Photo Friday: Jimmy & Jean

Photo Friday: Barbara

Yes, I know, there's been quite a few Barbara Stanwyck Photo Fridays lately. But this photo struck me speechless!  The flowers in her hair are absolutely GORGEOUS! 

Have you ever seen such large clusters of flowers arranged so perfectly?  I want to place an order for Belle's Blossoms Lilac Side Combs ASAP! 

The bracelet in this picture is so unique! As well as her round ring. I also love how she has a not-so-small pinky ring on the other hand.

Such bold accessories all tying the outfit together beautifully!

What stands out to you about this picture?

Photo Friday: Robert & Lana

Photo Friday: Barbara

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"Career is too pompous a word. 

It was a job, and I have always felt privileged to be paid for what I love doing." 

— Barbara Stanwyck

Photo Friday: Myrna

Love this picture of Myrna Loy! Her beauty is effortless.

I've been told that Myrna Loy almost didn't make it in "talkies" — they felt she had a bad speaking voice. How different would the Thin Man movies be without Myrna!?

Photo Friday: Ginger

A lovely, candid shot of Ginger Rogers. What color do you think her dress is? I'm going with deep green.

Photo Friday: Lana

Not only is Lana devastatingly beautiful in her glittering white formal and white fur wrap, but the lighting in the photograph adds to the depth of it, causing you to wonder what story lays behind the picture.

Photo Friday: Irene

"I drifted into acting and drifted out. Acting is not everything. Living is."

— Irene Dunne

Photo Friday: Gregory Peck

Photo Friday: Ahoy, Lana!

Lana Turner is my favorite actress. Aside from acting, I've always felt her look was the quintessential example of 1940's style. She had a multitude of hairstyles, always perfectly coifed — and the perfect lipstick to complete the look.

Photo Friday: Ginger & Fred

Ginger and Fred — fabulous.

Ginger knitting — even more fabulous.

Ginger knitting in a stunning formal with perfect pin curls — indescribable fabulousness!


Would anyone happen to know which movie this shot is from?

Photo Friday: Lauren Bacall

Loving Lauren Bacall's classic ensemble! Her outfit is so classy and tasteful — yet the zebra top and white pencil skirt add an edgy, femme fatale dynamic.

Miss Bacall celebrated her 88th birthday on September 16th.

Photo Friday: Irene Dunne

Such a glamorous picture of Irene Dunne! The photographer in me is loving the light-burst radiating perfectly from behind her. There's something so stunning about black & white photos, but I do wonder what colors have been hidden. What color do you think her dress was?

Photo Friday: Humphrey & Ava

From the movie "The Barefoot Contessa (1954)". This is one Humphrey Bogart movie I've yet to see. Have you watched it? What are your thoughts?

Photo Friday: Betty

Taken in 1943, Betty auctions off her stockings at a War Loan Drive. I wonder how much money she raised?

Photo Friday: Lana & Peter

Photo Friday: Desi, Lucy, & Van

Candid photos are so fun! I just adore Lucy's hair color, and that Van Johnson appears to be drinking milk.

Happy weekend!

Photo Friday: Frank & Ava

Photo Friday: Betty Grable

Grab a cola, a Betty movie, and have a fabulous weekend!

Photo Friday: Esther Williams & Van Johnson

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From the movie "Thrill of Romance (1945)", this photo captivates me for so many reasons:

1. It's Van Johnson.

2. Esther is simply gorgeous: her hair is perfect, her dress stunning, her expression perfect.

3. Van has an Eighth Air Force Patch.

4. All of the above adds up a picture of beautiful 1940s-ness.

Has anyone ever seen this movie? The description from IMDb has me ready to run out and buy it for the weekend!

"A swim teacher and a wealthy businessman are married after a brief courtship. A charming war hero falls in love with this newly-married woman, after her husband abandons her on their honeymoon for the sake of a business meeting."