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Hollywood Beauty Secrets – Carole Lombard with Max factor

Posted on August 29, 2014 by Glamourdaze

Carole Lombard explains her 5 beauty secrets – When a Hollywood beauty, and the foremost beauty expert get together – you can pick up some real pointers. Max Factor and Carole Lombard dish out the tips in 1935. 1930s Beauty report for Glamourdaze.com “Nothing on earth can give a woman confidence and that grand inner happiness like a little…

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How to Create the Perfect Face – Max Factor

Posted on August 22, 2014 by Glamourdaze

Beauty Guru Max Factor reveals the secret in 1934 – In his own words – the supreme master of female beauty Max Factor explains how to achieve beauty perfection through the art of makeup and hair. “Just what is beauty? Is it really only skin deep? The cameraman of Hollywood will answer in the affirmative. They will point, particularly, to…

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…

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Femmes de la France – Liberation 1944 in Color

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Glamourdaze

Women of France – filmed during the liberation of France from Normandy to Paris in 1944 – Very moving and beautiful footage gathered from several sources including one remarkable film by the Hollywood director George Stevens, shot on his personal 16mm camera on Kodachrome. Watch and share ….. More stills from the film Femmes de la France – 1944

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The Top Paris Designer Dresses of 1954

Posted on August 10, 2014 by Glamourdaze

What were the ‘must have’ dresses in 1954 ? – 1950s fashion report for Glamourdaze.com – originally published by L’officiel-de-la-mode examines the spring /summer gowns from Christian Dior, Hubert Givenchy, Jean Patou and Jean Desses and Jacques Fath. Silk pea stone dress by Hubert de Givenchy. Already very summery, this dress is printed in scarf. The neck is adorned with an…

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One Woman – Three 1950’s Makeup Looks – Elizabeth Arden

Posted on August 9, 2014 by Glamourdaze

Three Summer Faces – French Make up Styles for 1954 – 1950s Makeup report from L’officiel de la mode. Some summer cosmetic suggestions from the top cosmetologist Elizabeth Arden ( Ed: This was in French, so please forgive our translation!) 1.The Sports Make-up Look Eyelashes, eyelids and eyebrows are slightly greased. The important point here is the mouth.The red selected,…

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1920s Hairstyles – New Bobbed Hairstyles for 1925

Posted on August 2, 2014 by Glamourdaze

The newest bobbed hair from Hollywood – 1920s hairstyle report from 1925 Who said bobbed hair lacks variety? Not the movie stars. Merrily they bob and bewilder. Esther Ralston’s newest cut is trimmed out underneath, slicked flat and softly curled. Pola Negri’s “orchid bob” bloomed and faded – fortunately. Now she wears a loosely coiled rope of hair about her…

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The Perfect Retro Style Swimsuit for your figure

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Glamourdaze

Retro Swimsuit Info-graphic from Unique Vintage – Click to download full resolution: Our friends at Unique Vintage – that fine purveyor of all things retro for women of taste have a very clever info-graphic to help you choose the perfect swimwear to suit your body shape. Swimsuit for Small Bust Small Bust? No problem – choose swimsuits adorned with lovely…

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…

Hollywood Beauty Secrets – Carole Lombard with Max factor

How to Create the Perfect Face – Max Factor

The Art of Besame Cosmetics – Feature

1940s Inspired Makeup Look Glamorous Eyes and Red Lips

Femmes de la France – Liberation 1944 in Color

The Top Paris Designer Dresses of 1954

One Woman – Three 1950’s Makeup Looks – Elizabeth Arden

1920s Hairstyles – New Bobbed Hairstyles for 1925

The Perfect Retro Style Swimsuit for your figure

1940s Hair and Beauty – Summer Allure in Seconds

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