• Books,  Boudoir,  Hollywood,  Music

    Reading in the Boudoir: Rebecca

    March 13, 2010 /

    I would like to introduce you to one of my favorite books. Her name is Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier. This book is perfect for a boudoir read. It is a classic, so many of you may already know how fabulous it is. But, for those of you who have not read it you’re sure to miss out if you don’t. Not only is it a great book, it also paints a detailed description of both the first and second Mrs. De Winter’s boudoirs and, even better, once you’re through with the book you can view them on the silver screen in the 1940 movie staring Joan Fontaine and Laurence…

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  • Fashion,  Hollywood,  Movies

    Best Dressed List: 82nd Academy Awards

    March 7, 2010 /

    Ok, here goes my top ten best dressed list (in order leading to my very most favorite) of the 82nd Academy Awards (the “Oscars”): 10. Anna Kendrick I love a flesh tone on a woman, provided that it doesn’t make her look washed out. Anna looks perfectly rosy in this gown, and I love the plat on the shoe! 9. Molly Ringwald Looking better than ever, Molly donned a timeless Hollywood look, but owned it in purple, which is very complimentary to her skin tone and hair color. The hairstyle is genius, too! 8. Miley Cyrus While I don’t believe Miley still belongs on Disney channel as a role model…

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  • Boudoir,  Décor,  Hollywood,  Movies,  Thinking Outside the Boudoir

    Thinking Outside the Boudoir: The Prince and the Showgirl

    February 27, 2010 /

    If you saw my first post in the monthly series Thinking Outside the Boudoir, you will know that I have a fascination with certain homes in the movies. While some may not be practical for everyday life, or represent my overall ideal decor, I would love to spend some time in them, even just for a night. In some it is the decor that I fancy. In others it’s the architecture or floor plan. And in some I think it’s my fondness for the characters. The movie home that I want to share today is from The Prince and the Showgirl. In this film, Charles, the Grand Duke, played by…

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  • Blog Blessings,  Boudoir,  Give Aways,  Hollywood,  Movies

    Lily Lemontree

    February 24, 2010 /

    Something that I enjoy doing in my little boudoir is visiting other blogs. One that I came across today is called Lily Lemontree. The header alone is enough to draw you in… What’s even better is that she has a contest going through March 2nd where you can win Coco Before Chanel on DVD (which I have been waiting to see FOREVER). To enter, you can visit lilylemontree.blogspot.com for details. P.S. Don’t forget to enter to win the vintage Chanel print ad on My Little Boudoir, too. 0

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  • History,  Hollywood,  Hollywood History Lessons,  Movies,  Music

    Hollywood History: Nina Mae McKinney

    February 23, 2010 /

    In a society that often defines old Hollywood beauty and talent as Jean Harlow, Marilyn Monroe and Betty Grable, it is important to remember that there were many many beautiful and talented women in old Hollywood that simply didn’t get the exposure they deserved then, and still today, aren’t publicly recognized as the legends that they truly are. One of these women is Nina Mae McKinney.  She is the topic of this month’s Hollywood History lesson. Born June 13, 1913* in Lancaster, South Carolina as Nannie Mayme McKinney, to Hal and Georgia McKinney, she was left behind with her Aunt, Carrie Sanders, when her parents moved to New York. During…

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