Channel Your Inner Beach Bunny in Retro-Inspired Swimwear


Updated 07/19/11 10:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Retro-Inspired Swimwear: Shop '50s Bathing Suit Styles For Summer

We're loving all of the swimwear options that are out there right now; at Miami Swim Week, we've seen tons of different prints, colors, and silhouettes, and with each season brings a fresh crop of new looks to try. However, one bathing suit trend that never seems to go out of style is '50s glam. Just look at the effortless allure of bathing beauties like Rita Hayworth, Esther Williams, and Read more

Get Jennifer Lopez's Retro Love and Glamour Look


Updated 08/10/11 3:30 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 0 comments

How to Get Retro Pin Curls

For Jennifer Lopez's look for her upcoming fragrance (her 16th scent!), Love & Glamour, celebrity stylist Oribe gave the star some serious Rita Hayworth-inspired pin curls. And if you're thinking about trying out a retro style for a fun night out — or even for Halloween — it's easy to do. Start by curling the hair with a one- to one-and-a-half-inch barrel curling iron. Next, place the Read more

Bella Donna: Rita Hayworth


Updated 03/03/08 7:15 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 25 comments

Bella Donna: Rita Hayworth

If one actress could be considered responsible for prototyping old Hollywood glamour, it's Rita Hayworth. Born in Brooklyn in 1918 as Margarita Carmen Cansino, by the age of 19 she had signed with Columbia Pictures and changed her name to Rita Hayworth. Four years later she dyed her naturally brown hair a fiery shade of auburn, and a femme fatale was born. Oozing sex appeal on screen, she quickly Read more

Remembering Vidal Sassoon: The Visionary Stylist's Best Quotes on Celebrity Hair


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Vidal Sassoon Quotes on Celebrity Hair

It's a sad day in the beauty world: Vidal Sassoon has passed away at the age of 84. A visionary hairstylist, Vidal was known for putting his own geometric spin on the classic bob, as well as inventing the five-point cut (which took him nine years to perfect). He also helped to change the careers of actresses Mia Farrow and Nancy Kwan, elevating them to superstar status with the snip of his Read more

Eva Mendes Shows Us How Sexy '50s Style Is Done — Get Her Look Now


Updated 05/02/12 4:59 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Eva Mendes Retro Spring Style 2012

There's little fault we can ever find with Eva Mendes. Even when she's shopping at Whole Foods, she manages to effortlessly nail that sexy off-duty Rita Hayworth look. By pairing a crisp white Express tie-front blouse with a sweet daisy-print skirt, Eva looks both Spring-ready and vintage chic. This sexy daytime ensemble is totally easy to achieve; Eva only had to style five key retro-inspired Read more

10 Gorgeous 1940s Hairstyles (and How to Modernize Them)


Updated 11/30/11 5:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Pretty Vintage Hairstyles Updated For Today

The 1940s were an amazing time for beauty and fashion, and they're still the last word in glamour done American-style. Whether you lust after Rita Hayworth's curls, Billie Holiday's show-stopping style, or Veronica Lake's peek-a-boo look, you'll find a smart, pretty way to update it here. Source: Memory Lane Read more