Happy Birthday Mom, from Dolly Parton

 

Today, my mom Lila Sullivan turns 71. She was born on Dec. 22, 1939, in Florence, SC. Since my father Mehmet Gokbudak died in 1983, when I was 13, and my mom remarried our last names are different.

We thought we'd salute her with an image from one of her favorite singers, Dolly Parton, the pride of Pigeon Forge, Tenn. Mom also likes Bob Dylan, Jimmy Buffett and Tina Turner.

Parton will release her 43rd studio album next year, and she has a birthday herself on Jan. 19 when she turns 65.

I was curious to learn about those famous Dolly Parton pinball machines. As it turns out, collector Nibby Priest of Henderson, Ky., posted a Youtube video which revealed that the machines first came out in November of 1979 and there were 7,350 made.

We also found out that Parton made the cover of "Rolling Stone" (yes, we were surprised too!) for the magazine's Dec. 11, 1980 issue which also featured a story on a then-emerging band from Athens, Ga., called The B-52s. Another band from Athens, REM would, of course, soon follow.

So, Happy Birthday mom.

Jessica Alba turns 28 today. There are lots of celebrity birthdays today, particularly for very attractive women.

Penelope Cruz is turning 35, and Bridgette Moyhahan is now 38.

 

London Fashion

London Fashion Week AW 2011....Hannah Rose & Her Celine

My lovely Aussie friend Hannah and her newly purchased (well, back in Feb!) Celine bag. I met Hannah at Australian Fashion Week in May last year and she was able to make it to LFW in February. Hannah purchased her beloved Celine bag on a wee side trip to Paris. A little birdy told me that another customer had her eye on the same bag but Hannah Rose got in first ;) Hannah has the beautifully written blog Capture the Castle. p.s. took this photo on menswear day at LFW. It was pouring with rain as we sat huddled under the umbrellas near the Airstream coffee van. I wish Allpress coffee or the Flat Cap Coffee company would set up a stand during fashion week....late nights and early mornings deserve good coffee ;) Sorry I can't edit this to put spaces in!

Running With The Fash Pack....London Fashion Week SS 2010

Stunning New York girl-about-town, Tinsley Mortimer, outside the Luella show in September.

London Fashion Week AW 2011...Alexa

Alexa Chung in London (above) and Paris last season (below).



The Perfect camel coat (is it Celine??) and simple stripey dress- I think this would work on just about anyone.