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
Tag: 1950s
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
Marilyn Monday
It’s Monday, so how about some more Marilyn Monroe to ease us all on down the road this week? Saturday would also have been Marilyn’s 98th birthday, so she’s well deserving of another visit to the Starfire Lounge. Marilyn’s performer’s outfit in There’s No Business Like Show Business (1954) bears a striking resemblance to the … Continue reading Marilyn Monday
Hot Shots of the Week: Dutch Treat
Dutch model and beauty queen Corine Rottschäfer was crowned Miss World 1959. Deservedly so, I’d say.
Marilyn Monday
As American icons go, Marilyn Monroe is the alpha and the omega. Like millions of others people, I’ve been obsessed with her since childhood—her incandescent beauty, inside and out, positively bowled me over—and that obsession is built for the long haul. I could post about her every single day and still never lose an ounce … Continue reading Marilyn Monday
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
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






