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 …
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 – 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 …
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. …
A summarised excerpt from Make-up & Beauty – A 1940s Guide. The full book is available for instant download from Vintage Make-up Guide. For a detailed and informative blog on 1940’s Fashion – visit these links: 1940s Women’s Fashion during the war 1940’s Women’s Fashion after the war Also for a more detailed blog on …
Thanks to Richard Jeffs of The Baim Collection for allowing us to publish this one minute excerpt from the feature Girls Girls Girls from the Harold Baim Collection. Directed by none other than Michael Winner of Death Wish fame. It features a bevy of women on a trip to the beauty parlour to achieve that …
Courtesy of Pathe’s Vintage Fashion channel. Until the late 1940s, all newsreels had to be voiced by a male voice-over. And if the subject was aimed at women, by a condescending male voice over ! Still – the film is charming and the vintage 1930s make-up styles of British ladies are great to look at. …
The fabulous Zinnycat of Youtube brings us her eclectic hat collection. Cloches to fascinators, bonnets to fighter goggles – she’s a hoot. Enjoy the video ! Zinnycat is described as a nerd, an actress, an artist, a saucy wench, a zesty harlot and an admirer of the absurd, whimsical and bizarre.Half crazy and half insane …
We present an edited version of our popular vintage 1940s makeup tutorial video, with clear guides for face shape, hairstyle and makeup looks to achieve an accurate 1940s look . Enjoy girls! Don’t forget our fabulous vintage 1940s makeup guides. Also beautiful restored beauty manuals from the 1920s, 1930s and 1950s !
Move over Rita Hayworth – you’re time is up ! Amanda Lee has turned red – albeit temporarily ! But we feel it’s a look that Ms Lee should keep. The Jitterbug Doll has started 2012 off with a glamorous bang with this fabulous redhead look, matched with a beautiful peach and brown lace peasant …