What were the ‘must have’ dresses in 1954 ? – 1950s fashion report for Glamourdaze.com – originally published by L’officiel-de-la-mode examines the spring /summer gowns from Christian Dior, Hubert Givenchy, Jean Patou and Jean Desses and Jacques Fath. Silk pea stone dress by Hubert de Givenchy. Already very summery, this dress is printed in scarf. The …
Three Summer Faces – French Make up Styles for 1954 – 1950s Makeup report from L’officiel de la mode. Some summer cosmetic suggestions from the top cosmetologist Elizabeth Arden ( Ed: This was in French, so please forgive our translation!) 1.The Sports Make-up Look Eyelashes, eyelids and eyebrows are slightly greased. The important point here …
The New Short Bobbed Hairstyles from Hollywood The latest bobbed hairstyles in 1925 as modeled by Hollywood actresses such as Leatrice Joy, Fay Wray, Marion Davies and Clara Bow. 1920s hairstyle report from 1925 Who said bobbed hair lacks variety? Not the movie stars. Merrily they bob and bewilder. Esther Ralston’s newest cut is trimmed …
Retro Swimsuit Info-graphic from Unique Vintage – Click to download full resolution: Our friends at Unique Vintage – that fine purveyor of all things retro for women of taste have a very clever info-graphic to help you choose the perfect swimwear to suit your body shape. Swimsuit for Small Bust Small Bust? No problem – …
Actress Jane Frazee’s time saving beauty tips- 1940s Beauty Report by Mary Bailey for Glamourdaze 1943. JANE wants to set her hair, but there’s not much time! So instead of using water, she sprays on a mist of cologne. It dries faster and after her coiffure has been combed and arranged, the gentle fragrance lingers. …
Quick ‘plans for prettiness’ for the 1943 summer girl – Carol Carter 1940’s beauty report for Glamourdaze.com Vacation bound? Or Victory gardening in the backyard? Whatever you summer plans, they’ll go all the merrier if you plan for prettiness! Says pert Dona Drake ” The surest way for any gal to put magic in her …
Hollywood Tries White Magic for Summer 1934- 1930s Fashion By Seymour for Glamourdaze.com THERE’S a childish lilt to Mary Carlisle‘s white gob hat with its navy blue streamers, but her reefer coat is nautical sophistication to its last nickel button! Mary has chosen her accessories skilfully – she matches the blue braid on her coat …
Gabriela Hernandez features in pilot vintage era show – The vivacious, multi-talented Ginger Pauley – the vintage girl – put together this very professional pitch for a vintage television show for the networks. Amongst others – she interviews Gabriela Hernandez in her Besame Cosmetics salon in Burbank California. Watch the full feature. It’s a great …
1930s makeup Tips from the stars – GRETA GARBO EYES. Beautiful, glamorous, disillusioned, they set new precedents in beauty. Notice how clever makeup accentuates the outer lashes, leaving the inner lashes almost untouched. This adds subtle charm. KATHLEEN BURKE has decidedly almond shaped eyes. This type should brush on darkener lightly, accenting the outer lashes …
Hollywood Beauty report by Carolyn Van Wycks – July 1934 – SUMMER ought to mean the happiest season for us all. But there’s a darker side. And it’s spelled in three words – sunburn, freckles and tan ! A few minutes of protection as demonstrated by these lovelies will save you hours of correction. Linda Parker is …