Bruno of Hollywood

Bruno Bernard (Bruno of Hollywood, or Bernard of Hollywood) was an American photographer best known for his striking pin-up and glamour photography:

        

True colors

She was fun and totally relatable. Some little girls loved Madonna, but she seemed more grown-up (and stuck-up) to me. I liked Cyndi when I was young because she was more of, well, a person. She wasn't pretending to be someone else's idea of a woman. It's weird to think now that a look and a schtick that seems so gimmick-y actually felt more genuine to me, but it still does, actually. She just didn't seem to care what other people thought, which, in a world where girls are judged constantly and told how to look/act, is sadly rare. Also, I just really liked her music. When "True Colors" came out, I thought it was, like, the prettiest song ever. You can laugh if you want, but crafting a simple, relatable song that an eight year old can emotionally connect to is harder than one might think.

lovely in leopard

Who doesn't love leopard print? Commies and prudes, that's who. The older I get, the more I enjoy the sheer cheekiness of wearing animal prints. It just screams "I'm so tacky that I'm fabulous." 

       

Hair of the dog

                     

Ugh. Hangovers. Nothing makes me feel more foolish. Shouldn't I be old enough to know what will happen if I drink wine like water? In honor of my shame, and to feed my schadenfreude, here are a few fun images relating to this common affliction:

Cheers, y'all!