Secrets of 1930s Make-up – Vintage Archive film.

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. …

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Fabulous Hats from Zinnycat !

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 …

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Amanda Lee – The new Redhead Queen !

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 …

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1950’s Fashion House – from Ireland

Charlotte & Jane It may be hard to believe, but Ireland is leading the way in true classic 1950s retro fashion. They design and produce stunning tailored dresses that will have any 1950’s aficionado watering at the mouth. Just look at these stunning designs.Irish designer duo Charlotte & Jane are continuing their fashion revival of …

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Vintage 1930’s Beauty and Make-up Tutorials

Looking for an authentic vintage 1930’s make-up look ? Want to feel like a 1930s girl ? The these two extremely rare make-up guides spanning from the early to the late 1930’s might fill your Christmas stocking very nicely. Found in an Oxford garage sale and lovingly and beautifully restored; Make-up by Virginia Vincent and …

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