Four Easy Ways to Get the Mad Men Look This Season

I'm not much of a television fanatic, but I've been following the beautifully-crafted series "Mad Men" since it's beginning. This drama series truly captures the essence of Madison Avenue in the 60's, with true-to-life sets, costumes and makeup that really makes the early '60's come alive on the screen.

Here are a few suggestions to get the "mad men" look, without going overboard:

For the guys:

Back in the early 1960's, no man would step outside without a hat (and he removed it in elevators, at the table, and when women were present). Try a Stetson fedora Available at http://www.stetsonhats.com/


...and every man needs a pair of cufflinks. These by Hidalgo, are "back-to-the-future" friendly, a classic oval with American Flag design in enamel. Available at http://www.hidalgojewelry.com/


For the Ladies:

A dress with a belted waist is a must-have. Go slinky with a sheath dress, or add have fun with bold prints with this flirt, full-skirted dress from Alice & Olivia (Multi Ombre Trellis Dress with Belt $440.00).

: The perfect red lip is essential for an authentic 60's "mad men" look.

The easiest way to get the perfect red is with the Stila Paint Your Pout Red Palette ($45.00). A silvery, cardboard palette with magentic closure features a winking red lip. Inside, press a button an your actually hear a Stila Pro Artist takes you through the process of creating a perfect, red pout, step by step. You get a lip balm, and three intense, silky red lipsticks: warm, cool, and true red. I have been in search of a red that looked chic, not ridiculous, for years. This palette's warm red is perfect--and the true red looks classy, too. I've even mixed the cool with a gloss and have gotten a pretty result. Red is "60's appropriate" and always classic, even in 2008, but it's only festive as long as it looks "right." This palette delivers. http://www.sephora.com/ *it makes a great holiday gift idea, too.