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Winter Shoe Styles of 1942.

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Glamourpost

Winter Shoe Styles of 1942. 1- The wooden sole oxford to wear with all tailored things. Uppers are that kitten-soft crush leather that looks so smart and feels so good. Wooden soles are skillfully carved and hinged so that you can walk away easily and bend your foot naturally. The perfect oxford for holiday festivities. 2- Irresistible combination – these…

Women of 1917 – The First Flappers !

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Glamourpost

Women of 1917 – The First Flappers ! by Winona Wilcox – first published in 1917. The Flapper – a young bird unable to take flight. “Flapper” will no doubt prove the most abused word in the list of 1917 names of feminine types. We Americans do remarkable stunts with other people’s languages: we change the final “o” in kimono…

12 Steps to a 1940’s Hollywood Makeover.

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Glamourpost

12 Steps to a 1940’s Hollywood Makeover. Paramount Studio make-up guru Eddie Senz reveals his beauty secrets to Modern Beauty Shop in 1943. An exclusive behind the scenes look at a 1940s Hollywood makeover. A step by step guide of adapting the Hollywood makeup look for a 1940’s beauty street look. Eddie Senz ” The American woman in my opinion,…

1960’s Fashion Lipsticks Advert

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Glamourpost

A dancing moon, a gay new dress and to match them all, Coty Lipsticks ! Yes – Coty lipsticks are ‘fashion matched’, each a perfect partner for one of the lovely new fondant shades. Choose your Coty Lipstick color from Chatan, Dahlia, Forest fire, Coral Pink, Red Ribbon, Fresh Pink, Spun Gold, Gay Fuschia and Rose Sation. Remember, Coty lipsticks…

Swimsuit Glamour – Hotel Delmonte Monterey 1935

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Glamourpost

Glamorous 1930’s bathing beauties at the Hotel Delmonte in Monterey California. A favorite playground for Hollywood’s movie stars back then. This clip dates from 1935.

A Brief History of the Bra!

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Glamourpost

A Brief History of the Brassiere. Herminie Cadolle, a corsetiere in 1889 made history at the Paris Exposition Universelle when she revealed her corset-gorge – a corset for the bust. It was the forerunner of the bustier or long-line bra. That being said – it was still a corset – not a brassiere. The first notable name in brassiere design…

The Real Gibson Girls

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Glamourpost

The Real Gibson Girls The women who served as muses to Charles Dana Gibson – the illustrator who created the iconic Gibson Girl. Charles Dana’s Gibson’s pen and ink illustrations of what was to become known as The Gibson Girl first appeared in Harper’s Weekly in the 1890’s. Combining a tall and slender figure with an ample bosom and hips…

A Brief History of Eye Makeup – by Gabriela Hernandez

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Glamourpost

Eye Beauty – The Windows of the soul – excerpt from Classic beauty – The History of Makeup. The eyes are not only the windows to the soul, but powerful communication tools. A simple glance can reveal the true intentions of its sender. Throughout time, makeup has played a prominent role in accentuating the eyes. Historical eras and time periods…

20th Century Foxy – Vintage Style Chic

Posted on February 23, 2013 by Glamourpost

Vintage Clothing? Look no further than 20th Century Foxy! World War Two and swing style tea dresses, 1940s style swing trousers, utility style fashions, in fact everything a land army girl could desire ! [ excluding the manure and pitch fork! ].1930s and 1950s inspired separates, wiggle dresses, scarves, the list goes on. 20th Century Foxy – what a great…

1930s Fashion -The French Beret

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Glamourpost

1930s Fashion -The French Beret replaces the Cloche. By 1933 the iconic Cloche hat which was so dominant in the 1920s was replaced by exciting new French styles. The beret – not exactly anything new to the French – was certainly a novelty for many women in the USA and others European countries. Not all imported French berets were alike….

Winter Shoe Styles of 1942.

Women of 1917 – The First Flappers !

12 Steps to a 1940’s Hollywood Makeover.

1960’s Fashion Lipsticks Advert

Swimsuit Glamour – Hotel Delmonte Monterey 1935

A Brief History of the Bra!

The Real Gibson Girls

A Brief History of Eye Makeup – by Gabriela Hernandez

20th Century Foxy – Vintage Style Chic

1930s Fashion -The French Beret

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