Jane Russell and that infamous Bra !

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 …

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Radio City Music hall – The Age of Glamour

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 [ …

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Those Dancing Flappers

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 …

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Vintage Fashion – The History of Hemlines

history of hemlines

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 …

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Fabulous Retro Christmas Video !

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

A Vintage Pin Up Christmas !

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 …

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The Powder Room – 1950’s Makeup and style tips

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 …

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Witches Glamour – Halloween Fashion from 1900 to 1960

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 …

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