1950's makeup history book

The story of makeup amazon lisa eldridge make up product. Makeup history cosmetics before 1950 fashion history. The 1950s saw a boom in economic prosperity and business. This is a book sure to delight designers, social historians and anyone with an interest in this styledefining decade. From the 1930s through the 1950s, various movie stars proved to be the models for current trends in makeup. Beauty guides from the 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s and the 1960s. Travel back in time with me to the 1950s and ill show you a historically accurate makeup tutorial. This book shows you how to get the look you desire from hair cutting through combouts. Explore the glamorous, glitzy, makeup styles of decades past without the pressure of the modern world. For more vintage makeup reading, check out the full history of 1960s makeup over on glamour daze.

A history of 1950s makeup a snippet from the retro makeup book after the conservative years of ww11 came to an end and the cosmetics industry caught back up with demand, makeup styles took the biggest turn. Learn the key makeup looks of the 1950s and so much more. Dramatic eyes, featuring mascara used heavily, producing spiked lashes. How to get 1950s hollywood makeup in 10 easy steps so you. As im still trying to build my knowledge of vintage cosmetics and beauty history, i thought this book would a valuable addition to my collection. Economies were rebuilding, new businesses were flourishing and consumers now had more money to spend on cosmetics. As a new, more liberated society evolved, teenagers became a marketing mans dream. Pinup and rockabilly makeup book for vintage makeup styling lauren rennells author of vintage hairstyling. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Spread the love beauty and makeup history make up fashion history before 1950 part 1 by pauline weston thomas for fashion beauty and makeup history late eighteenth century return to nature victorian delicacy edwardian beauties the house of cyclax helena rubenstein cosmetics the marcel wave nestle permanent hair wave a womans crowning glory selfridges the. Westmore beauty book a complete 1950s guide to vintage.

A concise illustrated guide to 1950s makeup looks and cosmetic developments, featuring the key styles for women in that. I now have on order a book by madeleine marsh an expert on vintage collectables especially. By the 1950s and 1960s, teenage girls were commonly wearing makeup and cosmetic. Cosmetic body art is argued to have been the earliest form of a ritual in human culture. Read your favorite book, or a book youve never read before, cover to cover in one day. The age of makeup entered its golden age in the 1950 s. Just like previous decades, hollywood and film actresses were still huge influences on the beauty industry and women everywhere. This product is included in our bargain bundle pack of vintage makeup tutorial books. For the first time, unknown models began to rival the big hollywood names in becoming the face of makeup brands. Recreating the fashions of the fifties paperback 31 oct 2006. Face paint is my first book, all about the history of makeup something ive always wanted to write its a hardback book 8 x 10 inches, with 60,000 words full of fascinating, surprising and at times unbelievable stories of how and why the items in your makeup bag got to be there. Be inspired by scrolling through a huge gallery of vintage 1950s makeup images. The classic 1950s makeup look consisted of strong and full lips, with obviously madeup, yet elegant eyes. The 1950s were a decade marked by the postworld war ii boom, the dawn of the cold war and the civil rights movement in the united states.

A vintage 1950s makeup tutorial by hollywood makeup artist ern westmore demonstrating the secrets of 1950s makeup for the face shapes of miss oval, miss round, miss square, miss oblong and miss. Lips are pale or glittering, rarely showing dark shades. Applied as either a liquid or as pressed powder, the foundation needed to reflect the soft femininity of the day. Gently pull your eyelid taught, then use liquid eyeliner to draw a thin line across the lid, staying as close to the lashline as possible. I recommend reading a 1950s beauty book to learn how yes, you can use. Authentic natural 1950s makeup history and tutorial. Come to our cosmetics studio boutique in burbank, california to see our cosmetic museum as you journey through the history of makeup. Originally published in 1956, this rare makeup, beauty and hairstyling book contains all of the information needed to create the glamorous moviestar look of the 1950s. How to get 1950s hollywood makeup in 10 easy steps so you can be a starlet too.

This updated and refreshed reference book chronicles historic trends for the. Frank, bud and mont originally published this book in the mid1950s, it had been long discontinued, but now, here it is rereleased in an exclusive, limited publishing. The westmore brothers are legendary in american cinema history for doing the hair and cosmetics of the greatest film stars of the period. On week 224 we are sharing extensive research on the history of make up in the 1950s, so much fun to go back and learn what was happening with the colors the process and what women like our mothers were experiencing with the beauty trends in those days, we love it we like to thank you for. History lessons were always rather long, so what i am basically saying is go and boil that kettle and get comfy, its a long one. An extremely rare and sought after beauty 1940s hairstyle tutorial book, with specific advice for your type in achieving the best 1940s look. When you come to the outer end of your lashes, create a winged effect by sweeping eyeliner up toward your temple in a diagonal direction. Westmore beauty book a complete 1950s guide to vintage makeup, hairstyling and beauty techniques bud westmore, perc westmore, frank westmore, mont westmore, wally westmore on. The book covers more details about choosing colors, application tips and tools, and my favorite how to apply foundation and rouge for my specific face shape. On january 20, 1961, the handsome and charismatic john f. Makeup history hazel bishops 1950s stayon lipsticks.

