Dita Von Teese is one of those celebrities which have successfully crafted their own look. In this image you see a medium length haircut which seems to have an air of modern with retro... next picture

...overtones. This is certainly something that you can pull off at any event you go to, not so much for casual environments however because this really isn't going to be the simplest thing to craft early in the morning, although if you manage to get the knack of it then it should be possible. For now though, get your hairdresser to make this style for you.