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 …
Glamorous 1930’s bathing beauties at the Hotel Delmonte in Monterey California. A favorite playground for Hollywood’s movie stars back then. This clip dates from 1935.
The history of the bra is inextricably linked with the social status of women, the changes in fashion, and the evolving attitudes toward the female body. This is a short visual history of the modern bra from 1910 to the 1990’s. A Brief History of the Bra Video Watch the full Brief History of the …
The real women who served as muses to Charles Dana Gibson. The illustrator created the iconic Gibson Girl look of the 1900’s. See a 1904 film of real life Gibson girls brought to life with AI upscaling. The Real Gibson Girls Charles Dana’s Gibson’s pen and ink illustrations of what was to become known as …
Eye Beauty – The Windows of the soul – excerpt from Classic beauty – The History of Makeup. The eyes are not only the windows to the soul, but powerful communication tools. A simple glance can reveal the true intentions of its sender. Throughout time, makeup has played a prominent role in accentuating the eyes. …