VIDEO: Andy Warhol Quits Painting, Manages The Velvet Underground (1965)

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During the early 1960s, Andy Warhol became an international celebrity when he produced his iconic Pop Art works - 32 Campbell’s Soup Cans, the Marilyn Monroe Diptych, Green Coca Cola Bottles and all of the rest.

The provocative artist had achieved more than 15 minutes of fame - he coined that phrase too - and it was time for something new.

In ’65, Warhol took a break from painting, immersed himself in filmmaking and multimedia projects, then threw his influence behind the up-and-coming NYC band, The Velvet Underground.

He became the band’s manager and “produced” their first album, which meant designing the album cover and giving the band members (Lou Reed, John Cale, Sterling Morrison, Maureen Tucker and Nico) the freedom to make whatever album they pleased (Lou Reed has more on that here).

As Brian Eno later put it, the album, The Velvet Underground & Nico “only sold 10,000 copies, but everyone who bought it formed a band.” It was that influential.

The clip above comes from the PBS American Masters series, Andy Warhol - A Documentary Film and tells you more about Warhol’s patronage of VU.

How To Wear The Swinging Sixties

by Sisi S Tsoi

Regimented, angular and shaped or ethereal, gentle and graceful, no matter what your style, the swinging 60s will inspire you.

If there was one word to sum up the entirety of the sixties, it would of course have to be, on-going. Whether you're more interested in what the movie stars wore or what the musicians were rocking, the 60s was a time of great fashion and fun.

The Beatles rose to fame and Rosemary's Baby was released, if there weren't two more prominent and distinctive moments in fashion history we don't know what else could be.

Mia Farrows pixie crop paired with a fantastic array of peter pan collars, floral nightgowns and a hat collection so large it could rival Justin Biebers, we can ignore the fact it's a gruesome flick and focus on what's really important, the clothes.

Although an all male band, The Beatles were responsible for some of the great fashion highlights of the 60s. If it wasn't their versatility and fluid approach to sexuality in regards to style, it was their ability to portray a sense of pride over an androgynous and supple look.

Finding a vintage style sixties dress is perhaps one of the most challenging but equally rewarding shopping trips you might ever be faced with.

Britain in the 60s was all about the mods and the rockers, short dresses, check print and sharp bobs, where as across the pond in America and parts of Europe, the look was very dainty and free spirited.

As soon as you've picked what 60s look you're trying to channel whilst wearing your vintage style dress, your job will be much easier.

Pleated skirts and knitted jumpers for the evening when you're wrapping up warm and pretty paisley and plaid vintage style dresses for when you're out and about during the day. Both outfits can be coupled with a pair of super sweet Mary Janes or a simple pair of ballerina flats.

If you'd like to gravitate towards the ethereal hippie look taking the world by storm over in America, a pair of patterned bell bottoms with thick platforms can give you height and slim out your silhouette, add a wide brimmed fedora and you're sorted! Woodstock here you come!

New York or London, regardless of where you're taking inspiration from, make sure you're rocking a 60s vintage style dress and you're wearing it with the style we know you have!
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Jimi Hendrix T-Shirts: Find Out Where You Can Get the Best Deal Online

Cover of Gypsy Sun and Rainbows

by Martin Seij

When you consider the variety of merchandise available about Jimi Hendrix, for anyone to look for a specific product it would be very convenient to be able to go to a website that provides all this information without any pressure to buy.

You, and you alone will decide whether or not you are ready to spend your money online. That is no concern of mine. However what you should expect to find online, is an honest overview of all the available merchandise.

This article will specifically go into the variety of T-shirts that are available with Jimi's image on them. You can search for the color of the T-shirts, like a purple, light red or even orange T-shirt. Or even more specific, you can search for a T-shirt that shows the name of one of the songs.

For example you could be looking for a Stone Free T-shirt, or one that says Foxy Lady. Another way to find what you need, is to look for the places that Jimi played. We all remember Woodstock or Monterey. There are specific T-shirts available on these subjects.

Now it would be pretty obvious to find a purple shirt that says Purple Haze now wouldn't it? But it's not like that. There are many combinations that you can imagine for colors, names of songs or just a picture of the band on it.

