Fashion in Film: Pretty In Pink (1986)

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

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Regardless of what you feel about PRETTY IN PINK, it's hard to deny the impact it has had on the public since it's release. It might be an obvious choice make a post about the clothing in Pretty in Pink, but I couldn't help but showcase some of my favorite stills from the movie! Between the gorgeous sets, interesting characters, and the perfection that is the soundtrack (New Order - twice! Be still my heart), this movie ranks pretty high on my favorite films list.










Iona is definitely my favorite character - look at that make-up! *__*

And of course, I have to ask: Duckie or Blane? Personally, I would pick James Spader's Steff!

♥, Kailey

38 comments:

  1. G.October 4, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    Omg where to start:
    1. I looooove this post.
    2. I looooove all the clothes in this movie!
    Iona is my favorite too! Oh, to have her wardrobe!

    xoxo,
    G.

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  2. Melina-LajolieOctober 5, 2011 at 12:47 AM

    love it, great post ! like this movie a lot :))
    would you like to follow each other ?
    xx
    melina from melina-lajolie.blogspot.com

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  3. ButchOctober 5, 2011 at 4:00 AM

    I love this post! The outfits are amazing i love watching back old films and appreciating the clothes as i probably didnt when i was younger.

    Jade

    http://91peachykeen.blogspot.com

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  4. Paulie AntiquesOctober 5, 2011 at 6:11 AM

    love these! I've actually never seen this entire film... crazy, i know!

    love, polly

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  5. AnonymousOctober 5, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    I'm in love with your blog! And Duckie all the way!

    Gabby
    http://stardependentvintage.blogspot.com

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  6. Lalli CarvalhoOctober 5, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    I LOVE this movie, the style of girls in particular. Always get inspired when it comes to dress or makeup, I love how they paint their nails in this film, super colorful.
    xxxxxxxxxxxx

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  7. Ballad of SeasonsOctober 6, 2011 at 1:43 AM

    oh my! I love this post!
    cheers xo,
    Betül

    http://balladofseasons.blogspot.com/

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  8. UnknownOctober 6, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    i haven't watched this movie before.the wardrobe looks darling!

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  9. KylaOctober 6, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    Oh, Pretty in Pink was one of my favorites as a kid! Looking back, there was some serious style back then. I'm a Duckie fan :)

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  10. UnknownOctober 6, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    Such a fun post!!

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  11. Kellie CollisOctober 7, 2011 at 12:51 AM

    Beautiful! Loving the fun colors! Have a wonderful day, Kellie xx

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  12. Amber DennettOctober 7, 2011 at 1:31 AM

    Eee I still need to see this film, I definitely want to have seeing those pictures. x

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  13. Erika Lee @ A Tiny RocketOctober 7, 2011 at 1:52 AM

    i so love this movie :) such a classic. and poor Ducky !

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  14. Ma fleur chérieOctober 7, 2011 at 1:57 AM

    your blog is amazing! :) followed you xx

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  15. Laura BrayOctober 7, 2011 at 3:54 AM

    LOVE the styling in this movie. So wonderful and bright!

    -Laura xx
    http://wrinkleintimevintage.blogspot.com

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  16. Ellinor ForjeOctober 7, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    I love that she sew her own clothes and had more characters than the rest of the lot. Thanks for sharing the photos and feel free to drop by me too.

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  17. BibiOctober 7, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    Hey, thanks for the comment on my blog!
    Love this post, pretty in pink is one of my favorites, especially of that 80's era, i definitely prefer this to breakfast club etc!
    outfits you picked are awesome especially the first with them amazing socks!

