Glamour of the Gods exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery

Photography by Karl StrussGloria Swanson, 1919
Photography by Baron Adolph de MeyerMary Pickford, 1920
Photography by Nikolas MurrayClara Bow, 1925
Photography by George HurrellClark Gable and Joan Crawford, 1933
Photography by George HurrellJean Harlow, 1933
Photography by George HurrellMarlene Dietrich, 1937
Photography by Gene KornmanRita Hayworth, 1939
Photography by Robert CoburnRita

Russell Young and a little bit more of Liz

Elizabeth Taylor"Gold"Acrylic paint, enamel and diamond dust screen print on linen62 x 48 inches
I was reading Little Augury's excellent blog the other day and saw the amazing pink screen print of Elizabeth Taylor below.  I would love something like this on my wall so I looked up the artist.  I knew Russell Young the photographer from being in the music business years ago but hadn't realised

Last of the Hollywood Icons - Elizabeth Taylor RIP

My favourite Elizabeth Taylor picture by Richard Avedon, 1964
"My Mother says I didn't open my eyes for eight days when I was born but when I did, the first thing I saw was an engagement ring. I was hooked."
Elizabeth Taylor(1932-2011)
I've just heard the very sad news that Elizabeth Taylor died today aged 79 from heart failure.  This is a re-post of a piece I did in January 2010.
Born in

Friday quotes - Elizabeth Taylor

Photography by Richard Avedon

"It's not the having, it's the getting"
Elizabeth Taylor(b. 1932)
Legendary Hollywood star Elizabeth Taylor was once voted The Most Beautiful Woman in the World.  Married eight times to seven husbands, most famously Richard Burton who she married twice.  She needs no introduction.  Here are some of my favourite quotes.

"Everything was handed to me - looks, fame,

In search of the perfect Turban

Photography by Edward SteichenGloria Swanson
I have a thing about turbans, not just turbans all sorts of hats and headdresses.  I've bought a few in my time but they've never been quite right.  Two rather horrid velour ones I bought last year are only good for wearing whilst taking off my make-up.  Turbans are great for making a dramatic statement and also covering up a bad hair day.  So, I'm

Elizabeth Taylor's fabulous headpieces

Photography by Richard Avedon
I've been thinking about fabulous headwear a lot this week and Elizabeth Taylor sprung to mind.  Above is my favourite photograph of her, taken in 1964 and the feather headpiece is absolutely stunning.
Hollywood costume designers made some wonderful pieces for her films.  I loved the headdress in Cleopatra.  The actress often wore very extravagant headpieces when

The House of Halston

"You're only as good as the people you dress"
Halston(1932-1990)
I'm a huge fan of Halston.  I only have one of his dresses but I've always loved the fabrics and style of his designs.  They've inspired a lot of my wardrobe choices as have the fabulous women he's dressed.  This post started because I found a picture of him in his house in New York and it just grew as I found more and more