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It is sometimes tempting to think of the history of fashion in terms of distinct units of decades, with a new era being ushered in with the drop of the ball in Times Square on New Years day of the first year of a new decade. However, this thinking tends to cloud the broad sweep of history, which takes shape as it unfolds from the trends and events of the past. [click to continue…]

What Is Boudoir Photography?

Historically, the term “Boudoir” was used to describe a lady’s dressing room. In the early 1980’s “Boudoir photography” was first used to refer to a type of intimate photography. Nowadays, it’s quite popular for women to have Boudoir photographs done, usually to surprise that special someone in their life. Boudoir photography sessions can be as varied as each individual. Each person has their unique opinion of what is sensual and beautiful and each photography session and resulting photos reflect that beauty. [click to continue…]

If you love the sexy, steamy pinups and glamor girl movies of the past, you’ll love the feel of a magical vintage slip. Each slip has a bit of lace trim, a bow, or flounce. There are many different shapes, kinds, and sizes, easily available for you to express your unique personal style.  You’ll probably be surprised to find out that vintage slips are a small investment, since not as many people collect them, and that they are easily found in many vintage clothing stores, especially online auctions and specialty stores. [click to continue…]

Everything retro seems to be in demand these days. This includes pin-up art. Pin-up posters of Vargas and Getty girls are always in demand. Fans can even buy reproductions of the bathing suits, dresses and blouses that pin-up girls wore in their most famous posters. And now, it’s possible for fans of pin-up art to become their own pin-up girls: Yes, pin-up photography is now a growing field.Do an online search for “pin-up photography.” You’ll turn up pages worth of photo studios across the country willing to turn you into the subject of your own pin-up poster. [click to continue…]

The patriotic charm of pinup models posing in photos wearing sailor girl garb is not a new idea, but it has been embraced by a whole new generation of pinup models and photographers who are keeping the all American pinup sailor girl image alive.The origins of pinup gals donning army duds can be traced to WWII, and the practice of GIs hanging pictures of sexy girls (“pinning them up”) in their lockers to keep them company overseas, [click to continue…]

Burlesque & pinup fashions are suddenly all over the Internet. The original burlesque designs with their risqué overtones have become the fun fashion, being adapted and adopted by rockabilly. Almost every city now hosts regular burlesque events where not just the performers, but the audience gets to dress the part as well.Origins of burlesque – lingerie on show! The word burlesque probably derives from the French, which describes a piece of slightly outrageous, humorous art. [click to continue…]