Mr. Blackwell, or as his momma tagged him, Richard Sylvan Selzer, has gone on to claim his reward, assuming there is one, in that fabulous fashion show beyond the clouds.
You remember Mr. Blackwell, don't you? He made those wicked Worst Dressed Lists that folks cared about in the '60s. But you knew that. And you probably didn't think he'd died years ago, as I did. (That's what happens when you go for a few years without a New York Times subscription.) A few of my favorite Blackwell quips:
Camilla Parker-Bowles: “In feathered hats that were once the rage, she resembles a petrified parakeet from the Jurassic age.”
Martha Stewart: “She dresses like the centrefold for the Farmer's Almanac.”
Elizabeth Taylor: “Looks like two small boys fighting under a mink blanket."
He was actually rather clever. Imagine my surprise upon reading the obits.
I am tempted to share my recent experience with sunless tanning lotion with you, dear and beloved readers. So tempted. I am. But in honor of Mr. Blackwell, you're spared. Today.
Comments
Linda on May 20, 2015 12:11
Thanks for mentioning him. My aunt modeled for Mr. Blackwell in the 1950’s and 1960’s and he got her started in modeling. (Far as I could tell) she genuinely liked him and kept a friendship with him.
Still Life in Buenos Aires on May 20, 2015 12:11
That mink blanket comment is awesome! Poor Liz.
Still want to hear the sunless tanning lotion story. :-) I’ve never been brave enough to try it.