I choose to feel good.. really good..
Remember that being a success without happiness is meaningless.
- Richard Denny -
If you want your life to be a magnificent story, then begin by realizing that you are the author and everyday you have the opportunity to write a new page
- Mark Houlahan -
I just have to thank the very fabulous Pinup Couture. I love the retro look and a while back they gifted me with some amazing pieces that I love to pull out of my closet and rock on the red carpet!! The fem cuts made popular in the 50′s and 60′s are just peachy for a girl with curves..
I woke up this morning thinking about London. The big city with its bright red, double decker buses, a king and queen, streets named Elephant and Castle, areas like Picadilly Circus… All of it feels so whimsical when I’m there…
I love the high tea (two lumps please), the palace guards in their big fur hats, the doll shops, the pubs, the ferris wheel and how it all reminds me of Peter Pan, nursery rhymes and Miroslav Sasek’s water color images of the enchanted city..
Art From the book “This Is London”
Years ago, I’m in Milan doing the usual, having drinks with friends…it’s around 3 or 4am and we are all laughing and sharing secrets. We are dancers, actors, designers, lovers and Franco Bruccoleri (he’s like a father to me, to all of us), says he has something we must see. It is the work of Gregory Colbert. He introduced us to “Ashes and Snow” and for the first time, all of us were… silent.
The photos were like a dream that we had all shared… I cried (I blame it on the liquor) when he showed us the film and then for my birthday Franco gave me a Colbert Original.
Shortly after moving away from Milan, Ashes and Snow was coming to LA. I was thrilled! Franco was coming to stay with us and he was going to introduce me to Gregory, the creator.. I could barely sleep.
Even though I was excited, I remember days before, something about all of it felt off. My feelings were right… Franco died just one day before his trip to LA.
I was crushed and didn’t want to go but still felt the pull to see Colbert’s great work in person. So.. I go. I cry. I’m inspired… As I’m leaving, I actually see Gregory Colbert. It was like Franco orchestrated us running into each other in that very moment. Gregory loved Franco just like all of us did. Gregory and I got to talk and hang in LA and NY. Such a great spirit and artist.
Thank you Franco! Ciao!
“She expressed sexual liberation. Also sexual experimentation I think she represents, self-gratification for women.” – Olivia De Berardinis
Those blunt bangs, the heels, the stockings, that come hither look and those iconic black and white images has had such an influence on me. But I’m not the only one; Katy Perry, Beyonce, Rihanna, Madonna and women all over the globe have channeled Miss Page.
By far, the world’s most famous pin up, I will never forget seeing her so confident and beautiful in her garters, gloves and gorgeous poses. Bettie seemed so happy and free and I would always think, “I’ll have what she’s having!”
I didn’t even know what the letters S&M meant when I would see her being spanked or tied up, but it was fascinating to see.. I would wonder how those photos were received in 50′s and 60′s when America was struggling to keep it squeeky clean image.
“I was never the girl next door.” -Bettie Page
Thank you for your boldness Madame Bettie. A true Icon
— Alexander McQueen
The uber talented Jerrell Scott from Project Runway designed this dress I wore to my film premiere and Mkcoi Zeno did my make up. I loved the dramatic sleeves on this wild see-through number and the heat from this smokey eye… a great night!
Women are aristocrats, and it is always the mother who makes us feel that we belong to the better sort. – John Lancaster Spalding
I will Never get over how lucky I am or how good I must have been in a past life to have you as my mum.
You are such a gift and a blessing to me! Happy Mother’s Day!
God could not be everywhere, so he created mothers. – Jewish Proverb
Tonight has me at a sweet party.
The place? Beta Records.
The vibe? Beyond.
James Brown is playing, whiskey is flowing and the smell of vinyl is all around me… I ain’t leaving..
“Fashion fades, only style remains the same.” ~Coco Chanel
I’m loving how much fun fashion is these days.
I love this ethereal look. The makeup is natural but glowing. Her hair makes me think of a picnic, my favorite fairy book, lavender flowers, wine, cheese and long walks..
Dr. Oz studied different groups of people who lived to be in their healthy, vibrant 100′s and they all had something in common: they drank.
Many used to think the key to long life was wine, but new research says any form of alcohol does the trick. Why? Alcohol consumed socially in moderation, along with a healthy diet, can actually relieve stress…Less stress, longer life!
So tonight…
Pallini took a trip from Italy and landed in my martini.
Viva Viva!
