Sadly, there has been another famous death this week. This time, it’s the former Washington Post editor, Ben Bradlee, aged 93…
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BOOK TO BUY: “The Sisters: Babe Mortimer Paley, Betsy Roosevelt Whitney, Minnie Astor Fosburgh: The Lives and Times of the Fabulous Cushing Sisters” by David Grafton
If you’re fascinated by rich and powerful Americans, especially those based in New York and the Hamptons with money to burn, dinner parties to host, politicians and business tycoons to schmooze, and fittings to be had with major fashion designers, then you might be interested in this book…
Former Australian Prime Minister, Julia Gillard’s new home in Brighton, Adelaide
Wondering what our former PM is up to? It seems that Julia Gillard and partner Tim Mathieson have purchased a new 4-bed, 3-bath home in the top Adelaide coastal suburb of Brighton…
STYLE ICON: Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis
As Miss Bouvier, she gave us preppy, debutante, horseriding chic. As Mrs Kennedy she gave us the bags, and the hair, and the First-Lady Fashion.
And later, as Mrs Onassis, she gave us the sunglasses, the head scarves and the kaftans. She was an all-time trendsetter, and along with Audrey Hepburn and Grace Kelly, she is one of my absolute favourite style icons…
Hail to the Chief: Presidents Day – Books and DVDs with presidential history including First Lady style
Today is President’s Day in the United States (aka Washington’s Birthday) for our American Luscious Lifers, so let’s take a look at some movies and books related to US presidential history, both serious and fun, including documentaries and fictional portrayals, plus a look at First Lady style… Continue reading
