Saturday, October 10, 2009

How to get an hour glass shape instantly!

(Virginia Mayo)

Pear...apple...celery...No matter what body type or weight you are, you can have a beautiful hourglass shape just like the darlings of times gone by. Here are some super simple tricks to cinch the waist and create bodacious hips:

  • Wear A-line cut skirts and dresses. This cut minimizes the waist and is excellent for all body shapes.

Black Polka Dot Back Bow Kimono Dress


  • Wear a belt or sash at the waist. This draws in the eye to the middle to accentuate a small waist and lovely hips.
White Polka Dot Baby-Doll Vintage Dress


  • Wear a wrap dress. Created by Diane von Furstenberg in 1973, the wrap dress easy to wear no matter what body shape.

Black Ruffle Neckline Wrap Dress


  • Wear a waist-length or belted coat.

White Floral Belted Trench Jacket

  • Wear a pencil skirt or wiggle dress. This will hug every curve to really maximize the hour glass effect. Just make sure you wear the right undergarments! (see below)

Red Vintage Pencil Dress


  • Wear a bullet bra. This amazing bra not only takes years off of drooping girls, but also makes your waist appear smaller.
  • Wear a waist cincher or corset.
Baronessa Steel Boned Silk Corset
  • Wear a fanny enhancer.

    Padded Fanny Enchancer


So there you have it ladies! Everything you need to create a beautiful hourglass shape instantly.

So are you ready for some dangerous curves?

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

How to feel blonde all over...according to Marilyn


"I never cared especially for outdoor sports, and have no desire to excel at tennis, swimming or golf. I'll leave those things to the men. Despite its great vogue in California, I don't think sun-tanned skin is any more attractive than white skin, or any healthier, for that matter. I'm personally opposed to a deep tan because I like to feel blond all over."

-Marilyn Monroe from the Sept. 1952 issue of Pageant


I found this great article entitled "How I Stay in Shape". It has great insight into Marilyn's health and fitness regiment as well as wonderful candid photos of her. Enjoy!

Monday, September 28, 2009

Apple Cider Vinegar: The Original Vintage Beauty Aid


Before Liposuction, Summer's Eve, Dr. Scholl or Pro-Active there was Apple Cider Vinegar . Yes ladies, although simple in it's appearance, apple cider vinegar can do the job of all of these but in a much safer and simpler fashion. Here are some recipes that I have used with great success:
  1. Skin & Health Tonic (internal) - Mix 1-2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar, 1 cup of apple juice, 1 cup of water and 1/8 teaspoon of baking soda. I like to sip this throughout the mid morning to help to keep the munchies away 'til lunch. Taking apple cider vinegar this way can help reduce the appearance of cellulite, clear cystic acne, reduce grey hairs, and help to slowly and permanently lose weight.
  2. Clearing Hair Rinse (external) - Mix 2 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar with 3 drops of Lavender Essential Oil and 2 drops of Rosemary Essential Oil in a large cup. After shampooing your hair, add 2 cups of warm water to the apple cider vinegar mixture and pour this over your scalp and hair. Let it sit for 5 min. then rinse and condition. This helps to exfoliate the scalp, remove product and hard water build up, kill dandruff-causing fungus and bacteria and smooths cuticles so your hair is super soft and shiny!
  3. Skin Tonic (external) - Mix 1 part water with 1 part apple cider vinegar and apply to blemishes throughout the day. This is especially helpful with those stress induced blemishes. And this wont leave a scar like Pro-Active does!
  4. Feminine Refresher (external) - Mix 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar with warm water (enough to fill a peri bottle or other squirt bottle). Use this mixture to rinse the external feminine area. Especially refreshing after your monthly or when you feel a little "itch" coming on.
  5. Feet Refresher (external) - Mix 1/2 cup of apple cider vinegar with 2 liters of warm water. This can help soften callus' and get rid of other foot nasties. For especially stubborn athletes foot apply apple cider vinegar directly to affected area. It will burn, but it will definitely clear it up!

*Remember to only use Organic Raw Apple Cider Vinegar *

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Baby Bonding Time


Hello Ladies! I wanted to take a moment and thank you for the congrats emails, they were very sweet! I have to admit that transitioning from 2 little guys to 3 has been a little rocky. With new baby, a rambunctious 18 month old, homeschooling my 6 year old, keeping up with homekeeping and making time for my Hunny, I hardly get a chance to run a comb through my hair these days! So instead of wearing myself ragged, I'm going to spend more time bonding with baby and try to get the rest of us back on a more regular routine. Until then, please be patient as my postings may be delayed quite a bit. But I promise to keep them coming! Thanks!

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Which bombshell body are you?

If you think you're 10,000 sit-ups away from having a body like your favorite vintage vixen think again. Simply calculate your waist to hip ratio here and see which Hollywood bombshell body you're really like!
Perhaps your body isn't quite ready for your close-up. I know mine isn't! No worries ladies, I'll be writing more on how yesterday's and today's vintage beauties get that bombshell body and timeless glam!
.71
Bette DavisGinger Rogers
.69

Grace Kelly


Jean HarlowJoan Crawford .68

Lana Turner

.67
Rita Hayworth .66

Betty Page

.64

Raquel Welch
Dita Von Teese Veronica Lake .63
Marilyn Monroe

Sophia Loren

Mae West
Sorry ladies...couldn't find any vintage vixens with .62, .61 or .6. If I do, I will fill in the gaps.

.59

Audrey Hepburn

.58

Elizabeth Taylor
.57


Bridget Bardot

.56

Jayne Mansfield

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