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Olivette Miller, celebrated “swing” harpist of the 1940s, was born 101 years ago today (February 2, 1914) in Illinois. Here parents were Bessie Oliver Miller, a 1900’s chorus girl and the venerable...
Ever wanted to know more about the world of vintage burlesque? Come take a peek inside .. The Art of Tease
Diana Ross for Jet Magazine
Now playing: body-conscious clothes that are sensual but never over-the-top. Actress Viola Davis, Oscar-nominated for her role in Doubt, channels the timeless glamour of movie stars like Marilyn Monroe, Lena Horne, and Eartha Kitt.
The musician is pictured in Pittsburgh circa 1965.
Click for 60's and 70's fashion inspiration. How 60's and 70's fashion were different in their shoe style.
Lindberg was known for his cinematic images and was responsible for starting the era of supermodels in the '90s.
Rosanne Katon
Teresa Graves
Miss Kitt and husband Bill McDonald 1960
Diahann Carroll, 1970′s
A reader rightly pointed out that we need more Pam Grier around here. I haven't seen this one before, have you?
Noxzema ad from 1969… See more Black vintage ads at
The Concise Illustrated History of 1920s Fashion and Style for Women. The trends, silhouettes, dresses, shoes, hats, hairstyles and makeup looks
Jasmine Guy in Harlem Nights
Lashontae Heckard (2005)
*Teresa Graves, an African American singer and actress, was born on this date in 1949. She was born in Houston. She started her career as a singer with the Doodletown Pipers. Later she turned to acting full time. Graves’ first big television appearance was on Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In program in 1969 and 1970. Graves appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show and on several Bob Hope television specials in 1970 and 1971; she had a feature role in "The Funny Side," a television series in 1971 and 1972.
Lauryn Hill, 1999
Today’s edition was compiled with our hearts & minds vicariously marching with the Black Lives Matter Movement. 1. Fabulous in New York City, Summer of ’69 Vernon Merritt III/Time Life Pictures, found on Pinterest. 2. Where the term “Dreadlocks” came from The term “dreadlocks” comes from a movement of guerrilla warriors who vowed not to…
Pam Grier in
Nichelle Gainour, a journalist who blogs and writes for various online and offline publications, owns a tumblr called Vintage Black Glamour that has progressed into a book, launching in June.
Using today's well-heeled style icons, we amassed a handful of classy outfits for every occasion—work, dinner, errands, you name it.
LIFE magazine, October 1969 - The Black Model Breakthrough
Have you heard of these talented ladies?
We all know Marilyn Monroe as the blonde bombshell, but did you know that Joyce Bryant was considered the Bronze Blonde Bombshell and the Black Marilyn Monroe. Joyce Bryant is an African American s…
American singer and actress, Eartha Kitt pictured wearing a black dress and sitting on a couch in 1962.
BY WALTER OPINDE On this day, 14th June, 1970, Cheryl Adrienne Brown won the Miss Iowa Pageant, thereby becoming the first African-American to compete in the Miss America beauty pageant. Cheryl Adrienne Brown was born in New York City to a black family and later broke down racial barriers in 1970 when she became the first African-American ...
From pop superstars to fashion icons, these women are undeniable showstoppers.
