Style Icon: Bunny Yeager

I've been wanting to feature Bunny Yeager on my Style Icon series for quite a while now. Upon hearing the sad news last night that she passed away in Florida at the age of 85, I set out to not waste anymore time. 

Bunny was born Linnea Eleanor Yeager in Pennsylvania. Her family moved to Miami when she was 17. With her 5'9" frame, she quickly became a sought after model. 

Her interests didn't stop there. She soon went behind the camera. She loved to photograph nudes and women in bikinis that she would make herself. Being a woman and used to being on the other side of the camera, she made it easy for her subjects to pose. Bettie Page is her most famous model. She helped launch Bettie's career showing a softer side, than the bondage photos she had previously taken in New York. 

I really love her self portraits. Bunny is gorgeous and embodies the complete look of her photography. You get the feeling that it was a complete lifestyle. Her photos are not contrived. 

With her bleach blonde looks she is the epitome of 1950's beach style. 

Beyond her style, Bunny will always remain an inspiration. 

Retro Looks In The Modern World: Pin-Up Story

As much as the modern fashion world looks forward it also continually looks back in time. Here we explore Retro Looks in the Modern World.

Tongue and cheek! I love this spread from Grazia France- February 2013. Oversized props, cheesecake poses and retro lingerie and accessories add up to a fun and refreshing editorial! 

Model: Jenny

Photographer Marc Philbert

Via: imageamplified.com

On My Wish List: Boudoir Slippers

I really love the old hollywood glamour of boudoir slippers with a slight heel.  

With a rosette, feathers, or tulle pouf- these are a feminine necessity! 

Daniel Green is one of the top vintage brands that made boudoir slippers accessible.  Do a search on Etsy for Daniel Green and you will find a big selection of delicious vintage goodies like these above from Lorins Vintage. Problem for me, no luck finding a size 10! These are a size 8, the closest to my size I've seen while vintage hunting. 3/16/2014 Edit: Lorin is now offering Bobbins And Bombshell readers 15% off her shop; Lorins Vintage, until the end of May 2014! Use coupon code BobbinsBombshells15.

So naturally, I was over the moon when What Katie Did announced that they are now selling these beauties above! Made by none other than Miss L-Fire! In retro peach or jet black, I can't wait to get my hands on or rather feet in these! What color should I get? 

Full Disclosure- Bobbins And Bombshells is an affiliate of WKD. Items promoted are not gifted and are truly on my wish list. 

Christmas Bombshells: Who's Your Favorite?

This month, we were inspired by classic Christmas Bombshells! These talented beauties sure gave us holiday spirit! Now it's time to let me know, which one is your favorite?

The adorable Clara Bow? 

Swimsuit ready Esther Williams? 

Or our Poinsettia Beauty Queen, Rita Hayworth? 

Leave a comment below and have a Merry Christmas!!!

xx,

Karen

Mid-Week Inspiration: Christmas Bombshell Rita Hayworth

Rita Hayworth is true Poinsettia beauty queen!  Love that swimsuit! 

Every Wednesday this month I have been featuring a different Christmas Bombshell from the past. On Christmas Day, next Wednesday,  let me know which one is your favorite! 

Already featured, Clara Bow and Esther Williams! 

For more inspiration, any day of the week, follow me on Pinterest. 

Mid-Week Inspiration: Christmas Bombshell Esther Williams

Esther Williams is this week's Christmas Bombshell!  Looking lovely, as always!

Each Wednesday this month, I will be featuring a different Christmas Bombshell from the past. Last week was the adorable Clara Bow! 

On Christmas Day, the last Wednesday of the month, let me know who is your favorite! 

For more inspiration, any day of the week, follow me on Pinterest.  

Mid-Week Inspiration: Christmas Bombshell Clara Bow

In October we celebrated Halloween pin-ups and bombshells. It was a lot of fun, so I am continuing on this month with Christmas themed bombshells! Each Wednesday will feature a different one! On Christmas, the last Wednesday of the month, you can tell me who was your favorite Christmas Bombshell! 

Clara Bow is adorable as always as she delivers presents to an igloo! So cute! 

