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The delightful Helen Rose sketch for Grace Kelly's wedding dress.. The civil ceremony took place on April 18, 1956, and the Catholic ceremony followed on April 19. Helen Rose had dressed Grace for her role in The Swan, also starring Alec Guinness and Louis Jourdan. Some of Rose's other iconic films included The Opposite Sex , Designing Woman, Butterfield 8, Dangerous When Wet, Latin Lovers, and Dream Wife. . By the balcony somewhere in Monaco... Life seemed a veiled mystery about to unfold... The actual wedding photo of Princess Grace and Prince Rainier... A formal pose... Can't get enough of that dress! Here are the lovely maidens surrounding the former Grace Kelly... . On November 2, 2011, T.S.H.s Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco attended the opening of the highly anticipated exhibition, Grace Kelly: From Movie Star to Princess, at the TIFF Bell Lightbox in Toronto, Canada. . To read more about it, follow this link: http://royalcorrespondent.com/2011/11/03/t-s-h-s-prince-albert-ii-and-princess-charlene-of-monaco-attend-the-opening-of-grace-kelly-from-movie-star-to-princess-exhibition-video/ ...or this one...: http://www.thestar.com/news/article/1080455--royal-newlyweds-arrive-in-toronto-to-open-grace-kelly-exhibit

Spotlight Passes are SOLD OUT! Yikes! (Call 1-877-TCM-5764 to be put on the waiting list.)

Cinemavester, Great *Vertigo* post. I am with Jackeeee...I think you will again be enchanted, but perhaps in a different way...

Conception with Ava... Reality... Conception with Vivien... Preservation... Reality... Conception.... Preservation... Reality... Parody...

Wonderful post!

Walter Plunkett might be just the right designer for a Halloween theme... Mae West, then again she may not... Or a Young Queen Bess! Or a flame-haired Queen of Technicolor as a gypsy temptress... Or a Vivien Vixen!

Thank you for bringing such majestic beauty to this highrise in the concrete jungle of TCM City. We hope to hear from you soon!

You deserve the best, Barb!

Teresa Wright is also one of my favorites...I think *Shadow of a Doubt* sealed that adoration for me.

My dearest thanks, Miss Mave! I would love to, but I am knee-deep in research papers, most of which are about "Harrison Bergeron." Maybe in a fortnight, or during Shrovetide, because it is definintely past Michelmas. I must learn to be content with simple perusal of such lofty comments from you, Miss G, and other savvy posters, such as the Queen of Bronxshire....

I am at work right now, but I just wanted to let you ladies know that I enjoy reading this thread very much. I am so glad that there was interest shown in *Youngblood Hawke*.

More stylish sketches from the colourful Edith Head: This is one of Edith's all-time favorites--Grace Kelly's dress for the costume ball sequence in *To Catch a Thief* ... More Grace from *Rear Window* ... Elizabeth Taylor's stunning floral-bodiced off-the-shoulder sweeper... Joan Crawford's rags-to-riches simple stay-at-home smock on steroids... Audrey Hepburn's *Roman Holiday* regality...

Happy Belated Birthday, Barb! I made a yummy surprise just for you! Plus, I am airmailing my homemade cheese crackers, some of my best spaghetti sauce, a crockpot full of minestrone, and some homemade french bread! Then I will make some homemade Mozart Kugeln candies mit zah almond Marzipan, und a spritz mit B and B wid da crushed pecans und walnut snowflakes...und all dipt in dark chocolate....unless you vant die Constanze Kugeln mit die milk choklat...

Edith Head looking a little too serious for some of the frivolous ensembles she actually designed.... Like this one for Barbara Stanwyck in *Ball of Fire*. Edith and Grace Kelly checking out a few sketches... Remember this little number from *Rear Window* ? And this stunning fun-in-the-sun number from *To Catch A Thief* ?

I have really enjoyed reading what Miss G. and Frank Grimes have said about *Teacher's Pet!* The lovely clothes in this film also accentuate what a lovely, stylish icon Doris Day is and was, and thanks to Edith Head and her staff, the clothes were also part of that beautiful scenery. The King looked pretty snappy, too! I truly appreciate how well-tailored all the clothes were in this film.

*Stalag 17* --It became my son's favorite movie when he was 13. He had so many questions about World War II and his grandfather that sprang from his viewing of that film. He will revisit it from time to time, and he thought the singing and dancing was so funny as a teenager.

Yummy fun, and a great idea for a thread, Rohanaka! Glad you liked the link to Babette's feast! Maybe I'll drop by tomorrow for a cup of cappuccino and reveal my favorite salsa recipe...

I am truly enjoying this thread!!!! THIS IS THE THREAD WHERE THE "FUN GIRLS" FROM MOUNT PILOT CAN TALK ABOUT WHAT THEY LOVE! Babette's Feast, anyone? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvHYGv-Ul18&feature=related

As Norma Shearer might say, "It's all about style!" And that is the theme for TCM Film Fest 2012. The simple line of some of Adrian's creations for 1939's *The Women* are not far from the current red-carpet mark... Simple sheaths in silken strands for Shearer show subtle hints of Adrian flair... Not many could work the spotlight like Norma... Current red-carpet styles are not that far removed from stylicons of the studio days. Simple, but elegant. Even the 2010 Minimalists hearken back to those halcyon days of sleek designer paradise, the studio system...

