Hairstyles took a dramatic turn in the late 1700s when the large powdered constructions fell out of fashion, and smaller styles became all the rage. Ancient Greek and Roman artworks… Read More »Women’s Regency Hairstyles: An Overview
Women’s 1930s makeup was less vampy than the looks of the 1920s. Eyes were still accentuated and lips were strong, but rouge was less featured. Additionally, individuality was encouraged. As… Read More »Women’s 1930s Makeup: An Overview
Women’s Victorian makeup was a paradox. It was considered inappropriate for a lady to wear makeup – yet women found discrete and covert ways to wear it. Makeup appeared to… Read More »Women’s Victorian Makeup: An Overview
This post looks at women’s Georgian makeup, including popular products and what influenced the beauty ideal for the era. During much of the Georgian era, women’s makeup was all about having… Read More »Women’s Georgian Makeup: An Overview
Here’s a collection of vintage 1920s makeup colour charts along with some application guides. Makeup in the 1920s was coming of age and a new generation of women was discovering… Read More »Vintage 1920s Makeup Colour Charts & Guides
Here we have a collection of vintage 1950s makeup colour charts and brochure excerpts. They give us an insight into the popular colours provided by mainstream cosmetic brands. Additionally, application… Read More »Vintage 1950s Makeup Colour Charts & Guides
A collection of vintage makeup colour charts and application guides from the 1930s. As can be seen, makeup colours were limited during this decade. Even so, products were often co-ordinated… Read More »Vintage 1930s Makeup Colour Charts & Guides
A selection of hair and beauty adverts from the 1930s, showing the colours, products and beauty ideal of the era.
A selection of photographs taken during the 1940s showing everyday British women. We get a glimpse of the hairstyles, hats and clothes worn during this era.
A collection of authentic makeup colour charts from the 1940s. There are also some excerpts from brochures, These were produced by the cosmetic brands to guide women with their makeup… Read More »Vintage 1940s Makeup Colour Charts & Guides
In this post, we take a look at homemade cosmetic recipes that were used during the Regency period. Homemade recipes dealt with all sorts of cosmetic requirements, from brightening the… Read More »Cosmetic Recipes for Regency Woman
Our guide to women’s Regency makeup looks at the popular cosmetics used by Western women during this period. We also look at the beauty ideal in the eyes of Regency… Read More »Women’s Regency Makeup: An Overview
Here’s our guide to women’s 1920s makeup. Wearing makeup really took off again after being in the wilderness for some time. Lots of new makeup products came onto the market… Read More »Women’s 1920s Makeup: An Overview
The beauty patch was a little mark with a big impact. Once upon a time, it was all the rage to adorn oneself with beauty patches. These little material creations… Read More »Beauty Patches
Here’s our look at women’s 1950s makeup. Following on from the ’40s wartime austerity, the ’50s was a time of growth and prosperity. Many economies around the world blossomed and… Read More »Women’s 1950s Makeup: An Overview
The lady’s maid was a servant who attended to the appearance of middle- and upper-class ladies. Her duties included helping her mistress with her hair, cosmetics and wardrobe. Lower-class and… Read More »The Role of a Lady’s Maid
A selection of hair and beauty adverts from the 1950s showing the popular colours, trends and styles of the decade. We also take a look at TV commercials.
Vintage makeup colour charts from the 1960s showing the popular shades of the era. The cosmetic brands also made makeup application guides and tips on the latest trends. These were included… Read More »Vintage 1960s Makeup Colour Charts & Guides
A selection of hair and beauty adverts from the 1940s, giving an insight into the fashionable makeup colours of the decade and how the hair was styled.
Here’s a look at women’s 1950s hairstyles. Following on from the hardship of World War II and rationing, the fifties was a time of relative prosperity. Disposable income combined with… Read More »Women’s 1950s Hairstyles: An Overview
A selection of hair and beauty adverts from the 1920s, showing how advertising was used to sell cosmetics in the Jazz Age.
Here’s our guide to women’s 1920s hairstyles. The Roaring Twenties were book-ended between two cataclysmic events – namely, the aftermath of World War I and the financial crash that led… Read More »Women’s 1920s Hairstyles: An Overview
Men’s 1970s hairstyles were a joy to behold. There was a variation throughout the decade, from long to short, blow-dried and bouffant to spiked and bleached. Overgrown hair, whatever the… Read More »Men’s 1970s Hairstyles: An Overview
Rounded red lips, more than any other aspect, seem to define the classic 1940s makeup look. There is, of course, more to the vintage look than red lipstick. So here’s… Read More »Women’s 1940s Makeup: An Overview
Women’s 1970s makeup was diverse. It gave a nod to retro smoky eyes and skinny brows, revolved around the glitter ball of decadent disco, and pogo-ed into avant-garde punk. From… Read More »Women’s 1970s Makeup: An Overview
A selection of hair and beauty adverts from the 1970s, giving you an idea of the popular colours, trends and styles throughout the decade.
A selection of hair and beauty adverts from the 1960s, giving an insight into the popular colours, styles and looks that were fashionable in the decade.
Women’s 1970s hairstyles varied from long, soft and feminine to short, edgy and androgynous. There was also a lot of experimentation and new styles were created throughout the decade. Hair was… Read More »Women’s 1970s Hairstyles: An Overview
1960s makeup looks were at both ends of the scale, from the au naturel look of the hippie brigade to the dramatic black and white eyes of mod high-fashion -… Read More »Women’s 1960s Makeup: An Overview
Here we take a look at women’s 1960s hairstyles, along with popular accessories. Hair in the 1960s saw a lot of diversity. Styles were influenced by the working classes, music,… Read More »Women’s 1960s Hairstyles: An Overview
Here we look at women’s Edwardian hairstyles, from the fictional beauty of the Gibson Girl to the huge pompadours worn to support the enormous hats. We also look at hair… Read More »Women’s Edwardian Hairstyles: An Overview
A collection of black and white photographs from Edwardian Britain, showing people from all walks of life going about their daily chores and activities. Also included are some studio portraits of everyday people.
A selection of Vogue magazine covers from the 1930s to the 1980s. It gives a glimpse into the ever-changing hair, makeup and clothing fashions for women.
Inspiration for vintage styles can be found in old photographs. Here are some from the 1920s showing people in different social circles.
A selection of photographs of British women taken in the 1930s, showing the hairstyles, looks and clothing worn during this era.
Here we look at the essential elements that make classic 1940s hairstyles, like rolls, pomps, curls, and waves. There were many ways to combine these elements. We also take a… Read More »Women’s 1940s Hairstyles: An Overview
A guide to men’s military haircuts, including the flat top, high and tight, undercut, the Ivy League and crew cut.