“If we encounter a man of rare intellect, we should ask him what books he reads.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

“The world was hers for the reading.” – Betty Smith

“The person who deserves most pity is a lonesome one on a rainy day who doesn’t know how to read.” – Benjamin Franklin

“Once you have read a book you care about, some part of it is always with you.” – Louis L’Amour

“Literature is the most agreeable way of ignoring life.” – Fernando Pessoa

Reading takes you into another world. Cecilia

“No. I can survive well enough on my own—if given the proper reading material.” – Sarah J. Maas

"There is more treasure in books than in all the pirate's loot on Treasure Island." – Walt Disney

Iconic Movie star costumes on display

Portrait of a Lady

                                                                        Great Movie Ride

Emma Fairfax (Samantha Eggar) wore in Dr Doolittle 1967

Monroe wore the green velour dress while she sang 'I'm Gonna File My Claim' in the 1954 Western in which she portrayed Kay Washington, a gambler's wife.

A black silk crepe cocktail dress, thought to be the same one she wore for a July 1958 press conference promoting the film Some Like It Hot,

                    Marilyn Monroe “Kay Weston” gold charmeuse saloon-girl gown…

 Marilyn Monroe "Lorelei Lee" gold pleated halter gown by Travilla worn during filming and promotion of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.1953 

Jean Louis designed the 1962 gown, covering it in sequins. With a nude hue that matched Marilyn's skin tone, the dress was so form-fitting that the star had to be sewn into it before she serenaded John F. Kennedy. Tragically, the icon's flirty performance took place just three months before she died.

Marilyn Monroe  wore "Some Like It Hot"

A cotton dress and checkered coat, both owned by Marilyn

Marilyn Monroe in Gentleman Prefer Blondes. Leopard muff and wrap scarf stole

Words of Wisdom - “You will do foolish things, but do them with enthusiasm.” ― Colette

 

1. “The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunity in every difficulty." — Winston Churchill

1. “Don’t let yesterday take up too much of today.” — Will Rogers

1. “You learn more from failure than from success. Don’t let it stop you. Failure builds character.” — Unknown
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4. “If you are working on something that you really care about, you don’t have to be pushed. The vision pulls you.” — Steve Jobs

1. “Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, the lesson afterwards.” ―Vernon Sanders Law

1. “To know how much there is to know is the beginning of learning to live.” —Dorothy West
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3. “Goal setting is the secret to a compelling future.” — Tony Robbins

Beautiful floral Dolce and Gabbana Alta Mode

Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda by Luigi + Iango for Vogue Germany April 2014

Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2019 Ready-to-Wear Fashion Show Collection: See the complete Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2019

I saw the dress in display at Harrods, London