How about a Jimi Hendrix T-shirt of the song Little Wing that shows little wings? Sure, you can find those as well. Popular songs like Foxy Lady or Machine Gun will have their own versions available. And even specific songs from the Band of Gypsies album, like Power of Love can be found on a T-shirt.

Although most of the shirts are short sleeve, you can also find some long sleeve shirts. What I like about the variety available online, is that even though most of the shirts are black, there are also a number of shirts available in different kinds of colors. And to be honest some pictures will look better on a black shirt then for example on a white shirt.

A very special one to me is the army colored shirt with the face of Hendrix on it. Anyone who knows anything about Hendrix and the timeframe he was in, will understand that this shirt is the biggest contradiction you can imagine.

Furthermore there are shirts that represent the different gigs that he did. For example there is Monterey, Copenhagen and of course Woodstock. And since there was a Hendrix tribute tour in 2012, that specific shirt is also available on the Official Hendrix website.

This shirt will show all the 21 gigs that Billy Cox and his friends did to honor this great guitar player. It doesn't get any more special than this!

So if you are looking for a specific Jimi Hendrix T-shirt you can do your search on google or any other browser you prefer. What you will come up with is an overview of online shops that offer the same shirt, for different prices.

So what is the best deal? You will have to compare the quality and look for additional charges for shipping. Do you want to do that? Or do you want to have a selection of shirts available to you in one place?

When you are a true Jimi Hendrix fan you will know where to shop for merchandise. And every now and then a new website will pop up providing you with all the information and links to Jimi you need.

I will gladly provide you with a link to one of those new sites that will help you find the best deal for Jimi Hendrix T-shirts.

Go to the Play Like Jimi official website and look for the Jimi Hendrix T-shirts available online. If you want to see us play live, check out our tourdates. We would love to see you there!

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SPECIAL NOTICE: Biba and Beyond - Barbara Hulanicki Exhibit

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Barbara Hulanicki

In the film (commissioned by Visit Brighton) Barbara returns to Brighton, where she studied fashion illustration in the 1950s, to talk about those early days, the Biba years and fashion in 2012. We are absolutely thrilled to see Ms Hulanicki in the news once more. She is one of my many fabulous artist heroines ... she definitely kicked in doors for women business women/fashion designers for all time.

22 September 2012 – 14 April 2013
Brighton Museum & Art Gallery
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With its cutting edge yet affordable fashion, Barbara Hulanicki’s iconic Biba store and label transformed the High Street shopping experience in the 1960s and 70s. Young working women shopped alongside models and celebrities, including Sonny and Cher, Yoko Ono, Mick Jagger, Princess Anne, Mia Farrow, Twiggy and Brigitte Bardot. Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Victoriana and Hollywood glamour were all combined to create striking, romantic and sensual designs.

Following an early success with her fashion designs for mail order, Barbara Hulanicki and her husband Fitz created and established the Biba brand. From Biba’s Postal Boutique to the shops on Abingdon Road, Church Street and, Kensington High Street, to the final, glamorous, six storey Big Biba in the former Derry & Toms Art Deco department store, Biba’s phenomenal success changed the face of UK fashion.

What linked all the Biba stores was Hulanicki’s skill in creating environments that complemented the appeal of her clothing. The atmosphere was unique, with loud music, stylish staff, dimly lit period interiors and chaotic changing rooms.

Photograph © Ron Falloon

This major exhibition at Brighton Museum & Art Gallery celebrates the Biba lifestyle and also looks beyond Biba at Barbara Hulanicki’s other successful careers in fashion illustration and design, interior design, architecture and fashion which are flourishing under her creative genius today.

The story of Barbara Hulanicki and Biba forms two thirds of the exhibition. The final third focuses on her career from the late 1970s to the present day.


Photographs Tessa Hallmann © Royal Pavilion & Museums

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Hippie Fashion

by Tulika Nair 

Have you been always inspired by hippie fashion? Here is an insight into what were the must wardrobe-haves for the hippie generation.

"I'm a former hippie, so clothes are important to me - your clothes defined you in that period."

John Hughes, American director, producer and writer, summarized in one sentence what hippie fashion was about.

After all the entire hippie era was about non-conformism and being your own person. Clothes, like everything else, were individualistic.

The counterculture had at its core, the belief that every person had the right to express him/her self as he/she deemed right.

