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1930s Fashion – Winter Suits in 1936

Posted on February 14, 2016 by Glamourdaze

Hollywood’s latest styles in suits and coats – Claudette Colbert, caught in color on her way to the races at Santa Anita, in a sports outfit designed by Irene of Bullocks Wilshire. Her coat is a vibrant green with red-brown flared skirt and lumber jacket blouse of dull raspberry. A pheasant’s feather trims her smart hat poised above her burnished…

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…

1930s Fashion – A Study in Accessories

Posted on February 6, 2016 by Glamourdaze

Leila Hyams shows us her daily outfits – Feb 1932 The Afternoon Suit A pretty blonde – out for the afternoon in the correct clothes! “There’s nothing nicer than a dressy 1930s suit,” says Leila Hyams. Hers has wide fox fur elbow-cuffs, and she wears with it a drooping- brimmed hat. Very fetching. Note the accessories Leila has chosen to compliment…

High Heel Fashion in 1930 – Why Women Wear them

Posted on February 5, 2016 by Glamourdaze

Sarcastic and funny article from 1930 – Out for a walk the other day in Central Park I encountered a pretty young woman, throwing bread crumbs to a flock of pigeons. She made a delightful picture. her fresh face was its own color instead of being violently rouged; her red lips free from artificial aids was anything but kiss proof;…

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,…

1940s Hairstyles – Memorable Pompadours

Posted on January 26, 2016 by Glamourdaze

A quick history of a classic 1940s hairstyle – The Pompadour was named after the secretary and mistress of the French king Louis XV in the mid 18th century, a certain Jeanne Antoinette Poisson, the Marquise de Pompadour. It was very much the domain of high society and was often worn in wig form by both men and women until it…

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…

1940s Fashion – Cool Winter Styles

Posted on January 23, 2016 by Glamourdaze

What to step out in for January 1941 – 1940’s Fashion Report. Three lovely street outfits to start with. 1. Like an expensive English classic with its impeccable tailoring, soft wool and cashmere jersey, ribboned cardigan front. A natural for year round wear. 2. P stands for pinafore frock, pleated ruffs n pockets a-plenty. In otherwards – perfection. Delicious shades…

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…

1930s Fashion – Winter Suits in 1936

1950s Makeup Tips for Teenagers

1930s Fashion – A Study in Accessories

High Heel Fashion in 1930 – Why Women Wear them

The Seventies Face – Make-up for 1971

1930s Beauty – Loveliness to Lips and Mouth

1940s Hairstyles – Memorable Pompadours

1920 – Black Cake Mascara

1940s Fashion – Cool Winter Styles

1930s Make-up Class – Night Time Glamour

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