Saturday, December 25, 2010

Merry Christmas!

Good morning and a very Merry Christmas to everyone!


I'll be spending today with my wonderful boyfriend and lots of treasured friends. We've planned a barbeque and cocktails all over the place. Christmas is always a hectic time, trying to fit a million people and places into just 24 hours.


This post is a special collection of very old Disney Christmas Cards from the early 1950's. All images and relating captions were sourced from www.animationarchive.org who are avid supporters of the ASIFA-Hollywood-Animation-Archive, digitally archiving paper-copy animations.


Anyway... I hope you enjoy taking a gander at these old faithfuls as much as I did and that you have a wonderful Christmas day from whichever corner of the world you are reading from!


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If you want to see more Christmas related Disney, or pretty much any animation under the sun, here is the wonderful ASIFA website link.


x Sianne



Thursday, December 23, 2010

Adore; Andy Warhol

'I like boring things.'
Andy Warhol

Andrew Warhola (August 6, 1928 – February 22, 1987)
King of Pop.. Art

Sunday, December 19, 2010

Photo inspiration; Model wearing Bonnie Cashin, 1952

I adore this image. It's just so exotic.

Model in a reversible striped silk Shantung shirt by Bonnie Cashin,
standing on a beach with large wooden boats, 1952

Saturday, December 18, 2010

Photo inspiration; Model wearing Brigance, 1952

Model standing in a courtyard in Olhao, Portugal,
wearing a halter and skirt by Brigance, 1952

Thursday, December 16, 2010

Pretty in Pink; Ultra cute gift ideas

At Christmas I often get stuck for present idea's... not this year.

Check out this ultra cute Australian site - http://www.prettyinpink.com.au/

Whilst I would usually go for a handbag, I love the little purses. Here are a few of my favourite travel cases... they might be presents to myself rather than to friends and family.

Pencil Case
$19.95 AUD

Vanity Case
$19.95 AUD

Satchel Case
$34.95 AUD

What's wonderful is the amount of choice in terms of fabric. From the very vibrant to plain and polka dot, there really is something for everyone.
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Magazine love; new edition of Frankie Magazine

I adore Frankie Magazine. Issue 39 has arrived today and is full of wonderful articles.. my favourite of which consists of creative portraiture featuring bearded men.

Do yourself a favour and check it out...



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Monday, December 6, 2010

Photo inspiration; Joan Crawford, Montana Moon 1930

Unfortunately I can't find this movie on DVD..

Joan Crawford, playing Joan Prescott, in Montana Moon 1930.

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Sunday, December 5, 2010

Arnie loves the (older) ladies

Someone sent me this picture a while ago now and it's never left my desktop!

Arnie in his prime, impressing the ladies!

x Sianne

Saturday, December 4, 2010

Shoe Lust; Cute new pumps!

I've just purchased a really cute pair of shoes from Williams Shoes... They're called the 'Entertain' evening heel by Corelli.. but they're like a tuxedo in a shoe.

Corelli 'Entertain' Shoe
$69AUD

I already own a similar pair in a cute-out design so I couldn't go past the classic peep-toe look.

Friday, December 3, 2010

Thursday, December 2, 2010

2010 VH1 Divas Salute the Troops

The 'Divas Salute the Troops' event is taking place in a few days.. what a cute poster..


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Wednesday, December 1, 2010

First day of summer! Beach queens of yesteryear

Today, the 1st of December, is the first official day of summer in the Southern Hemisphere. Temperatures are reaching well above 35 degrees (celsius), winds are non-existant and the humidity is reaching 90% upwards.. perfect beach weather!

It's also the perfect time to take a gander at some beach and poolside queens of yesteryear..

Beachside picnic model photoshoot 

Polaroids by the pool


Model in the pool

Model photoshoot with balloons

Marilyn Monroe

Bettie Page circa 1960




'Sea Siren' pinup


Couture Allure advertising campaign

Couture Allure advertising campaign

Couture Allure advertising campaign

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