Describing hippy clothes as a fashion trend may seem a little oxymoronic since it was a different expression for every person but there are some elements of the style then that set it apart from other fashion trends.

What Hippies Wore: An Overview

There are some elements of fashion that are synonymous with hippie clothes. Chief among these being bell bottoms, flowers, peace signs and the vivid tie dye patterns. Let us take a look at the wardrobe essentials from the hippie period and trace the history.

Flower Power

Flowers dominated most hippie possessions including cars and vans. A flower in one's hair was a great way of accessorizing oneself. If not as a hair accessory, then flowers made their presence felt as designs on clothes. These were symbols of vividness, peace and freedom.

The term flower power was coined by Allen Ginsberg, the famous Beat poet, as a way of transforming war protests into peace symbols. 1960s hippie fashion dictated that symbolism was adapted as a part of clothing. Most hippies also went around distributing flowers to the general public earning the nickname flower children.

Bell Bottoms

Bell bottom blues, you made me cry.
I don't want to lose this feeling.
And if I could choose a place to die
It would be in your arms - Derek and the Dominoes

Songs were written about this fashion trend which speaks volumes about the rage they were. The song writer of Bell Bottom Blues, Eric Clapton wrote the song for Pattie Boyd after she requested him to buy a pair of trousers from the US.

Bell-bottoms were synonymous with the hippie fashion movement with men and women both sporting these trousers teaming them with other wardrobe essentials of the period like tie-dye t-shirts, beads, flowers, fringe jackets etc.

These trousers when worn had to be hip hugging and teamed with a leather belt for sure. Men often substituted bell-bottoms with jeans but it was important that these jeans were grungy and looked worn out.

Skirts

For most women, 60s fashion clothing meant a revival of skirts in a manner never seen before. Skirts of any length were very popular. Hemlines became shorter with mini skirts and even micro mini skirts becoming exceedingly commonplace.

At the other end of the spectrum were gypsy style skirts that flirted with ankle length hemlines. Indian prints like batik and paisley were much sought after for gypsy skirts. Many people actually preferred dyeing and making their clothes themselves to give it a more unique appearance.

Tie-Dye Clothes

Though the tie-dyeing art was introduced in the United States in the early 20th century, it became wildly popular only in the 1960s when the hippies adopted it as an integral part of hippie fashion.

1960s fashion was largely defined by the use of tie-dye patterns on clothing. One of the most used symbols was the peace symbol in vibrant colors.

The popularity of tie-dye could also be credited to the travels that most hippies indulged in going as far as India and therefore, being inspired by Asian motifs and textiles for clothing. There was a favorable tilt towards designing and making your own clothes in a bid to be individualistic and as a sign of defiance of the corporate culture.

Other popular items included chain belts, caftans, peasant blouses, scarves, etc. Peace symbols were very popular in the form of accessories. Most hippies, regardless of gender, were predisposed to wearing their hair long and it generally looked unkempt. African Americans made the Afro style of hair very popular.

Many people abandoned footwear preferring to walk bare-feet. If footwear was used, then they generally were leather sandals or flip-flops. Even in the early '70s, this fashion continued having a huge influence but this started slowly dying down.

Today, hippie clothing has seen a revival with many people using different staples from the period in a more modern way. It is not surprising. Someone once very famously said, "Hippies are like jeans. They never die; they just fade.". I guess it holds true for their fashion as well.

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VIDEO: 1960s Fashion

Hi Readers,

Here is an interesting little doco on 1960s culture, fashion and the styles of the time, to the muisc of The Beatles.

Great Pics of Jimi Hendrix

Jimi Hendrix performs for Dutch television show Hoepla in 1967 (Photo: Wikipedia)

Hey everyone,

Here is a link to a variety of great pics of Jimi Hendrix: JIMI HENDRIX

Enjoy!

Hippie Style

Hi readers, Here's an interesting video about 1960s style, including interviews with Grace Slick of Jefferson Airplane and Frank Zappa.

1960s Culture and Fashion - London Style

Hi everyone,

Here's a great video about hippie style in London in the Swingin' Sixties! Enjoy! Love the narration by the way!

Paisley - The Motif of Life!

Various Ties with Paisley Designs (Credit: Wikipedia)

By Nisha Singal

The artistic representation of the 'mango', 'aam', 'pine' or 'pine cone' eventually took the form of the beautiful oriental motif called paisley now.

