My favorite fashion era is definitely the 1970s. I love everything about ’70s style – the platform shoes, the earthiness carried over from hippie counterculture, the glam of disco, and the voluptuous hairdos. I’m also passionate about the art of film. The combination of these two subjects inspired me to write about one of my all-time favorite movies…Boogie Nights.

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About the Film

Boogie Nights tells the tale of an ordinary boy with, um, an extraordinary gift, who is discovered at a night club and becomes a mega adult film star during the golden age of porn. Yes, I realize that this doesn’t exactly sound very CF-friendly, but you’ll have to see the film to get the true concept behind it. (Just don’t watch it with your parents!) The movie is more focused on the characters’ personal journeys and the surrogate family they create for each other than on their unorthodox professions.

With a killer soundtrack, an amazing all-star cast featuring Mark Wahlberg, Heather Graham, Julianne Moore, Burt Reynolds, Phillip Seymour Hoffman, William H. Macy, Don Cheadle, and John C. Reilly, and visionary direction from P.T. Anderson, it’s a flick that’s definitely worth watching.

The cast battles through drugs, discos, and debauchery all while looking perfectly ’70s glam. Read on and get inspired!

“Boogie Nights” Style

The two leading ladies of the story, Rollergirl (Heather Graham) and Amber Waves (Julianne Moore) use glitz, teased hair, and colorful makeup to achieve a look that’s part disco glam and part So-Cal casual. Bright colors such as turquoise and pink appear in most of their looks, and they frequently wear trendy ’70s pieces such as halter necks, peasant tops, high-waisted shorts, and jumpsuits.

Amber Waves, played by Julianne Moore, is the more glamorous of the two. Her ensembles often feature silk scarves, sequins, and hair teased at the crown. To steal her look, go for a brightly colored sundress paired with your tallest platform sandals, deep colored eyeshadow, and a bright rep lip.