Convenient Salons for the Women at War in the 1940s
I wrote this article originally for WWII Re-enactors Magazine and thought you all might also be interested in this little bit of this historic information. Unfortunately the magazine is out of
I wrote this article originally for WWII Re-enactors Magazine and thought you all might also be interested in this little bit of this historic information. Unfortunately the magazine is out of
The powder room is our little haven. It is the one place that women kind of have free reign over decorating. We have to share the decorating duties for the
The history of the handkerchief and its uses by a lady are vast. I was inspired to write this post by a scan of an article I saw on the
Finding a creative vintage gift can be daunting. The perfect inspiration, though, is right under your nose. The vintage styled vanity, whether in the bathroom or a sweet little mirror
The Vintage Queen of Halloween I’d like to dedicate this day and post to the vintage queen of Halloween, Yvonne De Carlo. She had a long career in Hollywood, but
I went with Hitchcock’s Psycho for my Halloween Costume this year. The costume is going to be great. I am having a party at my house Saturday night and for
Yearbooks from your local antique store are an amazing resource for finding inspirational vintage hair and makeup ideas based on the era you are trying to emulate. One of my
Today’s hairstyle tutorial draws its inspiration from Jill Vincent in 1946s Black Angel. I originally called it the “Show off your necklace hair style” because it keeps your hair away
Berets are an easy hair accessory to go vintage. The simple hat style of the beret has been around for ages and so can fit with most decade looks you may be
The first thing that caught my eye in this vintage Maybelline ad, circa 1960, was the array of makeup products. What a great example of the products you might find
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