Gorgeous Swimwear (1961 Film) – Go Retro !

1960’s Swimwear by Oleg Cassini – 1960’s Swimwear by Oleg Cassini – creator of the Jackie Kennedy Look. This rare vintage fashion newsreel from 1961 features some beautiful swimsuit designs from amongst others – the famous French-born American fashion designer – Oleg Cassini. His designs for the First Lady Jackie Kennedy became known as The …

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Gorgeous Shoe Fashions ( Vintage Film 1936 )

1930’s Shoes for Women – Archive film “Gorgeous fashion in 1930’s footwear. A Rainy Morning, but no rubbers, but sure footing in shoes of gleaming water-proof patent leather – with the new pearl luster finish. A shining example for the new year. Oxfords and Pumps hold their own during the rainy season.And now with clear …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 [ …

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