Having always had an interest in history, where we've come from, the changes and development of society, how life use to be and of course the fashions! I was excited to find in the loft some original women's magazines from the 50s, to just peruse and wonder at them, sometimes laughing and sometimes perplexed by their stories, articles, and often their adverts!
So here's a little taster of what I found.
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| Glamorous women on the cover - they look 'too perfect' was airbrushing used back then?? |
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| Back in the day to look good all you needed was plain soap! |
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| Tips on the right swimwear outfit for your body shape |
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| Receipes & advise - I learnt something new, having brought a few mini moulds like this at a vintage fair I found pastry in them just stuck too much - now I have a new recipe to try - Honeycomb Mould and I now know how to give children their 'necessary daily milk ration' |
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| I LOVE THIS: 'Because you're a woman your holiday is vital, says a Harley Street consultant' |
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| Totally agree...what more can you say?! |
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| Fourth paragraph...'As a woman, you are accustomed to expending energy in often harassing circumstance. You need regular rest and exercise...' Don't worry - for exercise it later says 'a good walk'... along the beach I think! |
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| A woman's opinion was a big deal! |
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| Lots of on-going stories to keep you entertained - no 'trashy gossip' (although a little wouldn't hurt!) |
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| Powder Shampoo is nothing new! |
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| I love lavender and I love Yardley Lavender, but this advert is scary! |
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| I always wondered why they had so much to wear in a bedtime outfit, my Sindy doll had something similar - it seems flimsy too, I just love my modern cosy pjs! |
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And finally - for the woman who couldn't cook much, there was cake mix for those afternoon teas!!
Can't wait to see what the other magazines have in store, also trying to work out why they were kept - I'm hoping there's something significant like an ancestor appearing in one! |
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