Got the Valentine's Day Blues? Perhaps this Classic Movie Advice Will Help

Many people believe that objects can bring fortuitous events of love, fertility, fortune, and prosperity….

If a man and a woman see a ladybug at the same time, they'll fall in love.

Some cultures advocate for hanging red lanterns around your bed to bring luck to your marital bed.

Wear rose quartz to attract love and passion into your life.

Fill a bunch of vases with peonies (or line your walls with paintings of them).

But if you are in search of love this Valentine’s Day, maybe you should follow Marlene Dietrich’s advice.

Classic Cinema, Beauty Tips, Love, Marlene Dietrich, Minimalist, Valentine's DayStefanie CosmanFebruary 8, 2021valentines, fashion, loveComment

The Queen’s Gambit is Inspiring Women to Play Chess. These Famous Women Loved Chess Too.

The Queen’s Gambit on Netflix is experiencing a ton of popularity, but it is having an unintended effect. It is inspiring an uptick of women chess players.

Classic actresses were ahead of their time, I guess. They had to spend a lot of time waiting between scenes. So what did they do? Became women chess players and mastered the Queen’s gambit (and other chess moves, I am sure).

Inspiration, Lauren Bacall, Ava Gardner, Bette Davis, Marlene Dietrich, Marilyn MonroeStefanie CosmanJanuary 4, 2021

Marlene Dietrich’s WWII Trenchcoat Inspiration

When she wasn't plotting ways to use fashion in dangerous and creative ways (more on that in a minute) Marlene Dietrich, starlet of the Golden Age of Hollywood, was known for her military-inspired fashion in an era that preferred pink and butterfly sleeves. One of the first fashionistas to pioneer trousers, we have her at least partially to thank for our comfy sweatpants.