Throughout the rest of the 1950s and early 1960s, Eartha Kitt recorded, worked in film, television, and nightclubs, and returned to the Broadway stage. In 1966, she was nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Single Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Drama for her performance as a drug-addicted cabaret singerContinue reading “Beautiful Retro Photos of Eartha Kitt in the 1960s”
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Diathermy in Beauty Culture From From the 1930s
When the term diathermy is used in beauty culture it usually refers to ‘surgical diathermy.’ Diathermy treatments of this type – also known a thermolysis – were used from the 1930s onwards in beauty culture as an alternative to electrolysis for the permanent removal of superfluous hair, spider veins (telangiectasia), acne, warts, moles and otherContinue reading “Diathermy in Beauty Culture From From the 1930s”
The Amazing Story of Alla Ilchun, the Kazakh Muse of Christian Dior
Alla Ilchun (1926 – March 8, 1989) was the first Euro-Asian model who has worked for twenty years at Dior. She was famous for her waist of 49 cm and eyeliner arrows. Information about the family and the ancestors of Alla Ilchun is not very much preserved. Her father, Zhuanhal Ilchun, was allegedly a railwayContinue reading “The Amazing Story of Alla Ilchun, the Kazakh Muse of Christian Dior”
50 Amazing Vintage Photos From the 1950s Volume 10
The 1950s (pronounced nineteen-fifties; commonly abbreviated as the “Fifties” or the ” ’50s”) (among other variants) was a decade that began on January 1, 1950, and ended on December 31, 1959. Throughout the decade, the world continued its recovery from World War II, aided by the post-World War II economic expansion. The period also sawContinue reading “50 Amazing Vintage Photos From the 1950s Volume 10”
30 Vintage Photos Defined the 1940s Hairstyles For Women
Despite the war, women in the 1940s were still able to create jaw-dropping looks simply by styling their hair. They were encouraged to use their hair to ‘fix’ any flaws in their face. If she had perfect, shiny hair with a good color, she should use it to frame her face. If she had aContinue reading “30 Vintage Photos Defined the 1940s Hairstyles For Women”
32 Wonderful Vintage Photos Showing Women’s Dresses During the 1970s
Easy to see the 1970s fashion trend was so colorful. Especially for dresses such as evening gowns and skirts. Many women had different dresses for different occasions. They wore evening gowns at home, which were silky smooth, loose fitting and very comfortable. They were also known as ankle sweepers. The hemline was all over theContinue reading “32 Wonderful Vintage Photos Showing Women’s Dresses During the 1970s”
20 Stunning Black and White Photos of Julie Andrews From the 1950s and 1960s
Julie Andrews first appeared on the vaudeville scene from the age of 12 alongside her mother and stepfather, in England. In 1947, she made her first major performance at the London hippodrome where her vocal prowesses wowed the public. She soon starred on West End stages in such productions as Humpty Dumpty, in 1948 andContinue reading “20 Stunning Black and White Photos of Julie Andrews From the 1950s and 1960s”
18 Fantastic Photos of Maureen O’Hara’s Naked Horse Ride Scene From the Film “Lady Godiva of Coventry” (1955)
Lady Godiva of Coventry is a 1955 American Technicolor historical drama film, directed by Arthur Lubin. It starred Maureen O’Hara in the title role. The film is set in 11th century England. King Edward the Confessor wants the Saxon Lord Leofric, who rules Coventry, to marry a Norman woman, Yolanda. When he refuses, he isContinue reading “18 Fantastic Photos of Maureen O’Hara’s Naked Horse Ride Scene From the Film “Lady Godiva of Coventry” (1955)”
54 Vintage Photos of Women From Between the 1950s to the 1970s
28 Beautiful Vintage Photos of a Young Martha Stewart during the 1960s
Martha Helen Stewart (née Kostyra, born August 3, 1941) is an American retail businesswoman, writer, and television personality. As founder of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, she gained success through a variety of business ventures, encompassing publishing, broadcasting, merchandising and e-commerce. She has written numerous bestselling books, is the publisher of Martha Stewart Living magazine andContinue reading “28 Beautiful Vintage Photos of a Young Martha Stewart during the 1960s”
