Monday, March 16, 2009
40s Coro Jewelry
The Coro costume jewelry company started doing business in 1901, producing jewelry under several brand names, including Corocraft. Some of their more notable products include the Coro Duettes, Coro Tremblers, Coro Door Knockers and Coro Crown Pins.
Friday, March 13, 2009
Donyale Luna - First African American Supermodel
Donyale Luna was the first notable African American model and the first black cover girl.
She appeared on the cover of Harper's Bazaar in January 1965 while under an exclusive contract to the photographer Richard Avedon.
An article in Time magazine published on 1 April 1966, "The Luna Year", described the dramatically thin , 6 foot 2 model as
"a new heavenly body in the world of Fashion".
Donyale Luna, was unquestionably the hottest model in Europe. She is only 20, hails from Detroit, and is not to be missed."
She appeared on the cover of Harper's Bazaar in January 1965 while under an exclusive contract to the photographer Richard Avedon.
An article in Time magazine published on 1 April 1966, "The Luna Year", described the dramatically thin , 6 foot 2 model as
"a new heavenly body in the world of Fashion".
Donyale Luna, was unquestionably the hottest model in Europe. She is only 20, hails from Detroit, and is not to be missed."
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Glamourous and Fabulous
Glamourous and Fabulous There are many ways to shine in this world, most importantly we must all shine from the inside out! Now, why not shine beyond that and let yourself express who you are by showing off your assets! What better way to show off than to wear amazing glamourous jeans and more importantly to stand out from a crowd and let people be amazed how much you really do shine!
Sunday, March 1, 2009
1950's poodle skirt
Poodle skirt is a wide swing skirt view of the solid bold color display design appliquéd or transferred to fabric. Design is often coiffed French poodle. Newer substitutes poodle patch includes flamingos, flowers, and Hot Rod cars. Hemlines were knee or just below it.
He remains one of the most memorable characters, 1950 Amerikana.of 1950s Americana.
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