Now when most of us think of history, we may feel a yawn coming on, but when it comes to the history of fashion; things get a little more interesting. As most things in history, fashion repeats itself. The use of glasses and sunglasses started a lot sooner than we…
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Marilyn Monroe Eyewear: Get the Look of the Glamourous Icon
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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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…