Category: 1930s
Inspirational gallery: Ziegfeld Girls
When it comes to glamour, poise and beauty, nothing beats the famous Ziegfeld Girls. These chorus girls from Florenz Ziegfeld’s theatrical spectaculars known as the Ziegfeld Follies (1907–1931) – based on the Folies Bergère of Paris – had a legendary following of male admirers. Their theatrical showmanship, costumes and style is still inspirational today.
How to wash gloves
While looking through her Thirties pattern magazines, Jennifer Knox came across an article on glove care she just had to share. Here is some great, orginal Thirties advice on how to wash your gloves. I love white gloves but am always worried about ruining them when I clean them. I have a bunch of white leather gloves that were [...]
Vintage style icon: Wallis Simpson
During her lifetime Wallis Simpson mainly made headlines for her relationship with King Edward VIII and his abdication which was constitutionally necessary for them to marry. Today, Wallis is is still in the headlines but this time relating to her spectacular jewellery and couture collections that have come to auction. As an American divorcee still [...]
Study the Thirties way
The Thirties was an era of stylish, sophisticated clothes as the decadence of the Twenties flappers gave way to a more sombre era. Likewise, with interiors, the art deco flamboyance of Twenties design developed into a more elegant style. Nell Darby has a comprehensive guide to introducing some Thirties elegance to your study area.
Ooh la la! Vintage hairstylist Miss Betty shares her style secrets
Miss Betty is a one woman glamour machine. Able to unlock the elusive beauty secrets of decades long passed with a graceful flick of her comb and some ingenious curl-magic, this is one hairstylist who lives and breathes elegant vintage style. Originally opening a beauty parlour in France, Miss Betty now co-owns the brilliant It’s [...]
Eat Like the Stars – Silver Screen Sandwiches
Why not sprinkle some stardust over your lunchtime sandwiches? In Hollywood’s Golden Era stars regularly shared their favourite recipes with their fans through articles in fan magazines and promotional booklets. Jenny Hammerton delves into her silver screen recipe archive in order to tempt your lunch hour taste buds. In a 1934 Silver Screen magazine article entitled “Stars [...]
