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.

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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.

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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. 
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Prom queens of vintage

The high school prom is a seminal moment in every American girl’s teenage years.  It’s that time of year when corsages, taffeta and hairspray step out of the vintage world into mainstream consciousness and the only thing more important than getting a date is getting a dress. Actually, getting the dress.  With the end of term for the class of 2009 now upon us, Rosie Dow takes a look at how the prom dress has evolved over the decades.
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Five amazing vintage summer dresses to buy right now

As the weather is finally starting to reach summer temperatures it’s time to get out our summer dresses. In case you need a wardrobe update we’ve found five fab vintage dresses from a Fifties full-skirt dress to a  Thirties chiffon number and a leopard print DvF halterneck -  all available to buy online now. Read more

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 ‘s some great, orginal Thirties advice on how to wash your gloves.
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Toni Frissell: Swimwear en Vogue

One of Vogue’s first female photographers, Toni Frissell (1907-1988) is considered among the most pioneering photographic artists. Our vintage swimwear expert Pam from Glamoursurf looks back at some of the stunning swimwear photography of this phenomenal photographer.

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Vintage style inspiration: Frida Kahlo

Frida Kahlo chose herself as the object of most of her paintings, exploring her gender and identity through her art. Her clothes and looks were an important prop, not only in her portraits but also in her life. Jen Newby takes a look at a woman whose style continues to fascinate us today.
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Vintage Accessories thoughout the decades

When talking of vintage style and fashion we must remember that’s not all about the clothes. It’s also the all important accessories that support, accentuate and sometimes even make the outfit. Angel Middleton has explored the key vintage accessories that helped define style throughout the decades.
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Headwear through the decades

It’s no secret, we’d be nowhere without our accessories. For decades, women have accessorised, attaching a brooch here, popping on some pearls there, and buckling up a belt around their waists. But there is one accessory, perhaps, that has changed its face more than any: the hat. Emily O’Brien talks us through the most iconic headwear from the Twenties through to the Eighties.

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