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Hollywood stars step out in furs for Christmas – 1928

Posted on December 21, 2014 by Glamourdaze

It’s all furs for winter 1928 – Almost everyone can scare up a thrill for Christmas – it means snappy, healthy weather, beautiful foxy furs, perfumes, violets, theatres and candlelight. There is something bewitching about the dark hours of winter and the Christmas atmosphere – and every woman plans her winter wardrobe for this delightfully colorful season. The movie stars have a…

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1920s Makeup – The Silent Film Vamp Look – a myth exposed

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Glamourdaze

What colours did the silent screen stars really use ?- Talia Felix of The Gibson Girls Guide to Glamour shares with Glamourdaze her insights into some of the misconceptions of the 1920s make-up looks of the silent movie era – EVERYONE knows the classic silent film star look: deep, dark lipstick and smokey black and grey eye shadows over pale…

1920s Fashion – The Typical Flapper – 1922 News Headline.

Posted on April 11, 2014 by Glamourdaze

The phenomenon of the “flapper” creates headlines in 1922 – This was on the front page of the Arizona Weekly Journal on August 2nd, 1922. Typical Flappers. You’ve often heard ’em called that, but did you ever really understand what it meant? This will straighten you out. It’s a picture of a 1920s flapper, 100 per cent, from head to…

1920s Fashion – Flappers! Look to your Legs!

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Glamourpost

Proper leg postures and deportment- 1920s fashion report for Glamourdaze.com from Carolyn Van Wycks in 1924. “MEN WILL anyway and a girl ought to be prepared. We asked a Max Sennet beauty to model the good and bad postures which can dictate our lives for us! With an ever rising hem and an ever increasing amount of leg exposure – a woman’s…

1920s Fashion Animation

Posted on February 25, 2014 by Glamourdaze

An animated vintage fashion feature We came across a charming 1920s fashion ‘sticker’ book for children recently. Packed full of delightful and historically accurate digital depictions of key 1920s clothing. Created by Usborne Publishing – an innovative publisher for children. You can have fun dressing these dolls in a Coco Chanel wardrobe, for a Paris shopping trip, a night out…

Lost 1920s Fashion Film in color

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Glamourdaze

An extra clip from the wonderful 1920s fashion feature – discovered by our good friend Murray Glass of Emgee Films. Murray had acquired a large collection of old film negative and he came across a feature from California advertising a local couture company. You can watch the original feature and read our interview with Murray Glass. In the meantime enjoy…

1920s Style – How to be a Party Girl.

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Glamourpost

HOW to be the girl who is always invited; how to always have a date ; how to get out of the corner and into the spotlight, this problem confronts every girl. But popularity isn’t a mystic thing. Its rules are simple and easily mastered. The secrets of social success and glamour from Carolyn Van Wyck’s Hollywood Beauty & Style…

1920s Hairstyles – 12 Classic Bob Cuts

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Glamourpost

In 1924 the US National Hairdressers Association published the following Image guides – for women seeking to crop or bob their hair. The headline read ” If you must do it – then show these guides to your local barber!” Serious business indeed. Well girls here they are again – 12 Classic 1920’s Bob hairstyles for you to choose from….

Get the Great Gatsby Look!

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Glamourpost

Get the Great Gatsby Look this season from Modcloth’s unique and dedicated 1920s era shop… Whether it’s for a casual 1920s themed dinner party, a cocktail evening or a mad flappers night out, there’s dresses, shoes, headbands and other accessories to add a flapper-esque flair to any look this coming summer. Add glitzy details to your evening outfit, from decadent…

1920s Silhouette – Clara Bow vs Venus

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Glamourpost

1920s Silhouette – Clara Bow vs Venus de Milo. Another post on the subject of the 1920s gamine silhouette. Clara Bow was without question one of the biggest silent movie stars in Hollywood and all women’s eyes turned to her for beauty inspiration. We put this comparison together of the measurements of the ancient Greek statue of Venus de Milo…

Hollywood stars step out in furs for Christmas – 1928

1920s Makeup – The Silent Film Vamp Look – a myth exposed

1920s Fashion – The Typical Flapper – 1922 News Headline.

1920s Fashion – Flappers! Look to your Legs!

1920s Fashion Animation

Lost 1920s Fashion Film in color

1920s Style – How to be a Party Girl.

1920s Hairstyles – 12 Classic Bob Cuts

Get the Great Gatsby Look!

1920s Silhouette – Clara Bow vs Venus

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