CL Celebrity Look-a-like Series: An Education Edition

I am really excited about this week’s installment in the Celebrity Look-a-like Series.  I asked for suggestions on the Twitter and a new College Lifestyles intern, Jacqui, came to the rescue asking for looks inspired by the Oscar nominated film, An Education. This is a period film from the 1960′s and the fashion in it is amazing.  I have created two looks influenced by Carey Mulligan’s character, Jenny!

Created by Kaitlyn Kline on http://www.polyvore.com

This dress from Modcloth is called ‘How This Dress Got Its Groove Back’ and is a beautiful floral print with a deep blue sash at the waist.  At $52.99 it is a little pricey, but would be a great investment piece!  If you pair it with this cropped navy cardigan from Old Navy for $22.50 you will have a perfect look for brunch or church!  Don’t worry, if cardigans aren’t your thing, this dress will look just as cute without.   Navy flats from American Eagle by Payless for $17.99 will guarantee that your feet look just as good as the rest of you.  Every lady knows that her accessories are just as important as the outfit itself, so I have picked out a necklace, earrings and nail polish to complete the look!  The necklace is a jewel heart locket necklace from Forever 21 for $6.80.  The earrings are also from Forever 21 and come in a set of three for $3.80.  The set includes two faux pearl studs and a pair of flower studs.  Finally, the nail polish is called ‘Going Nude, Eh?’ and is $9 from Sephora by O.P.I.

Created by Kaitlyn Kline on http://www.polyvore.com

Our second look is perfect for the office.  Most of this look comes from Forever 21 and Modcloth just because they are so fitting.  We started with this black and cream vintage-esque dress for $27.80 and paired it with a leopard print jacket for $24.80, both from Forever 21.  Leopard print sunglasses for $5.80 and black and red quilted flats on sale for $5.80 are the last of the items from Forever 21 for this look.  I used the same nail polish as above and couldn’t help but include Too Faced Pink Leopard Bronzing Powder from Sephora for $28.  It went so well with the leopard theme!  Modcloth contributes red gloves on sale for $6.49 and an amazing pocket watch necklace for $27.99 that I would really love to get my hands on.

Period films may not be the most common place to get fashion inspiration from, but us here at College Lifestyles love it!  We gave you modern looks from The Devil Wears Prada and Glee, but a little vintage never hurts!  What look would you like to see done next?  You can e-mail us at intern@collegelifestyles.org, tweet at us (@collegelifestyl) or leave a comment down below!

Kaitlyn Kline is an intern with College Lifestyles.  She is an Edinboro University of PA and Alpha Sigma Tau alum, as well as a current graduate student at Point Park University.  She loves vintage accessories and would love to have a closet full of them!