Mid-Week Inspiration: Halloween Bombshell Myrna Loy

How stunning is this week's Halloween Bombshell, Myrna Loy? Myrna was best known for her role as Nora Charles in the 1930's The Thin Man movies. 

Tune in tomorrow when we will be choosing our favorite Halloween Bombshell of the month! 

For more inspiration, any day of the week, follow me on Pinterest! 

Mid-Week Inspiration: Halloween Bombshell Vera Ellen

I'm really loving this Batgirl chiffon cape! Our Halloween Bombshell of the week is Vera Ellen. You may know her best from the musical White Christmas- one of my favorite holiday movies! She's quite an elegant Batgirl! 

Don't forget! We will be choosing our favorite Halloween Bombshell at the end of the month! Veronica Lake and Dusty Anderson are in the running too! 

For inspiration, any day of the week, follow me on Pinterest! 

Mid-Week Inspiration: Halloween Bombshell Dusty Anderson

Every Wednesday in October I will be featuring a different Halloween Bombshell to inspire some costume ideas! Last week was Veronica Lake as a witch. This week, we have the very pretty Dusty Anderson as a black cat. Dusty was a WWII pin-up and is fairly well known for this costume pic. 

Meow! 

For more inspiration, any day of the week, follow me on Pinterest! 

Mid-Week Inspiration: Halloween Bombshell Veronica Lake

I hardly dress up for Halloween anymore but I still love the spirit and inspiring costumes. For the month of October I will feature a different Halloween Bombshell every Wednesday.  At the end, you can let me know which one was your favorite! 

This week is Veronica Lake looking stunning as always even as a witch! 

For inspiration, any day of the week, follow me on Pinterest! 

Retro Looks In The Modern World: Chloe

As much as the modern fashion world looks forward it also continually looks back in time. Here we explore Retro Looks in the Modern World.

British Model/Actress Chloe Hayward shows us her pin-up looks in this spread for the June 2013 issue of Vogue Italia. As usual, photographer Ellen Von Unwerth does not disappoint. 

Do you recognize this What Katie Did bullet bra? 

via:beautyscene.net

Retro Looks In The Modern World: Blonde Bombshell

As much as the modern fashion world looks forward it also continually looks back in time. Here we explore Retro Looks in the Modern World.

I've been obsessed with Brigitte Bardot's 1960's bombshell style forever, so you know I am loving this shoot for Galore Magazine!! 

Model: Elsa Hosk

Photographer: Therese + Joel

via: fashiongonerogue.com

Style Icon: Ava Gardner

Ava Gardner, most known for her role in The Killers (1946) was one of MGM's most beautiful stars. Not only was she gorgeous, she was stylish as well. She could range from swim suit pin-up to femme fatale to girl next door. It was not easy to narrow down photos for this post. 

Stunning pin-up looks. 

I want those sunglasses! 

Classic! 

So stylish! 

Ava Gardner (1922-1990) lived a tremendous life from a childhood in the rural South to becoming on of the Hollywood greats. She starred in such films as The Killers, Mogambo, The Barefoot Contessa, and The Snows of Kilimanjaro to name a few. She was married and divorced three times, Mickey Rooney, Artie Shaw, and the love of her life Frank Sinatra. She also had relationships with Ernest Hemingway and Spanish bullfighter, Luis Manuel Dominguin. She died in her London home from pneumonia at the age of 67. 

Fashionable History- Halloween Costumes!

Hurricane Sandy is blowing my excitement for Halloween away with it...but these vintage costume photos are too good to not share!

1920's

1940's?

1920's

1950's

Which one is your favorite?


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Retro Looks In The Modern World: La Fievre Au Corps

As much as the modern fashion world looks forward it also continually looks back in time. Here we explore Retro Looks in the Modern World.

In true pin-up style, the August issue of Grazia, Paris, gives us these beautiful end of Summer vacation images. I love the retro swim looks and long for such a stylish vacation! 

Model: Sophie Vlaming

Photographer: Richard Bernardin

I have this turban....hmmm!

via: fashiongonerogue.com

Happy Independence Day!

Have fun Dolls!