As you may have heard, famed pin-up model Bettie Page died Thursday night due to complications from a heart-attack. Bettie Page was a 1950s pin-up model and actress best known for appearing in men's magazines and bondage flicks. She was known for her girl-next-door looks, curvy figure and her signature black-banged hairstyle.
As a mini tribute to Page, we are posting some of her lingerie photos (the tame ones!).
For those of you wishing to create your own Bettie Page photos, all you need is the hairdo, stockings and a garter belt, a plunge bra and high-waist panties. Some brands that do a great job with retro-inspired lingerie are The Lake & Stars and Fifi Chachnil.
Thanks so much for your tribute to one of my favorites. Beyond everything else she was so media-savvy. She stayed away from the camera and so we always think of her looking this way.
ReplyDeleteShe looks so very much at home here on your beautiful site.
My own little obit/tribute to Ms. Page is available here for those who feel the same way as I ...
http://voyagesenrose.blogspot.com/2008/12/rest-in-peace-ms-bettie-page.html
Petra Bellejambes