    Duckie is the best he would have been my pick! much cooler then the suave guy she picks.

    have you seen can't buy me love? recent discovery of mine ... young patrick dempsey plays a dorky guy who turns cool not by any means pretty in pink level but a good Sunday watch if you like these type of movies!

    sorry for the essay, great blog though! x

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  18. Felix CurdsOctober 7, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    i love this post and totally agree with you about iona- she was my favourite character too! i personally, would've chosen duckie- i read somewhere that that was supposed to be the case until big business wanted to sell cliche corn to the masses. regardless, it is still a great film:)

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  19. amyOctober 7, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    The pink prom dress! OH that dress! it has always tickled my heart strings. It's so feminine and pretty x

    love the thoughtfulness placed into each post! you are wonderful (:

    hugs (^.^) hope to hear from you *
    amyflyingakite.com

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  20. AmeliaOctober 8, 2011 at 3:56 AM

    I loved this movie so much. I am always in awe over the huge role fashion and styling plays in a movie.

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  21. UnknownOctober 8, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    I agree... I would pick Steff too! Haha I love love love her style in this movie and of course this is one of my favorites!

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  22. EmmaOctober 9, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    I never really cared for this movie too much, plot-wise, but the one thing I do adore about the film is the fashion! (Which you did a great job of showcasing here). I hope I can make a prom dress as unique this year :)

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  23. AnnOctober 9, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    What what, how is it that I've never seen this movie before? I'm looking over the stills and realizing I really did never get around to actually viewing it. Thanks, now I have a film rec for the weekend!

    wearenottheonly.blogspot.com

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  24. LornaOctober 9, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    I am in love with your blog, thank you for your comment : )
    I really want to watch this movie now! x

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  25. Caroline Ergy ErgOctober 9, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    I haven't seen it but i'm liking those costumes! Especially the socks and shoes in the second photo :D
    Love the make-up in that picture too, you should do a make-up tutorial for it, hehe!
    xxxx

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  26. Ahka VintageOctober 9, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    I don't think I've ever seen this movie! I have to try and source it now I'm rather interested in it! xx

    Tikkitiboo + Ahka Vintage
    Enter our Inbar Shahak Jewelery Giveaway Here!

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  27. EllaOctober 10, 2011 at 2:58 AM

    i adore this blog post! so interesting and different xxx

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  28. UnknownOctober 10, 2011 at 5:06 AM

    I think I need to see this movie. I've never even heard of it until your post, but it's definitely been added to my "have to see" list.

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  29. Rae - Say It Aint SoOctober 12, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    duckie for sure! i get mad every time i watch it when she picks blaine.

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  30. Kim W.October 14, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    i love all the fashion and decor in this movie... :) happy day! xkim

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  31. RachelOctober 15, 2011 at 3:24 AM

    This isn't my favorite John Hughes (that post is filled by Ferris Bueller's Day Off!), but I love it none-the-less! Andie & Iona are wonderful fashion inspirations.
    I would choose Steff too...of course he could need a good slap every now and again...but James Spader is so adorable...

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  32. irisOctober 15, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    LOVE IT!
    ur blog is such an inspiration:-)
    xx

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  33. Ma fleur chérieOctober 17, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    these pictures are so inspirational :) xx

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  34. Laura MorriganOctober 22, 2011 at 4:23 AM

    i love pretty in pink! i love Iona so much, wish she was MY best friend! she has all the most amazing outfits! I want them ALL!

    http://rosesandvellum.blogspot.com/
    http://frustratedwriterstyle.blogspot.com/

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  35. mysterymoorNovember 7, 2011 at 3:49 AM

    This is a favourite of mine, everybody knows that

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  36. Roni E.December 15, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    I love love love this movie and all the fashion!

    ~Roni
    http://ronifeelsnostalgic.blogspot.com/

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  37. UnknownDecember 26, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    adore this movie! ..can't get enough the music, wardrobe, styles, make-up and chuckie!
    ..ok I've been scrolling through your blog and loving each post, I've got a lot in common with you .. I'm now following!

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  38. VioletDaffodilsJanuary 30, 2013 at 6:05 PM

    I love this movie too! Iona has such an amazing style, I love the variation of it throughout, she suits everything! XD xx

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