1940’s Fashion – The Correct Way to apply your Make-up

A summarised excerpt from Make-up & Beauty – A 1940s Guide. The full book is available for instant download from Vintage Make-up Guide. For a detailed and informative blog on 1940’s Fashion – visit these links: 1940s Women’s Fashion during the war 1940’s Women’s Fashion after the war Also for a more detailed blog on …

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The 1940’s Makeup and Beauty Guide

1940’s Makeup and Beauty guides. Want to be a 1940’s bombshell beauty ? Then this fabulous and beautifully restored 1940s make-up and beauty book by famous Hollywood make-up artists, is the answer. No better way to achieve the 1940s pin-up girl look of this glamorous decade, than to learn from the masters. Beautiful and inspiring. …

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1940s Lipstick Color plan

Vintage 1940’s Lip colors You can’t go wrong with our good friends at Besame Cosmetics for a sparkling vintage 1940’s summer look. And a quick revisit to our 1940s makeup guide – specifically Lip colors The 1940’s Lipstick color Plan 1.The Mono Tone Light Reds Fuchsia Pink Red Orange Red. and 2.The Contrast Tone Deep …

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1940s Fashion Guide – Dressing for an occasion

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 …

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What Makeup did women really wear in the 1940’s ?

What Makeup did women really wear in the 1940’s ? Gabriela Hernandez Time for a short retrospective. One of the main cosmetic products pushed now is foundation. The obsession for a smooth skin, no matter what your age. Back in the 1940’s, very few women wore foundation at all. Just lots of creamy colored powder …

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