Monday, June 13, 2011
If I were a wealthy bidder at Debbie Reynold's auction...
I would buy the following.
Images from
Debbie Reynolds: The Auction
Norma Shearer's Purple Velvet Dress from Romeo & Juliet (1936)
Norma Shearer's Silk Velvet Dress by Adrian from Marie Antoinette (1936)
Norma Shearer's Three Tiered Rhinestone Earrings from Marie Antoinette (1936)
Norma Shearer's Ivory with Black Velvet Gown by Adrian from Marie Antoinette (1936)
Ann Blyth's Grey Two Piece Suit from Mildred Pierce (1945)
(for when I'm feeling bitchy)
Peter Lawford's Raccoon Coat from Easter Parade (1948)
I've always had a fascination with men's fur coats.
Jean Hagen's Period Costume in Singin' in the Rain (1952)
I WANT THIS ONE SO BAD IT HURTS!
Debbie Reynold's Flapper Dress from Singin' in the Rain (1952)
Marilyn Monroe's Subway Dress from Seven Year Itch (1955)
If this isn't iconic, I don't know what is.
Grace Kelly's Dress from To Catch a Thief (1955)
Shirley MacLaine's Dress from Some Came Running (1958)
What would you bid on if money were no object?
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