D.I.Y. babyFEBRUARY 2014 ISSUE

Beauty - House - For him - For her - For the kids - News

YOU CAN DO IT TOO

8th February 2014Leamington Spa’s Affordable Vintage FairMadam Magpie’s Vintage Fete - London A Very Vintage Valentine - St Thomas’ Church Hall

9th February 2014The Manchester Vintage Kilo Sale15th February 2014Lincoln’s Affordable Vintage The Birmingham Vintage Kilo Sale16h February 2014Newcastle’s Affordable Vintage Fair 16h - 18h February 2014Craft Hobby & Stitch International

22nd February 2014Brighton Belles at Old Spitalfields, LondonNottingham Does VintageBath’s Affordable Vintage Fair23rd February 2014A Lovely, Unique and Vintage Wedding Spectacular, Hampshire

You do not want to miss the biggest vintage festival in the UK

TWINWOOD FESTIVAL23rd - 25th August 2014This is sold out every year so BOOK TODAY!

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22nd February 2014Brighton Belles at Old Spitalfields, LondonNottingham Does VintageBath’s Affordable Vintage Fair23rd February 2014A Lovely, Unique and Vintage Wedding Spectacular, Hampshire

You do not want to miss the biggest vintage festival in the UK

TWINWOOD FESTIVAL23rd - 25th August 2014This is sold out every year so BOOK TODAY!

Welcome in the first ever issue of D.I.Y. baby, the online magazine dedicated to vintage and handmade projects.

We’ve all seen projects in magazines, in a shop, at a wedding or on tv but do not know how to make them with our little hands. How frustrating when you want to be creative but have nothing to help you.

If you think you can’t make anything, don’t worry I’m not much of a queen for handmade stuff either, but these tutorials have been tested and chosen because they are easy and accessible even for beginners.

Instead of getting 10 books to make sure you get at least one project in each of them for each category, just read the little vintage guide of everything and make projects for you, your home, your friends, your children, etc...

Also let us know what you would like to see and we will run it in the next issue.

Ready, paper, scissors... go!

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Beauty - House - For him - For her - Events - Wedding

THE COVEROuti Pyy, from Finland,

is on the cover of the first ever issue of D.I.Y. Baby.

Her blog, OutsaPop Trashionkeeps you updated on what´s

hip and happening in DIY fashion.

Outi writes about DIY fashion

(tutorials and ideas), eco fash-ion and inspiration.

Check out her blog in both Finnish and English

http://outilespyy.com/

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we cannot be held accountable for any factual errors printed. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or resold without the prior consent of Latour Pub-

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Valentine’s day is around the corner

With Valentines Day coming up, it’s the perfect opportunity to organise a memorable retro event, either with your loved one, or with some friends sharing the same passion for the vintage era.

Valentine’s day is becoming (or actually has already been for a long time), a marketing tool, making you spend even more money than usual.

However, you can still decide to enjoy it and make the most of it. It is a bit like a reminder that it is time to have a break and organise something special. It really doesn’t need to cost a fortune, or even be elaborate.

If you would like to see a burlesque show for your special night, you will be happy to hear that many of them happen everywhere in the U.K. You won’t be disappointed. Just have a browse on the net.

On the other hand, if you would like to step back in time, have a look below, We have found many ideas for you to celebrate the 14th, vintage style. There is an idea for every budget

GET PAMPERED!To help with the process of stepping back into the glorious retro era, whatever you decide to do, get dressed and find a vintage stylist who will transform you into a glamorous puss. Why not ask your partner to do the same?

If you do not know yet the style you want - a 1920s flapper style or a

1940s swing style maybe - have a look at our fashion section on page 40 to find your perfect outfit and page 42 for a suitable hairstyle to match.

