Betty

"If there was one thing I had never been, it was mysterious, and if there was one thing I had never done, it was not talk."

Shamefully overlooked by what laughingly passes for "the media" these days, 100 years ago today a true legend [although she hated the term] was born - Miss Lauren Bacall.

All hail!

"If goodness is its own reward, shouldn't we get a little something for being naughty?"

"Growing up takes longer than you think."

"Looking at yourself in a mirror isn't exactly a study of life."

Such a gloriously beautiful and charismatic woman - her image is destined to live forever.

And she appeared to be a fun person, too!

Lauren Bacall - One of the Girls Who Is One of the Boys (Woman of the Year)

Lauren Bacall (born Betty Joan Perske, 16th September 1924 – 12th August 2014)

Autumn's in the air...

Margaret Lockwood (15th September 1916 – 15th July 1990)

Anne Bancroft (17th September 1931 – 6th June 2005)

Greta Garbo (18th September 1905 – 15th April 1990)

Joey Heatherton (born 14th September 1944)

Dinah Sheridan (17th September 1920 – 25th November 2012)

Janis Paige (born 16th September 1922)

Twiggy (born 19 September 1949)

Lauren Bacall (16th September 1924 – – 12th August 2014)

Rocío Jurado (18th September 1944 – 1st June 2006)

Fay Wray (15th September 1907 – 8th August 2004)

...so wrap up warm!

At a Bacall house party...

...there's music...



...there's dancing...



...there's gossip...



...plenty of booze...



...fun with friends...



...safety gays...



...and a buffet...



...a grand way to start a weekend!

Lauren Bacall (born Betty Joan Perske, 16th September 1924 – 12th August 2014)

Inspired by Dolores Delargo Towers...

"Show Girl"


"Hollywood Affairs"


"Hollywood Hassle"

...these rather marvellous creations are the work of Robert "Bobby" Woods, a pop artist from London now residing in South Africa.

A little while ago I received a private message via my YouTube account from him: "I came across your blog Dolores Delargo Towers - Museum of Camp, as I am working on a new piece using Bette Midler as Deloris Delargo. I was having trouble trying to make this work until I saw your blog, it has lots of fabulous old star glamour. I would like to feature you and your blog in the tag.."

Of course, I said yes - and these are the result. I am flattered! They are gorgeous.

Visit Bobby's pop.art.place pages on Instagram for more.

Farewell, my lovely

“You don’t always win your battles, but it’s good to know you fought”

RIP Lauren Bacall, one of the last of the great icons of Hollywood.

I am very sad.

Lauren Bacall (born Betty Joan Perske, 16th September 1924 – 12th August 2014)

More Bacall

I am a will be

"I think your whole life shows in your face and you should be proud of that."

"I am not a has-been. I am a will be."

"Generally women are better than men - they have more character."

"Stardom isn't a profession; it's an accident."

“A legend involves the past... The word great stands for something.

The great Lauren Bacall, born 16th September 1924.