The paisley motif has its root in the 'boteh' design.

The 'boteh' or 'buta' means flower; it has been seen as a decorative motif in hand embroideries, paintings, engravings, printed forms on running fabrics, shawls, wall designs, furniture and even monuments.

What began as a simple representation of a flower, evolved over three hundred years into a swirling and graceful motif representing many small flowers, saplings and leaves collectively.

In the west, this famous motif came to be known as 'paisley', based on the name of the town in Scotland where many of the looms were located during the industrialization of the shawl industry in Europe. Ever since, the paisley motifs have been seen in prints, embroidery on fabrics, or anywhere as an expression to represent perennial beauty.

The form as known today, originated in the Mughal period and was not seen before the 17th century. Now the motif itself has gathered a lot of vividness about it; it can seen as a sapling, leaves and flowers in various stages from initial buds to full bloom. Flowering plants, swirling vines, spiraling leaf arabesques are rendered in a natural, graceful style, that attempts to create a garden that is worn.

The gentle hooked paisley makes it look like it is swaying in one direction because of the breeze! Though the name 'paisley' has its roots in the west, the motif itself has connotations of eastern beauty and culture.

The most common usage of this is to be found in hand embroideries on woolen, but moreso, on cashmere or pashmina shawls and stoles. Pashmina shawls are so soft and vulnerable, that it is difficult to do machine embroidering on them (rather it would be a sacrilege to attempt to machine embroider a luxurious pashmina wrap), so these shawls/wraps are lovingly hand-embroidered with many traditional motifs, paisley being one of them.

The other usage in women's clothing seems to be on fabric lengths being printed with mills or hand-screen, and also we see t-shirts/tunics/skirts and dresses being adorned with hand-embroidered paisleys.

All the creativity in the form of embroidery, printing, painting, and engraving is borne out of the artist's desire to recreate the beauty that he/she has experienced in the world around them, paisley being one of them!

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The Sixties Fashion Revival - Return Of The Hippie

Two hippies at the Woodstock Festival (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

By Mike Kliem

The 1960s was really a revolutionary decade. It highlighted an era of change and post-war citizen awareness.

People, especially youth, dressed in a way that expressed rebellion towards fixed and commonly accepted notions and social norms. They experimented and handled experimentation with a sense of responsibility for their actions.

It had also become a time when the world acknowledged the strength of the economy and for people to stay resilient. The 1960s witnessed a major paradigm shift in the way the world viewed experiment and innovation. It was an era that paved the stage for the 'information and communication revolution' that ushered in the 21st century.

The fashion naturally displayed the innermost recesses of the human psyche that was undergoing much change. The changes related to women's empowerment, and various issues relating to human rights and racial equality were reflected in the acceptance of casual, comfortable attire.

Who were the Hippies?

Hippies were part of a youth movement, composed of the younger generation and teenagers between the ages of 15 and 25. These youngsters or hippies rebelled and criticized middle-class values, embraced elements of non-Judeo-Christian religions, opposed the Vietnam War, promoted sexual liberation, and created intentional communities, often considering their tribe as a new religious movement.

Hippies favored "peace, love, and personal freedom over political and social orthodoxy. The hippie fashion was embraced by the youth and even seniors across the continents, in the 1960s. The focus of the decade and later years was on the vibrancy of the apparel and accessories and not on what others thought about a particular appearance.

People, generally, sported clothes that they felt expressed themselves and their individualism and not for the sake of pleasing the regular line of fashion. The empowering rock music and world-wide protests against social stigmas like apartheid churned out the blue jeans and denim.

It was the era of casual attire; an age when people felt that drug addiction was okay to experiment with. The hippies, as they were commonly described by the 'prim and proper' and socially answerable citizens, designed a whole new lifestyle of their own.

1960s Hippie Fashion

1960s hippie fashion comprised apparel that would probably appeal to only the youth of today. The baby boomers, also called the flower children, did not hesitate to flaunt flowers in their hair, much like the customs and sights of the orient.

In the west, the hippies also indulged in body painting, body piercing and tattoo body art. Not much of this was ever appreciated by the older generation. The men sported long, loose flowing hair like the women.

The 'free look' comprised not focusing on what others thought of their self-expression through apparel, believing in 'equality for all' and protesting against social evils.

