Over 100 Hollywood Costumes to be Displayed at London's V&A Museum

Good news for all you London city dwellers...a fabulous exhibit is to be hosted by the V&A this October 2012 for all movie costume lovers. Ever wanted to see the infamous LBD worn by Audrey Hepburn in 'Breakfast at Tiffany's'? Or Judy Garland's pinafore frock from 'The Wizard of Oz'? 
A large 'Hollywood costume' exhibition will showcase more than a hundred of the most memorable dresses, accessories, suits and wares for the first time.

The exhibit boasts items such as Indiana Jones's fedora and jacket, Scarlett O’Hara’s green ‘curtain’ gown worn in Gone with the Wind and the red jacket worn by Michael Jackson in the music video for 'Thriller'. All these iconic costumes will be displayed alongside costumes from more recent releases including The Iron Lady, Batman and Spiderman.

Every costume and each piece of clothing has been sourced from across the globe and has been loaned from costume houses, museums, film studios and private collectors.
'This landmark exhibition will provide a once in a life-time opportunity to explore the most beloved characters in Hollywood history and gain insight on the role of the costume designer and their vital contribution to cinema storytelling.' 

- Guest curator and designer Deborah Nadoolman Landis.

The V&A anticipates that Hollywood Costume could be one of its most popular exhibitions of the year and tickets have already gone on sale. Click HERE for more information on tickets and dates.

Marilyn Monroe's Iconic Make-Up Tutorial

Although it's very difficult to get all the exact details as Marilyn Monroe's make-up artist never betrayed her secrets, it's fun to talk about and look at the different tricks and details of Marilyn's make-up. 

Marilyn had lots of different looks and was pretty natural off camera but this video concentrates on the very glamorous look she had for her movies and poster shoots from 1953 through to the end of the 50's. Lots of the tricks where geared towards the lighting, film and cameras of the time. 

Watch the talented make up artist, Lisa Eldridge create an illustrative version inspired by Monroe's look in this Norma Jean make up tutorial. Remember moisture is youth!

Golden Globes 2012 : The Frocks!

Divine!

So last night was the glorious Golden Globes award ceremony where we start to narrow down the guessing game for who will win Oscars and judge celebrities on what and who they are wearing. 

What a night...frocks were big news, I am talking big, pouffy, long, grand, colourful, detailed and similar to bridesmaids dresses. Either the ladies are all huge fans of Kristen Wiig or they all let their kids dress them? Unless Suri Cruise is your human nuggett I would advise leaving award ceremony dressing to the professionals! What did you love? Who did you hate? Leave a comment below on your favourite looks of the night. 

I liked Jessica Alba's Gucci frock...her daughter said she looked like a mermaid. I am not sure if that is good or bad?

Oh SMG...Buffy would kick your ass for this!

Michelle Williams looked nice in Navy. That is all. 

Piper Perabo really loves her dress, but she cannot dance on bars with it. How disappointing...

Reese Witherspoon looked red hot and that sexpot hair meant she was not alone at any of the after parties.

Madonna - seriously with the gloves? Why? Unless you are going to start wearing Downton Abbey length gloves I do not want to see these fingerless hand covers again. 

So that is what I thought about just some of the looks at this years Golden Globes. What did you think? Agree or agree to disagree? Admit it, your wearing fingerless gloves right now. Right? 

The Duchess of Cambridge is Bringing Hats Back!

Justin Timberlake brought sexy back and now Kate Middleton is bringing hats back. So 2012! 


Whether your a fan of the Royal family or not, you can't help, but be swept into Middleton mania. The Duchess of Cambridge is photographed on the hour at every event, occasion, press trip and even on private birthday strolls. Everyone wants to talk about what the British Princess is wearing, has worn, plans to wear and has worn twice. Blogs are dedicated to Kate's style, the high street and British economy are thanking Kate's style and apparently Victoria Beckham is desperate to get Kate in one of her frocks. Kate Middleton is turning out to be quite the role model for young women and I have to confess I will take a Royal over Snooki from Jersey Shore any day of the week. 


