1960s Shoe Fashions – Illuminated heels. I guess this fashion fad didn’t take off. Model Joey Holter showcases a 1960 illuminated heel invention. The last image – taken in time lapse is pretty cool looking.
1940s Women’s Army Corps ( WAC) – Leg and Feet Exercises. During the Second World War, some 150,000 women served in the US Women’s Army Corps – WAC. The US, now faced with a two front war, no longer looked down their noses at these girls. The women of the WAC were the first – …
Beauty Science – What makes a Beautiful Face. Glamourdaze found an interesting site Marquart Beauty Analysis [ curated by Dr Stephen Marquart ] which explores the mathematical theory known as the Golden Ratio – which – for the nerds among us is 1.618:1 or Phi. You can save his Golden Ratio face mask [ below …
1960s Fashion Shoot -Pattie Boyd models Mary Quant -1966 Originally published in the iconic American sixties fashion magazine Seventeen, this Mary Quant fashion shoot featured model and Beatles girlfriend Pattie Boyd. 1.A Mary Quant rayon crepe navy mini dress with acid green bands. Pattie is seen here with actor Tom Courtney 2. A similar Mary …
Edwardian Beauty – 1908 Face Massager. The Edwardian fashion era saw the phenomenon of ‘beauty science’ taking hold, with patent after patent promising women eternal youth. This product – a face massager -courtesy of the Museum of London was invented by a Doctor John Wilson in 1908 or thereabouts. It promised to reduce wrinkles and …
The Finishing Touch. An Everyday tale of Edwardian Fashion and male patience. 1903 cartoon from The Times Dispatch in 1903 poked fun at that age old male issue of waiting for a woman to ‘get ready’ before going out. Image courtesy of The Library of Congress. Enjoy! Click to Enlarge:
Winter Shoe Styles of 1942. 1- The wooden sole oxford to wear with all tailored things. Uppers are that kitten-soft crush leather that looks so smart and feels so good. Wooden soles are skillfully carved and hinged so that you can walk away easily and bend your foot naturally. The perfect oxford for holiday festivities. …
Women of 1917 – The First Flappers ! by Winona Wilcox – first published in 1917. The Flapper – a young bird unable to take flight. “Flapper” will no doubt prove the most abused word in the list of 1917 names of feminine types. We Americans do remarkable stunts with other people’s languages: we change …
12 Steps to a 1940’s Hollywood Makeover. Paramount Studio make-up guru Eddie Senz reveals his beauty secrets to Modern Beauty Shop in 1943. An exclusive behind the scenes look at a 1940s Hollywood makeover. A step by step guide of adapting the Hollywood makeup look for a 1940’s beauty street look. Eddie Senz ” The …
A dancing moon, a gay new dress and to match them all, Coty Lipsticks ! Yes – Coty lipsticks are ‘fashion matched’, each a perfect partner for one of the lovely new fondant shades. Choose your Coty Lipstick color from Chatan, Dahlia, Forest fire, Coral Pink, Red Ribbon, Fresh Pink, Spun Gold, Gay Fuschia and …