Happy Birthday to Marlene Dietrich!

The gorgeous and enigmatic Marlene Dietrich was born on December 27th, 1901 as a dual citizen to the US and to Germany. Her career in films and on stage was born out of her ability to reinvent herself.

She worked in silent films, then for Paramount Pictures, and after World War II continued onto the stage. Even Google has her as their interactive logo today in celebration of what would have been her 116th birthday. Our top hats are off to you!

Putting the Ginger in Gingerbread: a collection of my favorite red heads

First off, let me say a wonderful Happy Holidays to all you vintage glamour guys and gals! I hope your winter is merry and bright! I thought I might share pictures of some of my favorite red/auburn haired ladies that are either vintage icons or have starred in vintage themed films. 

I must say red heads have always fascinated me, I myself in fact went dark red once. I liked it but man what an up-keep! It also took forever to get the red out of my hair as I transitioned back to blonde. There is something about the uniqueness of red hair that has always lured me in. Who is your favorite, famous red head?

The great Judy Garland

The FABULOUS Christina Hendricks

Forget Betty Davis eyes, I want Betty Davis hair!

Rita Hayworth

Emma Stone

Katherine Hepburn

The incomparable Lucy.

Maureen O'Hara

Debbie Reynolds

Julia Roberts, circa the 1990s was America's ginger sweet heart! 

Gina Lolabrigida

The fantastic Shirley MacLaine. 

Carol Burnett, no red head list is complete without this queen of comedy.

Bette Midler

The red head of the 1980's: Molly Ringwald

Suzanne Sarandon

Vicki Vegas Goes International!

Hi there guys and dolls,

I will be flying out today for New Zealand...so I won't be posting until I get back!

Stay fabulous!

xoxoxox
Vicki

Interview With The Cherry Dollface!

Big news vintage glamour guys and gals! Here is the long awaited interview with international pin up girl, model, make up artist, and now author....Cherry Dollface! 

1.    So where did the name “Cherry Dollface” come from? How did you pick that name in particular?

"It was actually completely by accident. It was just my email. The first magazine that published me saw my email and thought that was my pinup name and just published me that way. I didn't think too much about it and it just kind of stuck!"

2.    How did you get into vintage/pin up fashion and makeup?

"I was always into old things. My first CD was Patsy Cline and I always loved Marilyn Monroe even from a young age. I started swing dancing when I was 14 and it was just kind of a natural progression into the style."

3.    Do you have any style icons that you look to for inspiration?

"I dont really look to one person or in one direction. I love mixing old with new and I take my inspiration from everything. I look to modern fashion for ideas to put my own spin on vintage fashion."

4.    We’ve seen your style evolution in some of your YouTube videos (particularly with your hairstyle), how did you pick an authentic to you style?

"I just kind of do what works with my cut and texture. I am always changing up my color and cut and that helps me to keep evolving with my styles. It also helps me to teach gals with all lengths of hair! I don't really plan out my style… it just sort of happens!"

5.    Speaking of hair, you do styles from the 40’s to the 60’s, which style would you say is your favorite? And why?

"I can’t pick just one favorite!! I rarely do my hair the same way twice and I am always finding new styled and new ways to style old styles. I tend to lean toward updos because I hate having hair on my neck. My hair is super thick and feels like a sweater when it is down!"

6.    One series that I love is “Products I Hate”; so, what are your top three current favorite products (for hair or face) and why?

"Glamglow Youthmud, Anastasia Beverly Hills Modern Romance Palette, Smashbox Primerizer"

7.    You also spend your time traveling the country doing pinup makeovers for all kinds of women, what is their reaction to the whole process? Do you find them leaving feeling more confident than when they walked in?

"Oh my gosh, it’s so much fun! I always get the most positive reactions. Usually girls are insanely nervous when hey show up and then when they leave, they want to do it again and again. It is amazing to watch the change in confidence. I love it!"

8.    Anyone who follows you knows that you have a new book coming out, can you give us a hint about the content?

"It is an everyday gals guide to a vintage lifestyle. There are 5 chapters: hair, makeup, style, decorating your house and entertaining. There is a little something for everyone!"

9.    You have also put a lot of your personal journey on YouTube talking everything from marriage, to everyday life, to your surgery stories….do you find it scary to talk about your personal life with people you don’t know or do you find it therapeutic?

"I find it a bit of both. I definitely pick and choose which personal things to share. I try to think of what parts of me will be helpful and relate-able to other people. I still have my secrets… I think that's the only way to keep it healthy."

10. You started your video blog and tutorials over seven years ago, does it feel like it has been that long? Did you ever think that your channel would become so popular?

