Imaigine it's a random rainy afternoon in America in 1920-something. There is no television, no computer, no video games, oh and prohibition is in full force. Damn.
It's no wonder Americas obsession with Hollywood and her goddesses truly began in the 20's. Let's meet some of the most influential (from a fashion perspective) and beautiful actresses of the day.....
Beginning with perhaps the most famous of the bunch....May west. Ms. West's movie career didn't actually begin until the 30's, but in the 20's she appeared on stage many times. She wrote, produced and directed her first play, SEX, which opened and closed on Broadway in a matter of days due to her 10 day incarceration stemming from morals charges.
She was also an early defender of gay rights and quite the wit. I'll be peppering this post with some of her most charming, and risque quotes.
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| Interestingly, May West's figure was not at all fashionable for the times. She stood a mere 5 ft. and was obviously quite curvy. I guess even in the 20's a woman needed some meat on her bones in order to be considered a sex symbol. |
Clara Bow
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| Imagine how scandalous this must have been! |
"A hard man is good to find". May West
Marion Davies
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| The arched eyebrows and well defined mouth were typical for the 20's. |
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| Marion Davies, quite scandalously, lived with publisher/tycoon William Raldolf Hearst for decades without ever marrying him. She was also rumoured to have had an affair with Charlie Chaplin. |
"I generally avoid temptation unless I can't resist it". May West
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| She got her start in movies in the 20's, although she was most famous for starring in "screw ball comedies" of the 30's. |
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| Doesn't she remind you of Grace Kelly? |
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| Shearer made a total of thirteen silent films in the early 20's and was considered the "queen of MGM". |
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| NS in a fashionable cloche hat. |
Have a beautiful day.
YANCEY
1 comment:
I love these actresses and their fashions :)
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