Monday, March 26, 2012

Pin up Plan Calendar Girls - Betty Grable

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"The practice of putting women on pedestals began to die out when it was discovered that they could give orders better from there." - Betty Grable

Betty Facts
  • Betty's legs were insured with Lloyds of London for $1,000,000.
  • She was the #1 Pin up Girl of the WWII era.
  • Her legs were considered the ideal proportion: thigh (18.5") calf (12"), and ankle (7.5")
  • Between the years of 1946-1947, Betty Grable was the highest paid American woman, earning $300,000 a year 
 Betty Movies 

Pin Up Girl
My Blue Heaven
Dolly Sisters
How to Marry a Millionaire
 Betty Books 

Betty Grable, The Girl with the Million Dollar Legs
Betty Grable, The Reluctant Movie Queen
 

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Pin up Plan Workout for Betty Grable Legs:
Hugs and Smooches,
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7 comments:

  1. It's so great that she was known for something other than clevage! And that perfectly proportioned legs aren't toothpicks. I've always been a girl larger thighs, during junior high and high school, I wanted the toothpick legs of my friends, but now I am quite happy with my more shapely legs.

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    1. I know! She was such a lovely woman. She has always been my favorite character in "How to Marry a Millionaire" ;-)

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  2. I adore Betty. Her and I are both from St Louis! I'm working on sewing that gorgeous chartreuse outfit she wore in Pin Up Girl. Love your blog!! x

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    1. Oooohhh, I would LOVE to see pictures of that outfit when you're done!

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  3. I tried the work-out, ouch ;)
    I couldn't do everything because of lack of space. Tomorrow I'll know if it worked ;)

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    1. I have space issues as well ;) I love it when the weather gets warm and I can move my work-outs outside!

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  4. Adore Betty Grable lovely!! Awesome post!

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