Memorable Actors
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Memorable Actors: Lucy Liu as Dr. Watson!
Hey Ya! In addition to being one hell of an actress, Lucy Liu is also a producer and singer. And now she is set to star as Dr. Watson on the upcoming CBS Television series of Sherlock Holmes. How forward thinking! Admittedly, my husband is more apt to watch Sherlock Holmes then I am, but I tell you this, I’ll be tuning in for her. No doubt that CBS is thinking of their ratings (as we all are), and is betting that by taking this iconic franchise to a radical new direction, will give them some much needed boost.Lucy LiuI’m in tremendous favor of the new twist on this high brow plot. For this time around, most of the rules, as well as the landscape have been changed. Instead of its traditional London town, Sherlock Holmes will be making the world a little bit safer – right here in our beloved New York City.
The Asian-American actress looks lovely in this haute couture gown by Chanel
Lucy Liu in London
Ready for her close upOn the set of her latest project, CBS’ Modern Day Sherlock Holmes
Classical and Magical
Red Hot
On and off the red carpet
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Memorable Actors: The Twiggy Effect
Role Model New York Fashion week is over and done with, and yours truly is thankful for that fact – most of us have already move on to London! Last week, some notable fresh faces went down the runway, and this brought a moment of “repose” as I reflected on an iconic figure from the 1960s named Twiggy. Many of us, are already familiar with her, and know that Twiggy is an actor, model and businesswoman, who embodied style and grace. How grateful I am that even in the 21st Century, she is still in the midst of fashion!Lesley Hornby, better known as Twiggy Lawson
What strikes me the most about Twiggy is that she has remained strong and confident throughout her career, and her popularity hasn’t waned as seasons passed. This is quite a feat considering that most models and actors usually do not experience this outcome. Yes, she was and still is a role model for many people in the entertainment and fashion industries. Her good girl image remained unchallenged, even ’till this day. She is an advocate against drugs, and a leading animal activist. In numerous occasions, Twiggy has spoken out against the trend of waif-thin models, explaining that her own thin weight as a teenager was natural. “I was very skinny, but that was just my natural build. I always ate sensibly – being thin was in my genes.” Back then, even Diana Vrelland, of Vogue Magazine, counted herself as a fan by saying: “She’s no flash in the pan. She is the mini-girl in the mini-era. She’s delicious looking.”https://www.highendweekly.com/2012/02/memorable-actors-twiggy-effect.html
Higher Grounds
Above: Twiggy with Richard AvedonIn the heights of the 60s, Twiggy was flying high as a top model, and kept her style as “young and elegant”.
AndrogynousShe was named “The Face of 1966” by the Daily Express in England.
Left: Twiggy was able to retire from fashion at the ripe old age of 19, but by then, she was well and truly rich and famous. She later proved to be a true businesswoman. Right: Twiggy in the movie: The Boy Friend, 1971.
What is the Twiggy Signature Look?
Left: French Fashion Designer, Yves St Laurent wool dress, fall/winter 1965–1966. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Gift of Mrs. William Rand, 1969 (C.I.69.23). Right: That famous hair breaded do which is so often duplicated by models today – yet, no one took it to the same level as Twiggy did.
Of Note: Yves St. Laurent, began showing shorter skirts in his fall/winter 1965 collection, including his famous “Mondrian” dress which was inspired by the work of painter Piet Mondrian. The designer, and his contemporaries continued with that trend throughout the 1960s, although he became more famous during this period for introducing the concept of the formal trouser suit for women into haute couture.
Woman on topTwiggy at 60 still remains in the forefront for women of her age. According to Wikipedia, she was “The only one of the famous celebrities to survive being cut from the Mark & Spencer fashion team in 2010”.Photo courtesy: Bryan AdamsNOTE: Please notify us directly, if you believe that certain images on this post are alleged to infringe upon the copyrights of others, according to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Thank you.
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Memorable Actors: Audrey Hepburn in Givenchy
A Class Act There’s no better way to start this series of Memorable Actors other than with Audrey Hepburn. She had that mega star voltage, as well as that coveted, immeasurable style and grace.
And from the looks of things, Audrey’s beauty was beyond skin deep, and I think just about anyone would agree with that statement. Not only was she a Hollywood legend, mother, wife, and humanitarian (not necessarily in that order), she was also the most stylish woman of her time.
These images of her wearing Givenchy are some of the best possible ways that I want to remember her by. She looked event more dazzling in that designer gown (pictured below) she wore in the 1954 film Sabrina. That was a double wow!!
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