GlamAmor Posted by on October 30, 2011

Burberry was not the only one who was inspired by vintage when it came to coats this season. As you can see from Fall's forecast in the pages of Harper's Bazaar, statement coats were everywhere on the runways. Designs from Celine to Valentino to The Row all celebrated the colors...   read more

GlamAmor Posted by on October 24, 2011

Burberry has always aligned its British brand with great coats, particularly their classic trench that is an aspirational yet timeless piece for any woman's wardrobe. Imagine my delight when I spied Christopher Bailey's collection of coats for Burberry Prorsum Fall 2011...the colors, classic cuts,   read more

GlamAmor Posted by on October 19, 2011

1959's Pillow Talk is one of the most influential movies of all time from the standpoint of style. It is decidedly modern--as accessible as it is aspirational. It is also quintessential Doris Day. After many years stuck in somewhat frilly musicals at Warner Bothers, she moved to Universal and fin   read more

GlamAmor Posted by on October 17, 2011

November on Turner Classic Movies will be a real "Battle of the Blondes"...everyone from Marlene Dietrich to Brigitte Bardot will be featured on Mondays and Wednesdays throughout the month. As a quintessential blonde myself, I have been invited by TCM to discuss the iconic style of these iconic blo   read more

GlamAmor Posted by on October 12, 2011

In addition to the incredible life of 1920s and 30s screen star Marion Davies, her Santa Monica beachfront estate has its own tale to tell. Built by longtime love, publisher William Randolph Hearst, the estate was Marion's home in Los Angeles while she worked at MGM and Warner Brothers until...   read more

GlamAmor Posted by on October 10, 2011

For those of us who love classic cinema, Los Angeles is a treasure. History surrounds you wherever you go. In Santa Monica alone, where I’m lucky enough to live, both moguls and movie stars have had houses here since the beginning of Hollywood. Residents have included Louis B. Mayer, Adolph   read more

GlamAmor Posted by on October 5, 2011

The pilot episode of GlamAmor's Out & About video series is now live! Out & About takes you to visit people and places around Southern California whose history reflects my passion for classic cinema and its incredible style. Our first trip is to the Annenberg Beach House in Santa Monica...   read more

GlamAmor Posted by on October 2, 2011

The first video production of GlamAmor's Out & About series will be live this week! The pilot episode kicks things off at the former beachfront estate of 1920s-30s screen star Marion Davies, which is now the Annenberg Beach House in Santa Monica. Absolutely all of Old Hollywood played there, a   read more

GlamAmor Posted by on September 30, 2011

There is no doubt about it...this edition of the boutique vintage extravaganza A Current Affair (ACA) was by far the best one yet. It was the biggest show, with more vendors than ever before who all brought their most incredible pieces. It was also the busiest show, with crowds flooding...   read more

GlamAmor Posted by on September 24, 2011

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GlamAmor Posted by on September 20, 2011

The Emmy awards were on television this past weekend and one of the outstanding red carpet fashion trends was....well, red. Red gowns were everywhere. This should surprise no one considering the color is one of the strongest overarching trends for Fall 2011, as you can see reflected in the pages...   read more

GlamAmor Posted by on September 13, 2011

Yesterday was the first production shoot for GlamAmor's Out & About series at the Annenberg Beach House in Santa Monica. The series has transitioned to video, and each show will visit places and people around Southern California whose history is connected with classic cinema. I promise plenty   read more

GlamAmor Posted by on September 11, 2011

One of the strongest micro trends for Fall 2011 is the Peter Pan collar. This slight school girl look was seen on many a runway, including Giambattista Valli, DKNY, and Marc Jacobs. Marc used it most prominently in his collection for Louis Vuitton where leather white collars (often detachable) wer   read more

GlamAmor Posted by on September 9, 2011

Frank Capra's It Happened One Night is an important film in Hollywood history as it was the first movie to sweep all five of the major awards at the Oscars--Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, and Best Screenplay. That feat would not be accomplished again until 1975, showing...   read more

GlamAmor Posted by on September 6, 2011

On September 24 and 25, GlamAmor will once again join over 25 boutique vintage retailers and private dealers from Los Angeles and beyond at A Current Affair. Check out photos from April's show and you'll see that this marketplace has something for everyone! Saturday, September 24th 6 PM - 10...   read more

GlamAmor Posted by on September 4, 2011

Though the polkadot trend this Fall has been attributed to inspiration from the 1940s, September's Marie Claire shows that origins of the look stretch back even farther to the 1930s. In fact, one of the cinema sirens they show modeling the look is 20s and 30s screen star Marion Davies....   read more

GlamAmor Posted by on September 2, 2011

When I first saw this dress in my search for vintage pieces for GlamAmor long long ago, I knew it was perfect for my girlfriend Molly. It's a magical mix of innocence with its oh so conservative cut while also somehow being completely sexy. She agreed and looks amazing in...   read more

GlamAmor Posted by on September 1, 2011

One of the biggest trends for Fall 2011 is the resurgence of the 1970s. The 70s silk blouse tied at the neck is definitely a standout piece for the upcoming season and you can see that celebrities are already loving the look. It's extremely versatile in that it can be...   read more

GlamAmor Posted by on August 29, 2011

Sidney Lumet's Network is a film that flits in and out of my Top Ten Movies for very good reason. Written by the great Paddy Chayefsky, it is a prophetic story of the evolution of both the entertainment industry and power. It was created and set in 1976, but what's...   read more

GlamAmor Posted by on August 25, 2011

As August all too quickly comes to a close, Fall fashions are beginning to hit the stores while the trends are distilled and discussed in pages of the magazines. There's a lot to choose from this season due to the sheer number of directions that designers have taken their collections....   read more