Well, I certainly can imagine dancing on that amazing floor! How very streamlined looking it is.
Classic Beauty – The history of Makeup
If like me, you are fan of Bésame Cosmetics, you will have heard of it’s founder; Gabriela Hernandez. She released a book on the History of Makeup in 2011 that is wonderfully in-depth. A great read for all fashion historians and vintage lovers alike. Here is the description from the Bésame website:
Author and founder of Bésame Cosmetics, Gabriela Hernandez, takes you on a grand tour of the rich history of facial trends and styles in her new book, “Classic Beauty: History of Makeup”. Enjoy this in-depth and historical journey of the many trends and styles of the classic beauty looks throughout the ages.
This vivid reference book follows the ever changing concept of what defines beauty by showcasing historical trends and the evolution of makeup innovations for the eyes, face, and lips. Fascinating and bizarre vintage ads, detailed makeup application guides, and profiles of famous makeup innovators, connoisseurs, and iconic faces offer a glimpse of the rich history of facial trends from the ancient times to today. Enjoy over 430 images, timelines, and detailed color-correct vintage color palettes.
Can you see inside the book and purchase it here.
Ralph Lauren Spring 2012 Collection – so very 30s!
Some gorgeous pieces here and wide with a late 20s to mid 30s feel, and wide flowing pants abound!! Almost resort wear in some cases, which is fabulous. I Â have many pairs of 30s style wide trousers which I incorporate into my everyday wardrobe on a daily basis and I’m glad to see that this flattering style with a 30s edge on catwalks. Lots of bias cut dresses, swagger and cloche-type hats and feminine, flowing fabrics here too. My favourite is the first pic.
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1930s La Femme Chez Elle magazines are très chic!
Ahh…La Femme Chez Elle. So many beautiful art deco minimalist style covers and fashion plates within. And lots of nifty hat making tips! I have scanned some of the articles for you here from a few of my collection. Yes, they are in French, but the visuals are worth looking at. Some lovely knitting patterns too and I really want to try and make the tilted straw hat. So cute! If you are interested, I have some for sale in my Etsy store. I noticed that Artposters.com even has copies of the covers for sale as prints.
    
   
1930s Japanese beauties
I have always loved these gorgeous ads from 1930s Japan. Such stylised, beautiful ladies and a wonderful use of colour and design. The girl with the red hair bow is stunning and I adore the green hat in the second poster.
  
   
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