THE BUSY ONE: VINTAGE FAIRMost of them will happen the weekend before or after the 14th of February. Here is a selected list of fairs:

14th FEBRUARY 2014Chester Antiques & Fine Art ShowHexham Antiques, Vintage, Retro & Collectors Fair

15th FEBRUARY 2014Northampton, The GuildhallLincoln’s Affordable Vintage FairBirmingham Vintage Kilo Sale

16th FEBRUARY 2014The National Wedding Fair - Harrogate

A QUIET ONE: VALENTINE’S AT HOMEI can hear you saying: “oh not valentine’s day at home.. it’s too boring, I want to do something different”. Tut tut tut... the key to a lovely vintage valentine’s at home is preparation.

There is nothing better than building the excitement of an upcoming event. Take the example of a birthday, a wedding or Xmas event. Aren’t the days before as exciting as the actual day? The preparation, the wait.. when everything comes together... it’s magical.

A quiet event at home doesn’t mean it can’t be busy and animated. So here you go, make a list, plan your event and make this day special. Have a look at our tutorial, it might inspire you.

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Why not watch a romantic vintage movie such as Breakfast at Tiffany’s or the fantastic silent film “The Artist”.

A PHOTOGENIC ONE

There are so many fantastic photographers out there... so what about having a glamorous photo-session, again either with your loved one of as part of a girly day out. What is good about it is that even well after Valentine’s day is gone, you can still enjoy your sweet and retro souvenir.

Most of the packages will come with pampering and outfits. Make sure you book as soon as possible. You might also have to be flexible with your dates

A MYSTERIOUS ONE: Have you ever been to a murder mystery event? They are quite a lot of fun and you feel like being in a movie. So when you can mix vintage and mystery, I say “What are we waiting for ?”

Different options are available, just check out your nearest event organiser:- Murder mystery on a train- Private murder mystery events- Murder mystery event with dinner

Find below a few websites:- The Valentine Speakeasy Massacre- Severn Valley Railway- ‘A St Valentine’s Day Murder Mystery’ Synopsis- My bloody Valentine’s

GO TO THE CINEMAMany independent cinemas will run old movies for the Valentine’s period.- ReAR WINDOW: uppcinema.com, OXFORD- BReAKFAST AT TIFFANY’S: electriccinema.co.uk, LONDON- CASABLANCA: Theelectric.co.uk, BIRMINGHAM

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We have found some fab and easy hair tutorials that do not require to be a professional hair stylist.

Click on your favourite image and you will be redirected to the tutorials.

Patience is the keyword of those tuto-rials.

Do not be afraid, have a go at them, try again and again, adapt them to your own preferences and hair.. you will end up with something fab.

We are also here to answer all your questions, just in case you get stuck

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What you will need:- top coat- pink- red- black- white- hair pin- nail art brushes- cloth/hand towel

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1. Start by applying some top coat first. It smooths your nail and I have also noticed that it is easier to remove the nail vanish with the top coat under all layers of colours. They are more likely to come all in one go, under the water, even without nail remover.

Once it’s dry, start painting your nails with the colours desired. Apply the top coat again.

2. I have bought a kit of nail art brushes on ebay but I use more or less the two same ones all the time. For small details, I prefer hard brushes. each hair seems to stay packed together which makes it easier for me.

Once you have done a colour, make sure you clean your brush straight away with some tissue or kitchen towel so you can proceed to the next step.

3. The thumbs have a heart on them. This requires practise, like anything really. It might not work straight away but it isn’t that difficult so don’t give up at the first attempt.

I start by tracing a straight line in the middle. Then, from the top of the line, I draw a curve on one side, joining the bottom of my straight line. I do the same the other side, and then I filll in. You can use the actual brush of your nail vanish for the inside.. it will be quicker.

3. Dots are so much fun to do. They are so easy too. You can either get the dotty brush from a nail art kit but I much prefer using the end of my hair clip. The glue at the end forms the perfect tool for the dots.

Start by applying as many dots as you want in the middle of your nail. Then, you can add some more on the side. You can see on this example that I didn’t have enough space for the last dot, so only half appears... which i think is great.

