As a master procrastinator, I’ve left myself with very little time to do Christmas shopping. No surprise, as I have been repeating this pattern annually for most of my adult life. Bad planners gonna bad plan, I guess. I’ve come to accept it, though, and only mildly beat myself up over it now. Besides, who … Continue reading Holiday Shopping
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Random Image Dump #17: Naughty or Nice Edition
It’s that time of year again—sure, it’s time for shopping, caroling, and sipping (spiked) eggnog, but it’s also time for another random holiday image dump! This year’s collection celebrates the Yuletide season with some extra glamorous and seriously sexy holiday themed shots. While I’ve selected a bunch of new images to share here, you might … Continue reading Random Image Dump #17: Naughty or Nice Edition
Rapture: Debbie Harry, Live and on Fire
I’ve done some research but I’m having difficulty pinpointing the exact date, location, or photographer for these stunning stage shots of Debbie Harry. I believe they’re all from the same Blondie show in 1978, but which show that is I’m not sure. 1978 was a big year for the band as their third album, Parallel … Continue reading Rapture: Debbie Harry, Live and on Fire
The Art of the Ad: Sex, Lies, and Video Games, Part IV
The golden age of arcade and video game advertising is such a fertile period for unabashedly sexy and blatantly sexist ads that we’re back with a fourth installment of material. This is starting to become the Friday the 13th of the Starfire Lounge, with sequel after sequel. Honestly, I wouldn’t be surprised if I got … Continue reading The Art of the Ad: Sex, Lies, and Video Games, Part IV
Random Image Dump #14
Earlier this year we lost the beautiful Jane Birkin. In this photo, she’s positively radiant. More recently, we lost the talented, sexy, and lovable comedic actor and businesswoman extraordinaire, Suzanne Somers. Absolutely killer movie poster art by Bruce Timm for Dracula A.D. 1972. Timm (Batman: The Animated Series and Mad Love) expertly captures the feel … Continue reading Random Image Dump #14
Calendar Girl: Julie London for November
The branches of the trees are bare.The smell of burning leaves is in the air.November twilight steals across my heart. With my Halloween hangover and Julie London’s breathy singing of “November Twilight,” I got so distracted I almost missed the “smell of burning leaves” line—stop singing, and call the fire department, Julie! Look, the only … Continue reading Calendar Girl: Julie London for November
Rhondaween
If you’re anything like me, the last few days of October always trigger conflicting emotions: extreme joy and excitement over tomorrow being Halloween, but also extreme sadness and a sense of loss at the monthlong celebration drawing to a close. In order to combat those tough emotions, I’ve invited Lounge VIP Rhonda Shear back to … Continue reading Rhondaween






