Hollywood make-up tutorial from 1938

October 18, 2011 | Lena Weber

Iconic makeup specialist Jean Barrie, introduced here as the “Editress of Woman’s Fair Magazine” gives a supposedly plain girl a makeover adding eyebrows, eyelashes and lipstick.

The final section of the video tackles glasses and discusses which types of … Read More

Vintage inspiration: 1967 newsreel on London fashion

November 12, 2010 | Lena Weber 1

A brilliant newsreel on London fashion in 1967 – take a look at ‘what gear the cats are wearing’ and where on Carnaby Street and Kings Road Swinging Londoners used to shop. Purple lace-up boots, anyone?

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The ’39 Steps’ vintage birthday party

September 13, 2010 | Lena Weber

Vintage loving Londoners dressed up in their best Thirties and Forties at the ’39 Steps’ birthday party at the Criterion Theatre last night. After watching the West End Play, guests indulged in cocktails and delicious cakes – … Read More