The rest is the same. A brush with compact hair and lots of patience and practice.Once done, be careful when applying the final layer of top coat. Sometimes the colours start merging together

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RHINESTONE COLLAR

NECKLACEWhat you will need:- 2 collar pieces cut from white felt or rubber flannel - pattern downloadable here- rhinestones - and lots of them!- 1 single hole punch or leather rotary hole punch- 1 yard of ribbon or other tying material- E6000 glue- scissors- tweezers

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Using a pattern template you first prepared on a piece of paper (found on the internet or made from another collar you like), fold your felt in two and cut out your collar piece at the fold. When you open it, you get your full symmetrical collar.

Working from the outside, start applying your rhinestones. First, place the line on the collar to make sure you have enough stones and then glue. They need to be as close as possible from the edge so they cover the felt as much as possible. Continue with this line by line, being very careful about how much glue you add, as it will affect how closely you can place the rhinestones.

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Step 3Continue adding the rhinestones to whatever pattern you choose until the collar is covered.Once they all are attached and you’ve left the collar to sit for an hour to dry, cut the ribbon/tie into two half-yard lengths. Thread the ribbon/tie through the hole on the tapered end, place a drop of glue at the tip and fold it closed.

Step 4Just like that your Kate Spade inspired Peter Pan collar is done – pair the collar with your favorite color block blouse and vibrant pants to finish the look. et voila !

Tutorial by katemorawetzWebsite: http://www.katemorawetz.com/

Link to full tutorial: http://www.katemorawetz.com/2012/03/05/diy-rhinestone-collar-necklace/

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What you will need:-- Ugly shoes- Scissors- Brush- Tape- Glitter- Glue

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Tutorial by Rossella PadolinoWebsite: http://thefashiontwice.com/

Link to full tutorial: http://thefashiontwice.com/2011/09/23/tutorial-4-glitter-mania-renew-your-shoes/

1. Bring your ugliest shoes (or buy some cheap ones) and cover the heel with some paper-tape (if you want to keep the heel the same colour).

2. Pour some glue into a cup and some glitter onto a plate. Then with your brush and cover a first piece of shoe with glue; after this use a spoon to put the glitter on that piece, and so on! I suggest you shake the shoe a little bit after you put the glit-ter on, so that the excess glitter falls back onto the plate.

Do not forget to cover each detail of the shoes and be careful not to touch the fresh zone.

3. Another thing you should do is to buy some fixing spray and to apply it on the shoes.

Leave them to dry for 24h just to be sure :)Then you can take off the tape from the heels.

Obviously you can choose any kind of shoe and pick the color you prefer for the glitter. Be creative.

Here are your cheap look-a-like Louboutin shoes.

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What You Will Need:Power DrillVintage Suitcase (Preferably one made of wood. Plastic works too!)Measuring tapeWaddell Straight (or Angle) Top Plate Hardware (4)4 inch Tapered Table Legs (4)Optional: Spray Paint or Paint for the Legs

VIntage Suitcase

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You can use table legs that are big-ger. I used 4” table legs for this project

Go to a hardware store, like Ace Hardware, to buy the hardware. I went to Lowes and Home Depot and neither of them had the correct Top Plate Hardware. They did have a large table leg selection though.

For the actual table, make sure the suitcase is fairly thick and strong. Check inside that there is no trace of mould. Old suitcases sometimes have. You need it in good condition so you can place heavy stuff on it when the table is ready!

1.Begin by turning the suitcase upside down and placing a piece of hardware on each corner

2. Make sure each Top Plate is bubble side up.

*If you are using Angle Plates make sure the leg hole is pointing in the right direction before drilling the screws in*

3. Measure the hardware and mark its spot, so each piece is in the same spot.

I placed my Top Plate 4 inches from the bottom of the suitcase.

4. Screw each plate in.

5. Screw in the legs

Tutorial by KorrineWebsite: http://www.instructables.com/member/mynameiskorrine/

Link to full tutorial: http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-your-own-Vintage-Suitcase-Coffee-Table/

ADD SOME EXTRA TO YOUR FAB TABLEIf the suitcase doesn’t already have a pretty inside, or if you would like to add some fabric, click here, you will be taken to another tutorial

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What You Will Need:Scissorstissue paper ( at least 5 sheets)string/wool or ribbon

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1. For this example, I have 5 sheets of paper, but the more you have, the merrier. If you’re using dif-ferent colours place them in the order you’d like them to appear.

