Posted by v on January 16, 2008
I hope everyone is as fascinated and as interested in Carmen Dell’Orefice as I am. If you are not, here is an introduction to her.
writes Judy Rumbold of Telegraph uk…
“Carmen Dell’Orefice is routinely referred to as ‘the world’s oldest working model’, which makes her sound a bit like a rusting traction engine with, perhaps, compromised bodywork and only limited functioning parts. It would be nice to be able to report that, at 76, this catwalk veteran is in flawless working order, but when I arrive to meet her things are not looking good. She is lying in silence on a sofa in a distant corner of the photographic studio, most of her face obscured behind sunglasses, barely moving and facing the wall. Everything about her body language says, ‘Go away.’
It took an astute fellow bus passenger, all those years ago, to see potential beyond the ears and feet. Journeying back from a dance class in New York, she was spotted by a woman whose husband was a photographer for Harper’s Bazaar. Test pictures were duly taken, after which a letter was sent to her mother. ‘It said I was a very polite young lady but, unfortunately, at this time, I was totally unphotogenic,’ she recalls. But her godfather was having none of it. He contacted a friend who worked for Vogue. ‘Two weeks later, I did my first shoot for Horst.’
These days she lives in a New York flat stuffed with posters and pictures by Avedon and the rest, ‘in the closets and under the bed’. Which are her favourite photographs? ‘That’s like asking someone to pick out their favourite child,’ she answers. These were all ‘fathers’ to her, she says wistfully, remembering the support and comfort they provided when her own family life seemed so chaotic.
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Posted by v on January 16, 2008
In keeping with the theme of Valentines Day, I went ahead and researched the nicest, naughtiest sleepwear I could find. Nothing skanky, just really sexy and won’t make you look like you are trying too hard.
I am a fan of sexy lingerie, not that I wear them everyday, my reallife is a far cry from my fantasy life. These are just great items to own especially when you do make time for that special getaway when the sweats just will not do!
Some of my favorite lines for lingerie are the aptly named In His Dreams , Mio Destino (Mio Destino Link,)
- who carry so many lingerie lines, and the harder to find Italian cotton club, which I promise to track down and see if it is available in North America.
To view more naughtynighties/nice naughties go to our website (viewer by discretion is advised)
The nightgown below is from “in his dreams”. Gorgeously safe, sexy and priced right at $65.
If this next item features in your or his fantasies, be sure to get it. If nothing, you’ll have a blast modelling it. This is the modern courtesan’s ” do not disturb” maids dress
. This item is from the famed British Company “Mio Destino” they feature lots of great Italian, French,Brazilian and English lingerie lines. The apron is attached to the dress and the dress is 100%silk. The straps can be adjusted for a good fit. Priced at 160 pounds, its not cheap, but the enjoyment is priceless.
Mio Destino Link
The sumptuous full length silk Envy robe from Spoylt is accompanied by a unique diamante-crystal encrusted blind fold with long straps that can be used as a gorgeous belt.
For more styles, go to our site
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I hope everyone is as fascinated and as interested in Carmen Dell’Orefice as I am. If you are not, here is an introduction to her.
