The 2010 Oscars - The Red Carpet At The Kodak Theatre

My Amazing Hollywood Experience-

Years ago my Husband and I went to L.A to have the fun touristy Hollywood good time, which included all the famous spots and of course taking the funny tours of the stars homes etc. It was a wonderful time, anyways we wanted to go to the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & Highland  since it was where the Academy Awards were being held and we actually were there a week or so before the event. It was such fun, we took a tour of the Kodak Theatre, a big highlight was walking on the stage. We walked around seeing the famous Mann's Chinese Theatre of course - where all the stars marked their handprints. When we were walking around doing a little shopping (the stores, by the way, are amazing). Suddenly my Husband said to me is that guy famous? I looked up and it was Giorgio Armani with his  amazing  Italian posse, they all were super friendly and smiley. Remembering it now seems a little funny and amazing. What a moment!  It was truly so thrilling to see such an amazing Fashion Icon in person. I couldn't belive it! I was totally star struck. I think my husband thought it was pretty cool even if he didn't totally understand at the time how neat it really was. That year Giorgio Armani was designing for most of the famous Movie Stars for the show, so it made watching that year a little more exciting and glamorous for me!

Designer Icon, Coco Chanel

Tweed suits, jersey dresses, pearls, Paris, perfume, handbags, makeup etc. What a brand! She did it her way, always. A Designer Icon, Coco Chanel was a french visonary and her style shows us such beauty and freshness a standard in fashion design that we all love. A seamstress who became a fashion designer domino. Ms. Coco Chanel the elegant power house.

(Collages updated for post on 2/4/2011/ by Megan Brown)

Spring Bound ~

 

Ready for Spring? I know I am! Romantic florals, soft colors, light fabrics. Pastels, fresh makeup and jewelry. Springtime will be here soon! One of my favorite seasons (Fall is my second fave). So, that being said, I love bringing out my more delicate clothes after the cooler days of winter. Time to wear cute dresses and light cardigans with amazing, sassy wedges! It's so great being a girl! Spring Bound, Hooray!

(Collages updated for post, Spring Bound- from Megan Brown on 1/1/2011)

Ever since I was little I have felt so lucky, to be a natural redhead! It has always made me a bit unique. Although I will admit that in the 7th grade for about 5 minutes I thought it might be nice to be a blonde. I got over it quickly (no offense to my lovely blonde friends). I never looked back and decided it was much better to look like myself, than anyone else. With the sometime fiery personality and passion for life, it has always served me well. I'm so grateful!  Beautifully vibrant and fun, Redheads Rock! Don't you agree?

The Hitchcock Sirens ~

Aloof, beautiful, blond, mysterious, stylish, intelligent. These are some of the words to describe Alfred Hitchcock's creations of the cool blonde's that he made famous in his movies. You were never truly sure of the characters motives, which made them simply wonderful. The suspense and artistic dimensions he had in all his movies is so breathtaking to watch, which also included such amazing humor and the delight of some well  twisted characters. Such style and elegance."The Hitchcock Sirens" his vision of the perfect women!

( Megan Brown- Updated new collages for this post on 12/18/2010)

So Audrey ~ A Life of Style and Purpose~

When I was around 11 or 12 years old I saw "Roman Holiday" for the first time. It was love at first sight and still my favorite film. She was sophisticated, charming,  beautiful and graceful -this little pixie fairy that I wanted to be like. So neat looking, so different. I soon would see "Breakfast at Tiffany's" from Truman Capote's novella. (which I didn't get at the time, that the character Holly Golightly was a call girl, ($50.00 dollars to go to the powder room ha! ha! wink wink! - because I was well only 13 or so). I just thought she was this amazing city/party girl with a cool lifestyle in carefree New York City. Her blonde streaks, funny sayings and chic clothes. I so wanted to be her. And the most beautiful song I think by Henry Mancini, "Moon River"( which is still to this day one of my favorite songs). I've seen by now and also own all her movies and yes I admit to having a movie marathon from time to time. I never get tired of watching them. Her freshness and style still make her films modern and special. She just puts me in a great mood! I love how she lived her life and did such amazing work with her career and by helping others through her charity work. I could go on and on ... She was pure sweetness and simply Perfection. She is someone I look up to for fashion idea's, style and of course her essence . It's no wonder why she has so many fans! Here's to you Audrey!!  Lovely Lady-

(Megan Brown - Updated collage on 12/17/2010)

Shades Of Pink- Feminine And Flirty

From the soft shades of  pink - bright, hot pink, dusty mauves, corals, peach and bright berry. They always remain fresh and sassy. What a beautiful, happy shade!

(Collages updated for post"Pretty In Pink" on 12/26/2010 - by Megan Brown)

The 1960's, "Fashion It Girls"~

The sixties were a fashion breakthrough, Let's just say "MINI" skirt - cool bright colors and bold prints, amazing hats and shoes. Fun hair-do's and makeup trends (fake eye lashes and frosted pink lips). Top designers like Pucci, Cardin, Givenchy, of course the start of the famous Vidal Sassoon and his "Bob" haircuts. The trendiest waif-like fashion models or "IT GIRLS' like Twiggy, Jean Shrimpton, Mary Quant. And the many famous movie star Icons, like Julie Christie, Jane Birkin, Audrey Hepburn and sex kitten Brigitte Bardot. There were countless style icons and artists from the 1960's.One of the most important and known as the most stylish women ever, our first lady Jackie Kennedy. The sixties were the decade of the young and stylish, those wanting to explore all things in music, art, fashion and politics. They were Revolutionary! From the Mods to the Hippie's and everyone in between. I think it was the most fashionable and chic decade ever. The 1960's, personification of everything cool and yes a little bit wacky. But fun and so charming and sophisticated..The Era of brilliant creations.

(Collages updated by Megan Brown on 12/17/2010)

It's In The Eyes~

The Color Wheel ~

What Color Of  Eye Makeup Is Right For My Eye Color?

 How To Play Up Your Loveliness~

Brown Eyes- Play with deep colors of navy and sapphire. Smudge into lash line.When using blue eyeliner, follow with a neutral lid color like soft shimmering browns. Brown- eyed girls also can have fun with green shades.

Blue Eyes-Shades of brown's like chocolate brown, copper/bronze, taupe. It makes the blue stand out and dazzle. Blue eye shadows compete with your natural color. So for goodness sake Skip it!

Green Eyes- Eyeliners or  eye shadows in a eggplant, purple, amethyst work amazing.The contrast is so beautiful. And really brings out the green.

Hazel Eyes- Are also beautiful with green shades.Try a forest green eyeliner or eye shadow over the lid or lash line. Also a gold eye shadow applied across the lid deepens the shade of brown tones bringing out the greens so stunning...

Happy New Year ~ Here's to 2010!

Timeless Style

Since this is my first post on my new Blog "Fashion Spark" I wanted to show a montage of amazing and timeless styles from film stars of the past. To me, these women are the true meaning of beauty, grace and of course -Style. We all look up to them and emulate their styles throughout the years, from fashion magazines to televison, music and films. Bravo Girls! This is a wink and grateful nod to you.

( - updated post on 12/17/2010)