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Photobooth Selfies – A Century of Women

Posted on May 5, 2017 by Glamourdaze

Candid, funny and touching photos of past lives – Back in July 2014 – the year of the Selfie, Glamourdaze took a look back to a time before smartphones and the magic of the Photobooth selfie. What we found was a treasure of portraits going back to the Edwardian Era. Google Photobooth women selfies and you’ll see a lot of…

1940s Hairstyle Tutorial – Waves

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Glamourdaze

How to 40’s waves guide– Basic Waves Most hairstyles are created by using waves and curls. Here we look at the three basic hair waves.When setting a wave, do NOT force the hair. DO follow the natural wave tendencies of your hair, and the finished result will not appear artificial, will last longer and will be easier to comb….

Sylvia Sidney 1930s Hat Style for Spring

Posted on April 29, 2017 by Glamourdaze

Four Hats for a Spring wardrobe 1935 – Sylvia Sidney prefers brimmed hats.(Left)”Pied Piper,” in black pebble crepe straw, topped with yellow fan feather, tips far forward over one eye for that demure look in the Spring sunshine. (Right), “Gingham Girl,” for afternoon and restaurant dining, in cloudy blue. New squared crown and coquettish brim that permits the wearer to…

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1930s Spring Fashion from Hollywood

Posted on April 29, 2017 by Glamourdaze

1936 April styles feature – Joan Crawford shows you a hat in blue suede, in a delicate light shade, Joan’s favorite. The band is navy blue. The hat is from John Fredericks, at which shop she bought more than thirty items. A tailored suit designed by Irene for Joan Crawford, is of black and white check. Notice the flap which…

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1930s Makeup Tricks for Spring

Posted on April 29, 2017 by Glamourdaze

Hollywood actresses makeup rituals – 1.Eleanor Powell uses two shades of powder which gives her skin a translucent glow. She is seen applying first the darker,then the light powder. 2.A camels hair brush dusts off the excess. 3.Eleanor’s rouge gives her cheeks a suffused glow designed to be in harmony with her chosen lip color. She pats on the rouge…

1930 Hollywood Spring Wardrobe

Posted on April 27, 2017 by Glamourdaze

New lines for the new decade – Norma is wearing a silk crepe afternoon frock of the new Spring shade ( left ),fuchsia. The lines follow the curves of the figure flaring in to a slightly uneven hemline. Puffs above the wrists give interest to the sleeves, while the hat, also of fuchsia shade, reveals the newest in brim lines….

1940s Hollywood Spring Styles 1941

Posted on April 25, 2017 by Glamourdaze

Actress Ann Rutherfords Spring Wardrobe – 1940s Fashion Report by Gwenn Walters – Vivacious Ann Rutherford gives you an exclusive preview of her spring dresses for this season. A parchment beige wool jersey sports frock is Ann’s first choice. Designed by LA’s Louella Ballerino, it is a two piece eye-catcher. The blouse, which features soft neckline, shoulder and cuff gathers…

Colleen Moore on being a Flapper 1922

Posted on April 20, 2017 by Glamourdaze

Hollywood actress says Flappers here to stay ! – by Gladys Hall – Chicago Daily News. “What normal healthy girl doesn’t like to be both smart and naughty !” Colleen Moore 1922 One day, not so very long ago, Colleen Moore and I had lunch together. I don’t suppose I ever met anybody so enthusiastic as Colleen. Even about the…

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A Course in Cosmetics by Colleen Moore 1922

Posted on April 15, 2017 by Glamourdaze

The young actress shows her daily routine – Just on the verge of her success in Flaming Youth, where she played the first truly iconic screen flapper, Colleen Moore gave this little makeup tutorial to Photoplay. It was so successful that Photoplay made makeup tutorials a regular thing. Colleen Moore’s chief screen rival Clara Bow knocked her from her perch…

1940s Post War Shoes Fashion Show

Posted on April 11, 2017 by Glamourdaze

Pathe News’s optimistic style feature – A preview of some of the snappy 1940s ladies shoes we’ll be seeing when austerity is a thing of the past! ( in fact austerity in Britain lasted until 1951!) But it’s with evening wear that some of the most attractive shoes will be worn.This Chinese sandal for instance with high platform sole. That’s…

Photobooth Selfies – A Century of Women

1940s Hairstyle Tutorial – Waves

Sylvia Sidney 1930s Hat Style for Spring

1930s Spring Fashion from Hollywood

1930s Makeup Tricks for Spring

1930 Hollywood Spring Wardrobe

1940s Hollywood Spring Styles 1941

Colleen Moore on being a Flapper 1922

A Course in Cosmetics by Colleen Moore 1922

1940s Post War Shoes Fashion Show

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