legs for days

Burlesque babes! Leggy Lois de Fee was considered the Amazon of burlesque in the 40s and 50s, standing 6'4" tall....

Then along came 6'8" Ricki Corvette!

And just because this costume is tremendously fantastic, the sassy Baby Lake....

All pics link to Dorothea's Facebook page, more images and discussion there!

~Ang

suzy parker suzy parker

There are no words. Suzy Parker! Born Cecilia Ann Renee Parker in Texas in 1932, Cecilia soon became "Susie" to her father and once introduced to the modeling world by her sister, Dorian (also a supermodel) she was dubbed "Suzy". She soon outshone her sister, becoming the first model to make $100,000 a year and became close with top designers including Coco Chanel as well as muse to Richard Avedon. She also dabbled, and dabbled well, in acting. Married three times, she gave birth to one daughter, elegantly named Georgia Belle Florian Coco Chanel de la Salle (godmother Coco Chanel), another daughter named Dinah and two sons, Charlie and Christopher. Not content at modeling, momm-ing and acting, she was also a superb chef. Suzy lived the life, no? Radiant!

"Sheer luck. I was lucky to have been born with cheekbones."~ Suzy Parker

Suzy's sister, Dorian Leigh, who introduced her to the modeling world and is often considered the first real "supermodel". Suzy and Dorian fell out and remained on bad terms for their adult lives, sadly.

Pics link to Dorothea's Facebook page with many more images and discussion of the beautiful Avedon muse, Suzy Parker.

~Ang

The Dance

I'm 10 years late but I just saw this stunning building in Prague, called the Dancing House! It was built to resemble a dancing couple, inspired by Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers.

Dig how it really evoked the image of them dancing together...

Interestingly, I found this by stumbling upon this artwork being sold on etsy, which I am completely in love with! From seller...MALAM....

Actually, looking at her listings and her photographer friend and the gorgeous settings and places they go made me briefly hate my life. *pout*. Its cool. Iowa is, um, hip.

~Ang

madame yevonde

Recently sold some 30s pieces to a film student doing a project on photographer MADAME YEVONDE. I'd not heard of her, and visiting her site found some breathtaking work. Between the fashions, the photography style, the subjects....the still lifes. Go see and watch for an update on Jesse's film!

~Ang