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Fashion during the Blitz – Technicolor film by Jack Cardiff

Posted on November 18, 2014 by Glamourdaze

Rare color fashion feature from London in 1940 – Here we present the latest feature on our archive Vintage Fashion channel on YouTube. A beautiful 1940s fashion feature in lush color shot by the great cinematographer Jack Cardiff – this rare piece of film is provided by the British Council. Cardiff is best known for his influential colour cinematography for…

Inside the Tangee Lipstick Factory in 1947

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Glamourdaze

Exclusive peek at the famous lipstick assembly line – In 1947 Life magazines photographer Herbert Gehr paid a visit to the famous Tangee Lipstick manufacturing plant and brought us these rare images. The Tangee Lipstick Factory. Lipstick is manufactured by combining perfumes, color pigments and oils with a wax base, as shown in these pictures from the Tangee lipstick factory. Good…

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1940 – Five Steps to Winter Beauty

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Glamourdaze

by Hollywood beauty editor Ann Vernon Luscious Miss Eva Gabor kindly posed for us to show us the five steps to her 1940’s beauty routine – which shows how she reclaims her beautiful July complexion in the cold months of winter. 1. ( above) Eva applies a tinted paste to conceal sallow tan and freckles, keeps make-up firm and fresh looking for…

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1940s Beauty & Makeup – From Summer to Autumn

Posted on September 1, 2014 by Glamourdaze

Virginia Mayo shares her Fall beauty tips for 1948 – Sterling 1940s beauty advice from Virginia Mayo, on how to use foundation and powder in dealing with a fading summer tan! With the first whisper of Autumn, a revolution in color takes place. Our whole outside world changes from lush greens to tawny shades. Inside our homes, colorful draperies and…

The Art of Besame Cosmetics – Feature

Posted on August 16, 2014 by Glamourdaze

A behind the scenes film on the world of Besame makeup – Watch this great new film feature on the world of Besame Cosmetics. You get to meet the family behind the business, their passions and even some of their secrets. You get to see the production and research that goes into realising these gorgeous makeup products. “My products I…

1940s Inspired Makeup Look Glamorous Eyes and Red Lips

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Glamourdaze

Full 1940s Makeup Look Tutorial – Gemma Clifford – We got sent a lovely makeup video from a new vintage pal called Gemma Clifford. She has a new YouTube channel destined for great things if this 1940s inspired makeup look tutorial is anything to go by. You can watch the full tutorial here and read the transcription, but do go…

1940s Hair and Beauty – Summer Allure in Seconds

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Glamourdaze

Actress Jane Frazee’s time saving beauty tips- 1940s Beauty Report by Mary Bailey for Glamourdaze 1943. JANE wants to set her hair, but there’s not much time! So instead of using water, she sprays on a mist of cologne. It dries faster and after her coiffure has been combed and arranged, the gentle fragrance lingers. Could this be a new…

1940s Beauty – Put Magic in to your Holiday Makeup

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Glamourdaze

Quick ‘plans for prettiness’ for the 1943 summer girl – Carol Carter 1940’s beauty report for Glamourdaze.com Vacation bound? Or Victory gardening in the backyard? Whatever you summer plans, they’ll go all the merrier if you plan for prettiness! Says pert Dona Drake ” The surest way for any gal to put magic in her 1940s makeup is for her…

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1940’s Bombshell Hair and Make-up Looks to try from 1942

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Glamourpost

1940’s Hair and Make-up Secrets for your Face Type – Over on Vintage Make-up Guide.com – 1940s Modern Screen beauty expert Carol Carter shows you how to match your given face with a glamorous Hollywood star in make-up and hairstyle. Simple hairstyle and make-up tips for your particular face type. If you have a square face like Gene Tierney or…

Want to Know a Secret – 1941 Eye Make-up Tips.

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Glamourpost

Want to Know a Secret? – 1941 Eye Make-up Tips. Back to 1941 now as Hollywood Beauty editor Ann Vernon and actress Peggy Moran show how you can accomplish wonders with your eyes – and learn the secret of mascara application. BRIGHT EYES … Without clear sparkling eyes like Peggy Moran’s, you can’t hope to accomplish a miracle, for cosmetics…

Fashion during the Blitz – Technicolor film by Jack Cardiff

Inside the Tangee Lipstick Factory in 1947

1940 – Five Steps to Winter Beauty

1940s Beauty & Makeup – From Summer to Autumn

The Art of Besame Cosmetics – Feature

1940s Inspired Makeup Look Glamorous Eyes and Red Lips

1940s Hair and Beauty – Summer Allure in Seconds

1940s Beauty – Put Magic in to your Holiday Makeup

1940’s Bombshell Hair and Make-up Looks to try from 1942

Want to Know a Secret – 1941 Eye Make-up Tips.

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