Hot Shots of the Week: The Thighs Have It

This week’s hot shots are brought to you by 1950s glamour girl Shirley Skates. These photos not only show off lovely Shirley’s expert cheesecake modeling skills, but also her ability to positively rock the classic combination of garter belts and thigh high stockings. Obviously, Shirley had the sexy stems, and especially luscious thighs, to masterfully … Continue reading Hot Shots of the Week: The Thighs Have It

Cheesecake Queen Marilyn Monroe

It likely comes as no surprise to anyone, but cheesecake is the official dessert of the Starfire Lounge. There is no decadent sweet treat I love more than cheesecake, plus it’s long been used to as a shorthand for sexy pinup modeling, which we’ve been known to feature here at the Lounge here and there, … Continue reading Cheesecake Queen Marilyn Monroe

Bombshells: Vera Day

English bombshell Vera Day (August 4, 1935) was once touted as Britain's answer to Marilyn Monroe. The absurdly photogenic and stunningly buxom blonde was certainly a looker during her prime acting years in the 1950s. Like many bombshells, Day eventually segued out of acting, but reappeared over the years here and there, most notably in Lock, … Continue reading Bombshells: Vera Day

Bonus Hot Shots of the Week: Cyd Charisse’s Legendary Legs

Dancer and actress Cyd Charisse might just have the best legs in pop culture history. This is certainly the opinion many have held since she first burst on the Hollywood scene in the 1940s. While there are several others who could also lay claim to that crown, take a look at these hot shots of … Continue reading Bonus Hot Shots of the Week: Cyd Charisse’s Legendary Legs

Bombshells: Mara Corday

Born Marilyn Joan Watts on January 30, 1930 in Santa Monica, California, Mara Corday was an American showgirl, model, actress, Playboy Playmate and, as Wikipedia says, a “1950s cult figure.” That’s probably thanks to Playboy and the various westerns, horror, and science fiction B-movies she made during the fifties. The raven-haired Corday, who turned 94 … Continue reading Bombshells: Mara Corday