Diary of a Vintage Soul

Living in the past, loving the future.

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Perfect.

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Jean Patchett wearing an emerald ring from Harry Winston and turquoise ring from Van Cleef & Arpels for Harper’s Bazaar, October, 1955. Photo by Frances Pellegrini.

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Maly Siri

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Sarah Vaughan performing "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" around 1958.

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Jane Greer

Lauren Bacall

I know smoking is "wrong", but these vintage beauties, Jane Greer and Lauren Bacall, make it look so enticing.

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Rita Hayworth

My favorite Golden Hollywood film actress, Rita Hayworth in a shot from the classic 1946 film, Gilda.

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Lindsay Lohan really could be pretty.

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Audrey Hepburn with her pet deer.

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Sugar Chile Robinson performing with Count Basie in the film Sugar Chile Robinson, Billie Holiday, Count Basie and His Sextet.

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Sugar Child Robinson performing "Caledonia".

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Sugar Chile Robinson

I feel like I've been missing out. I just recently discovered 1940's child piano prodigy Sugar Chile Robinson performing blues classics. Above are two clips that I found absolutely adorable.

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1940's jazz dancer Mabel Lee performing to "Half Past Jump Time".

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Ruby Dee

A pretty photo of actress Ruby Dee, taken around 1962.

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The Ronettes 1966 Jet magazine cover.

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Louise Brooks

I love this image of Louise Brooks, best known for popularizing the bobbed, or page-boy, haircut. Born in 1906, she made a name as a showgirl and silent film actress, starring in three films: Pandora's Box (1929), Diary of a Lost Girl (1929), and Prix de Beauté (Miss Europe) (1930).

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Another pin-up girl painting by Gil Elvgren.

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A pin-up girl painting by Gil Elvgren.