1940s
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The Art of Wearing Gloves – Part Two
Welcome to Part Two of The Art of Wearing Gloves. (Scroll down to read Part One – types of and tips for wearing gloves.) In this post, we'll explore how to date vintage gloves, as well as how to care… Continue reading
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Hairstyle of the Week
This isn't a proper tutorial, just a few photos for your own inspiration… Since my back hair is too long for a truly 1940s look, I always have to be creative about what I do with it. I found a… Continue reading
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October Tutorial – Front Hair Styling for Retro Hairstyles
Since my August tutorial I have given a lot of thought to the importance of styling the front of your hair when doing vintage inspired or Period retro hairstyles. Looking carefully at hairstyles in 1940s movies, I was convinced that… Continue reading
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New Pattern Download – Swing Time Tilt Hat
Just Released – a brand new pattern PDF download in my Etsy shop: Swing Time Tilt Hat. Now vintage hat fans can save money and make their own fabulous WWII era hats! Patterned after real vintage 1940s hats and inspired… Continue reading
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Free Vintage Crochet Patterns
For those of us who crochet, this website is a treasure! With patterns taken from old 1930s, '40s, and '50s booklets or pamphlets (now in the public domain), you can create your own vintage fashion and accessories! Just to look… Continue reading
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September Tutorial: Reshaping a Vintage Hat
Recently at my favorite antique mall I picked up a rather battered black straw hat for a few dollars. It had a few flaws—tiny holes in the straw and some miniscule tears in the otherwise very nice veil. But it… Continue reading
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August Tutorial: 1930s Short Curled Hairstyle for Med-Long Hair
I really like the look popular in the 1930s and early '40s with shorter, curled hair. But for those of us who have longer hair for other types of hairstyles and don't want to cut it, here is a… Continue reading
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