Comments on: Celebrity Arms

By: Lisa Johnson

Lisa Johnson — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 13:39:59 +0000

Hi Laura,

I keep thinking I’ll do a follow up post for legs and bum. The Latin influence of J Lo and others, etc. This was a very fun post for me to do! Glad you liked it.

L–

By: Laura

Laura — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 11:55:07 +0000

Great post! I love seeing the historical perspective on how the body has been presented throughout the years. I wonder if most women follow the trends closely, or if they go with what was considered the most beautiful when they “came of age”? I have more of a waif look naturally, but becoming an adult in the 80s, I try to keep my body and especially my arms toned.

And what about abs, legs and buttocks throughout the years?

By: Marialexandra

Marialexandra — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 22:39:04 +0000

Lisa, I loved this post. I have always had a thing for making sure my arms looked nice, not too muscular, not too thin, just nicely toned. I had never thought of the history behind what makes us, consciously or unconsciously aim for a “look” with our arms.
Thanks for sharing!

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 03:55:19 +0000

Thanks for the trip through the ages. I am always intrigued by how womens’ bodies in the media are portrayed over time. Funny how Hollywood has such power to set a standard, if we let it.

By: ms baby

ms baby — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:47:48 +0000

Marilyn had a very large rib cage..or is it the tiny waist that makes it seem so?

By: Bridget M. Riley, R.E..

Bridget M. Riley, R.E.. — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 02:43:20 +0000

Loved the reference to the “porcelain skin” ideal of the early years. Also, love the Marily photo…I have that poster somewhere! Great, great article!!!

By: Joe Williams

Joe Williams — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 03:51:29 +0000

Great trip through recent history and memory lane, Lisa. (The Farrah poster was one of my favorites growing up, hanging on the back of my bedroom door.) It is interesting how body types have changed with time. Thanks for the great post.

By: Edith

Edith — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:14:48 +0000

Oh I love this! Fantastic photos. Great read!