Lavishly illustrated history of vintage makeup guides, tutorials and tips for women
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 makeup in the 1970s is playing an increasingly important part in the look of the ‘seventies’ and is …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Ziggy me – A tribute to the late great David Bowie and the iconic Aladdin Sane makeup look – One of the most iconic 1970s makeup looks ever. Created by Pierre Laroche. Rest in peace David Bowie
Winter Facial and Complexion Makeover – Dec 1941 – 1940s Beauty report – Carolyn Wyck This coming yuletide season, many girls are hoping for some time off. A chance to throw off the uniforms and feel like women again. Here’s a good visual guide to a facial which anyone can do, followed by some basic …
All the stars beauty tricks for this December – 1930s beauty report by Carolyn Van Wyck. Going to the movies is a pretty good way to pick up some make-up tips. And the chapter on first glances is important at this time because so many girls are embarking on new episodes. Hollywood likes to give …
Mascara, Shadow and Brow Tricks – 1940s Beauty correspondent Carol Carter: Your eyes may be merry and soulful for the dark winter days ahead. But a little touch of magic from mascara, accents of shadow or wisps of brow pencil will make them appear larger, brighter, deeper and altogether more beautiful and exciting. This lesson …
Mary Martins Lip Tips on Loveliness 1941- 1940s Makeup – Lipstick Tutorial. – by Carol Carter for Glamourdaze.com Model your lips carefully! Use a deep clear red lipstick. You can make them wider, or shorter, fuller or thinner, to give your face better proportion. If they’re too heavy, use a medium or rose lip rouge …
1930s Tips to guard your skin against the elements – “O Wind, if winter comes, can Spring be far behind?” I suppose that Shelley, being a poet and romantic, could visualize budding blossoms, even while still facing the cold blasts of winter. But us ordinary mortals find it harder. Now that the biting cold and …