Marilyn style sandals

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Here are two pairs of beautiful sandals I found in the Dune sale. I always look out for styles I like from old films. These are Fifties style, but I especially noticed these styles while watching Marilyn Monroe films.

Black strappy sandals – Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell on the set of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
Gold sandals – Marilyn Monroe publicity shot

 

Dune sandals
Dune sandals
Dune sandals
Dune sandals

Black sandals – Marilyn by Dune

Mink satin sandals – Majestic by Dune

The Taming of the Shrew – Elizabeth Taylor

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Elizabeth Taylor as Katerina

As part of the 400th Shakespeare anniversary, the staff at work (public library) dressed as characters from Shakespeare’s plays. The costume I wore is courtesy of Swan Theatre, a local amateur dramatic society. It was a great excuse to dress as Katerina from The Taming of the Shrew. 

I am wearing the same white maxi dress underneath this as the red Jamaica Inn dress. It was a good find on Topshop.com.

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Shakespearean theatre costume
What I used for a Sixties set

I went for a messy undone beehive. Big rollers, setting lotion and hairspray! I brushed out the curls but didn’t comb into a flick, separating waves out. If only my hair was a bit longer.