Lavishly illustrated history of vintage fashion, makeup, and hairstyles for women in the 20th Century
By the 1910s, womens fashion moved away from the Gibson Girl corsetted s-bend silhouette look of Edwardian Fashion, to a softer more flowing look with the new popular asian and oriental styles of the likes of Paul Poiret. A tunic over a long underskirt became the norm until the advent of the 1920’s. This little …
Source – Wikipedia Jane Russell RIP Jane Russell passed away today at the sprightly age of 89 years.She shot to fame in Howard Hughes film The Outlaw, but is best remembered we think today in herdazzling performance alongside Marilyn Munroe in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.To paraphrase Marlene Dietrich – She was some kinda Dame ! Regarding …
A Rockette in training – Life Image Archive Radio City Music Hall – The Rockettes and Corps De Ballet Radio City Music Hall In the middle of the Depression – a theatre unlike any other in the world opened its doors -the brainchild of the billionaire John D. Rockefeller, Jr and built by RCA [ …
This archive video features some stunning dance routines from the 1920’s like the Charleston and Black Bottom dance. This was the disco dancing of that era. These social dances were essentially Jazz dances. Another favourite of this blog is this video by Aaron1912 of Youtube.His channel is possibly the best resource for all things 1920’s …
The History of Womens Skirt Lengths The rise began during the First World war as designers raised hemlines to above the ankle with the new ‘Crinoline’ . It was more practical and suited women who were working in increasing numbers in war production. In the years following the war, skirt lengths continued to rise, till …
Highly recommend watching this cool home made video of The Foster Family, recreating a vintage 1950’s White Christmas.! Enjoy ! The Foster Family’s 1950’s White Christmas Downloadable Gorgeous Retro Vintage Fashion and Christmas Calendars copyright Glamourdaze 2010
Support Glamour Daze and treat yourself or loved one to a set of beautiful ‘ Instant Download ‘ Vintage Pin Up Fashion Calendars, celebrating the glamourous decades of the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s. Plus a bonus 2012 calendar and Christmas Calendar ! A Merry Vintage Christmas from Glamour Daze ! Available for Instant Download in …
1940’s hairstyle – Glamourdaze This little film features a young 1940’s woman getting ready to hit the town. Short but sweet. Feeling too lazy to write much this week. copyright Glamourdaze 2010
1950’s Fashion – Makeup Tips – GlamourDaze Other useful 1950’s fashion links: Famous Fashion Designers of the 1950’s The Powder Room The sultry secretary style and makeup looks of the 1950’s that MadMen Joan Holloway epitomizes is showcased in this beautiful original archive film from the 1950’s . The whole film glows with that …
Fashion ideas for the Modern Witch ! Witches have come a long way since Salem. As the 20th Century arrived, dressing up as a witch was becoming fashionable and even glamourous.This is an interesting photo timeline beginning with two amazingly gothic looking women from way back in 1900. Many of these images found from Sexy …