November 10, 2011

THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO (TWO)




Rooney Mara as Lisbeth Salander


 

In the North American film version of "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo", set for December 2011 release, Rooney Mara will play Lisbeth Salander.

Salander is by far and away the most interesting female in fiction and film of the past decade.  Her punk princess gear and makeup are a smoke screen for intellect and vulnerability. 

November 2011 VOGUE features Mara, already emaciated, pierced and tattooed, with the prerequisite cliche dyed black hair (very, very Goth). Don't get her angry.  This girl kicks some serious butt and she has a near genius IQ.











Skinny tough-girl in Alexander Wang top









Bottega Veneta







Looking Ophelia-esque in Marchesa gown





Calvin Klein dress







Stunning, almost Victorian, in Vera Wang one-shouldered gown







November 1, 2011 VOGUE Cover








Daniel Craig and Rooney Mara in pre-release poster






November 09, 2011

Natalie Wood, Teen Queen

Nat's 1950s Paper Dolls:


Natalie Wood had been a star since early childhood when these paper dolls were issued in the late 1950s or early 1960s. As a bona fide Teen Idol, Natalie always wore the coolest of the cool "threads".  Enjoy!

 

Teenaged Natalie Wood








Two Natalies to dress up








The "beat" goes on for Nat







Natalie catches some rays and waves







  Warm weather casuals









 Go Team Go!








 All Dressed Up








 Pretty in Pinks





 Formal and Party Gear
 












And so, we bid Nightie-night (and Pyjama-night and Baby-doll night) to our tired but slammin'ly stylish Natalie!

November 01, 2011

GOTH-NESS GRACIOUS:





ANNE HATHAWAY

September of 2011. Photographs from Interview magazine, by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott. 



Herewith, Anne in some couture and designer black lace that would have knocked the socks off any sleek, stylish Goth.








Dress by Dolce & Gabbana



Dress by Alexander McQueen; New York Vintage veil







Valentino





Bottega Veneta






Veil by New York Vintage





Dress by Chanel







Dress by Nina Ricci






Briefs and shrug by Gucci. Dress by Dior.    





Dress by NIna Ricci




This gothic vision of Anne Hathaway coincided with the release of her 2011 movie "One Day".  She will be continuing her dark days (and knights) in "The Dark Knight Rises" as Catwoman in 2012.  Can't wait!