"Her palace shimmered with onyx and gold, but was richer still in political and sexual intrigue. Above all else, Cleopatra was a shrewd strategist and an ingenious negotiator. Though her life spanned fewer than forty years, it reshaped the contours of the ancient world. Already she was the wealthiest ruler in the Mediterranean; the relationship with Antony confirmed her status as the most influential woman of the age. Cleopatra has lodged herself in our imaginations ever since."This is the synopsis from Stacy Schiff's book Cleaopatra: A Life.
A new adaptation of Cleopatra's life is being made into a Hollywood motion picture to be starred by Angelina Jolie as the Eqyptian Queen, most famously played by Elizabeth Taylor in the 1963 movie.
Her jet black hair, bronzed contours and kohled eyes were perfectly depicted by Elizabeth, making for an iconic style whose influence has stretched to reach Tina Turner, Cheryl Cole and even late Michael Jackson!
My own tribute to this historic vintage queen was with my Bathing Goddess photoshoot:
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