The delicate little curl that defined 1930s femininity. The “spit curl” was one of the most charming — and surprisingly practical — beauty trends of the 1930s. Born from Hollywood glamour and Depression‑era, it became a signature detail for women who wanted a touch of softness around the face without expensive salon styling. What ExactlyContinue reading “The “Spit Curl” 1930s Trend”
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Ginger Rogers’ Ostrich‑Feather Dress that Floated in “Cheek to Cheek” (and Fred Astaire’s reaction)
Few costumes in film history are as controversial as the pale blue ostrich‑feather gown Ginger Rogers wore in Top Hat (1935) for the “Cheek to Cheek” number. Designed by Bernard Newman, the dress became a symbol of 1930s glamour. It is, quite simply, one of the most iconic dance gowns ever created. A Dress Made to FloatContinue reading “Ginger Rogers’ Ostrich‑Feather Dress that Floated in “Cheek to Cheek” (and Fred Astaire’s reaction)”
PART 3: 1970s Beauty + Fashion: The California‑Sun Era
The 1970s California‑Sun aesthetic was more than a trend — it was a cultural identity. It represented a new kind of American look: athletic, glowing, carefree and deeply connected to outdoor life. Beauty and fashion merged with lifestyle, creating a decade defined by movement, sunshine and effortless glamour. Tanning culture was at the heart ofContinue reading “PART 3: 1970s Beauty + Fashion: The California‑Sun Era”
PART 2: 1970s Skincare + Tanning Products
The 1970s were a decade obsessed with the sun. Beauty culture shifted away from porcelain complexions and toward a bronzed, athletic glow that symbolized freedom, leisure and California living. Skincare became less about coverage and more about cultivating a healthy, lived‑in radiance. Women wanted skin that looked touched by sunlight, softened by ocean air andContinue reading “PART 2: 1970s Skincare + Tanning Products”
Part 1: 1970s Hair Icons: Farrah, Cher, Bo Derek
The 1970s were a decade defined by movement, bodies in motion, hair in motion, a culture in motion. Beauty shifted away from the sculpted, set styles of the 1960s and toward something freer, more athletic, more sun‑lit. Hair became a symbol of lifestyle, identity, and attitude. And at the centre of this transformation were threeContinue reading “Part 1: 1970s Hair Icons: Farrah, Cher, Bo Derek”
1970s Beauty: The Era of Tanning + Dieting
The 1970s marked a dramatic shift in American beauty culture. Gone were the powdered faces and sculpted bouffants of the 1960s. In their place emerged a new ideal: sun‑kissed skin, athletic bodies and a lifestyle built around tanning, dieting and California‑coast vitality. Beauty was no longer something applied — it was something lived. This decadeContinue reading “1970s Beauty: The Era of Tanning + Dieting”
