Tuesday, November 30, 2010

W.E. Costume Sneak Peeks

Okay, so some are skeptical about the actual plot, thematic depth, etc., of the upcoming movie, W.E. (2011) with Madonna at the helm, but I'm sorrrry, from a fashion-obsessed blogger's perspective, the costumes I've seen so far=chicer than chic. That zigzag patterened suit that looks like it fell from my Lucien Lelong book (though I think Simpson was dressed more by Mainbocher and Schiaparelli)??? EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE........ Oh sorry, I had a fashion-induced apoplectic fit there.  For more on W.E. visit Enchanted Serenity's blog!











Wallis Simpson Sotheby's Auction

Ooh, what a deliciously eery coincidence.  I've had Wallis Simpson on my mind and only just now discovered that Sotheby's in London is auctioning many of her jewels TODAY, including the famous flamingo.





Flamingo, 1940, Cartier: