Category: 1950s

Bombshells: Brigitte Bardot

French actress, singer, and animal rights advocate Brigitte Bardot was, quite simply, one of the most iconic sex symbols of the twentieth century—and beyond. She existed in our public consciousness in rarified air space, alongside icons like Marilyn Monroe and Sophia Loren. She left the entertainment industry behind before turning forty and devoted her time … Continue reading Bombshells: Brigitte Bardot →

Random Image Dump #42: Spooky Season Edition

Happy spooky season! October is The Best Month of the Year, so today I’m sharing thirteen spooktacular (sorry, had to) images that’ll evoke the season and make you warm and fuzzy all over. Yes, even the images of horror are soothing and comforting when you’re a demented lover of the macabre like me.

Bombshells: Silvana Pampanini

Before Sophia Loren or Gina Lollobrigida, there was Italian sex symbol Silvana Pampanini. The curvaceous, green-eyed, and long-legged beauty was born in Rome and, like many Italian goddesses, had a fiery personality that only enhanced her appeal. This excellent resource on all things Italy details Silvana’s ferociousness, but here’s a particularly choice quote that makes … Continue reading Bombshells: Silvana Pampanini →