Cynthia Ann Crawford (born February 20, 1966) is an American model, actress and television personality. During the 1980s and 1990s, she was among the most popular supermodels and a ubiquitous presence on magazine covers and runways, as well as fashion campaigns. She subsequently expanded into acting and business ventures. Crawford is an icon who’s hadContinue reading “51 Amazingly Gorgeous Photos of Supermodel Cindy Crawford”
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29 Stunning Vintage Photos of Actress Claire Luce in the 1920s and 1930s
Born 1903 in Syracuse, New York, American actress, dancer and singer Claire Luce starred in many Broadway plays from 1923 until 1952, including costarring with Fred Astaire in the original musical Gay Divorce (1932). In his autobiography, Astaire credits Luce as the inspiration for his revolutionary ‘Night and Day’ dance routine: “Claire was a beautifulContinue reading “29 Stunning Vintage Photos of Actress Claire Luce in the 1920s and 1930s”
Votes for Women Dirigible Airship Over London, 1909
It was 1909: the skirts were long, the corsets tight. And women in Britain couldn’t vote. For Muriel Matters — so far from her home in Adelaide — taking to the skies in this rickety contraption was worth it. The plan was simple: suffragettes had been told they could not distribute leaflets on the streets.Continue reading “Votes for Women Dirigible Airship Over London, 1909”
Beautiful American Women’s Hair Fashions From the 1940s
The 1940s proved to be iconic with hairstyling even though the wars at that time had a vast effect on everything. No matter the length of hair, the women of the 1940s always appeared soft and feminine as a result of their hairstyles. Hairs were very practical and easy since women didn’t have much moneyContinue reading “Beautiful American Women’s Hair Fashions From the 1940s”
Extraordinary Vintage Photos of 1930s Female Racing Drivers in Brooklands
Elsie Wisdom at Brooklands, 1930. The Brooklands Automobile Racing Club was formed in December 1906 and held its last ever meeting in August 1939 with the outbreak of World War Two. When peace returned, despite people’s high hopes, the anticipated recovery costs were too high and due to the demise of Brooklands at the time,Continue reading “Extraordinary Vintage Photos of 1930s Female Racing Drivers in Brooklands”
Debbie Harry in a Popeye T-Shirt, 1978
Sometimes, looking at images of Debbie Harry is actually painful she looks that good. With her iconic pout, shock of bleached white hair and revolving, ever-imitated outfit choices, the 1970s style queen has always been (and still is) much more than Blondie’s lead singer. Here, Debbie Harry photographed by Lynn Goldsmith in 1978, complete withContinue reading “Debbie Harry in a Popeye T-Shirt, 1978”
35 Amazing Photos Showing Fashion Styles of Victorian Girls
For many centuries the girl’s costumes were largely influenced by clothes worn by their mothers. Such copying of style continued until the early years of the 18th century. Silk was the popular material used by the rich class of the society mainly to show off their wealth. If the girl was from a poor family,Continue reading “35 Amazing Photos Showing Fashion Styles of Victorian Girls”
45 Beautiful Photos of Actress Mae West in the 1930s
Born 1893 in Kings County, New York, American actress, singer, playwright, screenwriter, comedian, and sex symbol Mae West had her entertainment career spanned seven decades. She was known for her lighthearted, bawdy double entendres and breezy sexual independence. West was active in vaudeville and on the stage in New York City before moving to HollywoodContinue reading “45 Beautiful Photos of Actress Mae West in the 1930s”
Gorgeous Photos of Sharon Tate on the Set of “Eye of the Devil” in 1965
Eye of the Devil is a 1966 British mystery/horror film with occult and supernatural themes directed by J. Lee Thompson and starring Deborah Kerr, David Niven and Sharon Tate. The film is set in rural France and was filmed at the Château de Hautefort and in England. Eye of the Devil is based on theContinue reading “Gorgeous Photos of Sharon Tate on the Set of “Eye of the Devil” in 1965”
30 Amazing Photos of Women in Pants During the 1930s
While rebellious women began wearing pants in earlier decades, in the 1930s there were several social situations that were acceptable for women to wear pants in public. Pants generally were wide legged trousers with a front crease or very wide flowing culottes that looked like a skirt when not moving, with a high fitted waist.Continue reading “30 Amazing Photos of Women in Pants During the 1930s”
