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Were pinup drawings the origin of Photoshop and duckface? — The Hairpin Sweet dreams: sex dreams explained — Em & Lo Would you ever pose nude? — Glamour A how-to on hosting an engagement bash — YumSugar What gives a person celebrity status? — College Candy 12 reasons women don't go for the "nice guy" — YourTango A breakdown of celebrity wedding diets — The Daily Beast Have you Read more
Perry is the perfect example of a modern pinup girl. Most of you weren't feeling Read more
When we first heard that crop tops (and more specifically, bralets) were going to be big for 2012, we had our reservations — it seemed like a look best suited for outdoor music festivals and costume parties — but after seeing the midriff-baring look on the runways at Dolce & Gabbana, Nina Ricci, Prada, and others, we inevitably changed our tune, and are officially smitten with the idea Read more
It was all about the flawless, quintessential white wedding throughout the '50s: extravagant ceremonies, pristine formal attire, and happy, upbeat music. Crooners like Frank Sinatra stole the scene early on, while Elvis Presley and rock and roll took over the radio spots later in the decade. Onscreen, Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe made pin-up girls the ultimate male fantasy, while TV programs Read more
Weddings of the military-minded 1940s involved men in uniform, simple gowns, big band entertainment, and plenty of romantic details. It was the decade of film noir, Casablanca, "Rosie the Riveter," and the introduction of classic pin-up girls — plus the royal wedding of then-Princess Elizabeth to Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh in 1947. Hoping to channel a bit of vintage flair on your big day? Read more
While the sexy photo tradition dates all the way back to the 1890s, things took off with the pinup girls of the '40s and '50s. During WWII, the boys overseas hung the girls' pictures in their lockers, and the rest is history. Many of these beauties, like Sophia Loren and Veronica Lake, went on to have successful careers in film. Pinup girls celebrated their bodies, showed some skin, and weren't Read more
It's a classic, and a celebrity favorite, too. You simply can't go wrong with a red lip look in any shade. But what can you do to set your version of this trend apart from the pack? Try one of these makeup pairings that range from demure to brazen. 1. Babydoll blush: Zooey Deschanel accentuated her pinkish-red lipstick with a heavy-handed application of blush. It's a look that's light around Read more
Like Ruby Aldridge in MiH's Spring campaign, we want a pair of shorts that make our legs look just as impossibly long. We may not have supermodel genes on our side, but we're embracing the same high-waist silhouette to flaunt what we've got. If you fear the high waist, know this: the style cinches you right in at the smallest point on your waist and gives the illusion of mile-long stems. Of Read more
Lauren Conrad's editorial for Glamour's May issue left us with one thought: we want everything she's wearing. The reality star turned book author and fashion designer lights up the pages of the magazine's latest issue with the prettiest Spring skirts, crop tops, and swimwear. Equal parts pinup girl and sweetheart, it's the stuff we'd live in from Spring to Summer — and just the thing to perfect Read more
Not one but two midriff-baring tops — um, pardon the pun — cropped up on the orange carpet tonight. Selena Gomez and Katy Perry both opted to bring Spring's crop-top trend from runway to real life at the Kids' Choice Awards. Selena Gomez channeled pin-up appeal in a Dolce & Gabbana bustier-style top and a high-waisted, embellished fit-and-flare miniskirt. She finished the look with an Read more
