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Vintage Lookbook: 1940s Daytime Outfit for Carmen Miranda

I haven’t done a vintage lookbook for ages now, so I decided to put together a 40s outfit inspired by

The first movie I watched starring Ann Miller was On The Town, and I was totally wowed by her dancing.

Brooklyn-born Tierney was a leading actress in 1940s Hollywood. She started out her adult life as a socialite, before becoming

These are photos of the female prison camp guards which were taken after the liberation of the Bergen-Belsen Nazi concentration

When you think of 1940s fashion, you probably think of tailored looks, tea dresses, victory rolls and red lipstick (even

Judy Garland is one of those movie stars that everyone is aware of, even if it’s just becaue they watch The

I came across this photo of Marilyn doing her lipstick from 1948 while I was looking for a photo of

I hope you don’t think these photos are too macabre, but there’s something terribly poignant about seeing these ordinary domestic

I took a break from Hitchcock movies and delved into the world of 1940s Film Noir this week. ‘Caught‘ is

Adrian Adolph Greenberg, better known as just ‘Adrian’ was one of the most amazing costume designers ever seen in Hollywood.

There were some great movie actors around in the 1940s, it truly was the golden age of cinema! Here are

Taylor was married 8 times. Her shortest marriage was with her first husband Conrad Nicky Hilton which lasted just 9

THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED. THE WINNER IS Jolice McGee, CONGRATULATIONS JOLICE LUXXOR VINTAGE WILL BE IN TOUCH WITH YOU

Ida Lupino was a British actress and director who appeared in over 50 movies as well as becoming a pioniering

The news this morning is filled with the pictures and winners from last night’s Academy Award ceremony – well, that

Veronica Lake was one of the most popular movie stars in the early 1940s. She made her name paired with

Beauty in the 1940s was a strange mixture of glamour and practicality. Despite harsh rationing and shortages of makeup and

I like a man who can run faster than I can – Jane Russell I love Jane Russell‘s attitude. Not