1940's Make-Up {Achieving a Vintage Look Part 2}

The next post in the Achieving a Vintage Look series is on 1940's make-up. Also, on my Formspring I was asked, "what make-up did they wear in the 1940s." Now I for one don't wear make-up, so I did some research to get the answer. =)



Key features of 1940s make up were:

• Foundation: matched to your natural colour.
• Cheeks: Rosy pink
• Brows: Well plucked but full, arched eyebrows - moving away from thin eyebrows of the 30s. Brush with matt eyebrow power, set well with either eyebrow wax or vaseline.
• Eyes: no eyeshadow or neutral cream base. Lots of mascara on top lashes only.
• Lips: Focus was on full lips, the top lip rounded. All colours reds, fuchsia - anything to impress. The 40s were the golden age of lipstick!

Links -

Elegant Musings -
"Girl Next Door" Look
Red Lipstick
40s Nail Colors
The Eyes Have It: Brows
Vintage Eyeliner Tutorial

Va Voom Vintage -
Vintage Eyebrows

Annie Pancake and the Time Machine -
How To Fake A Vintage Complexion

Strawberry Koi Vintage {video channel}

1940's Make-Up Guide

Another 1940's Make-Up Guide

Mrs. Amber Apple - Vintage Nails

Videos -

If any of you know of more links, just let me know. =) And I hope some of you find this information helpful!

~Ashley

Resources & Info for Dressing Vintage {Achieving a Vintage Look Part 1}

On Formspring I was asked the following question, "How can I easily achieve a Vintage look??" I decided to take this question and make a whole series dedicated to the subject {it will be a short series}. =)



Stores -

The easiest way to buy vintage inspired {or real vintage} clothing is from the following stores.

http://www.modcloth.com

http://www.shopruche.com

http://www.lulus.com

http://www.shabbyapple.com 

{I've own a dress from them that I won in a giveaway.}

http://www.etsy.com

Sewing - 

Another great way to get vintage looking clothing is to buy vintage patterns and make your own clothes. This is what I do. =) I find my patterns from Antique Malls/Stores {this is the big one for me} and online vintage pattern stores. 

Vintage {Original Patterns}

So Vintage Patterns 

http://www.sovintagepatterns.com 

{I bought my first vintage pattern from this site.}

http://www.lanetzliving.net

{I've bought many patterns from her.}

http://momspatterns.com

http://www.etsy.com

Reproduction 

http://www.decadesofstyle.com

{I bought several of their patterns while at Costume College last year.}

http://www.evadress.com

http://butterick.mccall.com/retro-pages-371.php

New Look Vintage Looks & Vintage & Retro

{The first one is vintage inspired. While the second is taken from their archives.}

Sense & Sensibility Patterns - 1940s Swing Dress Pattern

{My Pattern Review}

Blog Posts - 

Va Voom Vintage - 

Building A Vintage Wardrobe: 101

• Dresses
• Pants
• Skirts
• Blouses

Latter I'll show you the ways I dress vintage. And blogs of other people who do so. Next up...1940's make-up.

~Ashley

I ♥ Thursday {no. 5}

Hello everyone! Today is Christmas Adam. Get it? Christmas Adam comes the day before Christmas Eve. You know, Adam & Eve. lol. :) Well, besides being Christmas Adam today it is a Thursday, meaning it's time for I ♥ Thursday.

I love Basil Rathbone reading aloud the book, Sherlock Holmes. You know what, I could listen to him read all day. :)

Russian Tea Cakes. Yum.

This really cool laptop cover.
(edited: I found where this is sold!!! Click here.) (:

This outfit from Casablanca that Ingrid Bergman wears. (I saw this costume when I was in L.A. this summer. It is so pretty! The blouse is a rusty paisley print with a black skirt.)

The radio & 50s TV Show Dragnet. 

This beautiful dress that Judy Garland wears in Girl Crazy.  

The old Disney movie, 101 Dalmatians. 

What are you loving this week? 

~Ashley

What I'm Wearing - 1940s Swing Dress

- What I'm Wearing - 

Navy Blue with White Polka-dots Swing Dress - Made by me {I used the Sense & Sensibility pattern}

Pink Cardigan - Old Navy

White Tights - JCPenny

Black Pumps - Famous Footwear

Vintage looking pearl Earrings - Claire's

Flower Hair Clip - My etsy shop (here is one like mine)

Last night on a whim I decided that I would curl my hair in a 40s style. Which is why we have a third "What I'm Wearing" post for this week. When I took my hair out of the curlers (the foam ones) I tried doing a Bettie Page bang, two victory rolls on the side, and my hair rolled up in the back. But that looked very 50s on me and the victory rolls didn't turn out so well. So I just brushed my hair out and clipped a flower on the side. Eventually I want to be able to do the victory rolls. Guess I'll have to keep practicing. :) For as you know, practice makes perfect. 

