1940s beauty

Bangs have always for the bold and fashion forward. They make a definite statement that takes some serious commitment. They can take forever to grow out, you know! Bangs can also very strongly show a particular period. So here's a survey of bang styles over the years. Bangs in the 1920's were a bold way to set yourself firmly in the flapper style. Several film stars adopted a severe bob with blunt straight bangs but wispier bangs were not unheard of either. Bangs in the 1930's moved away…

Gorgeous 1940s makeup guides

Martha Vickers was born in 1925 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Her best known role is that of Karen Sternwood, the younger sister of Lauren Bacall in the classic film noir “The Big Sleep” in 1946. Other film sinclude “Ruthless”, “Daughters of the West” and in 1960 her final film “Four Fast Guns”. Martha Vickers died […]

Elaine Stewart

1940s makeup is one of the most "vintage" looks, and is rather simple to recreate. There was a push for all things natural, unlike the 1930s and 1950s, which favored reshaping eyebrows and contouring the face. 1940s makeup enhanced natural beauty with just a few tools. During the war, European women dealt with huge cosmetics

That 1940s long hair Girlie look.

A young Diana Dors c. 1940’s

Want to try a 1950s beauty routine? Try this weekly beauty routine from the past with a few modern touches to make it even better and leave you looking your best.