Bliss Book News & Chit Chat



Posts Tagged ‘Vintage’

Classic Beauty

Friday, August 13th, 2010

When scrolling through images a couple of weeks ago I came across the first image of Audrey Hepburn & Grace Kelly at the Academy Awards.  I saved it because I loved their classic swept back hair in “french twist” like styles.  Showcasing their beautiful faces and the dresses…to die for.

I was then so excited to see the images of Chelsea Clinton in her wedding gown.  Stunning!  Her hair is beautiful and twisted with perfect height.

Its time we bring back the classic and the up do’s!!   Be your own classic beauty.

Audrey Hepburn and Grace Kelly backstage at the 28th Annual Academy Awards, March 21, 1956.

Audrey Hepburn and Grace Kelly backstage at the 28th Annual Academy Awards, March 21, 1956.

Chelsea Clinton (R) weds Marc Mezvinsky at the Astor Courts Estate on July 31, 2010. (Photo by Genevieve de Manio via Getty Images)

Chelsea Clinton (R) weds Marc Mezvinsky at the Astor Courts Estate on July 31, 2010. (Photo by Genevieve de Manio via Getty Images)

1950s hair & makeup  InsPired

Wednesday, July 21st, 2010

While planning for a 1950s themed wedding we came up with some inspiration to fuel the brain fire and to give vision to our bride.  My sister and I came up with our suggestions separately and we have a beautiful palate of choices.  There are many staple looks in the 1950s but there are still many choices to be incorporated into one look.

Hair Inspiration:

The look was soft loose waves, with a swoops & sometimes a victory roll.  There were so many versions and a lot is deciphered by the texture of the hair.  If it was up it was defiantly elegant as Audrey Hepburn wore it in her classic french twist.

mosaicf89e5947527c6f0f6eccd9ee2d4e39da36fca2221

mosaic92078ad4722b7f5b0f93a48d0cd1cca1974f0b831

Make-up Inspiration:

Women could get away with a more dramatic look, particularly for evening.

Eyeliner was liquid, making a sharp, highly defined contour. It was used primarily on the upper lid.

Pastels were the favored colors for day, especially for a younger woman.

Women could wear red by day and it was the most popular choice for evening.

Lips were colored lush and full.

1875828_f2601mosaic509f5281a3ca4b34d06f9977d2f56f9b07c3bfa91

What is your favorite era?

Hannah Butler <br> make-up artist <br> Imagine Three

Hannah Butler make-up artist Imagine Three

Julie Hill <br> Hairstylist <br> Imagine Three

Julie Hill Hairstylist Imagine Three

Accessorize that dress!

Tuesday, July 13th, 2010

I just wanted to stay on Peppermint Pretty’s site to listen to the great music while I drooled over dresses.  I love playing the game of matching hairstyles, dress & accessory.  The center of inspiration for this post, is the dress.  You usually always begin first with your dress then the accessory & your hair most of the time will follow.  You can go full fledge vintage with this dress choice or throw in a bit of modern.

The hairstyles of choice range from swept back with softness, classic french with a twist, straight up victory roll with pin curls & down with an edge of vintage.  Adorn any one of these hairstyles with fun choice pics below of some of my favorite artist.   Click on the pic to visit their sweet adornments and Peppermint Pretty to find your dress!

www.peppermintpretty.com~dear prudence

www.peppermintpretty.com~dear prudence

screen-shot-2010-07-12-at-61859-pm

screen-shot-2010-07-12-at-61904-pm

www.peppermintpretty.com

Bliss style recommends:


www.BlissBookImages.com

www.BlissBookImages.com

Hair accessory recommends:

Made To Order - CLAYCRAFT by DECO Fuchsia Pink Peony Hair Flower with Rhinestone Center

dkdesignshawaii on Etsy Made To Order - CLAYCRAFT by DECO Fuchsia Pink Peony Hair Flower with Rhinestone Center

topsyturvydesign on Etsy <br> The Katie - Leather Cocktail Hat - Feather - Fascinator <br> Photo credits: Roxi Dlite Photography

topsyturvydesign on Etsy The Katie - Leather Cocktail Hat - Feather - Fascinator Photo credits: Roxi Dlite Photography

velvetowl on Etsy <br> Miah- Ivory bridal bow fascinator and detach birdcage veil

velvetowl on Etsy Miah- Ivory bridal bow fascinator and detach birdcage veil

MGMart on Etsy <br> Butterfly fascinator with black Russian blusher veil . Cocktail hat

MGMart on Etsy Butterfly fascinator with black Russian blusher veil . Cocktail hat

topsyturvydesign on Etsy

dkdesignshawaii on Etsy

velvetowl on Etsy

MGMart on Etsy

What do you pick first your hair or accessory?

Etsy wedding team, Etsy, hair accessories, birdcage veil, veil, wedding hair accessories, The Bliss Book, Wedding Dress, Tea length wedding dress, vintage wedding, up do, wedding up do, wedding hair ideas, wedding hair, french twist, victory roll hair, victory roll, vintage hair, vintage wedding dress

Iconic beauty

Tuesday, July 6th, 2010

Bringing back some old school inspiration. Classic beauties can never loose their luster.  I love old movies, the dresses, the hair.  She’s just beautiful and think of how not airbrushed this picture is.  The look of her hair is clean and elegant, perfectly framing her face.  Leaving a little opening at the top for an accessory or flower.

Betty Grable

Betty Grable

z_-_betty_grable34704401

Who is your old school inspiration?

Betty Grable, 1940 up do , 1940 hair, vintage hair, 1940 hair, vintage hair styles, Betty Grable hair, vintage wedding hair, 1950 up do, 1950 hair styles

Go vintage…put a brooch in it.

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

jehan

A broach and a comb.  Perfect you can use the broach as a pin later.

A brooch and a comb. Perfect you can use the brooch as a pin later.

I found this season the greatest accessories  and treasures in the antique stores.  My most favorite place to find hidden treasures.  I found great ideas for old school and new school looks that no one else would have.  Ladies head out to your local antique, vintage store and find yourself brooches, pins, old clips earrings and shoe clips.  You can find so many fun, soft old looks to a more retro look.  You name it you can wear it,  just have to have the attitude.  Here are some simple & pretty ideas.

This is what a shoe clip looks like.  They would clip onto shoes as ornate decorations.  You usually will find them in two's, they work beutifully as hair clips.

This is what a shoe clip looks like. They would clip onto shoes as ornate decorations. You usually will find them in two's, they work beautifully as hair clips.

See how pretty, show clips.

See how pretty, shoe clips. http://www.blissbookimages.com/

This was a simple pin I thought was so pretty.  You don't have to necessarily find this one vintage.  I have used this one twice, once in a photo shoot and a bride borrowed it for a wedding.

This was a simple pin I thought was so pretty. You don't have to necessarily find this one vintage. I have used this one twice, once in a photo shoot and a bride borrowed it for a wedding.

Simple and pretty.

Simple and pretty. http://www.blissbookimages.com/