The World of Gloria Vanderbilt

Saturday, March 17, 2012

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When I got Wendy Goodman's The World of Gloria Vanderbilt from the library, I was overwhelmed by the beauty. Goodman shows an excellent use of color and a talent for page layouts in this photobook/biography about Gloria Vanderbilt, who was born into the rich Vanderbilt family who gained their fortune "from railroad and shipping empires".


Photographed by Horst P. Horst; Gloria was only 17


Gloria with her future husband Pat De Cicco and Rita Hayworth at El Morocco


Gloria with Salvador Dali in 1941


A painting by Gloria


Photographed by John Rawlings

Gloria's privileged lifestyle allowed her to play many different roles; such as an actress, model, writer, designer, muse, and mother - to Anderson Cooper no less! She was photographed by the likes of Richard Avedon and Horst P. Horst, and dated Old Hollywood big-wigs such as Frank Sinatra, Marlon Brando, and Howard Hughes - but the role I love her in the most is that of a painter.


Photographed by Cecil Beaton in 1953






A self-portrait

There is something incredibly endearing about Gloria's paintings - her use of cartoonish lines and bright colors put a smile on my face, and the fabrics she designed are just beautiful!

LINKS
The World of Gloria Vanderbilt on Amazon
Gloria's Official Website

♥, Kailey

26 comments:

  1. Valerie EnríquezMarch 17, 2012 at 8:21 PM

    She was so beautiful and clearly led an interesting life! I wouldn't mind chatting up Salvador Dali. Sounds like a great book! x

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  2. ALCOHOLSMarch 18, 2012 at 1:20 AM

    I think Ive heard her name before but never really checked her out - she sounds like an interesting person with a fascinating life and this book is too wonderful!

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  3. Lucy NationMarch 18, 2012 at 1:56 AM

    This book looks very interesting. I've never heard of her before but I love some of the images in the book, especially the doll parts! x

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  4. lady liquor vintage.March 18, 2012 at 4:13 AM

    The pictures in the book look beautiful! & you look gorgeous in the top photo, XO.

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  5. MarianaMarch 18, 2012 at 6:45 AM

    Looks like a great book. I had no idea Anderson Cooper was his son!!
    She was so beautiful :)

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  6. AmeliaMarch 18, 2012 at 7:25 AM

    She looks absolutely lovely.

    I love how your bangs are styled.

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  7. LauraMarch 18, 2012 at 7:28 AM

    This book is truly gorgeous!

    sorry I haven't commented on your blog for a while, I can't keep up with all the updates and lots of blogs I want to check out get lost in the updates.

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  8. bollykecksMarch 18, 2012 at 7:30 AM

    This looks so cute, and so do you- I love your hair/lipstick/nails xxx

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  9. LauraMarch 18, 2012 at 7:31 AM

    you look lovely with that hair and eyemakeup and sweater too.

    I was wondering if you ever did a DIY that time you did Siouxsie Sioux makeup, cause I want to give it a go and I am rubbish at makeup.

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  10. HiromiMarch 18, 2012 at 7:45 AM

    Indeed!
    All your style is cool♥

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  11. The Awkward Indie GirlMarch 18, 2012 at 8:16 AM

    What a stunning book! I just checked online, and my library has it too! Hopefully I can pick it up later this week and soak up some inspiration. :)

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  12. KylaMarch 18, 2012 at 1:14 PM

    This book is so well designed and laid out...I love how bright it is! I'll have to check this out.

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  13. AnonymousMarch 18, 2012 at 1:14 PM

    great post ,that book looks so interesting xx

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  14. hannaMarch 18, 2012 at 3:15 PM

    Cool, I recently finished learning about the 1920s tycoons~ She dresses so well.

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  15. SarahMarch 18, 2012 at 4:38 PM

    Geez what a gorgeous book! I love when things are laid out so nicely. She's such a cool lady!

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  16. Roni E.March 18, 2012 at 6:00 PM

    Beautiful book. And I've been to El Morocco in NY. The club still has the old zebra walls and everything. :)

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  17. Andi B. GoodeMarch 19, 2012 at 1:18 AM

    The book looks beautiful! It is really well set out. I love her paintings, too.
    -Andi x

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  18. danicaMarch 19, 2012 at 1:21 AM

    You look like you stepped out of the pages of the book yourself!

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  19. Ballad of SeasonsMarch 19, 2012 at 3:40 AM

    wow super cool!
    I love the first picture of yours btw.
    xxx,
    Betül

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  20. KirstenMarch 19, 2012 at 7:19 AM

    Seems like a very talented lady :) oooh also I loooove how you have done your makeup! You hot thannnnnnngg you!

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  21. Jenny (VintageSugarcube)March 19, 2012 at 9:46 AM

    Your blog has such flair and moxie! LOVE the GV tribute. Kudos.

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  22. misslikeyMarch 20, 2012 at 1:59 AM

    seems like a very nice book. Great post

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  23. Nora AlexaMarch 20, 2012 at 11:59 AM

    Oh, that's beautiful. And your blog looks ravishing now too! x

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    1. Mary LouMarch 26, 2012 at 2:26 AM

      wow this book seems a real pleasure for the eyes darling!
      kiss,mary
      http://maryloucinnamon.blogspot.com/

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  24. AnonymousMarch 26, 2012 at 3:03 AM

    I had no idea of any of these things about Gloria Vanderbilt! I only know her name because of her jeans! Thanks for sharing - I learned something new. I may check out this book. I love the first photo of you, you look so pretty. Have a nice day! :)

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  25. Emma-LouApril 2, 2012 at 3:38 AM

    I really love this post, very interested to learn more x

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