15 Iconic Pinups Give Advice On Beauty And Style

It's no secret that celebrated pinup girls like Dita Von Teese and Bettie Page can teach us all a thing or two about fashion and allure.  Here, we highlight 15 iconic pinups dishing out sage advice on beauty and style!

 

"Don’t underestimate the cosmetic power of sunglasses. It’s worth spending a bit of money on a quality pair. I usually go for Dior or Louis Vuitton.” —Dita Von Teese

“I never kept up with the fashions. I believed in wearing what I thought looked good on me.” —Bettie Page

“What could be more beautiful than a dear old lady growing wise with age? Every age can be enchanting, provided you live within it.” —Brigitte Bardot

“Give a girl the right shoes, and she can conquer the world.” —Marilyn Monroe

“I have got two reasons for success and I’m standing on both of them.” —Betty Grable

"We eat a lot of lean meat and fresh vegetables. You are what you eat, you know. When I'm 100, I'll still be doing pinups." —Jayne Mansfield

“I never go outside unless I look like Joan Crawford the movie star. If you want to see the girl next door, go next door.” —Joan Crawford

"Because I was promoted as a sort of a siren and played all those sexy broads, people made the mistake of thinking I was like that off the screen. They couldn't have been more wrong.” —Ava Gardner

“I certainly would have preferred to have made my mark in Hollywood’s shortest hairstyle. Everything would have been easier.” —Veronica Lake

“Any girl can be glamorous. All you have to do is stand still and look stupid.” —Hedy Lamarr

“I never worry about diets. The only carrots that interest me are the number you get in a diamond.” —Mae West

“I don’t want my wrinkles taken away—I don’t want to look like everyone else.” —Jane Fonda

“Beautiful? It’s all a question of luck. I was born with good legs. As for the rest…beautiful, no. Amusing, yes. —Josephine Baker