J'adore Jayne!

Photo Magazine - March 1965

From my personal collection.

Sister Stars Of France (1965)

Francoise Dorléac and Catherine Deneuve photographed by Larry Shaw, 1965. The most gorgeous sisters ever?! I think so!

Happy 80th Brthday Grace Kelly!

Glamour a-go-go! Hearts Ann-Margret

 

Ann-Margret + hot pink fur = fabulous!

I really want to see more of her Sixties films such as Kitten With A Whip (1964), The Pleasure Seekers (1964), The Swinger (1966), and Made In Paris (1966).

Bonne Anniversaire, Catherine Deneuve!

This lovely lady turns 66 today!

• Recommended Viewing: Belle De Jour (1967), Repulsion (1965), The Young Girls Of Rochefort (1967)

Get Well Soon, Elizabeth Taylor!

Today Dame Elizabeth Taylor, a.k.a. the most glamorous woman alive, posted on her Twitter account that she will be undergoing a heart procedure to correct a leaky valve. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Wishing you a speedy recovery, Liz! We love you!!!

Sex In The Movies (1968)

I REALLY need this magazine!

Elizabeth Taylor & David Bowie by Terry O'Neill (1975)

Elizabeth Taylor and David Bowie at their first meeting in Beverly Hills, 1975. Photographs by Terry O'Neill.

Scanned from the book Legends by Terry O'Neill.

Pink Goddess

Jayne Mansfield at The Pink Palace, 1967.

Just Say No To A Barbarella Remake!

First of all, let it be known that I am not a fan of remakes. In my experience, they consistently fail to do justice to the original, far superior films. (The only exception to the rule that comes to mind is 1954's A Star Is Born starring Judy Garland.)

Barbarella is one of the most iconic films of the Swinging Sixties. Rumors of a possible remake of the 1968 sci-fi cult camp classic have been circulating for a while now, and the project was recently officially confirmed for a 2010 release. Reports suggest that Drew Barrymore will play the title role, but she has not signed on as of yet. Robert Rodriguez was originally slated to direct. However, he has since walked away from the project citing disagreement over production with Universal. The latest news is that Robert Luketic of Legally Blonde fame will take over as director. (Jane Fonda's then husband, Roger Vadim, directed the original film.) The script is currently in development.

Personally, I am vehemently opposed to the idea of a Barbarella remake. No one could ever outdo Jane Fonda as Barbarella and Anita Pallenberg was brilliantly cast as The Great Tyrant. Why mess with perfection?!

Also, on the butcher's block are Rosemary's Baby, Suspiria, and The Birds. (As was made painfully obvious by the god awful Psycho remake, Hitchcock should not be tampered with.)

Come on Hollywood, try thinking up some original ideas for a change and leave the classics alone!

Special Bardot

Brigitte Bardot - Harley Davidson

Rest In Peace, Marilyn.

In loving remembrance of Marilyn Monroe

June 1, 1926 - August 5, 1962

"Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it's better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring."- Marilyn Monroe

Icon: Jean Seberg (1938-1979)

I was watching Lilith (1964) this morning and felt inspired to make a post devoted to the beautiful Jean Seberg.

Although her life ended tragically, she was both a brilliant actress and a major 60s style icon.

• The Jean Seberg Website

Credit: Garry McGee (photos #1, 6)

Audrey Hepburn Wearing Paco Rabanne

The eternally lovely Audrey Hepburn in a dress designed by Paco Rabanne.

From the film Two For The Road (1967).

Recommended Viewing: The V.I.P.s (1963)

The V.I.P.s is a 1963 film gem starring off-screen couple Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. Elizabeth Taylor plays Frances, a pampered society wife neglected by her businessman tycoon husband (Richard Burton). Frances's plan to run away with her suave French playboy lover (Louis Jourdan) is foiled by a flight delay. The situation is further complicated by spurned husband Paul's unexpected appearance on the scene in a last-ditch attempt to win back his estranged wife. Thus, Frances is faced with the predicament of choosing between the two men vying for her affections.

I enjoyed this film much more than I expected to. Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton are one of my all-time favorite celebrity couples. The V.I.P.s is Liz Taylor is at her glamorous best. She is outfitted in a stunning wardrobe designed by Givenchy. (The pink gown pictured above is simply to die for!) And how could I forget all of the fabulous jewelry?! (Clearly a case of art imitating life.)

The V.I.P.s is available on DVD as a part of the wonderful Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton Film Collection.

Never-Seen Jayne Mansfield Outtake! (1956)

Here for your viewing pleasure is a never-seen outtake from Jayne's Life Magazine April 23, 1956 cover shoot! As far as I know, this particular shot has not been posted anywhere else. Scan is derived from my original 35mm slide. What a lucky find!

From my personal collection.

Jayne does Japan! (1967)

Vintage Jayne Mansfield Japanese Clippings (1967)

Click on photo to enlarge.

From my personal collection.

Valley Of The Dolls Love Secrets!

TV And Movie Play - April 1967

It just doesn't get any better than Valley Of The Dolls!

From my personal collection.

Jayne Mansfield For President (1964)

Jayne Mansfield's spoof on the 1964 Presidential Election. This one is a personal favorite from my collection. Best magazine idea ever?! I think so! Delightfully campy from front to back cover!

Jayne possessed a genius for PR. Did you know that she was the most publicized woman in the world for a period in the late 1950s?

Funny, yet true: Following the release of Jayne Mansfield For President, many people honestly thought that JM was serious running for office!

She'd get my vote any day! Glamour a-go-go hearts Jayne Mansfield!!!

Timeless Beauty: Elizabeth Taylor

It seems only fitting that the first post of this blog should be dedicated to one of the most enduring legends of the silver screen, Dame Elizabeth Taylor.

I simply adore Elizabeth Taylor. Dame Elizabeth is both an extraordinarily talented actress and a major fashion icon. A genuine living legend if there ever was one. She is also a dedicated humanitarian who has committed her life to the promotion of social justice. I am deeply inspired by her tireless efforts in the fight against AIDS. Liz is a survivor and a truly courageous, classy woman whom I greatly admire.

"I don't want to be a sex symbol. I would rather be a symbol of a woman, a woman who makes mistakes, perhaps, but a woman who loves." - Elizabeth Taylor

Esquire, November 1964 - I need this magazine!

• Recommended Viewing: Butterfield 8 (1960), Cleopatra (1963), Who's Afraid Of Virgina Woolf? (1966)
  

• Recommended Reading: My Love Affair With Jewelry by Elizabeth Taylor

• Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation
• Dameelizabeth @ Twitter - Yes, she tweets! How cute!
  
• Elizabeth Taylor Archives