Marilyn Monroe, the glamorous 20th century icon known for her vulnerable on-screen persona and bold costumes, has inspired a new collection of eyewear by Brulimar. This summer you can steal her style and channel your inner Hollywood glamour with the three collections in the Marilyn Monroe eyewear range, that brilliantly…
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Did Monroe’s Cats-Eyes Win Her A Millionaire?
You can’t imagine anyone writing a non-fiction book called How To Marry A Millionaire, that’s got slapstick rom-com written all over it, surely? But yes, this bestseller was written by socialite Doris Lilly in the 1950s and Marilyn Monroe’s movie of the same name took the title and basic idea,…
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The History of Cat Eye Glasses
Cat eye glasses first became popular in the 1950s with their feline inspired style. A huge contrast to the frames that had been in fashion previously, cat eye glasses marked a new era of chic style for women. The glasses were originally created to be worn only with optical lenses,…
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Get the Look: The Sexy Librarian
Have you ever walked into a library, whether because you can’t get enough of those little papery things called books, or just wanted to borrow that obscure academic tome for that tricky university essay, only to be struck by how good-looking the woman behind the counter is? She’s probably got…
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Top 7 Vintage Inspired Sunglasses
Vintage sunglasses infuse glamour, ladylike chic and a touch of playfulness. There’s not one girl who doesn’t pretend to be a bit more Audrey Hepburn, or La Dolce Vita, when she’s walking down a sunny street, or leaving a plane. Looking back on yesteryear there’s so many iconic and workable styles of…
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Feeling Catty ??
Channel your inner feline with some retro inspired cat-eye frames. First seen on old Hollywood movie stars of the 50s and 60s, cat eye frames made their glamorous resurgence last year and are still at the forefront of popularity for the upcoming seasons. Some things never go out of style…