Sophie Holmes by Pasquale Abbattista for Elle Germany (May 2011).
i feel like this is an america’s next top model challenge
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The top photo is not Betty Grable nor is it vintage.
It is in fact from a photoshoot for the 2011 spring/summer line of Massada Eyewear. (via) (via)
"I'm a real Londoner. We have very grey weather in London, and I think it encourages a very eclectic and crazy fashion sense. I mix high-street stuff with more high-end fashion, and I love vintage."
Anatomical model of pregnant woman
The history of anatomical models of pregnant women is far from certain. While it seems some were genuine teaching models - such as the elaborate French wax castings - the simplified-but-elegant ivory carvings that were largely made in Germany seem to have been more display pieces than anything functional.
Many physicians and surgeons throughout Europe collected ivory “surgical instruments” - not to be used in actual procedures, as they had long been surpassed by brass and refined copper tools - but as elements of a wunderkammer - otherwise known as a cabinet of curiosities.
Read more:
“The Elusive History of Ivory Anatomical Models” at the Dittrick Museum Blog
Model wearing Claire McCardell’s pink and white striped dress photographed by Richard Rutledge. Vogue,1952 (via)
Before doing my little wiggle at @whatkatiedidldn for @vivavanstory ‘s book launch. #vintage #pinup #london #model
Often mistaken for Marilyn Monroe- This is model and actress Shirley Kilpatrick c. 1950s
things that still freak me out: those sinks americans have in their kitchens that you can destroy stuff with
DO OTHER PEOPLE NOT HAVE GARBAGE DISPOSALS