Place them on top of each other. Once it is done, start folding.

2. I have been using A4 size paper so folding every 2.5cm seemed to be a good compromise.Then if you decide to use a bigger size, you will need to make sure all your folds (until the end) are the same size.

You need to fold them all together in a concertina style or accordion style as I like to say.

3. Keep folding back and forth until you have one long strip. Then fold your project in half and tie either a piece of wool (as I have done here) or ribbon around the middle of the strip of folded paper, and tie securely.

4. It is time to cut the edges. You can either do a circle, a point or a half circle to obtain different effects.

Make sure you have robust scissors to be able to cut through all of the paper together and keep it all in line at the same time... otherwise the result will be poor.

5. Finally, fan out your two ends (with the string still keeping everything together in the middle). Spread them out as far as they will go but be very gentle... it’s a very delicate job so you risk tearing the paper apart.

You can make a few of them. The dark green I have made looks like a lettice so it’s found its place in the kitchen.

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Tutorial by DaNelle WolfordWebsite: http://www.weedemandreap.com/

Link to full tutorial: http://www.weedemandreap.com/2012/11/how-to-make-homemade-soap.html

HOMEMADE SOAPeasy, simple homemade soap!Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 15 min Total Time 25 min

INGREDIENTSFood ThermometerDigital ScaleElectric hand blenderMoulds------------------------12 oz. partially frozen goat's milk or canned coconut milk (measure into ziploc bags and freeze until you're ready to use)3 oz. lye10 oz. coconut oil12 oz. lard (preferably from a pastured pig)0.5 oz. of essential oil

INSTRUCTIONS(BE SURE TO WEAR EYE PROTECTION & GLOVES)1) In a bowl, mix together partially frozen milk and lye with a wooden spoon.

2) In a saucepan over medium heat, melt coconut oil, lard and essen-tial oil to 115 degrees.

3) Slowly add oil mixture to lye mixture and blend with hand blender for FULL 10 minutes so it is well incorporated and thickened.

4) Pour the mixture into your moulds. Leave to dry for 24 hours.

5) Remove, slice into bars and place on drying racks for 3 weeks to al-low for saponification.

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What You Will Need:Dollar Store PlatePencilCarbon PaperCeramic, Glass or Porcelain Pens Create your design that you will trace or freehandScissorsTapeOven

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1. To start with, you need to open up a word processing program and type out whatever you want the plate to say. For this personalized plate I wanted it to say “You Are Special Today”

Once you have printed out your words/design, cut them out but leave a little bit of white around the words. Then tape it on top of the carbon paper. You will then cut again, leaving enough paper so that you can tape it to your plate.

2. Start tracing the letters with your pen-cil. Make sure you put enough pressure to ensure transfer. You can sneak a peak if you want to be sure it’s working. I had to go back over a couple of areas.

3. This is where it gets fun. Now that you’ve traced your words and/or design onto your plate, start making it pretty.

I chose to do my words in black DecoArt Marker because I knew my design would be colorful. Once my words dried, I used the same carbon paper technique with my cake and then filled it in with my marker.

Tip with filling in designs: I pushed some of the paint out onto a piece of paper and used a small paint brush. When I tried to apply a glob directly to the plate, it just wasn’t working. When it wasn’t working though, you know what I did? Took some nail polish remover and it cleaned right up! Woohoo! Don’t you love projects where you can fix mistakes?

4. Your pretty design is done. It is now time to bake your plates so they are dishwasher safe.

Tutorial by The Pinning MamaWebsite: http://www.weedemandreap.com/

Link to full tutorial: http://www.thepinningmama.com/2013/07/03/diy-how-to-make-a-personalized-plate/

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Politically incorrect a d v e r t s

Oh vintage!...It’s the celebration of the woman,sexy curves, beautiful outfits and sumptuous hair.

