Little edie costume

Again not keeping up, I just saw the 1975 documentary "Grey Gardens," made by Albert and David Maysles about Edith Bouvier Beale and her dau...

My recent introduction to the documentary Grey Gardens, the story of Jacqueline Kennedy's aunt and cousin who lived in dilapidated splendor in East Hampton, resulted in a bit of an obsession. I'm in good company as some close friends actually named their new kitten after Little Edie Beale. I also took the DVD on vacation to New Orleans where I played it any time we were in our rooms. Two friends that were along repeatedly said "Are you watching that again?" then promptly sat down mesmerized…

Little Edie 1971

Halloween costume idea: Two different, easy to recreate versions of a Little Edie Beale costume, inspired by the documentary Grey Gardens.

The story of Big and Little Edie and their lives within Grey Gardens fascinates me. In their early years this mother and daughter duo were wealthy socialites, related to Jacqueline Bouvier who would later marry John F. Kennedy. But, by the 1970's things for the Edie's had changed drastically and they lived in poverty in their decrepit mansion; Grey Gardens. When I think of the term "crazy cat lady" these gals immediately spring to mind! You can find out all about the peculiar goings on at…

Dress Like Little Edie

A restored, 40th anniversary version of the documentary provides a perfect excuse to revisit our favorite family tragicomedy.

Nice outfit little e

In this still from the 1975 documentary Grey Gardens, you can see how Edie could take a plain outfit and find just the right amount of color to make it into something fantastic, like using this scarf to add a bright pop of red to her classic black clothes. #styleicon #modcloth

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