NKPR Picks: Favourite Vintage Films

August 26, 2013, 7:39 pm

Capture It. Relive It. Experience It. With this year’s It Lounge Portrait Studio taking on a Vintage Modern theme, we’re getting in the spirit and sharing NKPR’s favourite vintage-inspired films from Old Hollywood to Amelie’s Parisian charm! 

Nicole’s Pick: Amelie. 

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“I love the set design, wardrobe…so much playful vintage Parisian charm!”

Natasha’s Pick: Some Like It Hot.

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“Everyone knows I love Marilyn! Have several photos of her throughout my home.” 

Denise’s Pick: Belle de Jour.

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“French cinema. The 60’s. The charm of bourgeoisie. The absurdity of escaping from aristocratic Paris to moonlight as a prostitute…”

Brittney’s Pick: Roman Holiday.  

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“What girl doesn’t dream of being a princess, frolicking around in Rome and meeting a tall dark handsome man?”

Sari’s Pick: Breakfast at Tiffany’s.

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“Audrey Hepburn’s style…where would we be without the LBD?!”

Kristin’s Pick: Rebel Without A Cause

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“James Dean. Chickie-runs. The moral decay of American youth. (Maybe millenials aren’t so bad after all?) Also… You’re tearing me apart!!!!” 

Trilby’s Pick: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. 

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“Makes me very nostalgic. The flying car, Truly Scrumptious…I still find myself humming the Toot Sweet song on occasion.”

Rebecca’s Pick: Imitation of Life. 

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“…I cried for two weeks straight.”

What’s your favourite Vintage Film? Follow @NatashaNKPR on Twitter or @nkpr on Instagram and show us your version of Vintage Modern! Share an image of your favourite vintage Hollywood film still on Twitter or Instagram with the hashtag #NKPRIT13 for a chance to win the ultimate film experience at the IT Lounge Portrait Studio!

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