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more than a dress; a work of art.
photo from huffington post.
photographs from child of the moon
a is for angie
b is for blond bombshell
c is for corset
d is for dark beauty
e is for editorial
f is for freckles
g is for garland
h is for hollywood hotspot
i is for iconic
j is for jewels
k is for kate
l is for long locks
m is for mesh
n is for nails
o is for opulent
p is for pocket puppy
q is for quirky
r is for ruby lips
s is for spots
t is for tats
u is for underwear
v is for veil
w is for wallpaper
x is for criss cross
y is for yellow gold
z is for zipper
that, she is. the documentary allows the viewer to see joan rivers beyond the red carpet. you get a sense that a deep pain lies behind those (botoxed) eyes. a life filled with success, fame and family is not without disappointment, rejection and loss. i wouldn’t say i’m a fan of her work, but i find her drive and persona fascinating. she certainly is a comedic icon, especially in a male dominated industry.
i just watched hbo’s grey gardens, after viewing the 1975 documentary last year. i am amazed, saddened, disgusted and mostly fascinated with the lives of edith bouvier beale and daughter edie. the film is centered on the aunt and first cousin of jacqueline kennedy, whose demise leads them to living in squalor and filth in their east hampton mansion.
surprisingly, i prefer the modern film over the documentary. the film travels back and forth between the ’30s and ’70s, giving the viewer a back story and fuller context of their lives. the documentary, grittier of course, left me at times squirming and a little bored. nevertheless, a truly fascinating story.
i came across a great blog that features all things grey gardens. with illustrations, theatre depictions, commentary and more. go here to explore the gardens.
illustrations from cinema faustus and grey gardens news.
my husband was reminiscing about tv shows he grew up watching, including that girl, starring marlo thomas. he revealed a boyhood crush on ms. thomas and i discovered a current crush on her fabulous look from the 70s. these photos were taken in her beverly hills home in 1970.
photos from imdb
aw, to be a fly on the wall. my friend dorie taylor was more than a fly last evening. as a member of the met staff, she checked in the star studded cast by last name, helping gisele realize that she falls under “b,” whether she goes by bundchen or brady. i throughly enjoyed her recap email and am sharing some of her “senior superlatives.” enjoy the photos that follow.
hautness:
jennifer lopez – gorgeous gown, effortless hair and make-up
demi moore – dazzling
jessica biel and justin timberlake – just hot
usher – handsome and sweet
christina hendricks – vavoom
iman – stunning
eva mendes – lovely
eva longoria – perfect
brooke shields – timeless
chris noth – fun
gwen stefani and gavin rossdale – dramatic
jimmy falon – charming
larger than life:
mary j. blige
diddy
renee zellweger
the trump clan
sjp
over the top:
donatella versace
katy perry
photos from hollywood life
f/w 09
here are the answers to saturday’s quiz. if you haven’t taken it, don’t peep: just scroll down to test your muse-ability.
1. Yves Saint Laurent: Loulou de la Falaise
2. Marc Jacobs: Sophia Coppola
3. Henry Holland: Agyness Deyn
4. Riccardo Tisci of Givenchy: Mariacarla Boscono
5. Michael Kors: Carmen Kass
6. Tom Ford: Carine Roitfeld
7. Nicolas Ghesquiere: Charlotte Gainsbourg
8. Karl Lagerfeld: Claudia Schiffer
9. Alexander McQueen: Isabella Blow
10. Alexander Wang: Erin Wasson
a mcqueen model, inspired by isabella blow (above).
photos from papermag and sydney morning herald.
edie sedgwick to andy warhol, anna karina to jean-luc godard. every good artist needs a muse. test your knowledge by matching the fashion designer to his muse. answers will be revealed on monday.
1. Yves Saint Laurent
a. Loulou de la Falaise
b. Inès de la Fressange
c. Brigitte Bardot
2. Marc Jacobs
a. Rachel Zoe
b. Sophia Coppola
c. Victoria Beckham
3. Henry Holland
a. Sienna Miller
b. Lily Allen
c. Agyness Deyn
4. Riccardo Tisci of Givenchy
a. Mariacarla Boscono
b. Erin O’Connor
c. Ana Cláudia Michels
5. Michael Kors
a. Coco Rocha
b. Carmen Kass
c. Heidi Klum
6. Tom Ford
a. Carine Roitfeld
b. Tinsley Mortimer
c. Iman
7. Nicolas Ghesquiere
a. Chloe Sevigny
b. Cate Blanchett
c. Charlotte Gainsbourg
8. Karl Lagerfeld
a. Claudia Schiffer
b. Natalia Vodianova
c. Kate Bosworth
9. Alexander McQueen
a. Amanda Harlech
b. Isabella Blow
c. Anna Piaggi
10. Alexander Wang
a. Lara Stone
b. Catherine McNeil
c. Erin Wasson
quiz from fab sugar; photos from bluetramontana.
fergie bedazzled at the victoria’s secret show, dripping in diamonds and jeweled louboutins. i never noticed her killer legs before…i’m really feeling this look. fergalicious indeed.
photos via gastro chic.
that je ne sais quoi
June 15, 2010 in commentary, fashion, women | Leave a comment
there are some gals who can throw on a little flowered dress or fedora and look sharp as a tack. sure, alexa chung and diane kruger have access to stylists and hairdressers that the rest of us lack, but i don’t think that’s their secret. they possess that “thing” that money can’t buy – an effortless sense of style. i find it really inspiring…with lil’ a dash of “why can’t i look that good in a fedora?”
images from knight kat and garance dore.