As some of you know, tonight is campout/movie night at my house. This evening my two of my sisters and I are planning on watching some Judy Garland & Mickey Rooney films. Like Girl Crazy, Thoroughbreads Don't Cry, and/or Babes on Broadway. 

If you haven't already, don't forget to enter our current giveaway! 

~Ashley

I ♥ Thursday {no. 3}

I just realized that today was Thursday and not Friday. Silly me. Meaning it's time for I ♥ Thursday! :)

I love this bundle of fabric that I bought last night @ Marie-Madeline Studio! I can't wait for it to come in the mail. :)

I'm excited to receive these five Astaire & Rogers movies in the mail sometime soon from a giveaway I won. These will be the first five Astaire & Rogers films that I have ever watched. But I love dancing, so I should enjoy them!

I LOVE this picture!!! The hair. The DRESS! Oh my! It's polka-doted AND has a Peter Pan collar! It's making me want to dress 1940s tomorrow. Umm, maybe I will. First I'll have to go set my hair tonight. :)

This darling little puppy is so cute! :)

Pocket watches. I would love to own one - someday.

Roman Holiday.

Hot Chocolate with Whip Cream. Yum.

This darling hat @ Molly on the Rock's.

And finally, this beautiful necklace from Autumn Art.

So, what are your favorites for this week?

~Ashley

The 1940s (Sewing Through the Decades Challenge)

This week for the Sewing Through the Decades Challenge it was the 1940s. And I had the perfect inspiration - a patchwork skirt! Looking through the book, Forties Fashion by Jonathan Walford I found these lovely pictures.





Taking those pictures for inspiration, I started sewing scraps of fabric together to create my very own patchwork skirt. And I must say, "I LOVE it!"  Someday I will recreate the shirt also.  =)




Front of skirt


Back of skirt

Next week, the 1950s!!! And I already have a head start! =)

~Ashley

1940s "Swing" Dress - Pattern Review

Pattern: 1940s "Swing" Dress Pattern from Sense and Sensibility Patterns. 

Pattern Description: The dress has a unique yoke with gathered shoulders, two sleeve options (short and “bracelet-length”), and gored skirt.

Pattern Sizing: 8-26 (I made a 10)

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes!

Were the instructions easy to follow? Easy as pie once you figure out how to sew the shoulder seam. And if you make more than one dress. =)

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? Nothing. I love all of Sense and Sensibility patterns. As a side note, this pattern is drafted for a long-waist-ed gal. This is no problem for me as I'm long-waist-ed. Makes it that much easier to sew for me. :)

Fabric Used: Simply Silky (polyester) from Joann Fabrics.

Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made: Nope.

Would you sew it again? Yes!

Would you recommend it to others? Yes!


~Ashley

Ingrid Bergman - Casablanca (1942)

What can I say? I came down sick over Thanksgiving week-end. So, I decided to watch Casablanca for the first time. And I fell in love with Ingrid Bergman's clothes! :D And Ingrid looks just gorgeous in this film with her long hair! I have only seen her in two other films, Bells of St. Mary's and The Inn of Six Happiness, both of which she has short hair. Though, I must say, she has looked lovely in each film.

I also put together a Casablanca inspired set on Polyvore, right after I finished watching the movie. :P  What can I say? I was inspired! :) And I really like the song, As Time Goes By right now.

"As Time Goes By" by Bramblewood Fashion featuring Ralph Lauren

What about you? What is your favorite Ingrid Bergman film? Or, Humphrey Bogart, for that mater? :) 

 

Old Hollywood Inspired Jeans

I struggle with finding jeans that fit and are not too tight, nor too loose. I had told myself several times that I should try sewing my own jeans, but got scared! :p Then a couple weeks ago, I decided that I wasn't going to be afraid anymore.

I knew that I wanted jeans that had a Old Hollywood feel to them. Like my inspiration below: 

Ginger Rogers Hollywood Pattern

Off to Jo-Ann's I went looking for the perfect pattern, or at least one I could adapt. And lo, and behold, I found the perfect one! With no adaption, Simplicity 3686 would work like a charm for my brand new jeans, which would have that Old Hollywood feel.

                               Pattern Description: Misses pants with slim & wide leg.

Pattern Sizing: I cut a size 10 (used it as is)

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes!

Were the instructions easy to follow? When I was doing the mock-up I ran into trouble! I COULD NOT sew the pant legs correctly! It took five tries and a week before I got it right! But, once I was working with the jean it went together like a dream!

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I love this pattern, super cute and stylish! It has that 1930s/1940s Old Hollywood feel to it!

Fabric Used: A nice denim from Joann's.

Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made: Nope. Next time I would shorten the length just a tad, as the legs are a little long. :-)

Would you sew it again? Yes!

Would you recommend it to others? Sure, they are so cute!

 

 

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::Sneak Peak::

Here's a sneak peak to my Maid Marian inspired dress!

Can you guess which one I copied? :-)

~Ashley