Movie that I watched yesterday

Yesterday I watched "The Young Savages", on TCM. I have never seen this film before. It takes place in Spanish Harlem, NYC in 1961. Three Italian young men are members of a street gang named the Thunderbirds. They have an ongoing turf war with a Puerto Rican gang called the Horsemen. The three members of the Thunderbirds attack a blind young man from the Horsemen and stab him to death. The district attorney (played by a very handsome Burt Lancaster) is given the case despite the fact that it is discovered that one of the boys mother was his ex-girlfriend.
At first he seeks the death penalty for the boys, but as he gets deeper into the case he realizes what appears to be cut and dried on the surface, is really more complex. It's directed by John Frankenheimer, also stars Dina Merrill, Shelley Winters and Telly Savalas.
It was an interesting movie over all. I always love seeing old movies that were filmed in NYC (I still live here).





I got a kick out of seeing a young Telly Savalas in this film.

Dita Von Teese Nails

I guess I'm late in finding out about this but I'm so excited that I'll post about it anyway. Dita Von Teese has partnered with Kiss Nails to launch a line of easy to apply press on nails in her signature 1940's era half moon manicure. Dita says, "I wanted to offer a shortcut to obtaining the nail style that I have been wearing for the last 20 years, and Kiss has helped make it a reality,”. The set comes with 24 nails in 12 sizes. Gel glue is also include in the package. The nails are available now to purchase on her site and retail for $9.99.
This is great for a gal like me who has terrible nails and have no talent for manicuring. And I always use nails from Kiss, they're great!.

Dior J'adore

Love this new ad from Dior J'adore! As always, Charlize Theron looks amazing. In this commercial she's hurrying as if she's late for a fashion show. As she's rushing through backstage she glances at models getting ready. These models happen to be legendary beauties such as Grace Kelly, Malene Dietrich and Marilyn Monroe.

1940's military inspiration

I know this movie has been out a couple of months already, and I haven't seen it yet, but I've seen the previews and pictures and I love the wardrobe and hair. It takes place in my favorite era, the 1940's, so of course I love it. I don't usually go for the whole military look, but I like to add pieces of it in my wardrobe and make my own look. A nice white long sleeved crisp chirt, or a military jacket for example. I'm aiming to get an affordable dark brown leather jacket (like the one in the picture below) for this fall. I made a little set on Polyvore for more ideas (see below)

1940's military inspired by cocobettie featuring long sleeve button down shirts

Sleeved dress
£90 - houseoffraser.co.uk

Pleated dress
£475 - suzannah.com

TopShop long sleeve button down shirt
$50 - topshop.com

Donna Karan vintage jacket
$4,485 - stylebop.com

Burberry Prorsum coat
$666 - theoutnet.com

Tongolele

Yolanda Ivonne Móntes Farrington, born January 3, 1932 is an exotic dancer and actress of Mexican films (from the late 40's-80's). She's artistically known as "Tongolele". I first saw a drawing of her that someone did on flickr and really liked it, so then I looked up her name and found a few pictures of her (there doesn't seem to be many pictures of her). I'm just amazed at her stunning beauty. Those eyes and hair and that body! Oh and I found a few videos of her on youtube.
She's alive and well today and still looks good!

High-Heeled Hopes

Happy Birthday Lucy!!!!

Happy 100th birthday Lucy!
They'll be celebrating all day with "I Love Lucy" episodes on the Hallmark Channel and with her movies onTCM!

Remembering Marilyn

Today marks the 49th death anniversary of Marilyn Monroe. As a fan of hers since I was 11, she's never far from my thoughts. I first saw her in "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" and I was blown away. She was my first inspiration of what beautiful, feminine, glamorous and sexy should be. She was my first vintage love. She's the reason I started wearing red lipstick at age 16 and I still do today (not telling my age though!) I thank her for all that she gave us.

Dita Thursdays!

Dita Thursdays!

Happy Birthday Judy Garland!

Happy Birthday Judy Garland! Celebrating by watching some Judy Garland movies today on TCM. Just watched "The Clock" (1945) and now "The Pirate" (1948). These are movies I've never seen before so I'm enjoying them today. She was such a good actress and singer (and surprisingly very funny!).







The Clock (1945)

New finds!

I know I haven't been posting here much, sorry for that. It's just that time of the year where you're busy with the ending of school, activities (as the weather gets warmer) and getting things ready for vacation. Today I thought I would post some more goodies that I purchased from Etsy.


CLUTCH PURSE WITH METAL COMPACT AND LIPSTICK "CHAMPAGNE MOOD" by Avon
(I just love the color of the clutch purse!)




CREAM COLORED STRAW HANDBAG W/BAMBOO HANDLES
(so cute for summer!)




3 ANIMAL PRINT SCARVES




Vintage Compact- Genuine Mother of Pearl

(always wanted one of these!)

Dita Thursdays!

My summer vacation challenges

Every summer vacation we go to our favorite state, beautiful sunny Florida. So I'm already putting together my vacation wardrobe. This year I decided to wear more sundresses and be a little more feminine because I usually take the easy route and just be very casual with capris or shorts. This will be my challenge this summer. Also with hairstyles. I want to try more vintage hairstyles this summer. Usually I just roll my bangs and throw my hair into a ponytail or a bun (Florida gets really hot!) Does anyone have any tips on easy, quick yet vintage summer hairstyles?
I got some more goodies this past week for my summer wardrobe:

Hawaiian floral sundress (Etsy)




Perceptions New York dress (JCPenney)



Polka dot espadrille in red (payless)



Purple satin evening clutch (Etsy)


Look inside, it's so lusciously yummy! I don't think it was ever used!