More Pics of Virna Lisi

Virna Lisi Pops Out of a Cake

Check out the Vintage Vault's "idol of the month", Virna Lisi, in a clip from the film "How to Murder Your Wife".

Happy Birthday Sammy Davis Jr.!

Today marks what would have been famous entertainer Sammy Davis Jr.'s 84th birthday. Sammy was born on December 8th, 1925. He was an amazing singer, dancer and actor and an original member of the legendary "Rat Pack" along with Frank Sinatra and Humphrey Bogart.

Check out the clip below of his performance of Eee-O 11 from the original version of the film "Ocean's Eleven".

Idol of the Month: Virna Lisi

After recently watching the film "How to Murder Your Wife" (and loving it), I became introduced to the Vintage Vaults new idol of the month, Virna Lisi.

This blonde, Italian stunner was born in Ancona, Italy in 1937. She began her career starring in Italian cinema, before a successful transition to Hollywood. There, she starred in films opposite famous leading men such as Tony Curtis, Jack Lemmon and Frank Sinatra.

More Jayne Mansfield Pics!

Frank and Ava

On November 7th 1951, screen beauty Ava Gardner married longtime love, singing sensation Frank Sinatra. After a torrid affair that made headlines worldwide, Frank left his devoted wife Nancy to be with Ava. Frank was Ava's third husband, after actor Mickey Rooney and jazz composer Artie Shaw. They stayed together for six years and remained close friends long after their divorce in 1957.

"I think the main reason my marriages failed is that I always loved too well but never wisely" - Ava Gardner

Jayne Mansfield's Home

Check out these exclusive pictures of Jayne Mansfield's Bel-Air home that she shared with husband Mickey Hargitay. Loving the pink plush bathroom and heart-shaped tub! Photos courtesy of Architectural Digest.

Lazy Susan's

As the Vintage Vault is based out of Vancouver B.C., we must remember to honor local vintage enthusiasts. Lazy Susan's is a retail store located on Main Street which sells amazing and original retro products, from vinyl tableclothes to 1950's flasks.

Not a local? Make sure to check out their website here.

Jayne Mansfield - Not Your Average Dumb Blonde

Quick fact: Our Idol of the Month Jayne Mansfield was best known for her sexy physique and dumb blonde on-screen personality, but in reality she had a reported IQ of 163. That rating is considered "Genius" on the Intelligence Quotient scale.

Blake Lively Vintage Pigtails

Blake Lively is starring as the teenage version of the character Pippa Lee in the in the upcoming film "The Private Lives of Pippa Lee". Her role is set partly in the late 1960's where she sports some very vintage garb. In one scene, she wears cute pigtails and a very sweet undergarment set. See more (albeit fuzzy) photos below, along with pics of Marilyn Monroe, Lana Turner and Brigitte Bardot in pigtails.

Idol of the Month: Jayne Mansfield

Here at the Vintage Vault, we will be celebrating a famous woman or man from our favorite eras each month. This month's selection features the lesser known blond bombshell of the fifties and sixties, Jayne Mansfield.

Jayne Mansfield (nee Vera Jayne Palmer) was born on April 19, 1933 in Pennsylvania. After moving around the country with her first husband, army officer Paul Mansfield, and studying drama at the Dallas Institute of Performing Arts and UCLA, Jayne finally made it out to Hollywood to pursue her career. Better known for sexy measurements ( reportedly 40-21-35) than her acting prowess, Jayne was frequently cast in "dumb blond" roles. Her first big break came when she landed the role of Rita Marlowe in the Broadway Play "Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?" This led to bigger movie roles such as 1956's "The Girl Can't Help It" and the screen adaptation of "Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?" Jayne's career was tragically cut short in 1967 when her car crashed into the back of a tractor trailer en route to New Orleans.

Watch the Trailer for "Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?"

Welcome!

Hello All,

Welcome to my vintage blog. These pages are dedicated to the fashion and design of the forties, fifties and sixties; and the celebrated men and women who embodied the era. Marilyn Monroe, Rita Hayworth, Judy Garland, Clark Gable and Cary Grant were key personalities in setting the tone of the golden years, and their dramatic flair and off and on screen antics provided glorious entertainment and inspiration for us all. Enjoy!