The hippie fashion statement was a rage with the youth. It showed signs of fading out as they grew older. They pretty much lived up to The Days of Our Youth are the Days of Our Glory! Unlike the formal business environment today, back in the 1960s, the hippie fashion trends offered clothing for work and leisure with a very informal and casual look.

The clothing was a form of counterculture and very nonconformist. The personal expressions of people and the times resulted in easily recognizable styles that made a major impact on the contemporary world.

The fashion was derived along the 'anything goes' line. Hipsters and bell-bottom jeans, ankle fringes, flower patches and peasant blouses were all part of the fray. T-shirts and skimpy halter-neck tops were part of everyday wear. Women wore long skirts and dresses that redefined what was 'acceptable'.

The hemlines were difficult to digest for the conservatives of the era and the micro and mini skirts were a cultural shock. Short skirts were worn with knee-high boots, while the long flowing skirts were considered better matched with sandals. Flowing ribbons in the hair or the dress was nothing unusual.

Flowers strongly emphasized the hippie movement. They were used to represent peace and love. Tired of the toll that World War II took on culture and economy, the hippies sported floral patterns on dresses and skirts and jeans. Artificial flower tiaras and real flowers were worn in the hair.

Hippie Hair and Jewelry

During the hippie movement, men and women grew their hair long and avoided fussy styling and hair products, as braiding hair was popular, although, contrary to popular belief, they did still shampoo. Usually hair was parted in the middle and bang-less.

During this time period, long sideburns were the thing for men. Fashion accessories during the time also included bandanas and other headgear and scarves. Hippies accessorized their hair with flowers or little hair clips or a colorful headband across their forehead. A skinny ribbon tied in the back of the head with long easy flowing hair became a legendary look throughout the 1960s.

Women's jewelry was mostly based on nature or from Native American or any similar handmade designs. Any necklace sporting a peace sign with beads was hugely popular. Jewelry that made music was highly desirable since music was an essential part of the hippie scene.

Necklaces that featured bells as pendants and jangly ankle bracelets were a favorite among women. In general, the ankles received a lot of attention, especially amongst those living on the warm west coast, because many hippies preferred to go barefoot.

Hippies rebelled against the post war ugliness in the world and turned the interest of fashion designers towards as much natural splendor as possible. The youth movement affected the teen fashion industry in a major way.

Trends keep changing with time, but girls that found their own individuality and style in the 1960s have never let it go and passed much of their own hippie influence on to their daughters. For more on fashion please visit Forever 21 Fashion

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Fashion 1967 on the Sunset Strip: The Summer of Love

Belinda and Charles Lange opened their boutique on the Sunset Strip one block west of Pandora's Box, next door to the Fifth Estate in 1967.

During the Summer of Love, Belinda the designer, brought to Hollywood custom-made micro mini-skirts, backless, bra-less, cut on the bias knit dresses.

After trying on any one of the Belinda designed dresses, the customer could order another one in any fabric or color and pick it up within an hour because everything was made there at the shop.

Featured in Vogue Magazine and modeled by Cher, clients included singers Cass Elliot, Michelle Phillips, Tina Turner, Carole King, Janis Joplin, Grace Slick, Petula Clark, Julie Christie, Barbra Streisand and Liza Minnelli.

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1960's Fashion

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VIDEO: Hippie Fashion

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The video is a quick history about 1960s hippie fashion, featuring interviews with Grace Slick of Jefferson Airplane and Frank Zappa.

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The Hippie Era - The Music and Clothing Were Like None Other

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The Hippie era in the 60's and 70's was characterized by many things. Communes where groups of people banded together to live in one large household or farm, working together were all over the United States (a few small hold-outs are still active today).

Other nations had the same movement going on as well. The anti-Vietnam-war movement was another, with the young people promoting peace, love, open-mindedness and sharing.

The music and clothing were like none other before, sometimes the wilder, the better, but most of it was characterized by individualism, natural fibers and many accessories that were either hand-made or hand embellished to suit the owner.

Tie-dye was popular and showed up in everything from t-shirts to jeans, skirts to shirts, scarves, bandannas and bags. Any clothing that was reworked to fit someone was worked on by the owner, and maybe some friends, rather than a formal tailor shop.

