"LAST GIANT OF HOLLYWOOD'S GOLDEN AGE?"

“LAST GIANT OF HOLLYWOOD’S GOLDEN AGE?”

This is how Tony Curtis was described in yesterday’s edition of the Times of London. What do you think? Do you believe today’s actors/actresses have the same star quality and staying power?

Do let me know!
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Mwah!
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"FASHIONS FADE BUT STYLE IS ETERNAL ..."

"Fashions fade but style is eternal” (Yves Saint Laurent)

I can’t recall what fashions she may have worn, but for me Audrey Hepburn encapsulates the essence of style.

WHO (PAST OR PRESENT) ENCAPSULATES STYLE FOR YOU? DO LET ME KNOW!

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Mwah!
Enjoy,
XOXO LOLA:)

'A' IS FOR ACCESSORIES ~ DESIGNER ACCESSORY TRENDS FOR FALL 2010!

Dear readers, I am participating in Alphabe-Thursday where ‘A’ is for ACCESSORIES – DESIGNER ACCESSORY TRENDS FOR FALL 2010!

Belts, it seems, are skinny, bags pared down, shoes have slightly lower heels (in line with the economy!) and yeti boots are, I read, essential! Do let me know which you like and may follow and those you can’t stand:

1. YSL - above (love the chain and gloves!)

2. Chloe - 70’s style camel shoulder bag (below)

3. Versace – so shiny and reminiscent of sweet wrappers?

4. Proenza Schouler – meant to be an alternative to the ‘It’ bag! What do you think?

5. YSL – do you like this horse hair down heel?

6. Stella McCartney – lower heels

7. Chanel – love these faux fur Yeti boots!

8. Alexander McQueen – boots to keep out all that winter snow!

WHICH OF THESE TRENDS DO YOU LIKE AND MAY FOLLOW? ANY YOU DETEST?
Do tell me! And do check out other Alphabe-Thursday posts @ Jenny Matlock!
And, finally, thank you to all my dear readers and also new followers who visited or commented this week! Have a great weekend and see you again for Six Word Saturday!
Enjoy!
XOXO LOLA:)

IS LADY GAGA A FEMINIST ICON (OR "A TALENTLESS FAKE"?)

There has been much discussion recently in the UK press whether or not Lady G, in her outlandish outfits and fright wigs, is a feminist icon or not.

According to the September 12 2010 edition of the London Sunday Times, a piece by Camille Paglia sums her up thus:

“Her fans see her as a brilliant, ironic taboo-breaker, an erotic icon, diva of desire. Camille Paglia sees only a talentless fake, a travesty of womanhood, whose posturing seduces only the internet generation.”

Do you have any strong views? How does she compare with other female singers? Is this simply a “generational” thing? Do let me know!

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Have a great weekend and see you again for Ruby Tuesday!
Mwah!
XOXO LOLA:)

OVER THE RAINBOW ...

Dear readers, I am participating in Alphabe-Thursday where, this week, RAINBOW colours rule! Now, I’m not sure, myself, about this for clothes (the Versace above, for instance?) or interior design. But many do carry it off flawlessly. So it must be me! Anyway, enough of the talk and let’s look at the …

… colourful evidence!

KEY:
1. Versace (above)
2–3 Matthew Williamson (for H & M) – Kourtney Kardashian & Estelle (below)
4-5 Matthew Williamson – Thandie Newton
6-7 Matthew Williamson (for H & M) – Gennifer Goodwin & Daria Werbowy
8 Matthew Williamson - Joy Bryant & Becki Newton

10 Erdem

Now, as for the world of art, a couple of rainbow Kandinskys:
and a Klee:

As for the man-made world, a foot-powered dance floor, Rotterdam (how green!)
And as for the natural world, firstly, colourful images featuring donkeys. The first horrific one of a scared animal overflying a beach in Russia. (Be very afraid, Ryanair & EasyJet!),
the second a more traditional scene ON a beach (in the UK):

And secondly, the famous RAINBOW flower gardens, Epcot, Florida:

I’M STILL UNSURE ABOUT RAINBOW-COLOURED CLOTHES! BUT WHAT ABOUT YOU – WHAT’S YOUR TAKE? AND COULD YOU WEAR ANY OF THE OUTFITS ABOVE?

Do tell me! And do check out other Alphabe-Thursday posts @ Jenny Matlock´s great site!
And, finally, thank you to all my dear readers and also new followers who visited or commented last week! Have a great weekend and see you again for Six Word Saturday!
Enjoy!
XOXO LOLA:)

"THERE ARE TWO THINGS A GIRL NEEDS TO BE: CLASSY AND FABULOUS" (COCO CHANEL)

“There are two things a girl needs to be: classy and fabulous” Coco Chanel (Oops! 6x2 words!)

BUT WHAT IF YOU’RE GETTING A FEW WRINKLES LIKE THESE SHAR PEIS? BOTOX? GO UNDER THE KNIFE?

WHAT’S YOUR VIEW ABOUT HAVING “A LITTLE WORK DONE”? ESPECIALLY TEENAGERS?

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Remembering 9/11,
Mwah
XOXO LOLA:)

VISIONS OF VIOLET ...

Dear readers, I am participating in Alphabe-Thursday where this week's colour is VIOLET: a girl’s name, a flowering plant (below), a community in Louisiana USA, the name of songs, films, a musical and many fictional characters besides. And together with related shades like purple and magenta, one of my favourite colours. Not for interior design, you understand, where I lean more to a neutral palette. No, for haute couture. So, enough of the talk and, in Sir David Frost’s immortal words, let’s look at the evidence!

KEY:
1 Armani Prive (above)
2 Armani Prive – Cate Blanchett (below)
3 Armani Prive – Zhang Ziyi
4 Lanvin – Natalie Portman
5 Y-Zigal
6-7 Marc Jacobs – Anne Hathaway
8-9 Alexander Wang – Blake Lively, Tamsin Egerton, Kloe Kardashian
10-11 Rodarte – Dasha Zhutova
12 Oscar de la Renta – Amy Adams
13 Christina Hendricks – Mad Men Emmy winner, August 2010 (designer unknown)

Now, as for the natural world, here are some beautiful blooms starting with African violets:

And, as for the man-made world, here’s just one example - Ronan Keating’s August 2010 concert, Kenwood House, Hampstead, London:

I ADORE VIOLET! BUT WHAT ABOUT YOU – DO YOU LOVE IT OR HATE IT? AND COULD YOU WEAR ANY OF THE DESIGNER OUTFITS ABOVE?

Do tell me! And do check out other Alphabe-Thursday posts @ Jenny Matlock's great site! And, finally, thank you to all my dear readers and also new followers who visited or commented last week! Have a great weekend and see you again for Six Word Saturday!
Enjoy!
XOXO LOLA:)