Screen Sirens and Rock Rebels, Proud Gallery Chelsea.

Found myself in London this week, so HAD to go see the Terry O’Neill exhibition on the Kings Road.

I’ve always been an admirer of his iconic shots of emerging British talent, candidly snapped around London in the 60s and 70s. Although there were some very familiar images, like the legendary one of Audrey Hepburn with the dove on her shoulder, and the first shots of a 16 year old Lesley Hornby, soon to be known as Twiggy, there were also some previously unprinted photographs.

Images courtesy of Terry O'Neill

Some amazing early shots of Jagger, Richards and McCartney. Clapton lost in the moment of the music.

But my favourite was the un-posed and intimate moment between Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. And I had forgotten how stunningly beautiful Shrimpton, Bardot and Bowie were.

Which brings me nicely to wishing Mr. Bowie a very Happy 65th Birthday tomorrow!

Jilly x