Carole Lombard was glamorous, funny, modern for her time, sophisticated and known for her beauty hacks. Long before cryo sticks, ice globes and chilled jade rollers filled modern vanities, one of Hollywood’s Golden Age comedienne, Carole Lombard was already enduring this trick. In the 1930s, Lombard swore by a simple, modern ritual, This trick wasContinue reading “Carole Lombard’s Ice‑Cube Facial: The 1930s Beauty Trick That Predicted Modern Cryo Skin-care”
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Bette Davis’ Cold‑Cream Eye Mask: The 1930s Beauty Routine
The 1930s beauty ritual that protected Golden Age Hollywood’s brightest eyes. Davis applied thick cold cream under her eyes before she would film her scenes. This would prevent dryness from studio lights. Bette Davis had these beautiful, round, large eyes, that became a famous feature of hers with these eyes shining so brightly. She hadContinue reading “Bette Davis’ Cold‑Cream Eye Mask: The 1930s Beauty Routine”
Top 10 Most Fashion‑Influential Fred & Ginger Looks
Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers are known for their dance sequences in their multiple ever so popular classic musicals throughout the duration of the 1930s, with their pairing that began as supporting characters in a film called Flying Down to Rio (1933). Their duo stole the spotlight which lead to the two of them launchingContinue reading “Top 10 Most Fashion‑Influential Fred & Ginger Looks”
Did Canadian Women Follow 1930s Beauty Trends?
How Hollywood glamour shaped beauty in Canada. When we picture 1930s beauty, we often imagine Hollywood: Jean Harlow’s platinum waves, Greta Garbo’s pencil‑thin brows, Marlene Dietrich’s sculpted cheekbones. But what about Canadian women? Did they follow the same trends? The answer is yes, absolutely. Canadian women embraced 1930s beauty with enthusiasm, creativity and a uniquelyContinue reading “Did Canadian Women Follow 1930s Beauty Trends?”
The 1930s Lip Shape: The Sculpted Cupid’s Bow
Cupid’s bow was just as popular in the 1930s, as it was in the 1920s, just more refined in the 1930s; the shape simply evolved. Come the 1930s, the mouth became one of the most expressive features of the face. After the dramatic, doll‑like lips or the “bee stung” lips of the 1920s, the newContinue reading “The 1930s Lip Shape: The Sculpted Cupid’s Bow”
Canada’s Speakeasy Culture: Less Prohibition, More Cabaret: European‑Leaning Entertainment Culture
Canada’s nightlife culture during Prohibition was fundamentally different from the United States. Prohibition was first enacted on a provincial basis in Prince Edward Island in 1901. Oh, Canada, has speakeasies all right throughout the nation in primarily in major cities, Toronto, Calgary, Montreal. While American speakeasies were born out of strict, nationwide Prohibition, Canada’s nightlife in theContinue reading “Canada’s Speakeasy Culture: Less Prohibition, More Cabaret: European‑Leaning Entertainment Culture”
