This is so cool

Isn't it amazing to think and know how swimsuits and body shapes have changed over the years? To think back in the early 1900s it was all the rage to cover as much as possible. Now, in the current years, it's all the rage for people to try to and show off as much as possible, not leaving much to the imagination, especially in the vein of showing off as much cleavage as they can. Let's take a look at the evolution of the bathing suit.

1910s

-"The Gibson Girl", referencing Evelyn Nesbitt, known as the world's first supermodel

-This decade was all about tiny waists in corsets, giving the wearer a vaguely Victorian look.

1920s

-"The Flapper"

-This decade was all about smaller busts and waists and highlighting the legs with short dresses

1930s

-"The Serene Siren"

-Hemlines make a dramatic comeback, along with curves

-Dances like the Samba and Rumba come back into action

1940s

-"Miss America"

-With WWII raging on everywhere, some patriotic spirit was in much needed demand. Broad shoulders and padded, pointy bras known as "bullet" and "torpedo" bras became fashionable because they looked like torpedoes or bullets

-Angles and curves are back on top. Screen legend Katharine Hepburn is the inspiration

1950s

-"The Hourglass"

-This figure is all about soft curves that evoke a soft, voluptuous feel

-Think "Leave It to Beaver" in terms of fashion

-Traditionally, the hourglass figure tends to be very beautiful

1960s

-"The Twig". This is a reference to British model Twiggy, who was known for her twig-thin figure

-Narrow hips are in, along with amphetamines becoming available for weight loss and slender hipped figures

1970s

-"The Disco Diva"

-The idea for fashion was tall, slim and slender

1980s

-"The Supermodel"

-Long legs dominated fashion in the 1980s. Sports bras also make their debut, to join in with the jogging and fitness craze

-To quote an Olivia Newton-John song, "Let's get physical"

1990s

-"The Waif", referencing models like Kate Moss

-The idea was apparently to look thin and wasted away, known as "heroin chic". Not exactly glamorous when your bones are peeking through your skin

-Small and thin is in

2000

-"The Buff Babe"

-Muscles and toned up bodies are in. Wearing skimpy tops showing off your stomachs are also in, as popularized by pop queen Britney Spears

2010

-"The Booty Babe"

-We live in a society where junk in the trunk is fashionable. Look at Kim Kardashian, who has so much junk in the trunk she's a freakin' SUV!

-But not everyone looks good with a big booty. This is probably the most UNATTRACTIVE thing ever!

Famous Models

Models

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IDK what exactly is inspiring this post, but I recently saw a commercial for Rimmel London cosmetics and for some reason, my mom seen the commercial and the girl on the TV with a somewhat noticeable gap in her teeth. My mom also said "Man, you can drive a truck through that gap". And what's really sad is that I know that model's name. None other than Georgia May Jagger. Relly hard to believe that her dad is Mr. Tall, Thin and Skinny himself, Mick Jagger. So I'm doing a post on models for anyone looking for someone to be inspired by in the world of modeling :D

Dorian Leigh
-Considered to be a real Holly Golightly
-Very sophisticated look too!

Sunny Harnett

-With her looks, was thought to be an early Bond girl even before James Bond was ever thought of

Suzy Parker
-Inspired Audrey Hepburn's character in her film Funny Face
-The first model to earn $100 per hour
-Was the face of postwar American fashion/glamour

Jean Shrimpton

-AKA The Shrimp

-Was one of the biggest faces during the London 60s

-One of the best known models in all of London

-Her younger sister Chrissie also dated Rolling Stones front man Mick Jagger when he was attending the LSE

Twiggy
-Still around and still turning heads
-She followed closely behind Shrimpton
-She had an innocent air about her and was known for her androgynous looks and fashion, which inspired the "Mod" fashion in London

 

Lauren Hutton

-Was the first model to sign a contract for cosmetics. She signed with Revlon in 1973

Jerry Hall
-How she ever ended up with Jagger is still a mystery to me! It can't be money; they both had it!
-Tall, blonde and beautiful, this model is known for her long legs and not to mention being the mother of Mick's 4 kids!

Patti Hansen

-Most known for being married to Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards

-Also the mother of their 2 daughters, Alexandra and Theodora

Iman
-Most noted for her marriage to glam rocker David Bowie
-Originally from Somalia, she managed to break the color barrier in the 1970s by becoming one of the top black models

Naomi Campbell

-British model

-In the late 1980s and early 1990s, she was one of six models to be declared a "supermodel"

Kate Moss
-British supermodel
-With her very skinny "waif" look, it totally changed the rules in the eyes of modeling forever

Lindsey Wixson
-American model
-Known for her "bee stung lips" and gapped front teeth

Devon Aoki
-American model and actress
-Her half-brother Steve Aoki is an Los Angeles DJ

Carla Bruni

-Is married to French president Nicolas Sarkozy

-Italian-French singer/songwriter, model

Claudia Schiffer
-German model
-Her looks were said to have resembled French actress Brigitte Bardot

Heidi Klum

-German model who gained US citizenship in 2008

-Was married to R&B singer Seal

Tyra Banks
-Former model
-Worked originally as a Victoria's Secret Angel

Theodora Richards

-Daughter of Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards and model Patti Hansen

-At 16, she, her sister Alexandra and Elizabeth Jagger all did a campaign for Tommy Hilfiger clothing

Georgia May Jagger
-Known for her gapped front teeth and large lips
-At 16, she started walking the runway as a model for Vivienne Westwood, who created punk clothing
-How is it that these rough looking guys like Mick Jagger and Keith Richards end up having great looking kids? Please, somebody tell me!

Jo Wood

-Former name is Karslake

-Was married to Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood

Elizabeth Jagger
-Eldest daughter of Mick Jagger
-Born in New York

One of My Favorite Retro TV Shows

Starsky and Hutch

Some Careers I Would Love to Do...

I have a whole bunch of dream jobs I would love to have if I weren't going to school for graphic design. Here are some of them:

Artist

Bartender

CD Cover designer. I want to design things like this, make them cool like these 2 designs below.

Cook/Chef

Dancer

Teacher

Jewelry Designer

Writer

Traveler

Interpreter for foreign languages

Tattoo Artist

Video Game Designer

Photographer

Criminal Justice