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1940s Wartime Womens Guide Pack

Posted on May 8, 2018 by Glamourdaze

Rare restored handbooks from the 1940s – Glamourdaze are delighted to unveil our 1940s Wartime Women Guides Pack. What was it like to be a woman serving in the Allied forces, and on the home-front during World War Two? Well, now you can find out in a real nostalgic trip back to the halcyon days of the 1940s. Download these…

Past becomes Present in Colorized Photographs

Posted on May 8, 2018 by Glamourdaze

The Art of Colorist Olga Shirnina – There are many apps these days which claim to colorize, with a click of a button, your old black & white photographs, but these compare poorly to the work of a real artist. I’ve seen many good colorists over the years, but none compare to the artistry of Russian woman Olga Shirnina, who…

Max Factor – Beauty Advice to Wampas Stars

Posted on May 3, 2018 by Glamourdaze

Hollywood hopefuls beauty tricks – Romance these days depends pretty much on a girl’s ability to use the right cosmetics! She captures the imagination with her eye shadow, holds it with her lipstick. To that, the Wampas Baby stars for 1934 chorus “Yes!” You’ll see them in Kiss and Make-up 1934, starring Cary Grant and Genevieve Tobin, and are ready…

Adrian – The American Woman’s Designer

Posted on April 28, 2018 by Glamourdaze

Advice from a Hollywood Costume genius – As the first thrilling bars of music herald the latest Greta Garbo, Joan Crawford or Norma Shearer picture, you will notice, as the presentation unreels the simple credit – “Gowns by Adrian.” That is your cue to sit taut in your seat and strain all faculties for what you and you and you…

The Sgt Pepper Cover Story

Posted on April 20, 2018 by Glamourdaze

George Martin on the creation of an iconic photo – “I suddenly realized with all those Sergeant Pepper moustaches where all that came from. I had an accident on a moped and bust my lip quite badly …and being always in photo sessions, we always had to do that, it was very embarrassing to have this big fat lip, so…

1920s Fashion – Dress for your Silhouette

Posted on April 14, 2018 by Glamourdaze

Choosing the right design for your figure – When planning or selecting clothes, the body should be thought of as a unit. Garments should be chosen, not as an isolated hat, blouse or skirt, but as part of a whole scheme. The main parts of the 1920s silhouette are: 1. The mass of the head, including the hair, whether arranged high,…

The Vintage Carnival

Posted on April 8, 2018 by Glamourdaze

One Day Vintage Festival for all nostalgia fans – If you’re in the UK this summer or fall and you fancy a day out in your favorite vintage style frock, then Glamourdaze recommends The Vintage Carnival, a one day event of fashion, shopping, music, cars, food and drink and ..well .. everything your vintage heart desires. To whet your appetite,…

1940s Hairstyles – How to put on a Wig in 1940

Posted on April 4, 2018 by Glamourdaze

Vogue Magazine – hair’s little troubleshooter – Wigs are the intelligent answer to a number of hair problems. Wigs are beautiful. A wig can look as natural as your hair. Vogue believes that more and more wigs will be worn, and more and more frankly. Today, wearing a wig no more admits a secret and shameful defect than wearing face-powder…

1930s Fashion – Hollywood Bridal Costumes

Posted on March 28, 2018 by Glamourdaze

Here Comes the Bride – Left: For the very youthful bride Mary Brian offers a likely combination of souffle, lace and apple blossoms. The frock, which is delightfully jeune fille, is a piece of delicate workmanship, merging silken lace and cream souffle, into graceful lines. The veil is a shower of souffle, utilizing a band of cream satin to form…

A History of the Perm Hairstyle

Posted on March 26, 2018 by Glamourdaze

The perm: from conception to current day- By Jane Thomas The history of the perm dates back as far as the late 19th century, but with data showing that 1.67 million Americans are still using home permanents and relaxers at least 6 times a year, the fashion is still prevalent. The changes in technology and attitudes towards safety over the…

1940s Wartime Womens Guide Pack

Past becomes Present in Colorized Photographs

Max Factor – Beauty Advice to Wampas Stars

Adrian – The American Woman’s Designer

The Sgt Pepper Cover Story

1920s Fashion – Dress for your Silhouette

The Vintage Carnival

1940s Hairstyles – How to put on a Wig in 1940

1930s Fashion – Hollywood Bridal Costumes

A History of the Perm Hairstyle

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