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Style Icon: Louise Brooks
Like any true style icon, Louise Brooks is instantly recognizable. That crisp bob haircut, those pearls, those dark soft eyes. This was the one star who perfectly embodied the jazz age and the rebellious free spirit of those times.
Dancer, showgirl, fashion model, courtesan…this bold girl did it all. She was famous for her vamp movie roles, her shocking lesbian dalliances (including a one night affair with Greta Garbo), and her scandalous nude photoshoots for 1920s pin-up magazines.
More, including video, after the jump:
Pin-Up Hairstyle How-to
Sex up your look with a trendy pin-up hairstyle!
Wonderful, easy-to-follow vintage style tutorials are available on the Ham With A Side Of Cheesecake YouTube channel. Pin curls. Victory rolls. Waves. It’s all there, and more. Check out the site if you haven’t already. The videos are cheeky, retro, and fun.
Here’s a sample that’ll have you looking like a vintage Art Frahm girl in no time flat:
