Modern Retro
I don’t have my dress yet, but I think I’ve found my hairstylist- or someone that can do what I think I want my hair to look like day-of. I pretty much have one vision in my head that I keep going back to when thinking of what I think a bride should look like. It’s pretty much Audrey Hepburn. First image that comes to mind is her role in My Fair Lady. 
Second is her role in Breakfast at Tiffany’s and her beautiful updo.
The classic updo
Other inspirations that I’ve got in mind are Sophia Loren, Grace Kelly, and Billie Holiday. Are these styles really considered retro?
I don’t think they should be. I’ve been known to attempt to put my hair up into a french twist a la’ Joan from Mad Men – which is definitley influencing this era’s style. I love that Banana Republic (which happens to be where my engagement dress came from) is carrying a line inspired by Mad Men.
My Engagement dress
Let’s bring back the style of that era but in the social freedom of this generation! So these are my style inspirations.
I think the right hair style is really important the day of the wedding. I have very straight hair and really want it to be inspired by these images, but of course it should be something that works with my hair.
This weekend we’re taking engagement photos – which I was thinking I would be able to have my hair done for. Turns out that there’s no time for me to have a hairstylist work their magic this weekend, but in the process of searching I found one hairstylist that caught my eye.
Best thing about this hair stylist is that she’s rated best of Wedding Wire 2011, she’s been doing this for 20 years, and she’s still available on our wedding date next year! Theodora called me right away when I emailed her this evening, so kudos to her for being quick to respond. She’s going to send me information as to packages and deals but I really hope I click with her and I can use her!
The hair stylist: Theodora Bourikas – Website: http://www.bridalhairstylist.com/Aboutme.html
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