Thursday, March 31, 2011

Amber's {style icon} Notebook: Gma Style

This week is my Grandma Olga's 82nd birthday - and what an exciting and stylish life she has lived. She was born and raised in Prague, and grew up dreaming of moving to America. When my mom was a teenager my Grandma & Grandpa finally hatched a plan to escape Czechoslovakia in order to try their hand at the American Dream.

Before their escape my Grandma was enamored by America and the freedom and possibilities that a citizenship here meant. Being a lover of movies and everything glamorous, my Grandma admired the fabulous American movie stars, and emulated their style. Their curly blonde hair, leopard prints, and sequins were all things my Grandma made her own, and in turn, she taught me to admire them as well. No one in my life has influenced my style in such a way.
I need to upload more pictures of my Grandma's old pictures, she was so fab.
Picnik collage
When I was growing up, I saw how much my Grandma loved to get dressed and done up. As time went on, I began to appreciated her style more and more. Her vintage collection sprinkled with 70's DVF dresses and furs is one to admire (some of which have made appearances at my parties), and her rule of never leaving the house without heels, lipstick and fingers full of chunky rings is one I always try to follow.

When she would babysit me we would watch Entertainment Tonight and would ohhh and ahhh when Mary Hart would mention Princess Di, Ivanna Trump or Elizabeth Taylor. And when we watched Wheel of Fortune, it wasn't to solve the puzzles, it was to see what dress Vanna was wearing. Everything was about the glamor and my Grandma and I wouldn't have it any other way.
She's never one to shy away from color.
gma Picnik collage
I'm so lucky to have a fabulous, stylish, Grandma who has taught me so much over the years!
I love you Gma. Happy Birthday!
Posted by Amber's Notebook at 1:03 AM
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21 comments:

  1. .March 31, 2011 at 1:25 AM

    She's lovely! The picture of her in the crown reminds me of a fabulously mature Lady Gaga!

    have your cake & eat it too

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  2. LaurenMarch 31, 2011 at 2:06 AM

    Aww she was/& is so beautiful! What a great role model to grow up with.
    Happy Birthday to her!

    Laurenlovestoshare

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  3. LisaMarch 31, 2011 at 2:59 AM

    your grandmother is GORGEOUS!! holy cow that middle picture of her in the red floral print dress she looks like a young grace kelly!

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  4. RosaLovesDCMarch 31, 2011 at 3:59 AM

    She is absolutely fabulous! Happy birthday to Grandma.

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  5. JordanMarch 31, 2011 at 4:12 AM

    That's great!! Happy birthday Grandma Olga! <3

    *hugs*
    Jordan @ Rainbow Veins

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  6. joanne HegartyMarch 31, 2011 at 4:42 AM

    Wow ! She looks amazing. Happy Birthday Grandma Olga

    -Joanne
    http://www.balletpumpsandroses.com

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  7. Julie and LaurenMarch 31, 2011 at 5:00 AM

    Aw these pictures are precious! What a blessing.
    Xox

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  8. AnonymousMarch 31, 2011 at 5:13 AM

    Your Gma is so chic and stylish and obviously passed that along!

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  9. MacaMarch 31, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    Your Gma does look fabulous! Happy Bday to her!

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  10. alexis scarffMarch 31, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    she's just gorgeous! Grandmothers are the best! happy birthday to her!

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  11. MilaMarch 31, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    Oh wow,she looks great!

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  12. Amber's NotebookMarch 31, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    Thanks ladies!!! my Grandma will be so happy when she sees this!! =)

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  13. MargotMarch 31, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    Ahh she looks so fun and is a very stylish lady!Grandmas always have the best treasures to share. :)
    xo
    Margot

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  14. Shop Sweet Things with JeanneMarch 31, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    What great influence you got from your grandma! She's a gorgeous, inside and out!

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  15. KristenMarch 31, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    awww so cute!

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  16. AmandaMarch 31, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    What a glamorous woman!

    And is that a gun in the top middle pic? I think I just fell in love with your grandma a little bit more.

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  17. Amber's NotebookMarch 31, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    Amanda- LOL it is! I was wondering if anyone would catch that! haha. A cocktail in one hand, and a gun in the other all whilst wearing a dress!

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  18. OnTheRacksMarch 31, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    Your grandma is lovely and stylish indeed. You are so cute for posting this, what a great bday present! :)

    xx Laura

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  19. Mandy @ In the Fashion LaneMarch 31, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    I LOVE this post! She is gorgeous. I have always looked up to my Great Aunt and mom for the same reasons. WHat awesome memories. <3

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  20. bagfashionistaApril 6, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    that is amazing! Happy birthday, Gma! LOVE all those old photos!

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  21. kelseyApril 21, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    Wow! Yay for stylish grandmas who teach us how to be amazing inside and out.

    So, I'm just realizing that the day after you published this, I posted a very similar shout-out to my nana on my blog. If you want to read, you can find it here: http://snappycasual.tumblr.com/post/4257358239/nana.

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