when i grow up.....

So when I grow up I actually want to be Joan from Mad Men. To me she just symbolises what I want, killer curves, killer wardrobe, killer Martini! I think if we were ever going to get close to a real life Jessica Rabbit, then Christina Hendrick's may just be the woman. I don't think I've ever had such a serious case of wardrobe envy since I first watched Ms. Monroe in "How to Marry a Millionaire"- I still want those amazing cats eye glasses! Also I believe her to have the most perfect shade of auburn hair ever- fact!! 
A few of my favourite classic Joan looks are

It's got bows, its got a print, its the most beautiful shade of almost prussian blue...amaze! 

the colour, the amazing thick material, heavy visable weave, the amazing neclkline and a brooch! how i love a brooch...

 pussybow blouse + pencil skirt = :) - always! 

Working nauticals and It wouldn't be a Joan outfit without the pen necklace. 

I've done a bit of searching and I've come up with some great pieces that can help you recreate a bit of Mad Men in your life, wether you just want to work a Joan brooch or are going for the whole ensemble! I am, now where's my drink??? 

Classic Pencil dress from http://www.daddyos.com

and it's a complete steal!

belted waist and fabulous neckline. Joan would so approve, and this just proves that red heads can pull off green! get it from http://www.pinupgirlclothing.com/

Vintage style brooch at a fraction of the price

http://www.boohoo.com/

Yes, these are Christian Louboutin but any Joan-a-like deserves the best!

and the outfit wouldn't be complete without the obligatory pen necklace. I found this one at http://www.etsy.com for $20 a tiny price to pay to be a true tribute! 

Right, I'm going now to salivate over Lady Hendricks dress collection a little bit more and then possibly hunt down some cats eye glasses!! 

xoxo