I won't bore you, but Kate's head has not gone un-noticed at NBVCC headquarters...is the hat coming back? I do hope so... what do you think of Kate's collection of fine hats? Just a British thing or do you rock a headpiece like a Princess? 

Vote For ME in the Company Style Blogger Awards 2012

Yes it is true, believe it or not I have been nominated for something other than being a designated driver. I have been nominated by a mysterious phantom for a style blogger award for the first Company magazine style blogger awards. If you like me and my constant ramblings then please VOTE FOR ME by clicking HERE.

The winners will be announced at a super styling kind of awards ceremony in London town in March and everyone including nominees will be featured in the April issue of Company magazine. Exciting! 


Voting will end on the 11th February 2012 so be sure to get on clicking and make your vote count. Some of my favourite blogs are nominated so I am not holding my breath, but isn't it nice to be included!? Congratulations if your blog has been nominated xx

Hitchcock & Hollywood : Meet Tippi Hedren in Croydon!

Love Hitchcock? Then I have some great news that will set your 2012 off with a bang!

On the 17th March, Fairfield concert hall in Croydon will be hosting a special evening called Hitchcock & Hollywood where you can meet Tippi Hedren, one of Alfred Hitchcock’s iconic blondes and famous for her leading role in Marnie and the movie The Birds in 1963. Tippi Hedren will be on-stage to tell tales of her time working with Hollywood’s master of suspense.

With clips from some of Hitchcock’s most famous films on the Fairfield’s big screen, Miss Hedren will discuss the background to famous Hitchcock films, such as Vertigo, Psycho, Marnie, The Man Who Knew Too Much and North By North West.

Alfred Hitchcock had a deep understanding for the importance of music in a film, famously using only strings in Psycho and no music at all in The Birds. So it seems only right that music play a huge part of the evening with the critically acclaimed New Queen’s Hall Orchestra on stage to play some of Hollywood’s greatest scores.

This looks like an exceptional evening for anyone interested in the cinema and fine music-making. John Farrer, a great American conductor and a devoted fan of the NQHO, will guarantee the full Hollywood treatment. For tickets and more information on the event please click HERE.

Good Ole English Seaside with Mulberry S/S 2012

It is the day, the day that the new Mulberry Spring 2012 campaign pics are released for all to feast their eyes upon and by golly this campaign will give you a sweet tooth!

The Spring/Summer collection is inspired by the English seaside and what better place to shoot the campaign then my hometown...Brighton beach. Now I am really homesick. 

Giant ice creams, bright pastels and stick of rock striped dresses...oh my. What do you think of the pictures? Collection?

Kate Spade 2012...Everything Please!

Kate Spade is expanding and I am so happy I want to shout all about it from the roof tops. It has been a secret of mine for a while and like all great secrets....it is OUT. 

The brand’s creative director, Deborah Lloyd, revealed the new collection which is full of fabulous dresses for Spring and Summer. The range has everything from colourful accessories, shoes and this years range will feature special products like serving-ware, hammocks, and much more.

The new collection also features a swimwear collaboration with Malia Mills. See picture above - I love the retro styling and shaped swimwear. 

With dresses starting at $395 USD, a Kate Spade Frock will set your piggy bank back a chunk, but finally a fun, refreshing brand to get your teeth stuck into. 

Mila Kunis is the Face of Dior!

Dior has chosen it's face for 2012...the face to represent the brand is actress, Mila Kunis. The Black Swan star will be everywhere this spring covered head to toe from Dior. As a fabulous pal on Twitter quite rightly said...it is great knowing the face, but who is the designer behind Dior?


It is not unusual for the French fashion house to choose an actress for their campaigns and it is a move they have succeeded in again and again...


“Christian Dior designed several costumes for the movies and maintained personal relationships with such actresses as Marlene Dietrich, Rita Hayworth, Ava Gardner, Sophia Loren, Marilyn Monroe, Liz Taylor and Grace Kelly,” Arnault said. “It is thus only natural for the house of Dior to continue to develop a very specific and personal relationship with actresses.” WWD

Mila Kunis for Dior