The 1920s/1940s have probably never been so trendy.Sometimes I even wish I was born early 1900... until I remember that

Facebook didn’t exist then...how lost would I be.Seriously, I think the 21s century is without a doubt,

the greatest time to be a woman; access to technologykeeping the best of the vintage era, while leaving behind the negative side of it. Well yes, each era as its downside and the 1940s had their fair

share of it: Racism, sexism, and more. Here are some examples of politically incorrect adverts you would have

seen if you were a housewide from the 1940s

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Mr SelfridgeTHE STORYThe series depicts the lives of the aristocratic Crawley family and their servants in the post-edwardian era.

NEWSThe Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library is about to provide a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to Downton Abbey fans: On display from March 1 through January 4, 2015, the exhibition will feature servants’ costumes and clothing worn by the aristocratic female characters, including Lady Sybil’s famous harem pants, Lady Mary’s engagement dress, and Lady edith’s wedding dress.

Browse also the Downton Abbey Sparkling Inspirations on Pinterest Delightful images of adornments inspired by the Downton ladies’ love of jewels abound. Marvellous!

Downton AbbeyTHE STORYMr Selfridge tells the story of ‘Mile a Minute Harry’, a man with a mission to make shopping as thrilling as sex.

Based upon the life of flamboyant American entrepreneur Harry Gordon Selfridge, who founded the world- renowned store on London’s Oxford Street in 1909, the second series of this popular drama picks up the story in 1914 as the store celebrates its 5th anniversary of trading.

NEWS

The second series of Mr Selfridge is on ITV every Sunday at 9pm.

If you have missed the first series, you can catch up on Netflix.

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Bletchley Circle The ParadiseTHE STORYFour ordinary women with an extraordinary flair for code- breaking and razor-sharp intelligence skills are the focus of ITV’s new murder mystery drama, The Bletchley Circle.

NEWS

You’ve just missed the 3 episodes of this new series. If you have also missed the first series, you ca n find it on Net-flix.

The second series is available on it-vplayer

Former Bletchley Park employee Audrey Wind discusses what working at Bletchley Park was really like and the secrecy which surrounded her role for decades after World War II.CLICK HERE >>

THE STORYThe story of a young girl who works in a department store and gets caught up in the charms of the modern world.

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The series 1 re-cap is available on BBC iplayer and the series 2 finale will be out soon!

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Rate the programsWHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE VINTAGETV PROGRAM ?

Tell us more about your favourite programs and your favourite episodes.Do you watch them for the out-fits, the story, the romance or maybe the impressive decor ?

Gibson Girl and Post-Edwardian Great War Period Flapper Poirot Era

c1900-1914 1914-1922 c1923-1929 early-mid 30s

Pigeon-breasted exaggerated S-bend silhouette and umbrella

-flared skirts. Restraint was not the key; extravagant hats were

in vogue, and bodices were embellished with all manner of

trimmings, lace and froufrou. The post-edwardian period, in

contrast, brought a much more slender, columnar silhouette,

delicately embellished and topped with an enormous hat.

Obviously the Great War was only 1914-18, but it’s a useful designation for the styles be-tween the edwardian and Flapper eras. Skirts were still long, just starting to rise by the ear-ly 20s; bodices were blousey. The waistline gradually became less defined through this time, though it was still on the natural waist in 1920.

Flapper is a general classification since not everyone during the ‘twenties was a flapper, but all fashion during this period was certain-ly influenced by the movement. By 1923 the

waistline had made its exit, and the silhouette had become leaner. Uneven “handkerchief”

hems (where the hem falls into points), and skirt godets (as seen in the 1929 dress above)

were popular. Hemlines were rising higher than ever before, hitting knee-length by 1926.

Hair was bobbed and the cloche hat was in its heyday.

Around 1929 the waistline began to re-emerge, but was not accentuated. Through most of the 1930s the silhouette remained long and lean; hemlines hung around mid-calf. This is the era of bias-cut gowns and floaty florals. Popular detailing during this period included puffed, flutter or frilly lay-ered sleeves, and neck-line interest in the form of bows and jabots.

