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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….

The Top Ten most sarcastic Flapper slang words.

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Glamourpost

The Top 10 most sarcastic Flapper slang words. Umbrella- young man any girl can borrow for the evening. Rock of Ages- any woman over 30 years of age. Face stretcher- old maid who tries to look young. Cellar Smeller- a young man who always turns up where there’s free liquor to be had. Corn Shredder- young man who dances on…

1920s Style Make-up Application – Vintage guides to download

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Glamourpost

1920s Make-up Application Techniques – Original guide for download. A rare vintage 1920s beauty guide with instructions on the makeup application techniques of the flapper era. You’ll adore it. It’s a beautifully illustrated and restored e-book from an original beauty guide for women from 1925 by wealth socialite Marjorie Oelrichs.Packed with feminine advice for young ladies in an era of…

Downton Abbey – What 1920s fashions to look out for

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Glamourpost

Check out the official “ Downton Abbey fashion Era ” Pinterest pages by Glamourdaze. Downton Abbey – What 1920s fashions to look out for Hairstyles and makeup take a decided 1920s turn with short crops and bobs – finger waves or ‘Marcel waves’ as they were known in the 20’s thanks to their creator French hair designer Francois Marcel. Scott…

The Flapper By Dorothy Parker

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Glamourpost

The great acerbic writer Dorothy Parker wrote this famous ode to the flapper. The Flapper By Dorothy Parker The Playful flapper here we see, The fairest of the fair. She’s not what Grandma used to be, — You might say, au contraire. Her girlish ways may make a stir, Her manners cause a scene, But there is no more harm…

1920’s Dress Fashion – The Rise and Fall of the Flapper

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Glamourpost

A brief history of the dress fashions and beauty style of the iconic 1920’s woman. 1920’s Fashion – The Rise and Fall of the Flapper Style and Dress See also our popular post: 1920’s Fashion – Women’s Dress and Style Also: The Flapper Slang Guide. In 1929, a famous New York Times article by Mildred Adams declared ‘ The Death…

An Original Flappers Guide to 1920’s Make-up.

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Glamourpost

Advice from a Society Dame in 1927 – Advice from a society Dame to women on the ‘art of making up’ for that ‘ special night out’ ! Adapted from ‘ Home beauty Course’ by Marjorie Oelrichs -1927. ( Excerpt from Make-up & Beauty – A 1920s Guide – available from vintagemakeupguide.com ). Darling – before you head for the…

The 1920s Flapper Hairstyle Revolution !

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Glamourdaze

1920s Flapper Hairstyle Revolution Bobbed hair was first made popular by dancer Irene Castle, as far back as 1916, is the definitive hairstyle look for the 1920s. Known as the Castle Bob it was simply a tousled straight round cut that was level with the lobes of the ears. As the 1920s advanced, it became synonymous with the flapper look….

1920’s It Girls – Louise Brooks and Clara Bow

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Glamourdaze

Louise Brooks and Clara Bow, possibly the two greatest female screen icons of 1920’s beauty style. Their individual beauty helped define the flapper look and the jazz age of the roaring twenties.This film celebrates them both. If you should ever need a definitive tutorial or just some tips on 1920’s, fashion, dress, bob hairstyles, clothing and the makeup look of…

1920’s Fashion – Women’s Dress and Style

Posted on May 6, 2010 by Glamourdaze

We have now updated this popular post to a much more in-depth and fully illustrated page – A Concise Illustrated History of 1920s Women’s Fashion ! Also if you’re a fan of the 1940s, read the concise history of fashion – 1940 to 1949. They’re entertaining and an educational read and packed with oodles of imagery and links. Each is a BIG…

1920s Hairstyles – 12 Classic Bob Cuts

The Top Ten most sarcastic Flapper slang words.

1920s Style Make-up Application – Vintage guides to download

Downton Abbey – What 1920s fashions to look out for

The Flapper By Dorothy Parker

1920’s Dress Fashion – The Rise and Fall of the Flapper

An Original Flappers Guide to 1920’s Make-up.

The 1920s Flapper Hairstyle Revolution !

1920’s It Girls – Louise Brooks and Clara Bow

1920’s Fashion – Women’s Dress and Style

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