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1950s Fashion – The Feminine Figure and Silhouette

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Glamourpost

Glamourdaze looks at the ‘golden age’ of the foundation garment – the 1950s fashion line – 1950’s Fashion – Women’s Figure and Silhouette. The new silhouette demanded a new figure and a veritable deluge of undergarments filled the lingerie departments. There were two distinct shapes,the waif like gamine figure epitomized in movies by Audrey Hepburn and the more womanly hourglass…

1920s Fashion – Choosing your Style Type.

Posted on July 7, 2013 by Glamourpost

From July 1928 – Carolyn Van Wyck’s Hollywood Beauty Shop discusses the problem of ‘choosing a fashion type’ for yourself – For the very tall or the very small girl, for the piquant brunette or golden blonde, the way to emphasize personality is obvious and easy. But for ” in-between” girls it’s difficult. On this page you’ll find my advice…

1920’s fashion – Frocks that tempt men – by Betty Blythe

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Glamourpost

Actress Betty Blythe fearlessly discusses the grave dangers to which the new ‘daring dresses’ expose women. Originally published in the Competitors Journal -July 1926 – Most of the 1920s frocks worn by girls and women today are a terrible temptation to men. They reveal as much as they possibly dare reveal. They inflame the senses, rouse the passions, and the…

1930’s Fashion – Hollywood Style Review No1

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Glamourpost

Originally published in July 1932 issue of Photoplay – The Hollywood 1930’s Style Report – for women, by the mysteriously named fashion columnist ‘Seymour’. THESE THREE SMART STARS SPONSOR – GAY STRIPES | LIGHT WOOLS | ALL WHITE . Youth is in every wool line of this jaunty beige wool suit which you’ll see Anita Louise wearing in “As You…

The 1920s Face – Five Top Makeup Tips by Gabriela Hernandez.

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Glamourpost

Exclusive to Glamourdaze – Besame Cosmetics founder and author of Classic beauty – The History of Makeup – Gabriela Hernandez shares some key secrets for achieving the classic 1920s makeup look. First – apply a thick layer of moisturising cream. Then, using a puff – dust over with plenty of powder, slightly lighter than your skin. The cream acts as…

For Luna Swimwear – Gorgeous Esther Williams swimsuits

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Glamourpost

American actress and Olympic swimmer Esther Williams sits by her poolside in 1944. If you wish that swimsuits like this were still for sale – then you won’t be disappointed by visiting ForLuna Swimwear – who feature a number of droolable swimsuits from the Esther Williams range. Visit ForLuna swimwear. First up is this one-piece Emerald Green swimsuit which is…

1910 – Paris Summer Fashions – amusing review.

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Glamourpost

Its summer 1910 and the Los Angeles Herald reviews the newest gowns. By A.T Ashmore Selecting gowns for the summer outfit involves far more thought, time and patience than can be realized by the uninitiated in the mysteries of women’s dress,and this season’s fashions will tax to the utmost all those qualities best adapted to the successful accomplishment of the…

1940s fashion – Vogues Summer Makeup guide 1947.

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Glamourpost

Vogues Summer Face Guide for 1947. It’s summer – at-least in the northern hemisphere, and if you’re a young woman in 1947, you’ll be scanning vogue magazine for the latest advice on makeup looks for those balmy days ahead. The Golden complexion. This is the sort of look a face might wear under the brightest summer sun. the make-up here…

1910 Hairstyles – New Coiffures of the Summer Girl.

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Glamourpost

Hairstyle fashions for young women in the summer of 1910. As bewilderingly reported by Andre Dupont in the August edition of McCalls Magazine in 1910. It would certainly seem as though the fashionable hairdressers had determined that a woman’s head should attract attention to her appearance at the first glance, and in truth so conspicuous are some of the new…

1940’s Fashion – Swimwear Styles of the Stars – June 1940.

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Glamourpost

1940s swimwear designs. The dressmaker suit is trumps in the new ultra-swim worthy offerings that can either go to sea – or be seen! Deanna Durbin, who’ll lead the eagerly-awaited “Spring Parade”, likes this one featuring a swing skirt and a halter that fastens in front, where the blue and red stripes are manipulated to create a pattern. How delightful!…

1950s Fashion – The Feminine Figure and Silhouette

1920s Fashion – Choosing your Style Type.

1920’s fashion – Frocks that tempt men – by Betty Blythe

1930’s Fashion – Hollywood Style Review No1

The 1920s Face – Five Top Makeup Tips by Gabriela Hernandez.

For Luna Swimwear – Gorgeous Esther Williams swimsuits

1910 – Paris Summer Fashions – amusing review.

1940s fashion – Vogues Summer Makeup guide 1947.

1910 Hairstyles – New Coiffures of the Summer Girl.

1940’s Fashion – Swimwear Styles of the Stars – June 1940.

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