1950s fashion photography

Little is know about Nina Leen, the Russian born photographer that emigrated to the United States, and whose photos graced over 50 Life magazine covers. What is known is that she studied painting in Berlin, and that she also lived in Italy and Switzerland--but when she died in 1995, there wasn't even anybody who knew her exact age.

Little is know about Nina Leen, the Russian born photographer that emigrated to the United States, and whose photos graced over 50 Life magazine covers. What is known is that she studied painting in Berlin, and that she also lived in Italy and Switzerland--but when she died in 1995, there wasn't even anybody who knew her exact age.

A woman's shape has been considered a thing of beauty in all cultures in all ages. While the proportions and sizes that are "fashionable" have varied, a woman's curves have always been appealing (whether deemed by "high fashion" to be so or not). One of the easiest ways to present yourself at your best is to dress in a way that emphasizes these curves, namely, your waist! This isn't just a "tiny girl" or "high fashion waif" thing; curves come in all sizes, so the following principles can…

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Little is know about Nina Leen, the Russian born photographer that emigrated to the United States, and whose photos graced over 50 Life magazine covers. What is known is that she studied painting in Berlin, and that she also lived in Italy and Switzerland--but when she died in 1995, there wasn't even anybody who knew her exact age.

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