"I actually didn't really starting making videos until 2012… But no it doesn't feel like it has been that long! It is crazy to think that I have been doing this full time for 5 years now. I just feel very lucky. "

11. What advice would you give any budding pinup/rockabilly/vintage glamour enthusiasts out there?

"Just be you!!! If it feels right, do it."

12. So, after all this….what’s next?

"WORLD DOMINATION!"

For more vintage goodness from Cherry Dollface you can find her on Facebook and Youtube! 

There you have it folks! Stay tuned for more vintage glamour tips, tricks, and interviews with me, Vicki Vegas! XOXOXOXO

Small Business Saturday!

On this Small Business Saturday I would like to high light an awesome Etsy seller called ThymeSweetendHoney! Her shop is full of awesome hand made goodies.....if you like knitted mittens, handmade jewelry, and so much more then go give her shop a look through!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/ThymeSweetenedHoney

Remember Shop Small!

Bonnie and Clyde: 30's Chic

Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow have become icons in American culture. These Texas natives went on a crime spree from 1931 to 1935 which ended in the infamous ambush by law enforcement officers. These wild, young lovers captured the nation's attention with playful pictures which were often left behind at hideouts. Here are some of the photos that were leaked to the press:

Kissing in front of one of their cars.

Really enjoying Clyde's wide and short tie, while Bonnie is in these gorgeous chevrons.

Love the caption in this photograph!

Want to read more about Bonnie and Clyde? You can read their Wikipedia page here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bonnie_and_Clyde

Mad Men Countdown: The Best Holiday Looks!

I thought since we are approaching the holidays and it was time to do another Mad Men Countdown I decided to do a "Top Holiday Looks" list. So sit back, sip your favorite season beverage, and enjoy the pretty!

So onto the countdown:

#1: Egyptian Inspired Evening:

Stirling Cooper Draper Pryce holds a Christmas party for their best and jerkiest client. Jane Siegel Sterling looks fabulous in this white sheath dress with chunky neck piece. 

 #2: Peggy's Easter Ensemble

I posted this one before in a Peggy Olsen countdown but damn if this doesn't capture that good girl Easter outfit perfectly.

A good look at Peggy in relation to the other women at church.

 #3: Joan's Present Dress:

Another favorite from the office party. Rodger asks Joan to wear this sexy red dress with the bow in the back because it makes her "look like a present". 

 #4: Trudy's Memorial Marigold:

The newly wedded Campbell's host a Memorial Day party. This darling yellow and creme colored dress is perfect for the occasion. 

#5: Shirley's Fashion Forward Mini

Shirley is quite possibly the most fashion forward person on Mad Men. Her style is straight up 1970's goodness, and she serves it to you with a no nonsense attitude and a fabulous fro.

I love how Dawn is there to serve as contrast for Shirley. They are the new Peggy and Joan! 

Happy Platinum Anniversary to The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh!!!

We here at the bombshell beauty blog are happy to wish the royal couple Happy Anniversary! For those of you who don't know a platinum anniversary is the celebration of 70 years! That is a long time to be with someone!

The princess and her suitor were married on November 20th, 1947, a somewhat lavish affair right after the second world war. Famously the princess Elizabeth had to save up her ration coupons to purchase her wedding dress! Also worthy of note this was the first time a royal couple of Great Britain were married over live broadcast television, setting a precedent for future weddings to be televised.

The Princesses wedding dress was designed by Sir Norman Hartnell. Below you can see his winning design:

HRH and Prince Phillip arriving at Westminster Abbey.

The bridesmaids which included HRH's sister, Princess Margaret.

A candid portrait on their wedding day!

In 2007 HRH The Queen reflects on her wedding day outfit. 

Rosie the Riveter and her legacy

We all know the now iconic World War 2 poster known as "Rosie the Riveter" but who were the women behind the epic campaign to help women into the work force during war time?

Dr. Frances Carter, aka Fran, is once of the faces behind one of the most well known pop culture icons of America. Never one to hog credit Fran is quoted as saying that "Rosie represents all of us".

While learning to put B-52 bombers together in her coveralls Fran and her husband John communicated long distance via V-Mail (victory mail).

More than 50 years after the end of World War 2 Fran and her husband founded the American Rosie The Riveter Association as a way of honoring and remembering all the women who entered the work force and their children.

Here are some other great War Time Rosies:

A Rosie working on the A-31 Vengeance in Tennessee 1943

Assembly line in Texas, 1942

Norman Rockwell's Rosie

Douglas Aircraft Co. 1942