Jane Russell dies at 89

Jane Russell, a Hollywood actress who was among the biggest stars in the 1940s and 1950s, died on Monday at her home in Santa Maria, California. She was 89.

According to her daughter-in-law, Etta Waterfield, Russell died of a respiratory-related illness.

Russell was discovered by Howard Hughes in 1940 and was cast in the movie “The Outlaw.” Her motion picture debut was a success, so she went on to appear in more projects opposite much-sought-after actors like Bob Hope and Frank Sinatra.

Actress & Pin-Up Jane Russell -- Dead at 89

Golden-age Hollywood actress and pin-up girl Jane Russell -- who starred in Howard Hughes' "The Outlaw" in 1943 -- has died.
Russell also played Calamity Jane in 1948 alongside Bob Hope in "The Paleface" -- and subsequently starred with Marilyn Monroe in the 1953 musical "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes."

So far, no specific cause of death has been reported. Russell was 89.

the 50's

In 1956 appears the film Et Dieu... créa la femme (And god, created the women). That movie means the worldwide breakthrough of lead actress Brigitte Bardot , but also defines what the beauty and fashion was in the fifties. In those days it was nothing but sensual, joyful and seductive. That means a deep decolletés, waistlines and slender skirts.

Here a couple Style Icons of the 50's

Brigitte Bardot

Sophia Loren

Bette Joan

Marilyn Monroe

Dress the 50's

1. Vintage Chanel Earrings, 2. Badgley Mischka 'Randall' Pump, 3. Diane Von Furstenberg, 4. Unknown Vintage Flower Dress, 5. Marni Chain necklace with Horn and Pyrite, 6. Felder Felder Dress with leather bust.

Sources: polyvore, google.