The style was usually loose fitting, flowing and comfortable. Bright colors and flower designs were everywhere, from applique patches and fabric paint on clothing to painted on their vehicles. Peace symbols were just as predominant.

They were rebelling against the staid, 'normal' aspects of society, challenging it to grow and open up to new ideas. Many of the young people became vegetarians as a way of life and to protest the killing of other creatures for food. Hair was worn long in order to be different in yet another way from the generation before.

It was a time of almost an entire nation of young people on the move, looking to 'find themselves', a time of discovery to learn not only who they were, but also who they could be, a time not only of seeing the world around them, but appreciating it and trying to learn ways to preserve it.

Hippie Clothing is Back!

Colorful tie-die shirts were worn over bell bottoms and comfortable sandals took the place of the high heels and stockings that were worn in the '50s. Women and girls began wearing flowers and headdresses in their hair.

Long, loose and flowing, styles expressed the relaxed time of listening to the Beatles, Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, the Jefferson Airplane, Joan Baez and more. Moreover, the art of the music concert poster had an effect on the new styles that would come about, with colors and shapes that were unique and outrageous at the time.

Hippie clothes are pretty popular today and still provide generations the ability to express their individualism.

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Ideas for Hosting a Rockin' 1960s Themed Party

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If you are hosting a party that mirrors the 1960s, there are many factors that you should consider. First of all, the 1960s does not have much in common with the culture and style of the current day. When focusing primarily on costumes, choose attire that represents the different styles and designs of the 1960s.

Some ideas for hosting a rocking 1960s party include a direct representation of the music, fashion costumes, cultural activities and authentic cuisine. Consider having a friend dress up as a celebrity from that era, and act the part to give the party even more authenticity.

When hosting a party, the most important component that your guests remember is the music. If the music does not represent the top hits of the specific decade, you can lose your guests at the beginning. There are many styles and beats to choose from including classic rock, alternative rock, blues and soul.

If you can create smooth transitions between these genres, you can establish a wonderful atmosphere, while simultaneously representing the popular music of this generation. Include some of the top artists from the 1960s into your selection including The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Elvis Presley, The Who and Ray Charles. The songs from these composers are still popular today and provide a positive flow of energy in the room.

Fashion is an important factor to consider if you want to mirror the style of the 1960s. Ask your guests to incorporate styles that are reminiscent of the 1960s, including bouffant hairstyles, short skirts and afros. The attire of the 1960s is very vibrant and eclectic, showcasing individuality and personality.

This gives your guests the chance to think outside the box with their outfits, and creates a very fun and creative environment for your party. As the host, you can wear an Elvis Presley or Paul McCartney costume, two of the most influential figures during this vibrant era. The more authentic your costume, the cooler you feel.

Finally, introduce your guests to the culture of the 1960s as soon as they enter your home. Include posters and stylish banners that symbolize important events of the era. The decorations of the 1960s are typically gaudy, so try to mirror this accordingly.

Also, the creation of the Barbie is a major hit for this era, so incorporate a Barbie theme into your presentation. If you want to spice up your party, create a slideshow that depicts some of the most momentous events of this decade. Include clips of John F. Kennedy, The Beatles and John Glenn.

Keep the theme positive, as you want a festive and party atmosphere, but incorporate some fun facts to give your guests educational benefits. Study the impact of food on the 1960s generation, and choose an assortment of dishes and desserts that mirror the popular dishes of the time. Following each of these steps puts you in the best position for a rocking 1960s themed party.

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Groovy Hippie Clothing

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The hippie movement began in the 1960s with uninhibited rock music. Clothing choices followed closely behind and changed quickly with the times. The 1950s were restrictive in both music and clothing causing teenagers to want a change. They began adorning their hair with flowers and dressing in flowing natural materials.

The culture began with a pro-nature movement that was against war. Hippies were tolerant of others and abhorred violence. They were inspired by nature and sought to use it in everything they wore. The hippie culture focused on spreading love and peace during a volatile time.

Clothing items made out of raw textiles such as hemp and cotton became very popular for developing hippie fashions. During the 60s young people began creating their own styles and wearing clothing that appealed to them. Often, clothing styles were determined by individuals adding a home-made element to an item.

