Tag: 1950s

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 →

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 →