Styles in the 1940s were chic and a little modest. The dresses favored feminine curves, and the jewelry was bold and ornate. My hair was young and I was a little shy. Furs, hats and barrettes are some of the accessories that were worn in the 1940s. Hair in the 1940s was often straight and […]
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“Green Lantern“ starring Ryan Reynolds as the titular character opens today. Most people know that this movie is based on the DC comic book of the same name, but do you know the writer’s story going back to 1940? Read and Learn! Golden Age Green Lantern was first published in July 1940 as a story […]
Candidates: Democratic Party: Franklin Roosevelt (New York) and Henry Wallace (Iowa) Republican Party: Wendell Willkie (New York) and Charles McNary (Oregon) Election Results: Roosevelt and Wallace: 27.31 million popular votes, 449 electoral votes. Willkie and McNary: 22.34 million popular votes, 82 electoral votes. Summary: As the 1940 presidential election loomed large, the question of whether […]
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In the 1940’s as well as the 1950’s Hollywood studios were turning out murder and drama mysteries by the dozen. It was the era when these type of movies were very popular with the public and what made the box offices click and made the studios huge profits. In these particular movies you always seemed […]
The ’40s glamour look focuses on fashions that pair masculine and feminine elements together to create one integrated look. Often you will see soft and silky items that skim the body’s curves paired with rough masculine fashion items like coats and slacks. This dichotomy of male and female fashion aspects makes the ’40s glamour look […]
Have you thought about the inventions that appeared in the 1940s? I have This is why I made it a point to look further. In the process I learned that there are quite a few interesting things that have arisen over the past decade. Here’s a quick peek at five of my favorites: Magnetic Magnetic […]
Are you kicking around the idea of hosting a 1940s themed party? Will you also be in charge of setting up the event’s playlist? If so, I’d like to help by offering up a few suggestions. Each one is a song that I have used at similar events over the course of my party planning […]
If you love history and parties, there is a wonderful way to mix those two interests together. Throw a party in the theme of a certain time period. Studying about any time period can give rise to some really fun and unique suggestions for a wonderful celebration. The 1940s is a great option for a […]
Do you envy the sweet yet sophisticated appeal of 1940’s pin-up girls? Do you want to look like a Hollywood star straight out of the World War II era? From those seductive silhouettes to those playful details, what’s there not to like about fashion from those bygone days? Don’t worry: the 1940’s bombshell look can […]
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Vintage clothing has always fascinated me from all time; however, it is the 1940’s figures that really catch my eye. Covered shoulder caps, seamed socks, and dresses that create an hourglass shape are all artifacts from that decade. Capturing the subtle 1940s fashion trends and not the overall look is key and can be difficult. […]
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