The Dark Approach: Kate Hudson in The Skeleton Key

When dealing with the supernatural, it's best to go boho.

Horror films often have a bad enough reputation as it is. When it comes to style in horror films... Wait, does such a thing even exist?  

It really doesn't, I suppose, because fashion and terror are hardly ever connected. What we are supposed to experience when watching a scary film (besides being scared), is being able to relate to the "every woman" protagonist, so that we can feel her fear. But is the "every woman" often just a casual dresser as she is depicted in most scary films? Do scary things not happen when you're well-dressed?

Apparently, if it involves ghosts, then yes.

The Skeleton Key (2005) does a pretty good job at combining casual and chic. Although Caroline Ellis (Kate Hudson), a hospice nurse who works at a plantation home in New Orleans, may seemingly not consider her "look" when getting dressed to care for an elderly man, she must subconsciously adapt to her environment. She deals with Hoodoo ghosts. What does this translate to, style-wise? Dark-boho-chic.

Costume designer Louise Frogley, though not necessarily a legend, has worked on the likes of Iron Man 3 (2013), Ocean's Thirteen (2007), The Rules of Attraction (2002), Traffic (2000), and countless others.

This is definitely a look to aspire to. 

Hot Mess: Julianne Moore in A Single Man

Do you ever feel like you'll end up sad and alone,
with nothing but your amazing style?

Well, maybe not completely alone. At least you'll have your GBFF (a.k.a. the gay BFF).

You'll call him during the day, from your bed, when you're at your most vulnerable; no make-up, no fancy dress, and your hair is a mess. Then you'll get all dolled-up when he comes over for dinner, and you two smoke, eat, drink and smoke some more together. And maybe when you're completely hammered, you two will dance.

Life could be worse. You could be that young blonde girl who dresses all in black, and hangs out with her tan GBFF, both of whom appear whimsically unaware of what lies ahead of them.

Wait, is this film my past and future?

Although the genius fashion designer, Tom Ford, directed A Single Man (2009), it was costume designer Arianne Philips who created the wonderful looks. She also worked on Girl, Interrupted (1999) and Walk the Line (2005). She seems to understand the wardrobe of complicated women. Good for her.

The Classic: Tilda Swinton in The Grand Budapest Hotel

No matter how old you are, it's important to remain stylish.

Let's take a few minutes to discuss Tilda Swinton in this film. Whilst audiences and critics alike have been astounded by her physical transformation in Wes Anderson's The Grand Budapest Hotel, I was more impressed by the costume design. 

How fabulous. Being able to see an elderly female character who is the stereotypical "super-rich widow" is something that does not happen as often as it should. Particularly one who obviously still cares about fashion.

Costume designer Milena Canonero is somewhat of a legend herself, having worked on films such as A Clockwork Orange (1971), Out of Africa (1985), The Godfather: Part III (1990) and Marie Antoinette (2006), to name a few. 

Let's all hope we'll still be dressed in our finest when we're in our 80s. 

Teenage Rebellion: Dakota Fanning in The Runaways

There's something about an all-girl rock band in the 70s that has inspired me to go out
and buy a sparkly tube-top.

Here's one thing that I appreciate about Cherie Currie (Dakota Fanning) in The Runaways (2010): her willingness to stick to her semi-feminine sense of style. Being the lead singer of an all-female rock band that includes Joan Jett as a member, one would expect her to also go for the casual jeans and t-shirt with a leather jacket look. 

But no. She sticks to her style. 

And even though jeans often make an appearance, they are often paired with colourful and/or sparkly tops (and some very impressive boots).

Now if only she didn't have that hair...

A Look in History: 15 Years Since Cruel Intentions

"Everybody loves me, and I intend to keep it that way."

Can anyone actually believe it has been fifteen years today since Cruel Intentions graced the silver-screen for the first time? What undoubtedly started out as a youthful remake of the classic Dangerous Liaisons (1988), turned into a pop-culture phenomenon; a film that will forever remind us of what it was like to be a part of the adolescent angst of the 1990s.

Without even getting into the discussion about how great the film is in itself, its greatest accomplishment was delivering a masterful, manipulative villain (a teenage girl nonetheless) whose sense of style is not only inspirational, but also eternal.

As the epitome of a Manhattan socialite in-training, Kathryn's style is clearly representative of her dualism; the smart, sophisticated young lady she wants to appear to the world vs. her wicked and conniving true self that cannot help but seep through her choice of wardrobe. 

She even managed to evade all of the more ridiculous style choices that many fell victim to in the late '90s.

Kathryn Merteuil, as the Marcia f-ing Brady of the Upper East Side, we salute you.

Off/On Topic: Iggy Azalea's "Fancy" Music Video, featuring Charli XCX

Is there anyone cooler than Iggy Azalea?

The answer: As if.

Whether you like or dislike her music, that opinion has become irrefutably irrelevant, as her new music video for "Fancy" is basically a complete re-enactment of the greatest film ever: Clueless (1995).

The three-minute clip stars Iggy as Cher Horowitz, starting from her iconic scene in which she picks out her clothes for school with a computer, through to her infamous debate speech, P.E. class, lunch with Dionne and Tai, and the epic house party in the Valley.

There's even an Amber in it.

It goes without saying that the style in the video is flawless, as it is very much inspired by the film, but still retains a contemporary feel. 

If you're prepared for the greatest thing ever, please watch the video: