Bold Experimental Colors from Christian Dior – 1971 – Not so long ago, a woman could achieve a new look by simply following the latest fashion trends and changing the color or style of her hair. Now makeup in the 1970s is playing an increasingly important part in the look of the ‘seventies’ and is …
Homespun 1930s Beauty advice from 1936 – By Evelyn. It is said that’s mouths are expressive of character: For instance, drooping lips tell a story of discontent; thin lips portray hardness and cruelty; a wide mouth betokens a generous, easy going nature, and so on. Don’t believe all this, but rather that a badly shaped …
1940’s hairstyles – Memorable Women’s Pompadours The Pompadour hairstyle was named after the secretary and mistress of the French king Louis XV in the mid 18th century, a certain Jeanne Antoinette Poisson. Otherwise known as Madame De Pompadour. The hairstyle was a great favorite of the upper classes, and were worn by both men and …
Besame’s lovely new packaging for cake mascara – 1920s style – Applied with a brush, as originally done by the flappers of the 1920’s, this luscious product from Besame Cosmetics really captures the era beautifully and is a very nice addition to your handbag. The effect is quite startling as the photo from Emily Bright …
What dresses to step out in for January 1941 – 1940’s Fashion Report. Three lovely outfits to start with. Like an expensive English classic with its impeccable tailoring, soft wool and cashmere jersey, rib-boned cardigan front. A natural for year round wear. P stands for pinafore dress, pleated ruffs n pockets a-plenty. In other wards …
Make-up magic from 1937 – We have sketched six entirely different make-up types, and for making up the faces and for the blobs of color showing the correct tints for you to apply, we have used the actual cosmetics – lipsticks, eye-shadow and nail polish. A. Sun Tanned Girl – an average summer type for …
Ziggy me – A tribute to the late great David Bowie and the iconic Aladdin Sane makeup look – One of the most iconic 1970s makeup looks ever. Created by Pierre Laroche. Rest in peace David Bowie
Follow Hollywood’s lead to 1940’s hairdos – 9 Top 1940’s Hairdos to copy. Hairstyles of the likes of Greer Garson, Laraine Day, Lynn Bari, Carole Landis and Eleanor Powell. Victory rolls were just around the corner girls ! Now see the lavishly illustrated concise history of 1940s fashion !! Hats and hairstyles of the 1940’s, …
Ruth Hall models latest mid winter fashion and beauty – 1930s Beauty report from Carolyn Van Wyck Already crowned Miss 1932, all the fashion periodicals are falling over themselves to photograph and dress the lovely Ruth Hall. Here she models two smart mid winter ensembles for Glamourdaze. Firstly to the left, for the cold January …
1932 Hollywood beauty tricks – 1930s Beauty Report from Carolyn Van Wyck Our roving time travelling fashion reporter Carolyn dishes the beauty news from New Years Eve 1932. Will Joan Bennett‘s adoption of the beauty spot bring about a renaissance of its popularity? It’s often a fascinating accent for the right social occasion. Slightly extended eyebrows …