I’m hoping to go along to the Bailey’s Stardust exhibition opening this week at the National Portrait Gallery (NPG).
As a young teen, I remember yearning to look like Marie Helvin and when I saw her – whilst working in Harrods – she was jaw-droopingly stunning. People actually stood aside to watch her pass … so amazingly tall, slim and beautiful. Like nothing most of us see in the flesh …
Being blonde and blue eyed, as well as somewhat more normal in height and build, I had no chance of emulating her look but, hey, I can dream … and wallow in a moment or two of youthful nostalgia at the NPG.
It looks like many other icons will be there to see, on the walls if not in person. The NPG is a brilliantly accessible venue as is their restaurant on the top floor – reasonable food, good views. Maybe I shall see you there?
