September 8, 1933: Lacoste anniversary

We can thank the René Lacoste and the Lacoste croc for serving as the first example of a brand name appearing on the outside of an article of clothing. *wince* It's a seemingly agreeable croc, nevertheless; I think it's smiling with its eyes.
Here's a pic from Lacoste's S2009 RTW, Saturday.

Laughing kisses.

August 31, 1997: Princess Diana killed in car crash

Diana, Princess of Wales, Dodi Al-Fayed and their driver, Henri Paul are killed as a result of a car crash in Paris.

The prettiest kisses.

August 27, 1912: birth of Gloria Guinness

Socialite and Harper's Bazaar Contributing Editor ('63-'70) Gloria Guinness, née Rubio y Alatorre was born August 27, 1912. Her impeccable sense of style earned her a spot on the International Best Dressed List. I think the phrase "age gracefully" applies just beautifully to this woman! One of her most famous quotes, "Elegance is in the brain as well as the body and in the soul. Jesus Christ is the only example we have of any one human having possessed all three at the same time," in Bazaar's July 1963 issue.

Pic: Guinness photographed by Cecil Beaton for Vogue in a Venetian-red taffeta dinner dress by Balenciaga, one of her favorite designers, in 1945.



Pretty kisses.

August 17 1893: birth of Mae West

Highly controversial American actress, playwright and sex symbol of the early 20th century, Mae West was born on this day in 1893. Seems the speculation as to whether her paternal grandfather was half black will never really die... All I gotta say is "Is that a pistol in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me??" "[Because] when I'm good, I'm very good [and] when I'm bad, I'm better." Butterfly kisses.

August 16 1958: Madonna's birthday

I'm trying to find one word that adequately describes the Material Girl. I'll let you know when I come up with it. Love her or hate her ― is that even possible?! ― Madonna is amazing and gorg at 50!! (Happy Birthday!!) I want to be just like her when I grow up!! Pic: Elle UK July 2008 Deep mouth-searching kisses à la Madonna and Brit.

August 12, 30 B.C: Death of Cleopatra (VII)

Cleopatra, with the help of two of her most trusted servants, killed herself on August 12, 30 B.C., to escape capture by Octavian.

Dated to 32 B.C., this coin bearing a portrait of Cleopatra has renewed the debate over whether she was actually beautiful. It's an irrelevant question, says biographer Joann Fletcher. "The impact she made on the ancient world is overlooked, because the world has this obsession when it comes to women. People can only judge them on whether they were beautiful. Nobody ever said, 'Mark Antony: how handsome was he?'" (Courtesy of Newcastle University, U.K.) - Smithsonian

Yes, I have tried ― many times ― to recreate the legendary 'Cleopatra' eye, made famous, for me, by Elizabeth Taylor's role in the 1963 eponymous film.
No, I have never succeeded.
Yes, I will continue these futile attempts.





Gracious kisses.
P.S. I promise not to be morbid thrice in a row.