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,

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