signature style: mad about diana vreeland
Monday, October 8, 2012
"I mean a new dress doesn’t get you anywhere; it’s the life your living in the dress, and the sort of life you had lived before, and what you will do in it later.” ~Excerpt, DV by Diana Vreeland
Have you seen The Eye Has To Travel, the documentary about Diana Vreeland? I went in mildly curious about her reign as editor at Harper's Bazaar and Vogue and walked out mad about Diana.
Most fashionistas remember Diana for her "Why Don't You?" columns filled with wildly decadent suggestions...Why don't you... wear violet velvet mittens with everything? ...Why don't you... own, as does one extremely smart woman, twelve diamond roses of all sizes?...Why don't you …have a room done up in every color green? This will take months, years, to collect, but it will be delightful—a melange of plants, green glass, green porcelains, and furniture covered in sad greens, gay greens, clear, faded, and poison greens?
She was always amusing and wrote the book on signature style with her red lacquered nails, red lipstick and severe black bob, but there is so much more to her story. It was her eye for unconventional beauties, the way her layouts still feel modern and how she embraced all things new that won me over. And then I remembered one of my first interviews with Peter Lamas, a makeup artist who worked on everyone from Audrey Hepburn and Grace Kelly to Britney Spears. I asked him who the most beautiful woman he'd ever met was. Diana Vreeland he gushed, and remembered how she commanded a room filled with 30 models. She was wearing no makeup except a slash of red lipstick and he told me he was slayed by her and would've asked her to marry him if she wasn't already married. Now I see why.
Whose signature style is inspiring you lately?
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posted by Mary Jo at TrustYourStyle at
Monday, October 08, 2012
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38 Comments:
I am really looking forward to watching this movie! As far as inspiration goes, I never really get inspired by just one person - it's always a mix that has to do a lot with what's happening in my mind and life... x
I took a minute to imagine a room done up in every green colour imaginable and I have to say that I think Diana might have been on to something! I think the world could definitely do with more Diana Vreelands!
I'm always ages behind the curve when it comes to fashion docs. I actually just watched Bill Cunningham New York a few hours ago. This one's definitely going on my must-see list though. I'm feeling quite graphic lately, in terms of my own personal style, so my inspiration is probably more artistic than fashion forward.
hey mary jo! i've got to see that documentary. what an exemplary lady! she really made you look at things differently. she had a wonderful eye. thanks for showcasing her :) have a great week doll!
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She looks wonderful and sounds very interesting indeed. Will have to check this out :) I like her words. Have a wonderful week ahead doll & I'm happy you enjoyed the post...the moon and stars and sea are some of my most favourite things :)) xx
Such an inspiring, stylish lady with so much character. Love Grace Kelly style but lately I've been super inspired by Elizabeth Taylor's style when she was young!!
x
Rachel
I hadn't heard of this documentary, I will put it on my to-watch list!
Ahh is this the one that was made by her daughter in law? I know there is more than one documentary about her that has just been released and would love to see both!
xoxo,
Chic 'n Cheap Living
Love her so much!
Must see that documentary!
xoxox,
CC
Wow, she was an amazing woman. So formidable. Definitely an original and so talented. I will watch this when it comes to Toronto. Have a great week.
I am a big DV fan, but haven't seen the doc yet.... due to some craziness this past week, I am on bedrest, so this is my perfect opportunity to check it out...
I think she was more inspiring than she ever knew, smart and very influential with her style advice. I will have to check out the documentary.
I haven't seen the film yet, but I can't wait! I loved reading what Peter Lamas said about Diana. I have the feeling he was so right. I can't say I'm inspired by someone's style in particular lately, I've never been I suppose, I can be inspired by any woman looking confident and comfortable in her clothes, by the original way fashion is translated into street style, by films and so much more.
Ada
After your write up, i now reallly want to see this film!
Red x
Such a great inspiration. She is so glamorous and those are the type of women that inspire me.
Her relevance and wisdom will certainly transcend time! I would love to see the documentary; sounds interesting and enlightening! Happy Monday!
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JUST GORGEOUS. THANK YOU for this lovely and gentle vision of sheer elegance and for your visit! HAPPY DAY! Anita
Love her. I hadn't seen this documentary though and now I'm so curious to check it out!
xo, Yi-chia
Always Maylee
So right about being happy. A house won't make you happy either, its the life you live in it. Love that she strove to look interesting and challenging rather than simply "cute"
This is such a great post. I can't wait to watch this.
Love that she always had her red lips, red nails and black hair.
xo,
nancy
We need to see this documentary! But now we feel like we need to go and paint our nails bright red! :-)
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I love how feminine women used to be.
ahhh now I need to see this!
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Such an very stylish and inspiring lady. She was absolutely unique. I love her.
I would love to see the documentary.
Nice post Mary Jo.
xoxo
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Swoon! I will forever be obsessed with Diana Vreeland! :)
Mary Jo, this is my favorite quote of Diana with "the life you live in the dress", it is so true because a girl can have thousands of dresses if she does not know how to live her life beautifully! I have to see this documentary. And I am totally for purple velvet mittens with everything :) Kisses
Diana Vreeland was no doubt had such an influence during her Harper's Bazaar years. That documentary must be fascinating!
Rowena @ rolala loves
The movie sounds fabulous! :)
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Happy Tuesday Mary Jo!!!!!
I love Diana Vreeland!!!!
She was a true visionary!!!!!!
Kate Moss' style has always inspired me with her mix of vintage & designer separates- high mixed with low.....
Carole Radziwill also has such a cool style that doesn't look like the usual "celebrity look"....
I'm inspired by so many different things but always place my own spin on it.
Hope you have a great day!!!!!!
Hugs!!!! Shannon
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She was a really hard life :(
That sounds amazing! I've flipped through a book about her, but have never really matched a personality to the name. This is on my must-see list now, thanks!
Alex
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Now I really want to watch the documentary. She sounds inspiring.
a must see fo' sure...don't know how i'm going to swing getting hunkiest into THAT one....
as always i'm inspired by my 70's gals: ali macgraw and always lauren hutton. to this day lauren hutton has never worn anything ridiculous looking or silly.
Have to catch this film!!!
I'm so looking forward to see this movie! She was such an iconic character and the first real 'editor'. Since the release of 'The September Issue' there have been so many movies and documentaries about fashion...really happy about this trend!
I want to see this documentary! She was a fabulous lady. It's on my Netflix :)
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