Popular styles were tied dyed clothing, colorful shirts worn with bell bottom pants that hugged hips appreciatively and free-flowing dresses or skirts. Hippies were known to accessorize with beaded headbands made with a leather straps, beaded necklaces, leather vests and hand-made sandals.

Hippie or bohemian fashions have always been affordable and continue to be budget conscience today. This style of clothing does not come with specific rules and different color combinations or prints worn together are acceptable.

Individuals who enjoy standing out by dressing differently from the crowd will appreciate the hippie styles that are currently sold. This style is now accessorized with scarves, long sweaters and boots. Often, dangly jewelry is worn that shimmers and embroidery adds an original element. Several layers can add to the look, but too many layers or over-sized items look bulky.

This distinct style is still around in the form of flowing maxi dresses and rompers. It is a style that keeps making a come-back for stylish, comfortably minded people.

The early skinny look and women looked to Twiggy for the latest fashions. Bohemian in style, the new look was gypsy and European as well. There were no longer rules in fashion and combination of clothing was easily made by accessorizing with some glitter, snake skin, sequins or anything else that a glitzy secondhand store could offer. Mixing and not matching were allowed and one did not have to be rich to afford a unique look.

Today, folks want clothes that are beautiful and affordable, that express the freedom and confidence of the people who wear them. That is why hippie clothing is back on the rack. Peace and Love!

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Pink Floyd T Shirts Make Perfect Gifts For Your Best Friends

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Pink Floyd T Shirts make perfect gifts for your best friends. Pink Floyd is a four member English rock band who rose to popularity in the 1960s when they first played in London's underground music scene. The band was founded in 1965 by university students Nick Mason, Roger Waters, Syd Barrett and Richard Wright. They were joined later by David Gilmour in 1968.

Barrett soon left the group but the rest together achieved worldwide success with numbers like "Wish You Were Here", "The Dark Side of the Moon", "The Wall", and "Animals". Together they made the perfect group whose t shirts became a popular gift for one's best friends.

They were one of the most successful and influential psychedelic rock music groups, having sold over 200 million albums worldwide. In 1996 on January 17th, Pink Floyd performed in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Later again in 2005, November 16th they were invited to play in the Music Hall of Fame, United Kingdom. Gifting their ts with such front displays only proves one's loyalty to this famous band.

Though they discontinued in their original group form, Mason and Gilmour continued together with Wright. Soon their t shirts with emblems of their faces, names of songs and places of performances flooded the market and made for excellent gifts for fans and friends.

Their t shirts come as band t shirts, rock t shirts and music t shirts in various colors. They cater to all sizes from small to extra large; they come hooded and plain; and also in half and full sleeves. The choice is aplenty.

The best thing about sporting and giving such t shirts to one's best friends is that your taste for rock music and numbers is openly flaunted. Gifting such t shirts to friends makes for cool gifts as it further emphasizes your musical tastes and the band you admire and adore the most. So not only do you love to wear the ts but you also want to see your friends wear the ts.

The resident band at the Countdown Club in London was Pink Floyd, who played three sets of 90 minutes from late night until early morning. For the band this was a realization that it was possible to extend songs with lengthy solos. Such was the performance of this band that their t shirts were counted amongst the perfect gifts for one's best friends.

Like most bands, members had their differences and disagreements, falling apart; but by the turn of the 21st century they gave the performance of a lifetime in support of peace between Israel and Palestine. This is something worth a fan's loyalty.

By sporting Pink Floyd Band t shirts you show your distinct preference for the most raved about Rock Music Band of the times and their numbers. Gifting Pink Floyd Band t shirts not only gives you great pleasure but you are sure that your friends too appreciate sporting the Pink Floyd Band banner.

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Five Groovy 60's and 70's Fancy Dress Ideas

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You can't go to a more fun party than a cool 60's and 70's fancy dress party! And even if you are dressing up for any other fancy dress party, with a groovy 60's chick costume, or a funky 70's disco king or hippie costume, you are going to steal the show without a doubt.

The 60's and 70's were the birth decades of free love in Western society and the clothes they wore reflected it - you can have all the fun with colors you can imagine with a great 60's and 70's costume. There are no limits to the colors you can use! Crazy psychedelic colored dresses, funky headbands, flares, colorful shirts with huge lapels - you name it. You can wear it.

