Nina Petronzio

Blog Archives: "BEAUTY & FASHION"

Classics Never Die

May 2, 2013

This photo could have been taken today.  Trendy is fun and suits its purpose – I’m among the first in line to add a splash of current.  But a classic foundation (whether clothing, furniture, architecture, music, books, etc) lives forever.

Fei Fei

April 15, 2013

Chinese beauty Fei Fei Sun graces the April 2013 issue of Vogue China. Photographed by Willy Vanderperre, donning Prada’s spring collection.

Cozy

April 12, 2013

Delicious. Louise Brooks enjoying an over-sized lounge chair (often called a chair and a half) in 1928.

Margaret Thatcher memorable quotes

April 8, 2013

Margaret Hilda Thatcher (13 October 1925 – 8 April 2013) “If you want something said, ask a man. If you want something done, ask a woman” “Disciplining yourself to do what you know is right and important, although difficult, is the highroad to pride, self-esteem, and personal satisfaction.” “Being powerful is like being a lady. [Read the Rest]

Leslie Claire Margaret Caron

April 7, 2013

Happy Tuesday…Weld

February 12, 2013

Red Story at Golden Globes

January 14, 2013

The beautiful women in red caught my eye yesterday at the Golden Globes; Jennifer Lawrence in Dior Couture, Marion Cotillard in Dior Couture, and Claire Dane in Versace.

Quilted Leather Moto Jacket

January 7, 2013

Quilting, the stitching together of layers of padding and fabric most likely date as far as ancient Egypt.  As it pertains to leather motorcycle jackets, it was originally designed for extra safety padding on the shoulders and elbows for those ugly motorcycle falls – the more protection the better.  But today, quilted leather on moto jackets is doing double duty [Read the Rest]

Michelle Pfeiffer, Scarface…Good Eighties

January 3, 2013

The eighties will arguably go down in history as one of the most awesome (not necessarily good awesome) decades in fashion history. Yes, there are definitely some “elements” of the eighties that have successfully recycled into today’s fashion and found admiration among those who were too young to have embarrassing prom pictures from that decade.  But, most eighties [Read the Rest]

Happy New Year!

January 2, 2013

Rang in the New Year at Montage Beverly Hills. One resolution I have made, and try always to keep, is this: To rise above the little things. ~John Burroughs

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