"To make you and each garment you wear look twice as attractive, learn to stand and walk correctly"
(a repost from September 2009)
Friday, August 31, 2012
Thursday, August 30, 2012
How To Put On A Bra
Do you know how to put on a bra? "Figure authority Henry Plehn" gives advice here from Cover Girl Fashions Magazine from 1947. ( How does one become a "Figure Authority"?).
Remember..."Each breast should point outward to the right and left".
(A repost from June, 2010)
Remember..."Each breast should point outward to the right and left".
(A repost from June, 2010)
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Let's go to a party! Lovely Frocks from 1939
From McCall's Magazine, April 1939.
These were pretty then and pretty now. Don't you wish you had one?
(A repost from May 2009)
These were pretty then and pretty now. Don't you wish you had one?
(A repost from May 2009)
Labels:
1939,
April,
McCalls 3159,
McCalls 3193,
McCalls Magazine,
Party Frocks
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Paris Fashion Leaders Wear Big Spectacles - that they don't need! 1925
"The correct thing is to have the frame made in colors to match the the dress"
(a repost from March, 2009)
(a repost from March, 2009)
Labels:
1925,
Glasses,
Paris Fashion,
Seattle Times,
Spectacles
Monday, August 27, 2012
Harper's Bazaar 1944 - "Says the girl in the swallow-tail gown."
So much extra pleasure, luxury, distinction..." I just know they are talking about her gown, not her Marlboro.
(a re-post from November, 2010)
(a re-post from November, 2010)
Labels:
1944,
Harper's Bazaar,
Marlboro,
September,
Swallow-tail gown
Sunday, August 26, 2012
Saturday, August 25, 2012
Young German Lady - Sixteenth Century
"Young German Lady - Sixteenth Century - From a Sketch by J. B. Wehle" - from Frank Leslie's Popular Monthly from 1886
Isn't she lovely? And look at all the details of her outfit. Beautiful.
(A repost from July, 2011)
Isn't she lovely? And look at all the details of her outfit. Beautiful.
(A repost from July, 2011)
Friday, August 24, 2012
Barbie has a bad day.
Barbie had a late night...and when she showed up for her modeling assignment there was some short twirp wearing nearly the same dress!
(a repost from 7/22/2009)
Then she was suppose to stand next to last seasons ruffles!
Then Blondie took WAY to long in the bathroom...
But the last straw was that Muu Muu she was expected to wear. Really?
(a repost from 7/22/2009)
Then she was suppose to stand next to last seasons ruffles!
Then Blondie took WAY to long in the bathroom...
But the last straw was that Muu Muu she was expected to wear. Really?
Labels:
American thread Co,
Barbie,
Star Book 161
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Bella Hess Ladies Shoes from 1940
I am surprised how cool these are. Not a lot of color choices, but some exotic shapes. Which ones do you want in your closet?
(This is a repeat post from February 2009)
(This is a repeat post from February 2009)
Labels:
1940/41,
Bellas Hess,
Fall/Winter,
Montgomery Ward Catalog,
Shoes
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Monday, August 20, 2012
Fay Stockings - No Supporters, No Garters - 1902
Fay Stockings - Something New, Something Good "for women, boys and girls." "Perfection for babies".
And of course the "best non-poisonous dyes"!
And of course the "best non-poisonous dyes"!
Labels:
1902,
June,
Ladies Home Journal,
The Fay Stocking Company
Saturday, August 18, 2012
Friday, August 17, 2012
To the Heroines of America - 1943 Avon Cosmetics
"One of the modern American woman's contribution is her calm outward beauty which so eloquently expresses the courage and faith in her heart"
"Be Hostess To Loveliness"
"Be Hostess To Loveliness"
Labels:
1943,
April,
Avon,
McCalls Magazine
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Saturday, August 11, 2012
How To Make A Sock and other ideas from Brother-Knitter Home Study Course
This Brother Home Study Course is for their Knitting Machine. It's undated, but the illustrations tell the story. "Remember, your knitting machine is your slave and you are its master".
Here are some images for inspiration, get out your machine!
Here are some images for inspiration, get out your machine!
Friday, August 3, 2012
The Dolly Varden Gown - 1902
These are showing a revival of the Dolly Varden dress, a style that is named after the character in Charles Dicken's book Barnaby Rudge. These dresses were popular in the 1870's. There was quite a fad, the name shows up in songs, on stage and there is even a trout we still call a Dolly Varden.
Since this is from The Ladies' Home Journal dated 1902, these gowns were a look back. It's too bad these aren't in color since "The term Dolly Varden in dress is generally understood to mean a brightly patterned, usually flowered, dress with a polonaise overskirt gathered up and draped over a separate underskirt.".
These are designed by a Mrs. Ralston and illustrated by Thomas Mitchell Peirce, the same artist who did the bride on the cover.
Since this is from The Ladies' Home Journal dated 1902, these gowns were a look back. It's too bad these aren't in color since "The term Dolly Varden in dress is generally understood to mean a brightly patterned, usually flowered, dress with a polonaise overskirt gathered up and draped over a separate underskirt.".
These are designed by a Mrs. Ralston and illustrated by Thomas Mitchell Peirce, the same artist who did the bride on the cover.
Thursday, August 2, 2012
Summer Hat's for Children - 1902
"Summer Hats for Children. Showing some of the newest shapes." More from the June 1902 issue of The Ladies' Home Journal, with styles for infants, little girls and even one for a "tiny boy". Imagine the work that went into making these, and the work of keeping them on a child's head!
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
The Midsummer Hat - 1902
Again we have some wonderful designs and illustrations by Katherine Vaughan Holden, this time hats with various shapes and trimmings all perfect for the heat of summer. I'm sure you have yours ready for stepping out!
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