And you don't have to go out and buy a 60's or 70's costume, you can always make your own. Although you will probably need a pretty funky shirt or dress to start things off. Here are some groovy ideas to get you going:

1. 60's Hippie Girl

You can go form some psychedelic multicolored short hippie dress with head band. A really fun and sexy costume for any chick - become the groovy, fun-loving hippie girl of the party!

2. Flower-Power Fancy Dress
The very finest of the 60's hippie movement - fun, care-free flower power dresses, shirts, and head wear. Flower it up! The more the better, and put a flower behind your ear as well to really complete the effect.
This style is for guys and girls, and you might just find you are the most relaxed and loving person at the party!

3. Hippie Dude
Yeah man, get the hippie dude image on! Long hair (a wig will do) with bandanna, psychedelic colors at every opportunity. You gotta wear sandals, and get those v-for-peace signs practicing, you'll be making a lot of them.

4. 70's Disco King
Think John Travolta - you are the undisputed king of the dance floor. This one is as much in the attitude as it is in the dress up! First you need a huge, flared shirt, with a massive collar that you can turn up to frame your big hairdo and giant mustache. Next, some skin-tight jeans with the biggest flares you've ever seen. Thrust those hips out - and the party is yours.

5. Disco Diva
The sexiest and coolest chick at the party. The disco diva costume needs tight body suits with massive flares and crazy colors for those disco ball lights to illuminate. Colorful shades are a must and for the feet - you want heels and platforms. All the way.

Check out some really groovy 60s 70s fancy dress costume pictures and ideas here: 60s 70s Fancy Dress. If you're also looking for something a bit more magical, check out these Alice in Wonderland costume pictures and ideas: Alice Fancy Dress

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Hippie Clothes - Today's Fashion Statement

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Hippie clothes got its name from bohemian clothing. In case you didn't know bohemian clothing originated in the late 50s and was very popular among the youth in the 60s and 70s. You would be surprised to know that never before had fashion influenced youngsters in the 60s. Many young people and teenagers were so influenced by this fashion trend that they started finding their own style.

This kind of clothing is all about the individual and gives the freedom to add their own version to that idea. The main reason why bohemian clothing or boho clothing for short is called as hippie clothing is because of the fact that is very similar to street clothing. If you have a wide range of clothing collection, then you would be familiar with street clothing. If you are someone who appreciates new designs and has a different taste in clothing, then you would like hippie clothes.

In this article, we will see why these clothes have become today's fashion statement. So, why do people have different tastes in clothes? Well, the answer to that is quite simple as their clothing tastes depends on the personality of the individual. If you are a broad minded person, then you would love these clothing. You might like to experiment with your clothing.

You may not be able to find hippie clothes in normal stores as they usually don't sell this kind of stuff. However, you can find lot of information on the internet and find online stores that sell genuine hippie clothes.

Given below are few of the hippie clothes style symbols:

• Loads of bangles if you are a woman
• Long wig
• Peace symbol hung around your neck
• Colorful floral shirt for males
• Vest for males
• Baggy lose fitting pants
• Sunglasses

Few reasons why hippie clothing has become so popular among youngsters today:

Hippie Skirts: One of the main reasons why boho clothing has become very popular today is because of the hippie skirts. Many women like to wear hippie skirts as it gives them that chic feeling. Unlike other normal skirts, these are free flowing skirts, which can be quite attractive too. You need not be very attractive young women to wear these skirts it can suit just about anyone. Hippie skirts are ideal for wearing for dances and to the movies. If you love dancing, then you would like to wear these skirts.

It Comes For Cheap: Unlike traditional clothing, boho clothes come for cheap. Many clothing designers like to create hippie clothes for those who can't afford expensive clothing. You would be glad to know that even popular designers like Chanel, Gucci and others have a liking for designing boho clothes. There are replicas of this kind of clothing, which are not that expensive. You can find them with cheap discounts on the internet.

Celebrities Love To Wear Them: You very much know that what celebrities do and wear is very influential among youth. It is the same with these clothes. You can find many celebrities wearing this kind of clothing, which makes it very popular among fans. Music groups and singers like the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, Elvis Presley and others can be credited for making them popular in the 60s and 70s.

From the above, it becomes quite obvious why hippie clothes are in vogue now. If you want your clothes to represent what you are, then you might as well visit the online store at http://www.asraistyle.com

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