Born in Philadelphia in 1929, Grace Kelly began her career modelling in New York, followed by roles in the theatre. These early photos give us our first glimpse of the fresh faced natural look that was to become part of her iconic style. Grace rose to stardom firstly in her performance in the film Mogambo...
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Individuality was what set Slim Keith apart from her contemporaries, but it was her polish, her healthy good looks, her understated sexy chic look which culminated in her unique style. Photograph by John Engstead 1945 Here is an easy elegance. These images reflect a woman who is intelligent and confident in dressing to...
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Packaged in a cute mini-mirrored compact this versatile creamy blush adds a dewy, healthy look to cheeks, giving a natural glow whatever the weather. Best applied with a firm brush using light strokes, the creamy consistency can be airbrushed to attain an unblemished glow. Equally, it can be applied with fingertips, blending outward...
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Who would deny that the iconic trench coat earns its keep in any serious wardrobe, be it male or female? To understand how this has evolved, let’s take a look at its history. The first clue is right there in the name – ‘trench coat’. Designed for the British military by Thomas Burberry (a...
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She sells seashells by the sea shore The seashells she sells are seashells I’m sure. What did inspire the sculptor to carve these scallop shell seats quietly resting in the grounds of the Peppermint Bay dining venue in Woodbridge, Tasmania? It is believed the seats were part of the Living Artists Festival in 2006, but...
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