Happy Birthday to Me!

Soooo Fed Ex came knocking early this am and as I stumbled to the door, I was trying to remember if I had ordered anything recently. Nothing came to mind...I brought in the small white box and opened it (even though it had my husband's name on it ;). It felt like a dream as I slowly opened it only to reveal the March 1967 issue of Playboy which features the "Tate Gallery" shot by Roman Polanski. I have wanted this issue forever and my sweet husband ordered it off ebay for my birthday!!!! So in honor of that, I present the Tate Gallery to you! (I excluded the one of her breasts exposed, this isn't THAT kind of site :))

Beautiful Rest for a Beautiful Soul

Holy Cross Cemetery in Culver City, CA is the final resting place of our beloved Sharon. I am not fond of cemeteries, but I am strangely intrigued by them none the less. I couldn't imagine a more perfect resting place for Sharon...it's beautiful, tragic, and surreal. Does the landscaping here remind anyone else of Cielo Dr. ? Maybe it's the trees or something, but it certainly reminds me of it. There are many other celebs here, John Candy, Rita Hayworth, Bing Crosby, and Bela Lugosi to name a few....Here are some beautiful pictures of Holy Cross. You may recognize the front of the Chapel if you have ever seen the footage of Sharon's funeral. I hate that this is even a part of Sharon, since she should still be with us....However, I know I may never get to pay my respects in person, so this somewhat helps me deal with that.

xoxo

CandiceLeigh

Inspired by Sharon

Here is an excerpt I found online from People mag Oct. 2000 issue. The internet is flooded with articles like these, but I especially loved this one. It reminds me of how recently everyone's style from Drew Barrymore, Madonna, and Sarah Jessica Parker have all been compared to Sharon. (especially her Valley of the Dolls "bump it" look) Even fashion ad campaigns are using that 60's look that reminds me of Sharon! (maybe I just can't help but be reminded of her) I plan to do a bunch of Sharon's makeup, hair, and fashion "looks" in my upcoming posts. Especially her eye makeup. I am working very hard on this right now. (make up is one of my many passions) I hope I can get it right for you all! Anyway, enjoy the reads till then! XOXO

PS-I read all your comments and I love getting input back on my site! Please write me! haha


People Weekly; 10/30/2000 Living Dolls With all the sky-high hair in Hollywood lately, stars like Jennifer Lopez, Sharon Stone and Sarah Jessica Parker seem to be channeling Sharon Tate in 1967's Valley of the Dolls, sweeping their locks back with clips or headbands and giving them the big tease. "Straight hair is always chic, but we're out of that really flat-pressed, bone-straight hair," explains New York stylist Steven Ward, who gave Toni Collette and Jessica Simpson the do for recent outings. "The hair is still straight, but there is movement to it." Raves The Sopranos' Jamie Lynn Sigler, 19: "It was a style that was completely new to me. I loved it." To reach the necessary heights, extensions are often a must. "It takes a lot of hair, and very few people have that much," says Ward. And that sassy flip on the ends? "Use a curling iron or a Velcro roller and roll it upside down," advises veteran hairstylist Jose Eber. As for clothing, makeup and accessories, think vintage. "It's good to have the rest of you go along with the look," says Eber. "All together, it looks hot."

Party at Sharon...er Jeff's House.....

So in 2007 Jeff Franklin (the former full house producer who now lives in the monster mcmansion on the site of the former Tate house) threw a party for some "Neuro" energy drink. Has anyone ever heard of that? I haven't. I digress....So as you can see here, we have some rejects from "Sunset Tan" and Jon Stamos. Interesting. You can still see the BEAUTIFUL view from the house in the background. I can't help but wonder if any of the party goers realizes where they are....I'm sure some do and some don't. It kind of makes me sad to see all these happy people carrying on like that, given what happened there. But, life does go on and we can't cry all the time. The girl with the "hippie" look made intersting fashion choices, don't ya think?
Hmmmm....I'm willing to bet SHE KNEW...

Sharon Movie Memorabilia from around the World!

From top: Don't Make Waves Lobby Card Mexico 1967; Don't Make Waves France 1967; The Wrecking Crew France 1969; Valley of the Dolls France 1967; Valley of the Dolls Belgium 1967

There was also a really cool Fearless Vampire Killers frech poster I ordered for myself on Ebay! I'll post a pic as soon as I get it. xoxo

So excited about this....

I was lucky enought for my friend KittyR from IMDB to tell me about these AWESOME forums all about Sharon, Cielo, Gibby, Helter Skelter, Etc....If you are a Sharon fan it's the place to be!

http://www.deathofthesixties.proboards.com/

PLEASE READ

OK, if you are new to this blog and you scoll down and see a bloody pic, it is NOT Sharon. It is a LIVE person convered in FAKE blood pretending to be Sharon and trying to pass it off as art. I had someone write me and bless me out for putting up "death pics". I've said it a MILLION times and I will say it AGAIN, there are NO DEATH PICS/CRIME SCENE PICS ON THIS BLOG!!!!!!! Thank you! xoxo

PS-New posts coming tonight!

Happy Days at the Love House

If it's even possible, lets remember the happy times Sharon had at Cielo Dr. Although the property was beautiful, I think Sharon would have been happy anywhere at this point in her life. She was so excited to be a mother. It has been said over and over again that Sharon called the Cielo house her "Love House". Her sister Deborah says this is not totally true. According to Deborah the Summit Ridge house was her dream home and the Cielo house was just something that was sufficient for the time being since they had to suddenly leave Summit Ridge. (Patty Duke was going to sale them the house, but changed her mind at the last min) I don't know what the truth is, but I have Roman and Sharon's realtor say how much Sharon loved the Cielo property. Whatever the truth may be, I do believe Sharon was happiest here. She had so much to look forward to and it was all taken before she could really enjoy it. But for now, lets re-live some of the good moments with Sharon and friends!

PS-the second pic from the top (the blue and yellow Pucci dress) is a pic of Sharon in the dress she was buried in. Sad.

Celebrating Sharon's Fabulous Style!

I tried to find pics of Sharon where she dressed herself, instead of publicity shots. I noticed she seemed to stick to earth tones and neutrals, lots of elegant black. Mini skirts were, of course, a must! (with legs like that, why not) Sharon liked to wear her hair straight and I never saw her in real bright lipstick. If she ever did wear makeup, it was to emphasize her beautiful eyes! I personally think she looked the best with no makeup! (my 3 fav pics EVER are the top pic and the 2 under it that are together) Sharon was a style ICON, she embodied the decade in which she lived and embraced a changing style. Forever young and beautiful....the most beautiful angel in Heaven..

Art?

Maybe I shouldn't put this up....however, I feel that it needs to been seen. This is what people are passing off as art. I guess what I would like to say most to the creators of such filth is, "what if that was your mother, sister, or child whose death portrait was being recreated and shown to the world for pleasure?". I wanted Sharon fans to see this only because I want us to never forgot the many injustices that have been placed upon Sharon. People who aren't die hard fans, may see this on google and just think of Sharon as a Manson murder victim. She was much more than that. Let's continue to spread the word of her wonderful LIFE! Sharon deserves it. Her family deserves it. Here is the link to the "artist". Do with it what u like!!

http://www.suzi9mm.com/photo/dead-series-3.jpg