7 4 09

In one of the newspaper supplements last Sunday there was an interview with Miss Polly Rae about 'silver screen hair and retro make-up'. I thought I would put up some of the tips she gave because she always looks so glamorous!



HAIR

1. "There's an art to doing retro styles. To create classic 1940s victory rolls, first put your hair in pin curls and leave it to set. Backcomb to make the hair more malleable, then use a bristle brush to smooth it out. Twist the hair around the fingers, curling inwards, back towards the head. Pin with kirby grips, then spray with Elnet."
2. "My hair is quite limp, so I have clip-in extensions that I dye to match my natural colour."

If that explanation sounds a bit complicated, here are some of my favourite video tutorials of how to get pin-up hairstyles:





I really want to get some of those foam rats to make some victory rolls with. If I do try one of these hairstyles I will definitely post some pictures!


MAKE UP

1. "I go for the typical 1940s look: pale, flawless skin, strong eyebrows, eye shadow in the creases of my eyes, thick black liner, layer upon layer of mascara, bright red lipstick and the token beauty spot."
2. "It's always got to be red lipstick. I've just found a new one, Mac's Lasting Lust, a true red. This is the only one that doesn't come off."
3. "You're not complete without strong eyebrows. Pencil them in with Mac eyebrow pencil in Strut."
4. "I use Stargazer, the classic stage lashes. I had to hunt them down, but now they are everywhere."
5. "To add sparkle, I apply an iridescent Mac shimmer powder on my body, and touch it up during intervals."

I found a handy tutorial on youtube of how to do vintage pin-up style make up:



All quotes are from The Sunday Times Style Magazine

29 7 08

I am having a hair dilemma. I am currently trying to grow out my fringe so I can do some 50’s type hairstyles, like victory rolls etc:


Photos: Lipstick Vogue, Daddy-O’s

I have seen some fantastic videos on YouTube, and my favourites are by ilovegerardo.



But I also really miss my fringe and want to cut it back in! I have seen some really wonderful styles WITH a fringe, so now I am completely torn!


Photos: first one was from a Google search of hairstyles, The Freelancers Fashion Blog.

What do you think?

1 5 08

Although I’m waiting for my hair to grow to its desired length, it doesn’t mean I can’t make it look pretty in the mean time!


Patent bow clips from Urban Outfitters £5


Bejewelled bow clip from Anna Lou of London £20

Oh and when I was browsing through Anna Lou’s shop I found the cutest brooch ever, which I just might have to buy!!


Ice cream brooch £10

29 4 08

I have recently noticed that whereas I pay a lot of attention to my daily outfits, I rarely bother to do anything special with my hair. I am in the process of growing it and (once our boiler is fixed and we have hot water!) I’m going to dye it black.
I really love 50’s movie star hairstyles like - of course - Marilyn Monroe and I especially love the hairstyle worn here by Jane Russell. But, the only problem is I have a fringe, so I can’t get that whole wave effect around the face. I think I’m going to do some experimenting with a barrel roll on my fringe and on the tips of my hair, just like in this picture I had on my computer, although I can’t remember where it’s from.

Jane Russell photo: Movie Maidens