Vintage make up 1950s beauty blog makeup esthetics. In the 1950s, etiquette used to be the glue that held our society together. From the working woman of the war to the femme fatale of film noir, the 1940s were about minimal makeup and a natural look. This is a time when the looks are clean, classic, simple, and iconic. I love the look of the 1950s and have done many shows with it, and always keep in the look out for reference sources. The mandarin eyebrow the mandarin style eyebrow made its way to america in the 1950s from paris style. The evidence for this comes in the form of utilised red mineral pigments including crayons associated with the emergence of homo sapiens in africa. With the 60s and the hippies came a more liberated makeup look, from white lips and egyptianlined eyes to painted images on faces. A history of 1950s makeup a snippet from the retro.

A bit of a different post today well more like a history lesson. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can. Try to find some interesting places youve never been before. Archaeological evidence of cosmetics certainly dates from. This will definitely inform my research for my 90s beauty history book.

Mike brown was head of history in a london school and is an author, broadcaster and authority on the fashions of the forties and fifties. Using this book, youll discover the 1950s howtos for. The 1950s makeup cosmetic industry exploded with mega brand. Although the history of the pachucascholas stems back to as early as 1922. Vintage 1940s hair tutorial book 1943 glamour daze. A comprehensive history of beauty and cosmetics from pagan cultures to christian cultures through to the 1950s. Vintage make up 1950s tutorials, facts and beauty tips. What your 1950s beauty routine would have looked like. Recreating the fashions of the fifties takes the reader on a tour of the trends and signature styles of the era from audrey hepburn chic to high school prom queen. The history of cosmetics spans at least 7,000 years and is present in almost every society on earth. Authentic natural 1950s makeup history and tutorial vintage. America at this during the 1950s, the united states. Origins of the mandarin eyebrow the eyebrow resembles.

Eyeliner and mascara were used to create the main definition to the eyes, and one shade of eyeshadow was worn on the upper eyelids. Buy beauty and cosmetics 15501950 shire library by sarah jane downing isbn. There was a push for all things natural, unlike the 1930s and 1950s, which favored reshaping eyebrows and contouring the face. Max factor in my opinion the most important brand in the history of cosmetics. The end of rationing opened up the way for new products and. Read our concise fully illustrated history of 1950s makeup styles and cosmetics. Learn about the cosmetic innovations, where to buy 1950s style makeup today. Quite simply, these women were not only fashion icons but beauty icons for women around the world. Vintage makeup guides beauty tutorials from 1920s to 1960s. The 1960s started off as the dawn of a golden age to most americans. Many economies around the world blossomed and grew. When most people are looking at doing some sort of periodbased makeup look, they tend to err towards the 1930s through to the 1950s. Discover colors dating back to the 1900s that are just as beautiful and relevant today. Choose a local town or recreational area and go exploring.

Max factor art of 1950s lipstick makeup books, hollywood. A concise illustrated guide to 1950s makeup looks and cosmetic developments, featuring the key styles for women in that decade. Vito also wrote another great book called be your own hair stylist in 1950. Emphasising eyes, while retaining a natural glamour, was key. See more ideas about 1950s makeup, vintage hairstyles and hair inspiration. America had proven to be a major world power in the past 50 years, and times were good well, if you were a middle class or wealthy white male, anyway. During this time, women were expected to look put together, but never overdone. Original advice as taught to women of this glamorous era. The 1960s was the first retro decade with styles in both clothes and makeup harkening back to the 1920s, however with a more waif like appearance. What your 1950s beauty routine would have looked like, according to judy blume.

Beauty and cosmetics 15501950 shire library by sarah jane downing. Authentic 1950s makeup history and tutorial vintage dancer. Cosmetics and personal care products in the medicine and science collections makeup. Women s 1950s makeup an overview vintage 1950s makeup guides 1950s makeup lovetoknow 1950 s womens hair and makeup saubhaya. Their spending power enabled them to make self indulgent purchases, sometimes with even more freedom than adults. Following on from 40s wartime austerity, the 50s was a time of growth and prosperity. Skin is pale, often from foundation or powder called translucent.