Just discovered an interesting article  on Bettie Page and photographer, Bunny Yeager,  written by the owner of Glamoursurf ,  who has a fabulous website specializing in vintage swimwear.

Bunny, a well known glamour photographer in the 50's, was instrumental in making  Bettie one of the most notorious pinup models of all time. She took Bettie's famous "jungle girl" pictures in Miami, where Bunny still resides today.

According to the article, Bettie used to sew her own bikinis for her shoots.  Well, she decided after giving up her modelling career, to chuck them all, thinking she would never have any use for them again.  Can you imagine?  I nearly hyperventilated when I read that.  She was always a humble woman, so never could conceive the impact she would have on pop culture in the years to come.

She's become such a cult icon, there's even a Bettie Page Halloween Theme Cruise leaving October 31st, 2008, from San Diego, with Bettie lookalike contests,  burlesque performances, fashion shows by the Bettie Page Clothing Company, appearances by Bernie Dexter and pinup artist, Olivia, plus lots of great rockabilly bands.  This ultimate celebration of Bettie Page is sure to be a rockin' good time!