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The 1950s were an enormously influential decade for American style. Post-WWII, the US was rebuilding its economy and moving (haltingly and often painfully) towards social change. The dynamism and simultaneous retreat to more conservative times are both apparent in the era's styles, which veer wildly from rockabilly hair to pixie cuts and primly waved bobs. It was a time of great change and style Read more
Here's an excerpt of a Bettie Page-inspired how-to done by OnSugar blog Fierce Beauty: Wanted to share with you some photo shoot fab that I got my hands on. I am super excited about these images as I did both hair and makeup on this shoot. Photographer Nevin Jethmalani takes some awesome shots, (view his work here), and we make quite the team — if I do say so myself. The look was kind of a Read more
There are lots of ways to wear bangs, from the swoop, to the baby varieties, to the blunt straight-across-the-forehead assortments. So, let's take a trip back to days past, where all sorts of fringe styles — and lots of hairspray — ruled the looks of the moment. Read more
This year, our condolences were not only extended to people, they were also given to businesses. It was the gasp heard around the world when Yves Saint Laurent passed in June. Mr. Blackwell, the man known for his annual worst-dressed list, also left us, as did Pinup queen Bettie Page. But more shocking were the deaths of longstanding retail stores such as Mervyn's and Steve & Barry's. What's Read more
Iconic pinup model Bettie Page has died at age 85. — AFP Summit Entertainment has moved the release date for its comedy The Brothers Bloom (starring Mark Ruffalo, Adrien Brody, and Rachel Weisz) from Dec. 19 to May 15. — Zap2It American Idol is canceling Idol Gives Back this year and might have 36 instead of 24 semifinalists. — MSNBC It's confirmed: There's a "reimagining" of A Nightmare Read more
Alas, another legend has passed. If you're a Dita von Teese fan, make sure to pay homage to the original pinup queen, Bettie Page. She lived to be 85 and passed away yesterday in LA. She broke the rules in the '50s. She had a hand in the exploration of female sexuality, creating a liberated character in risque lingerie and skimpy bikinis — not too mention taboo toys like whips and eye masks. Read more
Red-carpet fashion and beauty coverage: Video: Angelina Jolie leads the black and white beauties at the SAG Awards! Designer rundown: find out who wore what Poll: who was the best dressed at the SAG Awards? Trend report: rainbow bright hues, chic whites, and daring dark gowns Re-create your favorite SAG Awards hair and makeup looks! Learn the drugstore secret to Sofia Vergara's perfect pout Read more
8:00 Dancing With the Stars (new) 9:30 Cougar Town (new) 12:00 Jimmy Kimmel Live (new, with guest Courteney Cox) 8:00 How I Met Your Mother (new) 8:30 Mad Love (new) 9:00 Two and a Half Men (repeat) 9:30 Mike & Molly (new) 10:00 Hawaii Five-0 (new) 11:35 Late Show With David Letterman (repeat, with guests Chris Rock and Ellen Page) 12:37 Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson (new, with guest Read more
