When I came across The Lady Vanishes (1938) I kept myself completely in the dark about the synopsis and ending. I know this sounds mad, but it doesn't bother me to know the full story or ending of something. I think it was all those years reading Choose Your Own Adventure books. Nothing gets taken away from me if I know the ending.

The more I watch Hitchcock's films the the more I think he was a genius when it came to suspense. This film stars Michael Redgrave as Gilbert, a young musicologist and Margaret Lockwood as Iris, a younge English tourist.

Now I have not seen many classic English films but I have seen a few. I have seen Michael Redgrave (the father of Vanessa Redgrave and grandfather Natasha Richardson) before and he is slowly beginning to become one of my favorite classic film actors. I have never seen Margaret Lockwood before but after seeing this film, I want to watch everything she has made. She just lights up the screen and brings you into the world that she is in and I haven't encountered many classic film actresses who have done that for me.

The film begins with Iris is traveling back to England via train to get married to a man she doesn't love. She meets an older, kindly woman named Miss Froy who is played wonderfully by Dame May Whitty. While chatting, Miss Froy writes her name on a window. It's important to remember that bit of information even though it seems unimportant.

Iris and Miss Froy go back to the compartment they are sharing and Iris they falls asleep. When she awakens she finds that Miss Froy has vanished!!


There is a great deal unfortunately that I have to leave out in this review only because there are twists and turns and a very surprising ending that I wouldn't want you to figure out beforehand. Like I said before, I rarely ever not know what a film is about but I am really glad I remained clueless about this one. Although I have to confess it tortured me not knowing!

As Iris searches for Miss Froy and people around them deny she even existed, does Iris find Miss Froy? How does the dashing Gilbert play in all this? Does Iris marry that man in England? Is Iris actually going mad or is Miss Froy somewhere on the train?

I hope you decide to see this film soon. It is currently on Netflix streamline and I think I may just rewatch it this weekend. I just have to pretend I don't know the ending already!

I hope I have informed and inspired all of you when it comes to finding your ideal summer sunglasses but I couldn't leave this topic without sharing some beautiful sunglasses I have found online.

I am only spotlighting four specific companies but I know there are many more wonderful sunglasses to be found out there. I set up the photos from the most expensive (Celine Brand) to the least expensive (Modcloth). Work within your budget and your palette and hopefully you will be able to score some outstanding shades for this summer.

Keep in mind that one should always search Etsy and Ebay because you never know what you can find. If you love authentic vintage sunglasses search both of those sites and if you love more of the high end designer vintagey styles sunglasses like the ones I posted here from Celine then I highly recommended searching Ebay because you can find a pair that is overstock or even slightly used (but still fabulous) for $100 dollars or more less.



The sunglasses I have shared with you here today range from $300-$12 respectively. The links I added underneath each photo will take you to the main company site as well as to the site where you can find these particular shades.

I think they are all beautiful and would definitely add a dash of sophistication and Old Hollywood glamour to any outfit you wear.

I hope you enjoyed the Old Hollywood inspiration on sunglasses yesterday. I know I am always in awe when I see classic film stars of yesteryear wearing them. They always look so dazzling and well, like movie stars!

Today I would like to share some information on how you can figure out what sunglasses are best suited for your face. I did a lot of research and found some fantastic information on this topic and I highly encourage you to check out the links I added at the bottom of every photo I included because the posts are very informative and helpful.


The FIRST step in finding the best glasses for you was mentioned yesterday in my How To Wear Sunglasses Old Hollywood Style. I think you should be inspired by what you see and excited about the prospects of finding the ideal pair of shades suited for you face.

The SECOND step would be figuring out what the shape of your face is. You face is either an oval, long (rectangle), round, square, heart, pear, or diamond shaped face. Why know what shape your face is? Well knowing helps you know what sunglasses/glasses best suit your face, the best hair cut, what hairstyles are best suited, and even what hats best suit your face. And heck, why not look and feel your best. You should want to feel and look as fabulous as Grace Kelly did in her shades!

The Beauty Department posted this out-of-sight guide to finding you face shape. After you follow the guide you should know what shape your face is. I am stuck between round and oval, what do you think? What shape is your face?

Once you know the shape of your face then the THIRD step is to find and search for the type of sunglasses that are best suited for your face shape.

Here are some helpful visuals that may help you find the shape of sunglasses that would best suit your face:

Summer will be here before you know it! Spring seems to dash away in the blink of an eye here in New York and I know the one thing I will need is a good pair of sunglasses.

When I was younger, I was the teenager who always bought the funkiest sunglasses I could get my hands on. I didn't care if I looked weird, I just loved wearing sunglasses.

Nowadays I am more fashion conscious and as I get older I also feel like I want my sunglasses to last longer than a season. So that means searching and finding really good quality sunglasses to wear this summer.

I am currently on the hunt for a few pairs of sunglasses and I will share with you on how to best find yours but before I do that I wanted to show you some of the great beauties and talents of yesteryear and how their wore their sunglasses Old Hollywood Style.


Have you ever wondering what was the shape of your face or how you should go about finding the perfect pair of sunglasses? Tune in tomorrow where I will share with you a few useful tips on what kind of sunglasses go best with the shape of your face.