style. See also The Red Shoes, Flashdance, The Company.
The Royal Tenenbaums (The Criterion Collection)The Royal Tenenbaums (The Criterion Collection)
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Gwyneth is a style icon in any movie, but this is a wonderful film with an eccentric style. See also her Michael Kors outfits in Posession, Shakespeare in Love, Sylvia & trashy in View from the top.
Sugar & SpiceSugar & Spice
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A campy black comedy disguised as a cheerleading movie. For more cheerleader style, see also Bring it On, Drumline & Drop Dead Gorgeous.
Buffy The Vampire Slayer - The Complete Seasons 1-4Buffy The Vampire Slayer - The Complete Seasons 1-4
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Only Buffy could look this good while fighting the undead and the forces of evil.
UnzippedUnzipped
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Not only is Isaac Mizrahi beyond fabulous (check out hisshow on Oxygen) but this style guru and go-to designer for Sarah Jessica Parker and Natalie Portman is FUNNY!