Here is a link to a small article about costuming the "The Help." http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/alltherage/2011/08/sharen-davis-dressing-southern-belles-maids-for-the-help.html
I saw the film yesterday and basically enjoyed it. Very strong positive audience reaction. Vintage cars and...
From the paper a few days ago: http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-lincoln-boots14-2009may14,0,6654965.story
A step back in time with Lincoln boots
An artisan gets a rare chance to examine the famous shoes and discovers new details. 'Amazing,' he says.
By Michael E. Ruane...
I was watching a documentary on Catalina Island the other night and was very surprised at how popular a destination in was in the 30's and 40's. I've been there a few times over the years and always enjoyed my visits but I hadn't realized the place it held in our Golden Era culture. The...
I'm curious about the leather jacket that the character "mike" wears on this show. Anyone have any information on it? I looked at the official website and was surprised to see that there is a section for ordering some of the styles that the characters wear on the show--but not the jacket of...
I can't believe the variety of books this publisher comes up with. Here's a new one on hats, "1000 Hats" by Norma Shephard:
http://www.schifferbooks.com/newschiffer/book_template.php?isbn=0764324039
Seems to lean towards the ladies....
Last night I had to pick someone up at the Los Angeles Union Station and was surprised to see a film shoot in progress. As I exited and drove around the lights and equipment there was Bruce dressed like Sam Spade! He looked great. He was leaning over a vintage car and was being interviewed by...
I was happy to discover that the latest issue of Architectural Digest is entitled "Hollywood at Home." The issue is mostly devoted to the homes and yachts of Golden Era actors--some 50's stuff too. Beautiful pictures. Apparently the magazine is also issuing a book of the same name but covers...
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