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Ava Lavinia Gardner was born into a poor family of cotton farmers on Christmas Eve, 1922. When she was 18, her brother-in-law displayed a photo of her in the window of his studio; it caught the eye of an MGM executive, and the stunning green-eyed brunette was on her way to stardom. Ava enjoyed a successful film career, most notably starring in The Sun Also Rises and Mogambo, for which she was Read more
Haven't settled on your midnight attire yet? Don't stress — our Countdown to NYE series continues with a look inspired by Ava Gardner's old-Hollywood charm. Her glamorous combination of soiree-perfect statement pieces, including a black sweetheart tulle dress, chunky diamond earring studs, and a string of pearl bracelets, creates a sexy yet subtle silhouette. To add a dash of New Year's Read more
Famed dermatologist Erno Laszlo counted high-megawatt stars like Marilyn Monroe, Grace Kelly, Audrey Hepburn, and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis among his clientele. And to celebrate its 85th anniversary, his eponymous brand has just released a limited-edition Erno Laszlo The Hollywood Collection ($125), a five-piece set full of luxe skin care inspired by some of his most iconic muses. See more Read more
The competition was fierce, but fortunately, the competitors were on their best behavior. Day one of the 136th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show drew a star-studded cast of characters: Tina Fey, James Bond, Ava Gardner, Giorgio Armani, and Martha Stewart . . . OK, the first four were the names of show dogs, but Martha really was there in support of her Chow Chow Genghis Khan (who won Best of Read more
Tilda Swinton is always full of surprises; just when you think she'll be wearing experimental couture on the red carpet forever, she shows up in a classic Lanvin gown that looks like something right out of Ava Gardner's closet. With its soft vertical draping and long sleeves, her gown certainly does have a vintage feel, especially paired with an oversized gold cuff and softly waved hair. Do you Read more
New Year's Eve may very well be your best excuse to get all dressed up, try something totally new, and make a major style statement. We consider it our duty to help you ring in the new year looking your most fabulous, so we're rounding up all of our coverage in one place for you to check out now. Click below to see each story, then get ready to get shopping! Happy New Year! Kate Moss-Inspired Read more
The call to '40s elegance was all over the Fall runways, drawing us in with classic glamour from Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs, and Miu Miu. It's that '40s influence we first garnered from greats like Katharine Hepburn and Ava Gardner that's now showing up on the pages of Vogue Australia and celebrity favorites like Diane Kruger and Camilla Belle. There are of course more than a few ways to wear it, Read more
At the Emmys, actress Aubrey Plaza looked more like Ava Gardner than April, her slacker character on Parks & Recreation. Stylist David Gardner of SoloArtists gave her these vintage-looking waves, and we've got the scoop on you can get them, too. To see Gardner's directions for re-creating the look, just keep reading. Read more
As military woman Peggy Carter in Captain America, Hayley Atwell is much more of a heroine than a classic damsel in distress. We recently spoke with Hayley about taking on the role, which marked her first time working on a big-budget action movie, and what surprised her about Captain America himself, Chris Evans. Hayley talked about getting physical with Chris on set, helping to create her Read more
