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British War Time Christmas Beauty Tips for Women in 1941

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Glamourpost

British War Time Christmas Beauty Tips for Women in 1941 A touching and a unique record taken from the 1940’s British fashion periodical Good Taste – Dec 1941. The writer envisions various date scenarios and dishes out advice on the appropriate clothing, hairstyle and makeup to wear for these very special occasions with their soldiers home on leave.1940’s Women considered…

Easy Guide to a 1940’s Woman’s Dress and Style.

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Glamourpost

Get the early 1940s Look easily – See the lavishly illustrated Concise History of 1940s Fashion. The post below is a basic ‘ how to’ guide for quickly achieving the 1940s wardrobe look. We have much more detailed posts on typical wardrobes for women from the early to the late 1940s, as well as detailed illustrated history. You can browse…

Vintage 1940’s Beauty Secrets – Hair and Face Contour.

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Glamourdaze

Original 1940’s Hair and Make-up secrets from Vintage Make-up Guides.All 1940’s hairstyles, were generally swept away from the forehead. The correct make-up contour to match this look is imperative.So let’s look at the four female face shapes [ you’ll be one of these ! ] and howto bring out your inner 1940’s woman!The Round face | The Long and Narrow…

1940s Fashion Guide – Dressing for an occasion

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Glamourdaze

Margaret and Helen prepare for their big night out at the prom. Back in the 1940’s, correctness of dress for any occasion, not only included the gown and shoes, but the hairstyle, accessories, the jewellery and yes – the makeup of the 1940’s ! . Of course women usually received more training than men in the etiquette of 1940s dress…

Vintage 1940’s Junior Prom – Archive Film

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Glamourdaze

Vintage prom – 1940s style – archive film The prom as it is known today really took off in the US during the 1940’s . There were strict codes of behaviour as this film charmingly shows. Note how neither of the young women has an updo hairstyle, as many do now when going for a vintage 1940s look at proms…

1940’s Womens Fashion – A night out !

Posted on November 20, 2010 by Glamourdaze

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

World War Women – Rosie the Riveter

Posted on October 29, 2010 by Glamourdaze

The Iconic 1940s Munitions Worker – Image courtesy Boeing World War Two Women – Rosie the Riveter All the day long, Whether rain or shine She’s part of the assembly line. She’s making history, Working for victory Rosie the Riveter Rosie the Riveter has become a real cultural icon of the United States, Norman Rockwells recruitment poster unashamedly copying from…

1940’s Fashion – New York Women

Posted on September 1, 2010 by Glamourdaze

Street Fashion 1940’s in New York Continuing in the theme of vintage street fashion, here are some great photos from LIFE MAGAZINE A fabulous site to browse for a window into the past. When it comes to glamour, nothing much has changed in Manhattan. But these women in the 1940’s really raised the bar when it came to dressing to…

1940’s Fashion – A Vintage Guide to being glamorous

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Glamourdaze

1940’s Women’s Fashion Guide to being Glamorous See the lavishly illustrated concise history of 1940s womens fashion. A woman’s guide to being glamorous in the late 1940’s by the infamous Miss Ratherly Stern.The latest 1940’s Vintage Fashion Guide ! Learn first hand from a women’s etiquette expert, how to possess the mysterious quality known as vintage glamour! A little touch of…

1940s Fashion – Women’s Hairstyles during the War

Posted on April 1, 2010 by Glamourdaze

A Brief Peek 1940’s War Hairstyles – Now see the lavishly illustrated concise history of 1940s womens fashion and style !! As women took to the factory and to the plough and tractor during the war years – hairstyles – by necessity were tied up in scarves or Turbans, cut to shorter lengths or pinned up in the many and various…

British War Time Christmas Beauty Tips for Women in 1941

Easy Guide to a 1940’s Woman’s Dress and Style.

Vintage 1940’s Beauty Secrets – Hair and Face Contour.

1940s Fashion Guide – Dressing for an occasion

Vintage 1940’s Junior Prom – Archive Film

1940’s Womens Fashion – A night out !

World War Women – Rosie the Riveter

1940’s Fashion – New York Women

1940’s Fashion – A Vintage Guide to being glamorous

1940s Fashion – Women’s Hairstyles during the War

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