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Hollywood Beauty Book Review & Giveaway!

19/12/2016Cate 33 Comments

As this is my last post before Christmas I’ve decided to give you the chance to win yourself a little treat. However, before we plough into the giveaway, let me tell you a few things about this brilliant new book, Vintage Secrets:… Continue Reading →

Books & Magazines, Hair & Beauty 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, Vintage beauty, Vintage hair

The 1920s Nestal Comb Waver by C. Nestle Co.

12/04/2016Cate 24 Comments
1920s Nestal comb waver

I think anyone who’s interested in vintage hair has at some time come across the photo above, or at least one similar to it. This scary looking device is actually used for creating permed hair during the 1920s and 30s… Continue Reading →

Hair & Beauty 1920s, 1920s hair, 1930s, Finger waves, Vintage hair

How I Style My 1930s Hair

18/01/2016Cate 30 Comments
How to style 1930s hair

The one thing I get asked most about whenever I go to vintage events is how I do my hair. So, after reading Jenny’s blog post More Adventures in Bobbed Hair I was inspired to do a post about how… Continue Reading →

Hair & Beauty 1930s, Vintage hair

The Perfect Vintage Haircut

04/08/2015Cate 18 Comments
Lady Agnes Holland

I’ve had a lot of hairstyles over the years, as you can see from a very small selection above, and I’ve never been afraid to experiment with my hair. When I was born my hair was really dark, extremely curly… Continue Reading →

Hair & Beauty, Vintage Lifestyle 1930s, 1930s hair, 1950s, 1950s hair, Vintage hair

Five Classic Vintage Hairstyles – Wednesday Wish List #13

16/07/2014Cate 3 Comments
Traci Lords in Cry Baby

Okay, I have a confession to make. I am useless at doing my hair, utterly useless. Always have been. I could watch every hair tutorial on YouTube and still not have a clue of what to do. My main problem… Continue Reading →

Hair & Beauty, Vintage Fashion 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, Betty Noir Photography, Wednesday Wish List

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    Finished: 1930s Crochet Sandals

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  • Progress on my 1930s beach pyjamas

    Progress on my 1930s beach pyjamas

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