Mod Hairstyles

Lesley Hornby, aka Twiggy, never dreamed she'd become a fashion model. She was, in her words, a "skinny little thing." But she was a photogenic "skinny little thing," and all it took was a haircut from Daniel Galvin (and some headshots by Barry Lategan) to propel her to superstardom. The look: streamlined and blond, sleek and slender as the lady herself, nearly boyish, even. Read Full Story

Twiggy really only had one look, but she took it very seriously. Although the mod fashion movement got its start in 1950's London, it's Twiggy who is frequently remembered as the face of mod.  linked from garfnet.org If you don't have the lashes to pull off the look above, don't worry--they're not real. The Twiggy look is so austere that a little goes a long way--so ditch the bronzer and the blush in favor of a sweet pair of fake eyelashes. linked from tvgasm.com Mod fashion was streamlined and bold, definitively minimalist. Look for geometric patterns, startling colors, and hemlines cut well above the ... Read Full Story

Model Erin O'Connor at a fashion event.  Getty Images.   English model Erin O'Connor isn't a typical beauty.  She was a favorite face during the 'imperfect beauty' fashion photography movement of the 1990s for her symmetrical, almost boyish bone structure.  Instead of feminizing her look with a long hairstyle, O'Connor famously sports an ultra-mod cut that recalls mod goddess Twiggy and 1960's London. O'Connor's cut isn't ideal for women with curly hair.  It won't fall quite the same without constant and damaging straightening, and would require a lot of upkeep.  It is, however, a daring and gorgeous cut for women who want to show ... Read Full Story

Colofrul Diesel Inspired Sunglasses It’s also challenging to pick the perfect pair of designer sunglasses for your face, but don’t forget to consider your hairstyle too! The focus should be how well the entire package works together; that is, the hair, face and the glasses. Complicated curls and fussy accessories give a cluttered look to the face, so if you have unruly hair, keep the sunglasses more minimalist. Continue the circular motifs of curly hair in your eyeglasses. Round or oval frames look beautiful, while square frames on the other hand, are too much of a contrast. Since even short curly hair has movement, ... Read Full Story

Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is called "Mod Hairstyles". Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add your own article! Read Full Story