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1930s Hollywood Makeup – Satirical Photograph

Posted on September 6, 2014 by vmg | 0 Comments

1930s Hollywood Make-Up Satire – Will Connell 1937- This iconic 1937 Will Connell photograph taken from his photo book “In Pictures” shows a man using a roller brush to paint on a woman’s makeup. The image lampoons the amount of makeup worn by Hollywood actresses! Will Connell taight himself photography . Opening a studio in Los Angeles in 1925 and…

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The Beauty Measurer – by Max Factor – 1936

Posted on August 8, 2014 by vmg | 0 Comments

The machine that measures beauty – Wonders never cease – the latest is a machine which catalogs those good looks of Eve ( as well as bad ). Reducing 1930s beauty to a decimal point – a new machine invented by Max Factor – Hollywood’s make-up genius, turns the face of your favorite actress – into an intricate column of…

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Vintage Hollywood Look – 1934 – Marlene Dietrich

Posted on April 13, 2014 by vmg | 0 Comments

The 1930’s beauty look of Hollywood’s leading actresses – Marlene Dietrich, the paragon of poise, shows no dismay about her future. Maybe the new film code WILL cramp her style a bit. But why worry? The less you see of her attracting ability, the more you will see of her acting ability. And she welcomes the hance to demonstrate it…

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Makeup Timeline – 1900 to 1960s

Posted on April 8, 2014 by vmgpost | 0 Comments

A Handy Guide for Makeup Looks from 1900 to 1960s. These looks were created for the film documentary The Powder and the Glory – which is based on the book WAR PAINT by Lindy Woodhead, telling the story of two of the biggest names in cosmetics in the early 20th Century – Helena Rubinstein and Elizabeth Arden. Makeup artist David…

Timeless Inspiration for Vintage Makeup Fans.

Posted on February 12, 2014 by vmg | 0 Comments

– A peek inside the world of Besame Cosmetics – – the vintage makeup line used in shows such as Mad Men and the 2013 film of The Great Gatsby. Glamourdaze.com report for Vintage Makeup Guides. If ever a cosmetics store embodied the classic Hollywood era of the 1920, 1930s and 1940s, then Besame Cosmetics on West Magnolia Blvd in…

Vintage Makeup Tutorial 1938 – Pathe archive

Posted on April 19, 2013 by vmgpost | 1 Comments

Vintage Makeup Tutorial 1938 – Pathe archive. A cute and actually rather informative 1930s makeup tutorial film for cinema release and possible early TV release also. Voiced naturally by a ‘man’ the commentary is very Harry Enfiled’s Chomondley Warner, but charming in it’s own patronizing way. “Making up – whether after a tip or a spot in the ladies room,…

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Hollywood Eyes – Vintage 1930s Makeup Tutorial film

Posted on April 17, 2013 by vmgpost | 0 Comments

Hollywood Eyes – 1930s Makeup Tutorial Courtesy of Pathe News Vintage Fashion channel on Youtube this is a charming if short makeup lesson for young and old women ( you were old if over 40 years back then!) Ladies,do you know where to put the accent – so far as your facial appearance is concerned? We’ve asked Jeanne Barry, women’s…

1930s Makeup and Beauty guides – Video preview

Posted on December 2, 2012 by vmgpost | 0 Comments

1930s Makeup and Beauty guides – Video preview Seeking an authentic 1930s Carole Lombard or Joan Blondell look? Two rare make-up books found in an Oxford market and beautifully digitized. Make-up by Virginia Vincent and The Art of Make-up by beauty guru Max Factor. The 1930s makeup look evolved markedly from pencil thin eyebrows and expressionist rouges and lip shades…