Throwback Thursday - 1940s Style Inspiration

Gals in the 1940s in their summer wear

Here is the third installment of the Throwback Thursday style inspiration posts I have been releasing each week. This week's focus is the 1940s. Click here for the 1920s and 1930s. The 1940s was a decade struck by great terror - World War II. Half the decade was taken up by official war, and the effects of the war lasted for the entirety of it. However, women did not let rationing affect their sense of style. To me, the 1940s is an era of incredible sophistication. Women drew on the seam of their stockings on to their bare legs, because nylon was rationed. They made dresses, skirts and suits out of old material under the campaign 'Make Do and Mend'. This little post shall highlight the basics of hair, fashion and makeup of the 1940s.

Throwback Thursday - 1930s Style Inspiration

Jean Harlow, film star of the 1930s

This is the next installment in my weekly mini posts, looking at each decade up to the 1960s. This week's theme is the 1930s. If you want to see my 1920s post, click here. The 1930s was hit by The Great Depression so poverty was at an all-time high. Swing becomes the popular music of the decade, overtaking jazz of the 1920s. My favourite Disney film, Snow White and the Seven Dwarves was also released in 1937! The Wizard of Oz was also released in 1939, giving rise to the young star, Judy Garland.

Throwback Thursday - 1920s Style Inspiration

 I thought I would start a little Thursday theme based on the popular #tbt. This first one is looking back at the style of the 1920s. Think Great Gatsby, flapper girls and The Charleston.

Vintage Hair pincurl sculpture tool

Bonjour mes petit amis! Hopefully my YouTube tutorial isn't as bad as my French! 

A little while ago, the company Vintage Hair kindly sent me this little tool to review on my blog. The video is posted below (excuse my derpy face):

Mini Post: Palmer's Olive Oil Hair Mousse

This is a mini post about my hair. Yesterday I purchased this olive oil hair mousse by Palmer's from a shop called Pak's in Dalston, London for approximately £4.99 (also available on Amazon.co.uk). I was in need of some more hair mousse and thought I would give this one a go. 

I set my hair as I normally do (using pin curls - click here to see my YouTube pin curl tutorial). Instead of using my previous Boots brand mousse, I used this Palmer's one. It wasn't as thick as the Boots brand so I wouldn't need as much of it in my hair. I brushed it through. Initially, it felt more sticky than the Boots but I may have put too much on. I set my hair and went to bed.

Fascinating fascinators - Birds and Fresia Feature

For those of you who hadn't already guessed it... I am a big fan of Dita Von Teese. Her style, sexiness and overall glamour is something I aspire to. So when Regina of Birds and Fresia (click here for her Etsy shop) messaged me about featuring something of hers I was jumping for joy. Birds and Fresia sell beautiful handmade hair pieces including the black beret with birdcage veil and pearl detailing and ivory flower hair clip, both of which I shall be showing you guys in this post. Originating from Spain, Regina is an absolute doll and a joy to talk to.

First on the menu is the black beret with a birdcage veil. I envisioned looking like Dita Von Teese, who favours a veil every now and again as shown below. My beret arrived and it was so much more! The small pearl detailing just adds to the beauty of it and I cannot wait to wear it. I recommend for those who are attending a glamorous event, doing a vintage-inspired photo shoot or simply want to dress-to-the-nines (something which I am partial to!)

Dita wearing a fascinator