2014: The Year of Grown-up Glamour
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I’ve decided that 2014 is going to be The Year of Grown-Up Glamour. No more going to the local shops unwashed or falling asleep clutching a packet of face wipes, this year I’m going to do things properly. Make more of an effort. Once I get over the jet-lag and holiday sickness (I miss New York). The best way to overcome post-vacation blues is to catch-up with old friends – so all those people who promised me a birthday drink, can put their money where their mouth is, pronto – and plan things to look forward to. One exhibition I can’t wait to see is The Glamour of Italian Fashion at the V&A (5 April – 27 July 2014), don’t you just love this embellished sixties coat (below)? I’d wear it to death with a pair of faded old jeans. Pure casual glamour.
Bulgari jewellery worn by Liz Taylor in 1967 will be on show too:
I’m also looking forward to seeing Meryl Streep and Julia Roberts appear in a film together for the very first time. They play mother and daughter in August: Osage County – and both looked gorgeous at the Palm Springs Film Festival a few days ago…
Photos: Vogue |
In the fashion world, shimmer and shine are not just for Christmas. Metallic brocades and sequins can be deployed to add oomph to a versatile, daytime outfit, all year-round. As seen at the Lanvin spring/summer 2014 show – and this random sequin coat picture I found on Pinterest:
Photo: Vogue |
Photo: Pinterest |
Have yourself a sparkling (new) year!
The Year of Grown-Up Glamour! Love it! And I also love Julia Roberts dress! I do not know if I will see the movie…Streep's character appears to be my own mother! It may be too close to home…but I will think about it!