1950's Hairstyles

1950's Hairstyles

In the 1950's, the women portrayed on television wore pearls as they vacuumed. The hairstyles, too, were elegant and immaculate. In the post-war world, women now had the time to be well-coiffed housewives.

From June Cleaver to Sophia Loren, the female figures of the 1950's exuded charm and elegance.
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Getty Images. Lena Hoschek creates, as she puts it, "clothes that Elvis' girlfriends would have worn." At Hoschek's show at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, the models were styled accordingly - and it was awesome. Check out the full gallery of clothes here, and check out these fab 1950s hairstyles. Read Full Story
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NRJ Music Awards 2009 CANNES, FRANCE - Singer Katy Perry attends the NRJ Music Awards 2009 held at the Palais des Festivals 2009 in Cannes, (Photo... Starlets from Katy Perry to Angelina Jolie have been wearing white suits this spring. While white suits have been popular among men for a while, the trend is now picking up in women's fashion as well. Check out all of the fabulous white suits I found in White Suits under $100 . White suits are practically ageless (anyone looks good in a white suit), and they are perfect for summer business wear. Like a blank white canvas, these ... Read Full Story
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Getty Images When Katy Perry isn't wearing outrageous creations by The Blonds or Manish Arora, she's channeling 1950s Hollywood charm for a killer look. Here are some of Katy Perry's cutest retro-looking hairstyles. Singer Katy Perry poses in the press room during the 51st Annual Grammy Awards held at the Staples Center on February 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Katy Perry (Getty Images) more pics » Singer Katy Perry attends the 2009 GRAMMY Salute to Industry Icons honoring Clive Davis at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on February 7, 2009 in Bevery Hills, California. (Photo ... Read Full Story
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Getty Images Dita Von Teese has been a darling of the fashion elite for several years now, thanks to her meticulous crafting of a total retro glamazon character. In addition to the gorgeous couture gowns, restrictive garments, carefully applied cosmetics, and china doll skin, Von Teese pays a lot of attention to her raven black hair, which is always - always - fashioned to look befitting of a 1940s or '50s pinup girl. With a pretty vintage rhinestone barrette: Burlesque dancer Dita Von Teese arrives at the ELLE Style Awards 2006, the fashion magazine's annual awards celebrating style, at the Atlantis Gallery at the ... Read Full Story
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Katy Perry was spotted at the Summertime Ball 2009 held at the Emirates Stadium in London on Sunday night. The Waking Up In Vegas singer performed at the Capitol FM bash.Looking like a younger Dita Von Teese, Katy opted for a red with white polka dots ensemble. Minnie Mouse is so jealous of her right [...] 16 Vote(s) Read Full Story
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If Gidget doesn't get you going, check out fun retro hairstyles from other decades.


1920's Hairstyles ---Return to the age of the original bob .






1930's Hairstyles ---Take a cue from the Golden Age of Hollywood.






1940's Hairstyles ---From Rosie the Riveter's bandana curls to the Victory Roll.





1950's Hairstyles ---The fifties were all about the Modern Housewife: the woman who wore red lipstick while cleaning out the stove.




1960's Hairstyles ---Haven't you always wanted a beehive?





1970's Hairstyles ---Everyone needs some disco in their 'do.





1980's Hairstyles --Because hairspray and mullets never go out of fashion.
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