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Tailoring was key, and subtle gathers and shirts replaced the ruffles and frills of the early 30s. Sleeves were set-in and slim fitting, and often had puffed shoulders, which devel-oped into square shoulders as the war progressed and man-tailoring became more fashionable. Skirts were flared and swingy in the late 30s and early 40s, but narrowed to a slim A-line by 1946 due to fabric rationing. Hemlines rose over the same period to around knee level.

You don’t need a diploma in vintage fashion to know that in 1947 Christian Dior launched his “New

Look”, the ultra-feminine antidote to wartime austerity, which revolutionised the way women

dressed. In defiance of cloth rationing (which was still in effect in Britain until 1951) ladies adopted mid-calf length, full skirts. Slim pencil skirts were also pop-

ular. The waist was nipped in for an exaggerated hourglass figure. Reacting against the masculine,

square-shouldered styles of the war years, the fash-ionable silhouette gained slightly sloping shoulders;

dolman, Raglan, cap and smoothly set-in sleeve styles dominated.

Although nipped-in waists continued to be popular, the late 50s saw the rise of a looser silhouette, de-fined in boxy jackets, straight skirts and swing coats. Detailing was toned down and high, round ‘jewel’ necklines were popular, with short or elbow-length sleeves. Hair was worn mid length, either big and bouffant (Jackie O) or in a beehive updo.

Mod is the shortest of my fashion eras, but no less iconic for it. The miniskirt, A-line shift dresses and

bold monochromatic or colourful psychedelic prints defined the

fashion world. Almost as soon as it had begun, Mod started to give

way to Hippie styles, which in turn morphed into soft, Bohemian and

Victorian revival fashions.

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Article by KorrineWebsite: http://blog.tuppencehapenny.co.uk/

The First World War forced women to rethink attitudes to fashion and styles became more “live for the moment” oriented. In 1926, the Flapper was introduced encouraging an indulgence in debauchery and a more brazen approach to clothes which became more lavishly embellished and the hemline was brought up to the knee. Think Great Gatsby! Finger-waving the hair was very fashionable and was achieved by styling the hair whilst wet with double ended clips and combing the hair in the opposite way. Icons of the day were Clara Bow, Louise Brooks and Josephine Baker. They popularised more extravagant makeup and short bobs.

The Great Depression swept away the frivolous attitudes of the 20s with a more feminine look emphasising women’s independence and epitomising the glamour of the cinematic idols. Clothes were tailored to celebrate the female figure and show off their curves. eye-brows were plucked to almost non-existent thinness and were highly arched. Upper eyelashes were coated in mascara but the bottom lashes were left untouched. eye-liner was traced from the tear duct with an upturned triangle effect. eye colours were glossy in golds or champagnes and lips were a lighter, softer red. Hair was worn in longer waves whilst the crown was smooth to accommodate hats.

The outbreak of war and the lack of resources forced women to be creative. Long hair was often set into pin curls to avoid getting caught in machinery when working. Victory rolls were very popular and versatile as they could be positioned anywhere and easily brushed out afterwards. Makeup was kept quite minimal with eyebrows being natural but sculpted; the face powdered giving a pure feel accompanied by red or coral lipstick. eye shadows were often matte in shades of grey, brown or navy with a little mascara or eye-liner. Silver-screen starlets such as Betty Grable, Veronica Lake, Dorothy Lamour, Rita Hayworth all inspired a weary nation with their glamour.

Television and TV stars, such as Sophia Loren, Grace Kelly, Mari-lyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn influenced make-up and hair styles. The music scene had also expanded with the do-wop, be-bop, cool jazz and the rise of Rock n’ Roll. Sleek skin was achieved by the use of cream foundation and powder applied on top. Pastel colours ruled the decade with pale pinks, greens, blues and yellows. It was now common to extend the natural border of your mouth with liner encouraging voluptuousness. The hour-glass figure was all the rage encompassed by pin-up star Betty Page.

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