1940s / 1950s hairstyle inspiration

One of the things that I dearly love about 2009 fashion is the constant revitalisation of classic motifs; a revitalisation that is also apparent in this year's women's hair trends. Thus, if you'll permit me, may I present you with a visual treat that personifies the year's 1940s hairstyle come-back.

With a late 1940s / early 1950s hairstyle laced throughout, this shoot features model Viktoriya Sasonkina and was photographed by Steven Meisel with styling by Andrew Richardson. It appeared in Vogue Italia back in September 2008 but is no less relevant now.

You can view the full sized pictures by clicking on the thumbnails below. They were first spotted over at Cyana Trend Land.

Constance Jablonski for Muse

The Summer 2009 issue of Muse features a shoot with model du jour Constance Jablonski. Constance poses in some tribal-inspired prints and statement jewels, as well as some pretty, feminine sheers.

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Thakoon: Resort Collection

Thakoon's Resort 2010 collection shone through with pops of yellow, splashes of bright pink, and a soft pale blue on white that somewhat evokes the impression of a cloudy sky on a sunny day. The thing tying it all together though - the common thread throughout the collection - is an experimentation with texture. Ruffles came in all-over layers on some of the dresses; other pieces were pleated, or gathered in unconventional ways.

Alexi Freeman Spring/Summer

Seeing Alexi Freeman's collections in person is always a pleasure. And while the Spring/Summer 2010 lookbook perfectly conveys the understated elegance of the pieces, there are finer details that are only really seen up close. Layerings of mesh fabrics in contrasting colours lead to a unique shimmering effect; while what appears to be a simple black singlet from the front is turned around to reveal a sheer mesh back. Relaxed fits can lean to either a sporty or a more glamorous aesthetic depending on how you dress them, and the bold melon-coloured pieces - while not for the faint hearted - are striking in real life.

Resort 2010 collection

The simple elegance of Erdem's Resort 2010 collection really catches the eye. The washy watercolour prints on some of the pieces call to mind youthful romanticism; but it's the floor-length gowns with their floating florals and easy cuts that stand out the most.

AnnaLynne McCord in over-the-knee suede boots 2009

AnnaLynne McCord doesn't always hit the mark in the fashion stakes, but her casual take on the over-the-knee boots trend is one worth a mention. While her pairing of the boots with some Frankie B jeans and a simple white tee is nothing too fashion-forwards, these are exactly the kind of versatile boots we recommend getting your hands on this season.

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Radcliffe denim

Here's a peek at another denim label: Radcliffe London. Their Spring/Summer 2009 lookbook presents some effortless-cool pieces, from super-skinnies to a few styles of boyfriend jeans (as pictured below).

Leighton Meester sheer in Emilio De La Morena Collection

While her on-screen persona is constantly upstaged in the fashion stakes, no such competition exists in real life between Leighton Meester and Blake Lively; Meester is the queen of the red carpet, and seemingly of sheer fashion if her most recent red carpet outing is anything to go by.