An important element to emulating hair accessories from the 1940s is copying how they were worn. Vintage hair accessories were designed to enhance the form of the hairstyle. Women placed them at a focal point of the hairstyle. Or the accessory framed elements of the
I have a lot of vintage beauty and women’s magazines. It is a bit of an obsession of mine. The photographs are lovely and they are full of inspiration. April brought my home town some snow showers… and I am hoping the snow did not
WWII and its effect on supply and general morale of everyday life led the 1940s woman to apply her makeup with a more natural, light touch. Serious times called for a new way of approaching cosmetics. In Part 1 of the 1940s era post of
Snoods, in the form of knitted or crocheted hairnets, have been around since…well…a long time. Hairnets date back to the 11th century, but they were widely worn during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Early versions were made of knotted loops of single-ply silk threads in
Vintage hairstyles actually can be easy and here are 3 options to try with your curls from last night that you just slept on. So. It’s the morning after your New Year’s celebrating and you might look a bit like a hot mess. You looked
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 from your neckline. So if you are wearing a dress with fabulous beading around the
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