In Memory of a Pin-up
Monday, June 29, 2009
Featured this week is...
Farrah Fawcett [February 2, 1947 – June 25, 2009]
- an American actress, famous for her role as Jill Munroe in the TV series Charlie's Angels in 1976
- appeared in approx. 15 films and 27 television shows
-was diagnosed with cancer in 2006 and recently passed away June 25th
- "God made man stronger but not necessarily more intelligent. He gave women intuition and femininity. And, used properly, that combination easily jumbles the brain of any man I've ever met."
Left: Iconic 1976 poster of Farrah Fawcett. First published in Life magazine in 1976, it is the best-selling pin-up poster of all time, with more than 12 million copies sold.
Pin-up of the 1930's
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Featured this week is...
Gypsy Rose Lee [January 8, 1911– April 26, 1970]
- American burlesque entertainer, famous for her striptease act
- was also an actress and writer
- appeared in 13 motion pictures and 8 television shows
- "Praying is like a rocking chair - it'll give you something to do, but it won't get you anywhere."
Left: Gypsy Rose Lee circa [unknown date]
Pin-up of the 1920's
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Every week or two, I will be posting a famous pin-up girl from a various decades.
Featured this week is...
Joan Crawford [March 23, 1905 – May 10, 1977]
- she was a pin-up in the 1920's
- an American actress of film, television and theatre
- appeared in 86 films, both silent and sound, from 1925 to 1970
- "I need sex for a clear complexion, but I'd rather do it for love."
Left: Joan Crawford in 1927
Pin-up Worthy Swimwear
Monday, May 11, 2009
Retro Sailor Swimsuit by indie designer Fables by Barrie
Beach Blanket Bingo Retro Two Piece in Red by Esther Williams 
The Marilyn 1pc Retro Swimsuit by Pinup Couture
The Bettie Retro One Piece Swimsuit in Black Cherry by Pinup Couture