GlamAmor Posted by on August 23, 2011

Once upon a time, shopping for vintage meant a treasure hunt in a dusty and musty thrift shop. I remember spending hours combing through clothing poured into piles on the floor or crammed into crowded racks on bent wire hangers. Then in the 1990s, vintage swung in the polar opposite...   read more

GlamAmor Posted by on August 22, 2011

The 1940s are a huge trend for Fall 2011 and polkadots are already popping up everywhere. For inspiration, one only need to turn to Joan Crawford in 1945's Mildred Pierce to see an encapsulation of the decade and its style. In her Oscar-winning performance, Joan wears both polkadots and the...   read more

GlamAmor Posted by on August 15, 2011

Since I haven't taken any time off since GlamAmor began over a year and a half ago, I've noticed that the universe has definitely been encouraging me to take a break in a few different ways lately. I'm finally listening and freed up a few days to step away from...   read more

GlamAmor Posted by on August 10, 2011

Though I don't personally subscribe to any trends, I am still very interested in what's happening in fashion and WhoWhatWear is always a great snapshot of what's trending at the moment. Well, right now the moment is all about 1960s vintage-inspired mod dresses. They'll be big for Fall 2011 and...   read more

GlamAmor Posted by on August 8, 2011

Over the weekend, Turner Classic Movies celebrated Lucille Ball's 100th birthday with an entire day of her movies. I awoke in the middle of the night to 1943's Du Barry was a Lady, blown away by how beautiful Lucy looked in this two-piece red gown by Irene. She's simply stunning....   read more

GlamAmor Posted by on August 4, 2011

Courtesy of Vintage Los Angeles, one of my favorite online resources, take a drive down Sunset Boulevard around the time that Rita Hayworth filmed Gilda at Columbia Studios. Columbia was located at Sunset and Gower in the 1940s, so this is a stretch of the street that you would indeed...   read more

GlamAmor Posted by on August 3, 2011

Studs have been a trend in fashion since their peak in Fall 2009, and they now seem to appear perennially on accessories from bracelets to bags to shoes. WhoWhatWear noticed the trend shifting from a tougher look into studs embellishing ornate jewelry like the ones shown above. But one could...   read more

GlamAmor Posted by on August 1, 2011

There are some movies that are so sexy and sizzle no matter how often you see them, and Charles Vidor's 1946 classic Gilda is definitely one. Film noir is already a favorite genre of mine, but the characters in Gilda are so taut with tension and visuals so rich that...   read more

GlamAmor Posted by on July 27, 2011

Ok, believe me when I say that no one is more shocked than me that Kim Kardashian is actually making an appearance on GlamAmor. After all, this is a girl best known for wearing tight trendy outfits that are most often the opposite of the ladylike classics I love. But...   read more

GlamAmor Posted by on July 23, 2011

Last weekend, Los Angeles braced itself for what many were convinced would be "carmageddon"--severe gridlock caused by the Sepulveda Pass shutdown of the I-405 connecting the Valley with the Westside. Instead, what we all experienced was more "carma-heaven" where people stayed out of their cars and   read more

GlamAmor Posted by on July 18, 2011

My podcast with Turner Classic Movies is all about the style of the great costume designer Helen Rose. Of her 23 years at MGM--from 1943 to 1966--we discuss some of her best movie moments and wardrobes that are influential and personally significant for me. Check out all the costumes in...   read more

GlamAmor Posted by on July 15, 2011

Though mention of Vincente Minnelli's The Courtship of Eddie's Father (1962) was included in my podcast with Turner Classic Movies, unfortunately the discussion on its significance in style was not. Because the movie really showcases the classic style voice of the great MGM costume designer, Helen   read more

GlamAmor Posted by on July 12, 2011

Veronica Lake-inspired waves in long hair is so hot right now...take a look at the celebrities featured in InStyle magazine and tips on how to achieve this modern 'do   read more

GlamAmor Posted by on July 12, 2011

Daniel Mann's Butterfield 8 is one of the films that I recently discussed during a Turner Classic Movies podcast with Scott McGee when looking at the career of one of my favorite costume designers, Helen Rose. Because we weren't able to indulge in all of its wonderful wardrobe, I wanted...   read more

GlamAmor Posted by on July 10, 2011

Whereas Brigitte Bardot embodies the style of the 1960s, Veronica Lake is a sophisticated stunner from the stylish 1940s. Veronica became popular in the early part of the decade with a trio of back-to-back hits--Sullivan's Travels (1941), This Gun for Hire (1942), and The Glass Key (1942). The las   read more

GlamAmor Posted by on July 9, 2011

Just about every magazine has done an editorial spread inspired by Brigitte Bardot's hair styles over the past few months. Here is one from July's Glamour magazine showing us their take on modern ways to borrow from Brigitte along with tips on how to achieve the looks this summer.   read more

GlamAmor Posted by on July 7, 2011

Much like how the styles in fashion are constantly inspired by classic cinema, the same can be said of the styles found in hair. This summer has launched many retro-inspired trends in hair, and I'll start by sharing perennial favorite Brigitte Bardot. Over the years, countless celebrities, models,   read more

GlamAmor Posted by on July 6, 2011

I had a luxurious long Fourth of July weekend...mostly spent surfing at the beach. After basically a six-month hiatus to get GlamAmor up and really running, I returned to my home break in Santa Monica to start surfing regularly again. It was great to be back with the Ocean Park...   read more

GlamAmor Posted by on July 1, 2011

The timing is perfect to share a film that has made a huge impact on me in matters of style, Richard Brooks' 1958 classic Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. Not only is it based on a steamy Southern play that seems just right for this hot holiday weekend, but...   read more

GlamAmor Posted by on June 28, 2011

Yesterday I was interviewed by Turner Classic Movie's Scott McGee for an upcoming TCM podcast! It was great fun, especially for a cinephile such as myself. Our talk centered around movies from their July schedule that feature the talent of one of my favorite designers of all time, the late...   read more