50s beauty

Bangs have always for the bold and fashion forward. They make a definite statement that takes some serious commitment. They can take forever to grow out, you know! Bangs can also very strongly show a particular period. So here's a survey of bang styles over the years. Bangs in the 1920's were a bold way to set yourself firmly in the flapper style. Several film stars adopted a severe bob with blunt straight bangs but wispier bangs were not unheard of either. Bangs in the 1930's moved away…

Peruse gorgeous photos of Sophia Loren in her element.

Make up has a long history. It runs back to the early civilizations. Historical evidence have been found in excavation sites that confirms that people in ancient civilizations have been using cosme…

This is BB's natural hair color. She was only 18 or 19 years here (1953). #brigittebardot #brigitte #bardot #bb #vintage

1940s makeup is one of the most "vintage" looks, and is rather simple to recreate. There was a push for all things natural, unlike the 1930s and 1950s, which favored reshaping eyebrows and contouring the face. 1940s makeup enhanced natural beauty with just a few tools. During the war, European women dealt with huge cosmetics

For the happy couple, a wedding is one of the biggest days in their lives. Months of saving, planning and stressing go into it, so it's understandable, to some degree, when the couple forgets that the entire world doesn't revolve around them.

We've rounded up glamorous female icons of the '50s to serve as costume inspiration — or just a look back at the most timeless hairstyles ever created.