- 1. The Last Starlet: An Interview with 1950's Bad Girl of the Silver Screen, Mamie Van Dore
- (Movies)
- ... always have.” Van Doren marched on, landing a gig modeling for famed pinup artist Alberto Vargas and winning the Miss Palm Springs pageant when she was 18, which brought her to the attention of producer ...
- Created on 08 September 2021
- 2. Navigating A Non-Monogamous Relationship Can Be Mystifying. Here's How To Forge a Healthy Relationship With A "Metamour
- (Sex)
- I first glimpsed non-monogamy in the real world as a record-store cashier. My co-worker, Mel, was the essence of cool: lanky and laid-back, she had a pinup bombshell of a girlfriend. They checked other ...
- Created on 13 April 2021
- 3. "Gentlemen Prefers Blondes" Is A Feminist Buddy Comed
- (Movies)
- When I noticed Hulu recently added the 1953 Marilyn Monroe classic, Gentlemen Prefers Blondes, I scoffed. While I find Monroe to be a complex and misunderstood icon (notably her friendship with Ella ...
- Created on 24 January 2019
- 4. Embrace '90s Nostalgia This Halloween With These TV Character Costumes
- (Style)
- ... at first glance. But back to the basics of Jane’s lewk. You will need: • Charcoal or black shorts 1950s Charcoal Pinup Shorts, GardenPartyPieces, $45, via Etsy • Black tights Black Lace Tights, ...
- Created on 15 October 2018
- 5. In Defense Of Pop Culture Adaptations Of History
- (Entertainment)
- Recently, there’s been an amazing spate of really popularized history media. From the (hysterical!) Cunk on Britain, to Drunk History, to a full-on rampage of Philippa Gregory spin-offs. There’s just ...
- Created on 09 July 2018
- 6. The World's First Movie Star Also Invented The Brake Light ...
- (Movies)
- Florence Lawrence was born into show business. Her mother was a Vaudeville stalwart, so Florence first trod the boards aged three, in a cutesy act where she was dubbed "Baby Flo, The Child Wonder Whistler" ...
- Created on 11 May 2018
- 7. The Horrifying History of Hair Dye
- (Style)
- Hair dye is by no means a new invention. In fact, since early recorded history, people, particularly women, have been transforming their locks. Just not in a way we—or anyone with even an ounce of sanity—would ...
- Created on 23 April 2018
- 8. A Timid Gal's Guide To Wearing Vintage Fashio
- (Style)
- We all know that today’s “fast fashion,” the trendy clothing mass-produced in sometimes unsavory working conditions, can negatively impact the people who make it and the planet. Shopping at vintage ...
- Created on 19 April 2018
- 9. The Scandalous Life Of Madame Du Barry, Marie Antoinette's Riva
- (Living)
- "A cheap whore that got lucky": that’s the general historic consensus on Jeanne Bécu; more commonly known as Madame Du Barry, rival of Marie Antoinette and scandalous mistress of Louis XV. BUT I’D ARGUE ...
- Created on 16 April 2018
- 10. The Story Of Nancy Astor, The First Woman To Serve As A Member Of Parliament — And Churchill's Enem
- (Feminism)
- Nancy Astor was a glamorous American in London. Now on marriage number two, she could easily have been the stuff of turn-of-the century gossip, but Nancy had better things to do. See, Nancy wanted to ...
- Created on 06 April 2018
- 11. The History Of Pin-Up Girls
- (Entertainment)
- ... with permission. More from BUST Your New Favorite Tumblr: Cats That Look Like Pinup Girls The Real Women Behind Your Favorite Pin-Ups Looked A Lot Less Photoshopped The Woman Perfectly Recreates ...
- Created on 26 March 2018
- 12. 14 Feminist Designers To Watch This New York Fashion Week
- (Style)
- New York Fashion Week is here, and the circus can just take a seat because I’d rather watch a runway than a dancing bear any day. Designers and retailers alike have begun to open their eyes to the ...
- Created on 06 September 2017
- 13. Rihanna’s New Beauty Line Offers 40 Shades Of Slay
- (Style)
- Later this week, the highly anticipated Fenty Beauty by Rihanna will drop, and we couldn’t be more excited. The fashion and music icon already dipped her toes into the retail industry when she collaborated ...
- Created on 06 September 2017
- 14. This Artist Is Smashing The Patriarchy One Painting At A Time
- (Arts)
- ... in the two series of paintings she initially gained fame for: "Badass Brides" and "Badass Indian Pinups." I am lucky that I actually managed to have the pleasure of meeting Nimisha in London recently. ...
- Created on 01 June 2017
- 15. Penelope Gazin Dares You To Embarrass Yourself More: BUST Interview
- (Arts)
- ... Sometimes If I am stuck, I troll Tumblr and Pinterest for vintage pinup and bondage photos as a jumping off point. My main color inspiration is that I am cheap. I use cheap student grade acrylics and ...
- Created on 30 May 2017
- 16. Why Am I So Fat?
- (Feminism)
- ... photos are by Iconic Pinups. Dress: Matrushka Construction by Laura Howe. Hair color: Alejandra Gaytan of Jonathan and George in Beverly Hills, CA. Haircut: Sabina Yannone. Nails: Paradise Nails in Silverlake, ...
- Created on 09 September 2016
- 17. What Voluptuous Vixens Need To Know Before Buying Vintage Lingerie
- (Style)
- ... sizes to enjoy their retro styles. Lady Marlene’s strapless, corseted and bustier lingerie make the brand popular among plus size pinups and busty brides as the pieces range from A cups to F. Goddard ...
- Created on 23 June 2016
- 18. Crafting, Primping, Dancing, And Kittens: Your Weekend Guide To Los Angeles
- (Living)
- ... to SUBLIME STITCHING, the original, independent company that first introduced tattoos, pinups, robots, and rock-and-roll to embroidery design, will have a Friendship Bracelet bar. Plus, attendees ...
- Created on 06 May 2016
- 19. I Run A Vintage Underwear Blog — And The Dick Pics And Death Threats Never Stop
- (Feminism)
- ... avoided. But in 2013, I discovered bullet bras, girdles, corsets and seamed stockings. I entered the world of pinup and vintage fashion where the female form is embraced, no matter what size or shape ...
- Created on 05 May 2016
- 20. 6 Body Positive Illustrators You Need To Know About
- (Arts)
- ... powerful sketches of influential women in history! Victoria Evans' gorgeous, opulent pinup has a coy wink that inspires us all to embrace our bodies and feel free to express our sexuality! Victoria ...
- Created on 12 April 2016
