The Artist – A tribute to the real silent screen divas
Glamourdaze’s tribute to the original female stars of the Silent Screen era.
The Artist – The People behind the Hairstyles and Make-up
Glamourdaze has already written in-depth posts on 1920’s Make-up and 1920’s Hairstyles, and we were delighted that Julie Hewett – the Make-up Designer for The Artist has agreed to be interviewed by Glamourdaze . More on that soon. In the meantime we’ll take a quick look at her work on this amazing film. To achieve …
The Unsinkable Cloche Hat – Beautiful 1920’s archive film
Peppy Miller – Cloche Hat ‘The Artist 2011’ This unique film collection of women in the 1920’s modelling the famous cloche hat is a treat to watch. It transports you back to an iconic era when women gradually began to be emancipated from men. When Angelina Jolie doned her famous cloche hat for the hit …
Elegant Rage – The Evolution of Lingerie and Corsetry
Vintage Fashion Archive. Superb Vintage Lingerie Film from 1950’s Germany celebrating the evolution of women’s underwear whilst promoting the famous German brand of Felina Corsets.One of the first post modern lingerie companies in the world and one of the oldest running !
Make-up History – Hazel Bishop’s 1950’s Stay-on Lipsticks
Make-up History – Hazel Bishops Stay-on Lipstick . The First Permanent lipstick invented by a forgotten genius. When you think of make-up innovations, you immediately call to mind Max Factor, and rightly so. He did after all invent lip gloss. Lip make-up was until after World War Two, still considered a beauty accessory, rather than …
Face Contouring – 1940’s Beauty Secrets
Face Contouring Secrets of the 1940’s. Simple hairstyles for face shapes and makeup contouring ideas. Original 1940’s Hair and Make-up secrets from Vintage Make-up Guides. All 1940’s hairstyles, were generally swept away from the forehead. The correct make-up contour to match this look is imperative. So let’s look at the four female face shapes [ …
Vintage 1940’s Make-up Guides – Introduction
Study your face closely …analyze your every feature deliberately, and then classify it as an asset or a liability. When you have done this, you need only an everyday knowledge of cosmetics, and a basic understanding of face types to achieve the 1940’s make-up effect which is most becoming to you. You cannot actually change …
Our Glass – Retro 1940’s Fashion Film
Beautiful film celebrating 1940’s and 1950’s iconic fashion styles. For detailed informative blogs on 1940’s women’s fashion and style – visit these links: 1940’s Fashion in the early 1940’s 1940’s Women’s Fashion after the war – the New Look. Also a popular post on 1940’s Make-up The plot centers round two women trapped in a …
Vintage Fashion Report – 1930’s Swimwear
Vintage Fashion Report – 1930s Swimwear. As originally reported in 1936 fashion newsreel. 1930’s Swimsuit 1. The very latest thing, a printed linen halter top with navy wide ribbed body. and over this is worn cape and hood. 1930’s Swimsuit 2. A One piece Bahama, and over this a heavy terry cloth robe with flared …
1940’s Make-up Guide – How to have lovelier lips
Nine Steps to achieving the Perfect 1940’s Pout – Excerpt from Make-up & Beauty – A 1940’s Guide. 1. Never allow the lips to appear painted, irregular or poorly defined. 2. Never moisten the lips before the application of lip rouge, as this causes the rouge to roll and gives it a caked appearance. 3. …