Hopgood’s Courageous Run
This year is the 70th anniversary of the Dambusters raid in World War II, when Wing Commander Gibson led 617 Squadron into the heart of Germany to destroy the great dams of the… Continue reading
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Portrait of Wallis Simpson by Cecil Beaton
I love the use of summer sunshine contrasted with areas of shade to bring out the ethereal nature of Wallis’ dress, complimented by her jet black hair. For saying that she and the… Continue reading
Coco Chanel in pearls
This has to be one of the most chic ways to wear a number of strings of pearls at once. Flawless and effortless, the simplicity of her black dress contrasts with the opulence… Continue reading
A portrait of Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon by Cecil Beaton
Here’s Cecil Beaton’s fantastic portrait of the Queen Mother when she was young. I just love the way that the sunlight bursts out through the trees above, giving us a sense of what… Continue reading
First royal portrait of Kate, Duchess of Cambridge
The first portrait of Kate Middleton as a member of the royal family has been unveiled, to a mixed reception. Kate commented that she was “thrilled” with the painting, while art critics have… Continue reading
Diamond Jubilee portrait unveiled
The Palace have unveiled a new portrait of the Queen to celebrate her Diamond Jubilee. Ralph Heimans’ grand portrait depicts the Queen standing in all her regal finery, pausing to contemplate her sixty… Continue reading
An old school beauty lesson
I came across this video on YouTube today (from glamourdaze) and thoroughly enjoyed it – it’s amazing to see just how make up was applied in the days before foundation! Historical curiosities aside,… Continue reading
Lady Gaga looks killer in new “Machete Kills” poster
Lady Gaga is channelling old school Hollywood glamour as she poses for Robert Rodriguez’s sequel to cult film Machete. Wearing fierce red lipstick and dripping with diamonds, Lady Gaga looks like Marilyn Monroe… but… Continue reading
A Personal Post on the Bomber Command Memorial
Thursday was an important day for me and thousands of others who either served in, or have relatives who served in, the Royal Air Force’s Bomber Command. When I was a child, my… Continue reading