Last night Lliza Minelli visited The Late Late Show with wacky, adorable Craig Ferguson, and she discussed her visit to the 9th Vladovostok Film Festival with her good friend, Rock Brynner. Liza was pitching her latest album, "Confessions," and sang a short rendition to Craig as he sat right next to her on the Late Late Show plush chairs. Liza Minelli, Yul Brynner, and Lisa Arzamasova arriving at the 9th Annual Vladovostok Film Festival Liza Minelli and Rock Brynner meeting the media in Vladovostok in September. To read more about what Rock has been up to, check out his website: http://www.rockbrynner.com/ And don't forget about the Liza Collection: http://www.hsn.com/320-x-240-video-player_at-4953_xa.aspx?c=1&videoid=10547026 She was wearing a lovely Oriental-cut velvet pantsuit and seemed happy to chat and dish on Craig's show last night. To see the episode, follow this link: http://www.cbs.com/late_night/late_late_show/video/?pid=52mSXfnbVg2m96ch1OcCC_Fw1bZ7XGFP&vs=Default&play=true OOooh, yeah. TCM Fest 2012 is all about style. I will definitely be there with my personal group of handmaidens: Mr. Maybelline, Lady Almay, Senor Revlon, and Miss Neutrogena!

This is a stylish photo of Debbie Reynolds that I enjoy. Following the photo of her is information that describes how her collection evolved. Follow the catalogue link for more insight into the vastness of the items that the collection encompasses. W hen I was seventeen, I won a beauty contest, was discovered by a studio talent scout and transported into the wonderful world of show business. I grew up on the MGM lot where they boasted that they had “more stars than there are in heaven.” I was fortunate enough to start my career around the biggest movie stars. Can you imagine walking to work every day and seeing Fred Astaire dance past you as you approached your sound stage? I lived in a world that for most people was a dream. My love for collecting began early in my MGM career. I used to spend my spare time in the wardrobe department, watching the most talented people create costumes for the actors. I was fascinated by how they were able to translate a simple suggestion in a script, sometimes even a piece of dialogue, into a magnificent costume. I loved everything that went into the process – the sketches, the fabrics, the construction. Those were the days when the greatest designers worked at MGM – Walter Plunkett, who did our costumes for *Singin’ in the Rain*. The designer who probably had the most influence on me was Helen Rose. Helen worked on many of my films and even designed my wedding dress. For all three weddings! My passion for collecting began in earnest when the studios broke up their inventories. In 1970 MGM announced it was going to auction off everything except their real estate. I was still under contract at MGM and knew this inventory well. These were the clothes that the studio wouldn’t even lend us to wear to events or parties. Prior to this auction, I was a “normal” collector. After the auction, preserving as many of these costumes as possible became my obsession. After MGM’s auction, the other studios followed suit. I was very fortunate that I knew the president of Fox Studios, who allowed me to purchase many items prior to their auction. Over the years, I continued to save as many pieces as I could as the studios threatened their very existence. I cherish every piece I’ve collected. I couldn’t bear to see them be lost or forgotten. Each costume embodies the aura of the star who wore it onscreen. Who can think of *The Wizard of Oz* without seeing Dorothy’s ruby slippers? Or The Seven Year Itch without Marilyn Monroe’s subway dress? I can’t. And I bought twelve of Marilyn’s costumes. All these items are as famous as the stars that wore them. There is magic in every thread, button and bow. Many of these wonderful articles capture that special moment in a film where our hearts were deeply touched. For me, the memory of this moment lives forever in each of these pieces.

Debbie Reynolds also recently had an auction and here is a link to her catalogue: http://www.profilesinhistory.com/debbie-reynolds-auction/event-and-catalog-information

Thank you so much for the compliments and a very informative, and stylish post! The links were absolutely to D--I--E for, and I was just indulging in the lovely video compiled for our joint perusual. Have you been to check it out yet, you savvy stylicon? http://www.christies.com/elizabethtaylor/special_features.aspx I could certainly find a soiree to swing to with this little shiner: The Elizabeth Taylor Diamond, of 33.19 carats D Color, Potentially Internally Flawless Gift from Richard Burton, May 16, 1968 Estimate: $2,500,000-3,500,000 But my fave is LA PEREGRINA: (La Peregrina – The Legendary Pearl 16th Century Pearl Ruby and Diamond Necklace designed by Elizabeth Taylor, with Al Durante of Cartier Gift from Richard Burton, January 23, 1969 Estimate: $2,000,000 – 3,000,000) Irene Sharaff A Sunflower Yellow Silk Chiffon Wedding Dress, 1964 Worn to Ms. Taylor’s first wedding to Richard Burton Estimate: $40,000-60,000 THIS LITTLE NUMBER IS JUST NOT FOR ME. Yellow makes me confused! (Plus weddings are scary!)

AHP and DVD are some of my favorites, too. I especially liked the one with Andy Griffith and the leg of lamb! (I think that might have been a full-length play.)