Woman - a 1940's magazine

I was lucky enough to  pick up some vintage magazines recently from the 1940's & 50's, so as I make my way through them, I'd thought I'd share a few lovely images and notes with you. The stories, adverts, letters and hints and tips are so fascinating to me now, a bygone era, an attitude we'll never fully understand, but can gaze in  wonder and awe at some view as an ideal era (well - except for the war, though that did create a strong British spirit that brought people together.)

Love it or hate it...back in the 40s it was promoted for its vitamin content...I'm not convinced!

So many ads focus on the poor sleep we (obviously mainly aimed at women) get, whether it's due to our nerves or busy lives...there's a remedy - horlicks is one!

Not sure I know any of theses songs...will have to look them up!

What about some beauty tips and products - so many items, just a few I found

They didn't have the technology to airbrush as we can now, but can you believe this product radically changed this woman...she looks pretty to start with!

Don't get caught out by the complications of the war and finding time to get your hair done, here's the solution.

Treatments at home, hair styles so much more glamorous back then, not sure how easy it would be do or how long it would take with my hair!

DIY Projects

Lots of ideas on useful and practical tips to create a comfortable home at a low price, alongside some creative crafts. Knitting & sewing patterns for your own clothes are big too, back then it was cheaper and you can argue people had more skills, passed on from their family members.

Several recipes as you would expect, I thought this sounded tasty...may be I should try it out!

The letter page is always an interesting read, situations we can't imagine today, some funny questions too and the answers...logical for that time I imagine, perhaps not so much now! Here's some advice on girls proposing.

Finally, I'll leave you with a quiz - I'll post the answers next time!