Bettie Page: Queen of Lingerie

April 22nd was the late pin-up queen Bettie Page’s 103rd birthday. April 25th was National Lingerie Day. That’s pretty good almost-synchronicity. Has anyone ever done more for lingerie’s enduring popularity than Bettie? I think not. An entire subculture of retro pin-up models exists because of Bettie and continues to be influenced by her lingerie modeling. … Continue reading Bettie Page: Queen of Lingerie

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.