GlamAmor Posted by on September 22, 2020

This past weekend I received the unfortunate news that the launch of my book Film Noir Style - originally scheduled for September 29 - will be delayed until January due to COVID's vast impact on the publishing industry. I am far from the only author who is experiencing a delay....   read more

GlamAmor Posted by on September 3, 2020

September is here and the next month or so is going to be filled with events! It all starts September 20 with the next in my online Pre-Code series THE STYLE OF SIN. The third event in the 6-part series focuses on the early life and style of Jean Harlow...   read more

GlamAmor Posted by on August 26, 2020

It is now about a month away from the September 29 launch of my book Film Noir Style: The Killer 1940s! The first review is in and it's a big one. Publishers Weekly is the "bible of the book industry" and informs librarians, book sellers, consumer media, agents, and other...   read more

GlamAmor Posted by on August 22, 2020

Last weekend actress Susan Claassen and I had a wonderful time celebrating the work of director Alfred Hitchcock, costume designer Edith Head, and the women who played his most memorable heroines. We were delighted that such a passionate audience joined us for GlamAmor-ous Conversations: The Hitchco   read more

GlamAmor Posted by on August 1, 2020

My monthly online events continue in August, and this time we'll be celebrating the 1950s and beyond with GlamAmor-ous Conversations: The Hitchcock Blondes! The great Edith Head returns - played by the incomparable Susan Claassen - in order to delve into the costume designer's three decade partnersh   read more

GlamAmor Posted by on July 21, 2020

Last weekend, a couple hundred fans of both film and fashion came together online to celebrate the life and style of 1930s icon Kay Francis! I couldn't have asked for more excitement for the second event in my 6-part Pre-Code series The Style of Sin. The Pre-Code era of Hollywood...   read more

GlamAmor Posted by on July 7, 2020

Hope everyone had a fun sunny holiday weekend! July gets even hotter with the next in my online Pre-Code series THE STYLE OF SIN. The second event in the 6-part series focuses on the early life and style of Kay Francis with stories behind the style of films like Girls...   read more

GlamAmor Posted by on July 1, 2020

On Tuesday, June 30, Susan Claassen and I joined forces once again to do An Afternoon with Edith Head for the National Arts Club! It was such an honor to work with the iconic cultural institution, which boasts more than 120 years of history and continues to do so much...   read more

GlamAmor Posted by on June 16, 2020

Last weekend, more than 200 fans of film and fashion got together to celebrate the early life and style of Joan Crawford! I couldn't have asked for a better audience for the first in my 6-part online Pre-Code series THE STYLE OF SIN. The Pre-Code era of Hollywood refers to...   read more

GlamAmor Posted by on June 3, 2020

As promised, I am bringing my 1930s Pre-Code series THE STYLE OF SIN to you online! I'm mixing up the order as well as the films I feature, so it will be slightly different than my series at the Egyptian Theatre last year. Case in point: the first event will...   read more

GlamAmor Posted by on May 20, 2020

Last Sunday a couple hundred fans of both film and fashion joined me as I interviewed actress Susan Claassen as she channeled legendary costume designer Edith Head. I loved every minute of it. Suz and I both heard from a number of people who simply exclaimed "WOW!" and expressed their...   read more

GlamAmor Posted by on April 29, 2020

Sunday, May 15, 2020 GlamAmor-ous Conversations: Susan Claassen as Edith Head Online 4 pm - 5:30 pm PT (7 pm - 8:30 pm ET) Tickets are $15 - click here to register through Zoom Have you ever wanted to experience what it was like during the Golden Age of Hollywood...   read more

GlamAmor Posted by on April 23, 2020

As soon as the 2020 TCM Classic Film Festival (TCMFF) became a "Special Home Edition," I offered the same for my own annual Hollywood event. I'm thrilled to say that more than 300 people joined me on April 15 for a webinar version of Fashion in Film of TCMFF 2020!...   read more

GlamAmor Posted by on April 22, 2020

This past week has been a very busy one with the TCM Classic Film Festival (TCMFF) taking place on air and my Fashion in Film of TCMFF 2020 event kicking everything off last Wednesday night. But right before I welcomed my audience, I received word that Entertainment Weekly's list of...   read more

GlamAmor Posted by on March 26, 2020

Wednesday, April 15, 2020 FASHION IN FILM OF TCMFF 2020 - Special Home Edition Guest speaker Online via Zoom webinar 4 pm - 5:30 pm PT (7 pm - 8:30 pm ET) Tickets are $5 - click here to register through Zoom Since this year's TCM Classic Film Festival (TCMFF)...   read more

GlamAmor Posted by on January 29, 2020

I'm very excited to share the working cover of my book Film Noir Style: The Killer 1940s! Film Noir Style is a deep dive into the dark side of 1940s style - celebrating some of the genre's most influential films and stars while also examining the historical context of the...   read more

GlamAmor Posted by on December 16, 2019

Happy holidays! I realize I have been a bit quiet online because of my Pre-Code screening series The Style of Sin and working on my book Film Noir Style: The Killer 1940s. The book will be on sale Fall 2020 and I'm very excited about it. Because copy is due...   read more

GlamAmor Posted by on November 19, 2019

Sunday, December 8 is the final event in my 6-part Pre-Code speaker/screening series at the American Cinematheque! THE STYLE OF SIN: JOAN CRAWFORD AND JOAN BLONDELL Pre-Code Film with Kimberly Truhler Sunday, December 8 Egyptian Theatre Hollywood, CA Talk starts at 1:00 pm followed by s   read more

GlamAmor Posted by on October 20, 2019

Sunday, October 27 is the next event in my 6-part Pre-Code speaker/screening series at the American Cinematheque! THE STYLE OF SIN: CAROLE LOMBARD Pre-Code Film with Kimberly Truhler Sunday, October 27 Egyptian Theatre Hollywood, CA Talk starts at 1:00 pm followed by screenings of Virtu   read more

GlamAmor Posted by on September 19, 2019

Sunday, September 29 is the next event in my 6-part Pre-Code speaker/screening series at the American Cinematheque! THE STYLE OF SIN: MARLENE DIETRICH Pre-Code Film with Kimberly Truhler Sunday, September 29 Aero Theatre Santa Monica, CA Talk starts at 1:00 pm followed by screenings of   read more