Old Hollywood Inspiration Pt.4 Barbara Stanwyck

Barbara Stanwyck is a relatively new actress to me, after purchasing a film noir boxset and watching 'Double Idemnity' I instantly warmed to her. I found myself glued to the screen when she was in a scene, which goes to prove why she is a highly regarded actress.

She was also one of the most beloved by her peers and directors alike due to her compassion and genuine interest in their well being.

She was married  twice, but after her second marriage failed due to infidelity on his part (with Lana Turner) she never remarried, although she did have a 4 year affair with a young Robert Wagner.

After her film career ended, she went on to have a successful career on television appearing in various dramas and soap operas until her death in 1990.

Kenwood at Goodwood Revival 2011

The big weekend finally arrived!!

Although Kenwood were hard at work since Thursday, I didn't arrive at Goodwood myself until Sunday where I finally got to see my dresses being worn by someone other than my dress form!

 Ta Da!

I'm totally blowing my own trumpet here, but how great do they look?!

I couldn't be happier with the way they turned out, and all the girls looked amazing in them.

I felt such a great sense of achievement when I saw them all.

The Kenwood stall itself was a revolving kitchen (half 1940's & half 1960's) which featured cooking demonstrations by the chefs behind Sorted. As well as a little exhibition showing you Kenwood machines through the years, and a stage where you could get your photo taken in a vintage kitchen.

As well as Kenwood's Stall there was also pop up shops from Tesco (who took you back to the 1960's, where you could buy products in their original packaging)

Also a Vivien of Holloway Shop, A Delonghi coffee bar, a marquee dedicated to the family orientated Butlins Entertaiment (featuring a great jive band), Glam Cabs, Bunny Girls, as well as countless stalls selling clothing, artwork, and other merchandise.

I restrained myself and only bought some quirky tea towels and a kitchen pinny from the charming men in the DuPenny stall.

All in all (despite the on/off rain) it was a lovely day.

I highly recommend Goowood Revival to anyone who enjoys dressing up and has an interest in vintage cars, this was my 3rd year going, and every year I've enjoyed it more!

Old Hollywood Inspiration Pt. 3

This time it's the turn of the iconic Ginger Rogers.

One half of the most the well known & most loved dancing duo, I grew up around musicals since my mum was a huge fan, and Fred & Ginger films were some of her favourite. 

Swing Time, Top Hat, Carefree, The Barkleys of Broadway, Shall We Dance, Follow the Fleet are to name a few of her films

Ginger wears the most amazing & elegant gowns in these films. Don't you just wish sometimes that you could click your fingers and your wardrobe would be full of outfits like these?

I LOVE this one!

Who's your favourite old hollywood actress?

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