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British War Time Christmas Beauty Tips for Women in 1941

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Madamecoco

British War Time Christmas Beauty Tips for Women in 1941 A touching and a unique record taken from the 1940′s British fashion periodical Good Taste – Dec 1941. The writer envisions various date scenarios and dishes out advice on the appropriate clothing, hairstyle and makeup to wear for these very special occasions with their soldiers home on leave.1940′s Women considered…

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Easy Guide to a 1940′s Woman’s Dress and Style.

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Madamecoco

Easy Guide to a 1940s Woman’s Fashion Dress and Style. This is a basic guide for quickly achieving the 1940s wardrobe look. We have much more detailed posts on typical wardrobes for women from the early to the late 1940s. Some more detailed 1940s wardrobe planning from the period can be found on these posts: A Complete 1940′s makeup Guide…

Vintage 1940′s Beauty Secrets – Hair and Face Contour.

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Glamour Daze

Original 1940′s Hair and Make-up secrets from Vintage Make-up Guides.All 1940′s hairstyles, were generally swept away from the forehead. The correct make-up contour to match this look is imperative.So let’s look at the four female face shapes [ you'll be one of these ! ] and howto bring out your inner 1940′s woman!The Round face | The Long and Narrow…

1940s Fashion Guide – Dressing for an occasion

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Glamour Daze

Margaret and Helen prepare for their big night out at the prom. Back in the 1940′s, correctness of dress for any occasion, not only included the gown and shoes, but the hairstyle, accessories, the jewellery and yes – the makeup of the 1940′s ! . Of course women usually received more training than men in the ettiquette of dress because…

Vintage 1940′s Junior Prom – Archive Film

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Glamour Daze

Vintage prom – 1940s style – archive film The prom as it is known today really took off in the US during the 1940′s . There were strict codes of behaviour as this film charmingly shows. Note how neither of the young women has an updo hairstyle, as many do now when going for a vintage 1940s look at proms…