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Red Carpet Hairstyles and Makeup Reflect Economy

Posted by Depressionaire Diva on January 9, 2009 at 12:30am

Style and beauty for this year's Academy Awards red carpet will likely reflect the somber economy, so says the New York Times:As the economy has taken a turn, so too has the public’s tolerance for extravagant display. And this year stylists expect celebrities to take their cues from stars popular during the golden age of Hollywood, edging toward classic looks and away from any trend that smacks of ostentatious consumerism.What might red carpet hairstyles look like?Stylists agreed that curls will

1930s Style and Silhouettes

Posted by Depressionaire Diva on January 3, 2009 at 2:55pm

Divas can have both style and grace in depression-era times, according to Depressionaire Diva.Curious about how the Depression era styling may affect current fashion? No need to worry. The transition from 1920s, flapper look, characterized as boxy, androgynous-looking, gave way to a soft, feminine, modest but sultry look. Good news for us Divas!

A softer, more feminine style replaced the boyish, flapper look of the twenties. At the beginning of the decade, hemlines dropped dramatically to the ank

Red Carpet Hairstyles and Makeup Reflect Economy

Posted by Depressionaire Diva on January 9, 2009 at 12:30am

Style and beauty for this year's Academy Awards red carpet will likely reflect the somber economy, so says the New York Times:As the economy has taken a turn, so too has the public’s tolerance for extravagant display. And this year stylists expect celebrities to take their cues from stars popular during the golden age of Hollywood, edging toward classic looks and away from any trend that smacks of ostentatious consumerism.What might red carpet hairstyles look like?Stylists agreed that curls will

1930s Style and Silhouettes

Posted by Depressionaire Diva on January 3, 2009 at 2:55pm

Divas can have both style and grace in depression-era times, according to Depressionaire Diva.Curious about how the Depression era styling may affect current fashion? No need to worry. The transition from 1920s, flapper look, characterized as boxy, androgynous-looking, gave way to a soft, feminine, modest but sultry look. Good news for us Divas!

A softer, more feminine style replaced the boyish, flapper look of the twenties. At the beginning of the decade, hemlines dropped dramatically to the ank

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Red Carpet Hairstyles and Makeup Reflect Economy

1930s Style and Silhouettes

Red Carpet Hairstyles and Makeup Reflect Economy

1930s Style and Silhouettes

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