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Throwback Thursday: Classic Beauty, Ruby Dee

This wee we honor classic beauty, Ruby Dee. As the world mourns the recent loss of this iconic figure, we celebrate her and add this gorgeous star to our famed beauties that make up our beloved Thursday Throwbacks. An actress, activist, writer, and part of the dynamic duo that was her marriage...

Throwback Thursday: Classic Beauty, Kim Novak

This week, we honor classic beauty, Kim Novak. Considered one of the last sex goddesses of the old Hollywood era, Kim Novak was a legendary stunning blonde bombshell who graced the silver screen during the 1950's as a gorgeous pin up actress and almost instant star.

Throwback Thursday: Classic Beauty, Betty Brosmer

This week, we honor classic beauty, Betty Brosmer, as our Thursday Throwback Known for her super bodacious bod, this beautiful fitness guru was a super popular pin-up girl, author, and then went on to become the co-founder of Shape Magazine. Talk about beauty and brains!

Throwback Thursday: Classic Beauty, Diana Dors

This week, we honor classic beauty, Diana Dors. A bombshell blonde from across the pond, this British star was unmatched in notoriety during the 1950's and early 1960's. Known for her gorgeous good looks and on screen charisma, Diana Dors always left audiences captivated with her acting chops on ...

Mad Men Makeup: Lead Makeup Artist Lana Horochowski Shares Her Secrets

Loving the makeup from Mad Men? The show is a fbulous beauty throwback to hair and makeup styles gone by. But with the vintage makeup trend in full swing, we were delighted to get some additional insight on these old school styles directly from a pro. Lead Makeup Artist for Mad Men, Lana Horochowski...

Throwback Thursday: Classic Beauty, Vampira

This week, in honor of Halloween, we've decided to pay homage to Vampira as our Thursday Throwback. The original glamour ghoul, this dark and mysterious diva was a popular personality during the 1950's, hosting a late night comedic horror show. The star behind the persona was Finland born Maila N...

Throwback Thursday: Classic Beauty, Jayne Mansfield

This week we honor classic beauty, Jayne Mansfield, as our Thursday Throwback. The epitome of the blonde bombshell, this gorgeous actress was as talented as she was stunning. One of the iconic pinups of her era, Jayne Mansfield was a dream girl of Hollywood. Mansfield was also brilliant self-prom...

Throwback Thursday: Classic Beauty, Rita Moreno

This week, we honor classic beauty, Rita Moreno as our Thursday Throwback. An Emmy, a Grammy, a Tony, and an Oscar. Actress Rita Moreno is part of a small group of talented stars to ever achieve this level of accolade. The star is considered by Life magazine to be a living legend. As only the se...

Try the Trend: Retro Hair & Makeup

Ready for a throwback? No, it's not Thursday yet, but the trend towards retro makeup is in full effect, so why not try it? Who doesn't love reenacting the fabulously beautiful trends of days gone by? From the eye- popping drama of Greta Garbo during the silent film era, the understated glam of Gr...

Throwback Thursday: Classic Beauty, Grace Kelly

This week we honor classic beauty, Grace Kelly, as our Thursday Throwback. A real life fairytale, the romantic story that is Grace Kelly's life is one women all fantasize about as young girls. A young affluent girl with dreams of making it big on the big screen, moves to New York, then California...

Throwback Thursday: Classic Beauty, Lucille Ball

This week we honor classic beauty, Lucille Ball. Who isn't familiar with this hilarious beauty? The star came from small means in Jamestown New York, but would slowly and surely arises to fame. After appearing in a few movies, Lucille's career really took flight when she began the I Love Lucy TV ...

Top 10 Makeover Movie Moments Countdown: #10

Don't you just love a great movie makeover? You know those show-stopping scenes where a girl goes from drab to fab and its life-changing? The power of a different look can bring newfound confidence and a new attitude. When the outside reflects the inside, a woman can be simply unstoppable. So we dec...

Throwback Thursday: Classic Beauty, Eartha Kitt

This week, for our Throwback Thursday, we honor classic beauty, Eartha Kitt.

Sophisticated attire for the modern man: David Hart & Co debuts at Mercedes-Benz fashion week

This week at the Mercedes-Benz fashion week show, fashion designer David Hart will be presenting his 2013 Men’s line for David Hart & Co. The menswear is a nod back to the 1950’s and 60’s where men dressed up not only for work. When asked upon his inspiration for his menswear, Hart stated that...

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