tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4959252133628799060.post7847688479380262292..comments2024-02-21T11:26:15.070-08:00Comments on GlamAmor: Style Essentials--Ava Gardner is Dressed to Kill in Vera West for 1946's THE KILLERSKimberly Truhlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07568754070267220809noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4959252133628799060.post-42072343549841965732014-03-21T01:49:30.973-07:002014-03-21T01:49:30.973-07:00The dress came a little wrinkled, but there was pl...The dress came a little wrinkled, but there was plenty of time with me beforehand to deal with that. I couldn't wait to wear it in front of all my friends.cheap coach purseshttp://www.tradesy.com/bags/coach/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4959252133628799060.post-23106802393060527212014-02-14T08:14:40.911-08:002014-02-14T08:14:40.911-08:00Thank YOU Paula for being part of such a great blo...Thank YOU Paula for being part of such a great blogathon as well as all the work you do for #TCMParty. :) I appreciate your comments and totally agree. It's also true in reverse--if I hear the name "Kitty," you can bet I'm thinking of Ava. ;)Kimberly Truhlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07568754070267220809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4959252133628799060.post-54736682510274659472014-02-13T18:32:38.411-08:002014-02-13T18:32:38.411-08:00Thanks for this really fabulous, informative post,...Thanks for this really fabulous, informative post, Kimberly. When someone says, "Ava Gardner..." I always picture her as Kitty, and I love seeing modern evidence of our shared cinema subconscious. Paulahttp://paulascinemaclub.com/2014/02/03/31-days-snubs-stanwyck-stella-dallas/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4959252133628799060.post-61381520969693644942014-02-13T08:06:22.379-08:002014-02-13T08:06:22.379-08:00Thanks for your comments, Girls of Film, and I com...Thanks for your comments, Girls of Film, and I completely agree! No one did it like Ava and it's proof of her iconic style (and Vera West's talent) that people still emulate it today. I love your nomination for THE KILLERS being the most stylish film of 1946! Kimberly Truhlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07568754070267220809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4959252133628799060.post-22629587274608282812014-02-12T15:05:23.976-08:002014-02-12T15:05:23.976-08:00No one could wear it like Ava, and it's testam...No one could wear it like Ava, and it's testament to her lasting style (and Vera West's designs) that actress are still emulating it today. I can't believe that this film didn't have the chance to win an Oscar, but had the category been created I'm sure it would have been nominated - for me, The Killers is the most stylish film of 1946!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4959252133628799060.post-89877251899784888012014-02-11T10:18:07.612-08:002014-02-11T10:18:07.612-08:00Ah yes of course, it isn't the money, it's...Ah yes of course, it isn't the money, it's tell them I didn't have anything to do with it! Amazing what Ava could do for a skirt and blouse . . .<br />KittyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4959252133628799060.post-53175911546732170742014-02-11T08:10:31.283-08:002014-02-11T08:10:31.283-08:00Thanks Kellee! I agree that Ava is perhaps her mo...Thanks Kellee! I agree that Ava is perhaps her most gorgeous in THE KILLERS. And thanks for the warm welcome to the CMBA!Kimberly Truhlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07568754070267220809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4959252133628799060.post-43123885183695846402014-02-10T20:07:07.070-08:002014-02-10T20:07:07.070-08:00Brilliant post, Kimberly! Ava was always gorgeous ...Brilliant post, Kimberly! Ava was always gorgeous but in this black gown she was her MOST sexy, no doubt. The Sofia Vergara wore it in white exceptionally well also. Love all the photos. Thanks for writing such a stylish write-up and thanks for contributing to our blogathon! Welcome to the CMBA, too! Irish Jayhawkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10836268400353447150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4959252133628799060.post-67372414808216136312014-02-10T10:19:51.698-08:002014-02-10T10:19:51.698-08:00Thanks for those great comments on Ava! Yes, she ...Thanks for those great comments on Ava! Yes, she was truly a siren and no wonder why Frank was so nuts for her, as you say. And I laughed at the end of THE KILLERS, too! Yes, you think she's finally going to be sweet and say good-bye, and she's only thinking of herself--asking him to absolve her of any wrong-doing so the cops won't take her away. Heartless! lolKimberly Truhlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07568754070267220809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4959252133628799060.post-91889768910010944502014-02-10T10:16:29.130-08:002014-02-10T10:16:29.130-08:00Thanks Kelly! Yes, it's fascinating to think ...Thanks Kelly! Yes, it's fascinating to think about what costumes would have won each year from 1929 to 1947--all the years before there was an Oscar for it. Further, for the longest time, there were then TWO Oscars for costume design--one for color and one for black/white. <br /><br />For 1939? Man oh man. I mean, I would have to think Walter Plunkett would win for GONE WITH THE WIND. What do you think?Kimberly Truhlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07568754070267220809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4959252133628799060.post-25567099091269850362014-02-10T08:44:10.293-08:002014-02-10T08:44:10.293-08:00Kimberly, Thank you for this post on the incredibl...Kimberly, Thank you for this post on the incredible Ava Gardner--masses of glossy black hair, those sultry eyes--and the cleft chin that changes everything. You can see why Sinatra wrote I'm a fool to love you. In The Killers, besides Lancaster's amazing "poor sap," I love the late scene where Kitty is bending over the body of her dying lover, closer and closer--you think she's going to weep or ask for forgiveness--instead she demands to know where the money is! Tell me, tell me, where is the money! I gasped, then laughed out loud. A woman I admire--but wouldn't want any where near my man. KittyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4959252133628799060.post-66911827180872762932014-02-09T12:54:03.659-08:002014-02-09T12:54:03.659-08:00What an interesting post- I did not know that Best...What an interesting post- I did not know that Best Costume was not awarded until then! Wonder who would have won in 1939? Loved you examples from the red carpet. There is truly nothing new under sun! Kelly Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12937598722561426187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4959252133628799060.post-58791780275908266562014-02-09T10:53:05.539-08:002014-02-09T10:53:05.539-08:00Thanks Patricia! There are just so many more inte...Thanks Patricia! There are just so many more interesting aspects of classic cinema that can be learned through stories related to costume design. And costume design's impact on fashion--then and now--is just astounding and shockingly underappreciated. So glad you enjoyed the article!Kimberly Truhlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07568754070267220809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4959252133628799060.post-45469516030041755352014-02-09T07:33:25.316-08:002014-02-09T07:33:25.316-08:00Loved reading about Vera West and "The Killer...Loved reading about Vera West and "The Killers". I find fashion fascinating and you do so much to educate.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4959252133628799060.post-73261914932085958412014-02-08T08:42:57.911-08:002014-02-08T08:42:57.911-08:00Thanks Carole & Co.! I'm thrilled to be a...Thanks Carole & Co.! I'm thrilled to be a part of the CMBA group, especially since I know so many of you already. :) Cheers!Kimberly Truhlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07568754070267220809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4959252133628799060.post-40844912407452694982014-02-08T08:42:26.728-08:002014-02-08T08:42:26.728-08:00Yes, it's remarkable, isn't it Ruth? And ...Yes, it's remarkable, isn't it Ruth? And I'm only showing a small small sample of all the examples out there of that gown's influence.<br /><br />You're also right--NO ONE has attitude like Ava Gardner. This role was so perfect for her. Even though she's great in many roles, I'm not sure she really got one so juicy again. Kimberly Truhlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07568754070267220809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4959252133628799060.post-33015504002524142422014-02-07T20:33:34.360-08:002014-02-07T20:33:34.360-08:00Congratulations! GlamAmor has been accepted as a m...Congratulations! GlamAmor has been accepted as a member of CMBA (Classic Movie Blog Association). Welcome aboard, from Carole & Co.!VP81955https://www.blogger.com/profile/11792390726196611188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4959252133628799060.post-54358596807941351152014-02-06T16:57:57.513-08:002014-02-06T16:57:57.513-08:00Fascinating to see how influential that gown still...Fascinating to see how influential that gown still is! It's a stunning piece...although I don't think anyone can pull it off quite like Ava Gardner can. Her character had the attitude to match.Silver Screeningshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04955048716754142299noreply@blogger.com