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In honor of Betty Grable’s passing 49 years ago, here are four of my favorite pieces.
Ava Gardner and Lana Turner at the 1951 Ribbon Ball. Lana’s dress was a beautiful emerald green.
Sharon Tate by Otto Stupakoff, Santa Monica, 1967.
Joi Lansing photographed to promote Pier 23 (1951).
“Jayne was a Satanist” is spreading as it does every June and October. I only have one response:
@ourmarilynmonroeofficial and I will be hosting a livestream on Tuesday, July 5th at 9am PST/12pm EST. Join us to talk about Marilyn, Old Hollywood and being a fan in a digital world. ❤️
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Category: Mamie Van Doren

Evolution of the Fifties Blondes, Part 3, 1959.

We’re finally at the end of our saga. To recap, Jayne and Mamie have hit their career peaks of the decade, Doris has solidified herself as everyone’s family-friendly blonde, Anita is in an odd transition between the 50s and 60s (although one can argue they all were), and Marilyn is about to rule the decade. […]

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The Evolution of the Fifties Blondes, 1957-1958, Part 2.

When we last let off, we had introduced Monroe, Day, Mansfield, Van Doren, Ekberg, and North. Again, this piece shouldn’t be considered a definitive, academic study on the 50s Blondes but instead should be viewed as a quick primer. If you want to know more about the blondes of the decade, I highly recommend Richard […]

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The Evolution of the Fifties Blonde – Part 1, 1950-1956.

My focus on the 50s Blondes has festered for over a decade now. I’ve written a multitude of articles – and two books – on the blonde women who seemingly ruled the decade but find a heap of misinformation on their evolution from singing-and-dancing marionettes to halo-haired sex comediennes. While this piece cannot claim to […]

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What Size Did My Favorite Blonde Wear?

Ah sizing. Marilyn was a size 16 and the 1950’s was just full of plus sized women who were told to love the skin they were in and even gain weight, right? No, the 1950’s was just like today with a 2/4 being considered the perfect size. When looking for a time of body positivity […]

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Quotes by Mamie Pt 1

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