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

Mad on poodles

Photography © Hulton-Deutsch CollectionBarbara Hutton with her miniature poodle, 1947
Mrs Jones and I went fabric shopping in Shepherds Bush last week.  We took Betty, Fee's miniature poodle with us and bought her a present.  I was about to blog some pictures I'd taken when I spotted the above book Café Society on the side.   Barbara Hutton's poodle looks rather like Betty so next thing I went

I interview Jackie Collins for LOVE

Photography by Greg Gorman
I had the pleasure of interviewing Jackie Collins for LOVE magazine.  Jackie is wonderful, funny, inspiring and very down to earth.  I was delighted to discover she is a fellow TV addict and popular culture junkie.  Jackie knows exactly what's going on and is up to date on absolutely everything.

Read which role she's secured for sister Joan, you'll be surprised!

Jackie Collins interview

Photography by Jeromy Roberts
"I write about real people in disguise.If anything, my characters are toned down.- the truth is much more bizarre"
Jackie Collins(b. 1937)
Isaac, the Editor of LOVE magazine texted me earlier saying "Do you fancy interviewing Jackie Collins?"  Of course I immediately sent back "Yes!  Absolutely!!!"  I'd be mad to turn that opportunity down.  I bloody love Jackie

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

Pictures I love

Hedy Lamarr, 1930's.  So beautiful!
Here's another little random collection of pictures from my desktop.  I love the vintage look of some of them even though they were taken recently.
Photography by Steven MeiselNatalia Vodianova, 2009


Marlene Dietrich, 1930's.  I love her jewellery

Photography by Sofia Sanchez and Mauro MongielloMariacarla Boscono, 2010


Judy Garland, 1940's


Ursula

Friday quotes - Joan Collins

"The problem with beauty is that
it's like being born rich and getting poorer"
Joan Collins(b. 1933)
I've always been a huge fan of Joan Collins, she's a British institution.  Joan looks amazing, she's funny and she has balls.  I think she's fabulous.  When her first book came out I bought it immediately - who wouldn't want to know Joan's tips for looking good?

One of my dream nights out