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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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 …

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