40s/50s redheads...

[rubyredlocks]

I'm looking for a little inspiration for a new look.Anyone have any pics or names?
Thanks!

xoxo,Ruby

 

[Johnnysan]

My favorite redhead - the timeless Maureen O'Hara.

 

[rubyredlocks]

Beautiful!
Stunning pic,any in color?

 

[jitterbugdoll]

How about Ann Sheridan? She's one of my favorites!

And here's a color pic of Maureen:

I've always loved red hair--one of these days I might try out a new color!

 

[Biltmore Bob]

I always thought Lucile Ball was a knockout. No one thinks of her except for her comedy.

 

[jitterbugdoll]

She was gorgeous--and started out as a blonde! Her career took off when she dyed her hair red.

 

[shamus]

Love the collection. Is that a real autographed picture or just a photo of one?

and...
Why is it that 40's women are so ***y in an evening gown, while our modern "***y" women have to dress so ****ty to get our attention?

 

[rubyredlocks]

I'm loving all the suggestions.

Lucy has been a huge influence on me,she's definitely one of the reasons I love redheads.In fact,I identify with her the most.My hubby and I get Lucy and Ricky comments all the time and are always flattered.
Still,always looking for new inspiration.

This image is a repost,but you can see what I mean.

By the way,I think other than red hair and a penchant for full skirts I don't think I look like her.Wish I had her eyes.

 

[Lauren]

Kinda off subject, but I really like this neigliee

Wasn't Kate Hepburn a redhead?

 

[rubyredlocks]

lauren-That's funny,I had my friend get online yesterday to check it out so she could make it for me.I decided to do a pic similar for my hubby.
Yep,Kate was a redhead.

 

[Lauren]

YOU HAVE TO POST PICS! Oh my gosh, it's gorgeous!

 

[K.D. Lightner]

When I was a wee thing during the late 40's and early 50's, Hollywood redheads were in, especially those with long red hair. Check out all those bible dramas that were made -- redheads, all the bad girls were redheads.

I was fascinated with redheads, here were two of them around at the time:

http://www.100megsfree4.com/gogators4/susanHaywardHead.jpg

http://www.thegoldenyears.org/hayworth.jpg

http://www.marshasvintage.com/i/Glamour Girls/tn-Greer_Garson_enlarged.jpg

Rita was not a real redhead, but Greer was and I think Susie was, also.

karol

PS Much as I love red hair, I look horrible in it. I am a natural dark ash blonde and red hair does not suit my coloring. Oh, well, next incarnation.... kdl

 

[K.D. Lightner]

Looks like I blew it on Greer Garson, all those dots and dashes. Trying again:

http://www.marshasvintage.com/i/Glamour Girls/tr_Greer_Garson_enlarged.jpg

See if that does it, if not I give up.

Check Google Images for lots of Garson photos...

karol

 

[Vanessa]

And a little later, but you gotta love:

 

[MissQueenie]

How about Julianne Moore from "The End of the Affair"? Not exactly a vintage star, but she looked perfect in that movie and the costumes were stunning. The screenwriter, director, and producer sucked the soul out of Greene's masterpiece, but if you put the tv on mute about halfway through at least you get to watch Julianne and Ralph be gorgeous together without wanting to throw the television out the window.

http://www.ralphfiennes-jenniferlash.com/earev12_1.jpg

http://us.movies1.yimg.com/movies.y..._the_affair/_group_photos/julianne_moore3.jpg

http://www2.filmweb.no/multimedia/archive/00017/Julianne_Moore_i_The_17888a.jpg

There aren't a lot of pictures of her from EotA on the web; I would rent it and oogle.

~ Queenie.

 

[rubyredlocks]

So much inspiration,thanks ladies!

I love the choices and the pics,keep 'em coming.Wouldn't you love it if that style of photography made a comeback?
I also love the fashion photography of the 40s/50s.

Love the Ann-Margaret pic.That hair would do a 40s Veronica inspired do or 50s bouncy ponytail easily.I think it would take 2 or 3 years for me to get that much length,though.


I loved Julianne's look in that movie.She looked so elegant.The 40s look good on her.

 

[swinggal]

I love Rita Hayworth's locks! She was known as aredhead when she becamse famous but she was naturally dark haired.

 

[rubyredlocks]

Thanks for all the wonderful suggestions ladies!
I am definitely feeling inspired.
What I've really noticed is a lack of fringe in the forties.I've seen them in hairstyling books,but not on very many stars.

 

[rubyredlocks]

I am starting a huge project in the new year and image is everything.(Which explains why I've been so obsessive)
The look needs to be creative and versatile,but still pretty.
Thanks so much for your help ladies and your inspiring pics. They helped me decide.
I am hoping that by the end of next year to have a style that resembles Rita Hayworth with a few adaptions.(I have a lot of growing to do)
For the creative edge I am going with a red that has a 40's technicolor feel to it.
Something like this:

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d901b3127cce92beb9ce269c00000016109AbOXLFk0bS

Thanks again you have all inspired me so!
xoxo,
Ruby

 

[MissQueenie]

Ruby, is that you honey??

I love that color! It's fun and fresh without being over the top or too modern. It's just adorable...makes me wish I could go red myself