Hot Shots of the Week: Knocked Off Their Heels

In 2012 Canadian Art Junkie shared work from artist/photographer Jill Greenberg’s exhibition “The Glass Ceiling,” which explored the female body and objectification through a novel, metaphorical approach: women underwater in sky-high heels, struggling to maintain balance. In Greenberg’s images, the female athletes try to pose, but the water knocks them into awkward positions. The absurd … Continue reading Hot Shots of the Week: Knocked Off Their Heels →

Queen of the Nylon Jungle

On this day in 1940, the first pairs of nylon stockings were sold in the United States. It was a landmark moment in fashion history, and the nylon stocking quickly became associated with feminine beauty and allure. A wave of pinup girls in the ‘40s and ‘50s wore them, which cemented nylon stockings status as … Continue reading Queen of the Nylon Jungle →

Hot Shots of the Week: Balancing Act

If you Google Sylvia Théron (or as she’s also known, Sylvia Teron) you’ll find precious few results beyond some links to videos and photos of her doing things that will blow your mind. Best I can gather, Sylvia was an absurdly talented acrobat who came from a family of French circus performers. She briefly saw … Continue reading Hot Shots of the Week: Balancing Act →

Random Image Dump #23: Briana Smith Edition

“Briana Who,” I hear you asking? Well, allow me to clue you in: Briana Smith happens to be the “sexiest woman you’ll see today,” as Chulo Magazine correctly noted in a profile on her last year. She’s a crazy beautiful model with truly dangerous curves and spectacular hair out of Florida (and a former Hooters … Continue reading Random Image Dump #23: Briana Smith Edition →

Random Image Dump #22: Great Gams

Back in January, we celebrated drop dead legs. Well, our bounty of images for that post runneth over, so at the time we started work on a sequel. It’s finally ready for public consumption. So, buckle up, we’re back with even more great gams. I know, you’re shocked, right? Go figure. We love femme fatales … Continue reading Random Image Dump #22: Great Gams →

Bombshells: Marie Wilson

Lovely, innocent-looking, well-endowed comedienne Marie Wilson was a featherbrained delight instantly reminiscent of the zany Gracie Allen. Unlike Allen, however, Marie was a knockout--with high cheekbones, a wide slash of a mouth and a figure that wouldn't quit. IMDb That’s taken from golden age of Hollywood starlet Marie Wilson’s IMDb bio. Besides offering a less-than positive … Continue reading Bombshells: Marie Wilson →

Michelle Monday

Michelle, going full-on bombshell for the October 1991 issue of Vogue. Did someone say “bombshell”? The great Herb Ritts took these sexy shots. Michelle, in her white negligee and platinum blonde bob, is giving us her very best Marilyn vibes. Wonder if she’d share that scotch with us? Can’t hurt to ask. The following year, … Continue reading Michelle Monday →