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It's a mad, mod world

After a long hiatus, Mad Men will return for its 6th season April 7 at 9:00 pm ET on AMC. I can't wait. Not one for spoilers myself, I couldn't help getting excited when tight-lipped Matthew Weiner recently shared some tid bits about the coming season with The Daily Beast.

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Fat Betty no longer. January Jones will return slim after losing her baby weight and fat suit. Looking svelte at the Golden Globes. Beautiful hair and makeup. What's up with the dress?

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Has anyone else noticed the "Mad Men" trend in fashion and makeup? Don't forget you first learned about the mod revival right here on this blog. Banana Republic will debut its "Mad Men" collection later this month in-store and online. The collection is going mod featuring bold stripes and plaids. BR is keeping it under wraps. After seeing a three-page ad spread in the March issue of InStyle, I scoured the Web for a sneak peek. But there was none to be found.

You better hurry up and get a BR credit card if you want to attend the "Mad For Mod" cocktail party at Lenox February 28 to celebrate the launch and get 30% off your purchase. Check listings for stores in your area.

Estee Lauder is also jumping on the Mad Men wagon with a limited collection available in April to coincide with the show's season premiere. In keeping with the mod theme, the three new products center around the color pink (my fave!) -- like "pinkadelic" lip stick -- in 1960's inspired packaging.

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Speaking of mod, I've been eyeing these Louis Vuitton ads for months. Love them!

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Are you a Mad Men fan? If you missed it last season, hop on over to Tobi Failey's blog and check out the inspiration boards for Joan, Betty and Peggy. Which of the three lovely ladies do you identify with most? Betty for me.

Golden Globes flops

My loyal reader Elizabeth suggested I open up a discussion about the worst dressed stars at the Golden Globes. Don't get me wrong about Jennifer Lawrence. I loved her dress from floor to waist. Something went awry up top. Too bad.

This roundup was hard as there were more duds than classy, elegant styles on the carpet. Here are my top 5 picks for worst dressed:

Helena Bonham Carter is always a mess. Why would things be any different this year? That lips clutch is ridiculous.

I love Jessica Chastain and thought her award for Best Actress for her role in Zero Dark Thirty was well deserved. Unfortunately, her stylist did her wrong. If looks could kill -- the lady's expression behind her says it all.

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I love Lena Dunham too. And, she so deserved her awards for Girls. Her pixie cut was cute, but her plum dress was hideous. Lena, hire a new stylist before next year. She is destined to be on the red carpet for years to come.

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Hally Barry is so pretty and has such a hot bod. What was up with her dress?

The bottom of the barrel: Lucy Lui. WTF? I don't know what else to say.

Interesting that my fave Anne Hathaway was not on most of the best dressed lists. Critics thought she played it too safe. Less is always more in my opinion, especially when you have such a pretty face.

Who were your best and worst picks? Post in comments below.

Mod revival

Mod gone wrong

I’m usually way behind the fashion curve. Is Mod style back in vogue? I couldn’t help but notice it got a big nod in the January issues of Matchbook and Lonny. So, I decided to do some digging.

First stop, wwd.com. Headline: “One of the biggest (spring 2013) runway trends was an ode to Sixties Mod with bold, graphic patterns and retro shapes.” Was I right, or was I right? I'll leave the spring lines to someone who knows something about fashion like Slim Paley (love her blog!) and focus on Mod history.

The Mod movement short for ‘modernist’ that originated in 1960's London was not just a fashion or a type of pop music but a lifestyle. The movement eventually made its way around to America, which I'll have to cover in a later post.

Mod style was generally characterized by very bold and bright fashions. The cuts were usually ultra-short and sleeveless. Miniskirts, jumpers, shift dresses, patent rain trench coats, patent leather go-go boots and tights were all the rage.

Mod makeup was huge. Big, dramatic eyes were the ultimate fashion, day or night. Lips were usually left bare so that all the focus could be put on them. Layers of black mascara and eyeliner were applied all the way around the eye for major impact.

Hair was short often bobbed and stick straight. Thick bangs and pixie cuts were also in.

Let’s take a look.

Matchbook's January issue greets the New Year with a 15 page Mod-inspired photo shoot spread.

Pinch, Lash, Smidgen Flat by Modcloth. Adorable!

The Lonny Jan./Feb. issue opens to a two-page spread a "Mod, Mod World" inspired by 60's style icon Edie Sedgwick.

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Mark Jacobs at New York Fashion Week 2013.

Oscar de la Renta long tassel clip-on earrings.

THE MOD SQUAD

1965 "girl of the year" and Andy Warhol "it girl" Edie Sedgwick

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The Face of 1966 Leslie Lawson "Twiggy"

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Mod hairstyle goddess Peggy Moffitt

Modeling her signature Vidal Sassoon "Five Point" Haircut.

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Love this!

Fashion designer Mary Quant is credited with inventing the mini skirt, hot pants and patterned leggings.

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Special edition Mary Quant Mini Cooper. She named the short skirt "mini" after her favorite car.

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Her London shop

Postage stamp in her honor (2008)

My favorite Mod. I love Audrey's look in How to Steel a Million. Of course I love her any way.

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Mod Men

"King of Carnaby Street" John Stephen

John Stephen was one of the most important male fashion figures in the 1960's. He was the first to offer clothing to the mass market at affordable prices. By 1967 he operated a chain of 15 shops in central London. His stores were frequented by pop stars, which also added to his success. The Rolling Stones, The Kinks, The Who and Small faces were all sporting his clothes.