Books about the Looks

[Marla]

Has Forties Fashion: From Siren Suits to the New Look been mentioned? It's worthy of mention because it is quite possibly the best book on '40s fashion I have ever read. I wish Walford would write a book like this for every decade of the Golden Era. lol

It's amazing, with large colorful photographs of vintage women's clothes and very detailed information on how the war affected fashion.

 

[Jhones Kenly]

I search on eBay but couldn't fine. Can anyone give me link?

 

[Antje]

http://www.amazon.com/Forties-Fashion-Siren-Suits-Look/dp/0500514291

Here's a link on amazon

 

[Loveru]

Hello Ladies,

There has been a lot of talk about refrence material to the looks of the erea. I thought it might be a good idea to compile them in one thread for us to look through.

Now this is just for listing books, how they rate, and where to buy them, no downloads people.

So share! Lets see those refrences to the looks of the eras we love the most.

Happy posting.

LD

Why no downloads?

 

[lolly_loisides]

Why no downloads?

Copyright issues. No one wants to get into trouble

BTW welcome to The Lounge.

 

[Loveru]

Copyright issues. No one wants to get into trouble

BTW welcome to The Lounge.

thanks lolly_loisides
but surely theyre is plenty of stuff that are public domain, or finished theyre copyright?

 

[angeljenny]

I have a few books that I find interesting and inspiring!

Vintage Hairstyling by Lauren Rennells

Retro Makeup by Lauren Rennells

Gil Elvgren by Taschen

The 1950's Look by Mike Brown - want the 40's one too

The Bombshell Manual of Style by Laren Stover

The Magic Key to Charm by Eileen Ashcroft

The Fascinating Girl by Helen Andelin

How to be Adored by Caroline Cox

Secrets of Poise, Personality and Model Beauty by John Robert Powers

The Woman You Want To Be by Margery Wilson

Secrets of Charm by John Robert Powers and Mary Sue Miller

Glorify Yourself - a collection of magazines from a series in the 1950's

A Guide to Elegance by Geneviere Antonine Dariaux

I am looking for vintage books with photographs of famous film actresses next.

 

[Tomasso]

My hair is just too long..down to my knees :/

Wow! Any pix?

 

[Antje]

Nice list of books, I should look them up

 

[C-dot]

but surely theyre is plenty of stuff that are public domain, or finished theyre copyright?

It's highly unlikely - Rights to intellectual property are exclusive to the author and do not necessarily expire, even upon their death.

I need to have Retro Make-up by Lauren Rennells! Now that the postal strike is over, I should have it soon

 

[angeljenny]

I need to have Retro Make-up by Lauren Rennells! Now that the postal strike is over, I should have it soon

It is cute! It has back ground information, the photographs are nice and even I can follow the makeup steps! The eye liner needs a lot more practise thought!

 

[Puzzicato]

It's highly unlikely - Rights to intellectual property are exclusive to the author and do not necessarily expire, even upon their death.

I need to have Retro Make-up by Lauren Rennells! Now that the postal strike is over, I should have it soon

Smuterella posted a review of one of the looks today - which has pretty much convinced me that I need to have it too!

 

[C-dot]

I got Retro Make-up today! I've already devoured half the book. It is so fantastic, there are pieces of history in there I never knew of

 

[HepKitty]

it's been on my wish list for ages, time to fix that problem huh?

 

[Lenore]

I got Retro Make-up today! I've already devoured half the book. It is so fantastic, there are pieces of history in there I never knew of

I just came to this thread to ask if anyone had this book, and what they thought... Guess I should pick it up!

 

[C-dot]

I just came to this thread to ask if anyone had this book, and what they thought... Guess I should pick it up!

Highly recommended! I've turned myself into Edie Sedgwick, and thats only the 60's section!

 

[angeljenny]

Bought the Art and Craft of Hairdressing - HUGE book and perhaps it will turn out to be a bit technical for me!







It is the 4th edition I think from 1958.

It covers gentleman's hairdressing, ladies' hairdressing, waving the hair, hair styling, art applied to hairdressing, hair colouring, children's hairdressing, historical hairdressing, theatrical hair and make up, cinema and television make up, treatments for the hair and scalp, trichology, and lots of business stuff like wages, advertising and designing a salon.

 

[Antje]

I reiceved my style me vintage make up book by Katie Reynolds yesterday and it is great,
if you like to know more about history of make up you should buy Lauren's book but this book has some more style's in it and they are more detailed,
from the '20's to the 80's I love it!!!

 

[lauryn]

A couple of weeks ago I found one of the greatest books it's title is:
More Fabulous Faces. The Evolution and metamorphosis of Bette Davis, Katherine Hepburn, Delores Del Rio, Carole Lombard and Myrna Loy By Larry Carr. This book is too cool it has tons and schmons of excellent photos of these 5 actresses and their looks through out the years. Of course all photos are black and white, but the clothes, hair and make-up are absolutly to die for! Plus the book gives a little history on each lady.


Brooksie

This book should indeed have a place in each bookshelf! Any woman should read it and take the advice! Great looks, great photos, great pieces of advice and great actresses!

 

[jenicamalaya]

Today in the market so many books are available that specify good looking tips and how to care of your skin, hair and body. These books gives all information according to nature of different types of hair and skin.