Memoirs of a Geisha was a 2005 American epic film adaptation of an original novel of the same name by Arthur Golden. The story reveals how Sayuri transcended her fishing-village roots and transformed into one of Japan’s most celebrated geisha. But with this success, Sayuri also learns the secrets and sacrifices of the geisha lifestyle. Though the story line may be far from our […]
MorePalm Springs Weekend is a classic 1963 film. Each year during Spring Break, Palm Springs swarms with young men and women in hot pursuit of freedom and sunny California adventure. It’s a rom-com time capsule – somehow, any styling related to Palm Springs and the 1960s remained in spirit – fun, kitsch, fruity, repeat! Paging Stefanie Powers Though an Australian […]
MoreAnna Neagle, Britain’s sweetheart of the 1940s starred with Michael Wilding in Spring in Park Lane, a jaunty ‘upstairs-downstairs’ romantic comedy set in London. Who doesn’t live for a light upstairs-downstairs scandal? Pretty proper with a side of scotch A mix of textures, subdued colours with houndstooth, tortoiseshell, suede and beading. Quiet, self assured details. She belongs here. Pictured L-R: JY […]
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