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Dorothy Gray Make Up Routine in 1947

Posted on December 29, 2016 by Glamourdaze

Pathe news visits a Dorothy Gray beauty salon – Every woman knows that tired slack feeling after a hard days work in the office, the shop or even in the kitchen. How wonderful it feels to relax in the comfortable couch in the beauty parlour and let the expert turn you into a new woman. Here the Dorothy Gray way…

Classic Color 1941 Victory Red Lipstick

Posted on September 24, 2016 by Glamourdaze

Patriotic 1940s Shade by Besame Cosmetics – One cosmetic brand in recent years that has become most associated with the vintage fashion set has to be Besame Cosmetics, and their vivacious red lipsticks are perhaps their standout product. Aussie girl Gabriella aka Nancy Wake models their latest lipstick for Glamourdaze – 1941 Victory Red, with these charming photographs. Gabriella has really perfected…

The Real Lip Rouge of the Geisha

Posted on June 16, 2016 by Glamourdaze

The art of Japanese Komachi Beni Lip Makeup – The art of lip make up is ancient indeed in Japan. It was an integral feature used by high society women and of course the Geisha. The traditional lip paint was called Komachi Beni, the name derived from the red pigment obtained from the “benibana” (safflower), grown in the Yamagata prefecture…

1950s Makeup – Color Harmony in 1951

Posted on March 12, 2016 by Glamourdaze

Color charts for make-up hair and clothes 1951 – 1950s makeup tutorial from Carolyn Earle Bright ideas in 1950s makeup and effective use of costume colors accentuate your good looks and compliment each other. In this post are four complexion types – blonde, brunette, brownette, and titian – together with color suggestions that you can make your own or use…

1940s Beauty Rites with Julie Bishop

Posted on February 14, 2016 by Glamourdaze

How to Stay Young in 1942 – No matter how busy you may be, you don’t neglect those little beauty rites so necessary to comfort and appearance. Make up your mind that no matter how rushed and difficult your life may be you are going to look your best all the time. Keep young, look younger than you really are….

1950s Makeup Tips for Teenagers

Posted on February 10, 2016 by Glamourdaze

Vintage Face Correction Tips in 1959 – 1950s beauty report by Carolyn Earle New Look for your eyes Make-up was made for the girl with small or problem eyes which need help to gain attention. Light make-up used as shown above removes dark shadows. A touch of light make-up under the brows makes them look wide apart. Deep set eyes…

The Seventies Face – Make-up for 1971

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Glamourdaze

Bold Experimental Colors from Christian Dior – 1971 – Not so long ago, a woman could achieve a new look by simply following the latest fashion trends and changing the color or style of her hair. Now make-up is playing an increasingly important part in the look of the ‘seventies’ and is designed to compliment and complete today’s fashion. To…

1930s Beauty – Loveliness to Lips and Mouth

Posted on January 29, 2016 by Glamourdaze

Homespun 1930s Beauty advice from 1936 – By Evelyn. It is said that’s mouths are expressive of character: For instance, drooping lips tell a story of discontent; thin lips portray hardness and cruelty; a wide mouth betokens a generous, easy going nature, and so on. Don’t believe all this, but rather that a badly shaped mouth mars your natural loveliness,…

1920 – Black Cake Mascara

Posted on January 23, 2016 by Glamourdaze

Besame’s lovely new packaging for cake mascara – 1920s style – Applied with a brush, as originally done by the flappers of the 1920’s, this luscious product from Besame Cosmetics really captures the era beautifully and is a very nice addition to your handbag. The effect is quite startling as the photo from Emily Bright demonstrates. Forget about those awful…

1930s Make-up Class – Night Time Glamour

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Glamourdaze

Make-up magic from 1937 – We have sketched six entirely different make-up types, and for making up the faces and for the blobs of color showing the correct tints for you to apply, we have used the actual cosmetics – lipsticks, eye-shadow and nail polish. A. Sun Tanned Girl – an average summer type for you to copy when the…

Dorothy Gray Make Up Routine in 1947

Classic Color 1941 Victory Red Lipstick

The Real Lip Rouge of the Geisha

1950s Makeup – Color Harmony in 1951

1940s Beauty Rites with Julie Bishop

1950s Makeup Tips for Teenagers

The Seventies Face – Make-up for 1971

1930s Beauty – Loveliness to Lips and Mouth

1920 – Black Cake Mascara

1930s Make-up Class – Night Time Glamour

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