Vintage hair and make up – 1930s inspiration
Its really lovely to see the progression of styles through the 1930s-1950s, as worn by the everyday woman and showcased in knitting patterns.
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| Lux Knitting 1934 – Joan Blondell |
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| Lux Knitting 1934 |
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| Womans Weekly, early 1930s |
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| Stitchcraft 1936 |
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| Lux Knitting 1936 |
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| Lux Knitting 1938 |
When we get to the late 1930s, the US and UK/Australian styles started to diverge. I wonder if it was due to the UK joining the War earlier than the US? The makeup becomes more natural looking too.
From Australia-UK, 1939:
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| Lux Knitting, 1939 |
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| Lux Knitting, 1939 |
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| Lincoln Handknits, 1939 |
From the US, 1939:
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| Handknits are High Fashion, 1939 |
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| Handknits are High Fashion, 1939 |
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| Chadwicks Sweater News, 1939 |
I hope you get some enjoyment and inspiration from the hair and makeup images , i’m hoping to do seperate posts for the 40s and 50s.
TheOtherSarah
I did enjoy them! Fascinating how they diverged – I wonder if there was a particular US film or actress who popularised the more smooth and structured 40s look, and it took a bit longer to filter through to the rest of us? I haven't got Lux 36 – that model is stunning!
Bex
Hmm – maybe youre right ;).
(I love the Luxs! I have all of them except for 1941 :D)
x
Andi B. Goode
That's one of the things I love about looking through my patterns =] And, I would most definitely say it was because of the war! Hairstyles and even make up had to become simpler in the UK (and I suppose Aus) whereas things were far better off in the US. I do admit I know a little more about the UK home front than any other, though.
-Andi x
femmeonamission
Just found your blog and I am obsessed! Love these hairstyles. I feel very inspired 🙂