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2011 TCM Classic Film Festival--Thursday at Club TCM and the Roosevelt Hotel
GlamAmor Posted by on May 4, 2011
The 2011 TCM Classic Film Festival officially kicked off on Thursday, April 28th in Hollywood with some 2500 fans arriving at the Roosevelt Hotel to celebrate cinema for four fun-filled days. Venues and events at this year's festival promised to be even bigger and better than its inaugural yea read more
2011 TCM Classic Film Festival--Red Carpet for AN AMERICAN IN PARIS
GlamAmor Posted by on May 4, 2011
The first day of the 2011 TCM Classic Film Festival was flush with activity, including the festival's opening night movie An American in Paris. Leslie Caron came to discuss her first film role as star of the movie with Robert Osborne, incredibly a mere 19-year-old ballerina when Gene Kelly discovere read more
2011 TCM Classic Film Festival--Wednesday at the Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood
GlamAmor Posted by on May 3, 2011
The 2011 TCM Classic Film Festival took place April 28th through May 1st in Hollywood, but my incredible experience at the festival actually started a day earlier. TCM invited me to film a Fan Story with them since the impact of classic cinema has been so significant in my life. The orig read more
Classic Cinema Connection--the Spirit of Helen Rose in Kate Middleton's Wedding Gown
GlamAmor Posted by on Apr 30, 2011
Now I was not one of the 2 billion people--roughly one third of the world's population--who watched the royal wedding on television yesterday. Nor was I one of the 1 million people who descended upon London to stand near Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace in order to feel part of the royal fest read more
2011 TCM Classic Film Festival Kicks Off this Week!
GlamAmor Posted by on Apr 25, 2011
Whereas most people are buzzing about the royal wedding right now, my excitement is decidedly in an different direction. This week kicks off the 2011 TCM Classic Film Festival in Hollywood and I can't wait! For cinemaphiles like myself, it is a pilgrimage and party not to be missed. &nbs read more
Cinema Connection--the Glamorous 1930s are In Style
GlamAmor Posted by on Apr 23, 2011
Lo and behold...immediately after I posted my last blogs on Jean Harlow and 1930s inspired gowns, I received my latest In Style magazine and found them highlighting 1930s fashion from the runways and in Reese Witherspoon's new film, Water for Elephants. I love how the movie's costume desi read more
1930s Inspired Glamour at the California Market Center
GlamAmor Posted by on Apr 22, 2011
In these more casual times, it's often hard to find the kind of glamour I admire and that was so celebrated in the 1930s. Happily, I found some samples shining on the Fall 2011 runway at the California Market Center. Musani Couture had many many vintage-inspired gowns in their latest col read more
Celebrate Earth Day Every Day with Vintage
GlamAmor Posted by on Apr 22, 2011
Earth Day was founded in 1970 and it's incredible (and somewhat sad) how important and relevant the day has become. We're now facing climate change, skyrocketing energy prices, water shortages, and a crisis with the waste constantly created by our global overpopulation. These are just so read more
Cinema Style File--the 1930s Glamour of Jean Harlow
GlamAmor Posted by on Apr 21, 2011
As you know from my vintage collection for GlamAmor, I am definitely partial to the 1950s and 1960s when it comes to design in daytime dresses. But when it comes to evening gowns? In that case, I am allllllll about the 1930s.
To offer escape to an impoverished nation devastated by the Great read more
Open House at GlamAmor this Saturday!
GlamAmor Posted by on Apr 18, 2011
You're invited to the GlamAmor Open House this Saturday!
4:30 PM to 8:00 PM
110 East 9th StreetSuite A1179Los Angeles, CA 90079
Parking beneath the CMC for around $10 or parking in lots across street for around $5 (recommended)
Light refreshments will be served
After 8 PM, feel free to join me for e read more
Out and About--Birthday Celebration at Topanga Canyon's Inn of the Seventh Ray
GlamAmor Posted by on Apr 14, 2011
One of my most beloved spots in Los Angeles is Topanga Canyon's Inn of the Seventh Ray. I love it so much that I invariably spend time here every year around my birthday and this year was no exception. It's a magical mix of many of my favorite things. I love hiking in the Santa Mon read more
On Trend with Vintage--A Current Affair Pop Up Marketplace
GlamAmor Posted by on Apr 9, 2011
People often wonder how to incorporate vintage into their wardrobes and still have it look modern and on trend. A great place to start is the Current Affair show, which was created by Richard Wainwright and Joey Grana for just that purpose. They curate the best curator read more
GlamAmor is Open at the California Market Center!
GlamAmor Posted by on Apr 9, 2011
I'm pleased to announce that GlamAmor is now open at the California Market Center! After last weekend's A Current Affair show, I packed up everything at the Cooper Design Center and moved into my new showroom across the street. It was a lot of work, but I'm happy to say things are finall read more
GlamAmor at April's A Current Affair
GlamAmor Posted by on Apr 6, 2011
It has truly been a whirlwind of activity for me since last weekend. Saturday and Sunday was A Current Affair downtown at the Cooper Design Center's penthouse. For those who don't know, A Current Affair is a group of 20+ vintage vendors who all have carefully curated collections. T read more
GlamAmor at A Current Affair Vintage Show Tonight and Tomorrow
GlamAmor Posted by on Apr 2, 2011
For more information, details can be found on my earlier post about the event. Hope to see you soon! read more
Kate Winslet and Evan Rachel Wood at HBO's Mildred Pierce Premiere
GlamAmor Posted by on Mar 31, 2011
The leading ladies of HBO's five-part miniseries Mildred Pierce stepped out in their retro best for the premiere last week. Both Kate Winslet and Evan Rachel Wood chose body conscious dresses that were inspired by stars of Old Hollywood. I thought Ms. Wood looked absolutely perfect from read more
The Style Essentials--Joan Crawford Works Hard in 1945's Film Noir MILDRED PIERCE
GlamAmor Posted by on Mar 30, 2011
Once HBO launched its five-part miniseries Mildred Pierce, I knew it was important to bring attention to the original 1945 movie of the same name. Mildred Pierce has actually become one of my favorite films over the years...a Warner Brothers film noir classic. It's bas read more
Inspiration--Bewitched by 1960s Shift Dresses
GlamAmor Posted by on Mar 29, 2011
Now there's no question that the costume design of classic cinema has been the greatest influence on my personal style...from Hitchcock's Rear Window to Godard's Breathless. Yet in the early years of my childhood, life was less about the movies and far more about television. In fact, I r read more
On Trend with GlamAmor Vintage--the 1960s Shift and Wiggle
GlamAmor Posted by on Mar 28, 2011
No, these aren't the names of dance moves but rather the popular 1960s dress silhouettes that are once again having a moment for Spring/Summer 2011. The trendspotting Who What Wear and just about every other fashionable publication (including Marie Claire below) have recently reported the read more
GlamAmor at A Current Affair April 2-3 at the Cooper Penthouse
GlamAmor Posted by on Mar 25, 2011
Next Saturday and Sunday, GlamAmor will join over 25 premier vintage retailers and private dealers from Los Angeles and beyond at A Current Affair. Gilt City is offering 50% off admission if you purchase tickets through their site, so don't miss their limited time offe read more