I know, the title of the film is “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” but dammit Jane Russell’s a knockout and makes all us brunette babies envious in this clip from the film. She wasn’t “sweet” looking like Marilyn, and her voice is deeper as well. I’m loving her outfit though, and the hair and makeup are quite beautiful as far as I’m concerned.
What do you think?
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953)
C’mon bloggers… I know you have old family photos hiding somewhere in your homes! Dig them out and submit to the Friday Family Album Blog Project! I need at least ONE for this Friday’s post!
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In the early 1950’s, the world was breathing freely the fresh air of post-war modernism. Women’s kitchens had made cooking faster, which made entertaining much more common, and gave women more time to relax and enjoy life. The free flowing lifestyle demanded a change in clothing that was less restrictive and “stuffy”. In swirls the circle skirt.
Think of Audrey Hepburn in “Roman Holiday”…
The circle skirt emphasized the feminine shape with a narrow waist that flared outward. It pretty much was a huge circle with a hole in the middle, which gave it lots of texture and flair.
Even patterns used the …read more
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