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200+ Historical DIY Natural Beauty Products

15th January 2020Historical Natural Beauty Routine & Products, Historical Natural Hair Care, Themes Across Eras18th century, 1920s, article, beauty recipe, DIY, edwardian, flower, hair care, hairstyle, homemade natural makeup, indian, natural dye, recipe, tutorial, victorianLina

200+ DIY natural beauty products & hair care products – made and loved for centuries! It’s easy and fun to make your own DIY natural beauty products at home!

Victorian and Edwardian women wanted to look their best. But makeup and beauty products weren’t always readily available. So they made their own DIY natural beauty products at home.

Learn to make your own makeup, kohl, lip balm, blush, tooth paste, shampoo, hairspray and much more! It’s easier than you’d think to make your own DIY natural beauty products and it’s so much fun!

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Dressing The 1920s Woman – 1920s Lingerie

13th January 20201920s, Themes Across Eras1920s, finished historical costume, underwearLina

Compared to 1900s lingerie, 1920s lingerie looks completely different but women still wore the same kind of underwear: chemises, drawers, camisoles, bras, girdles and corsets. Yes, most women in the 1920s still wore corsets! However, Edwardian lingerie emphasized a curvy silhouette, whereas 1920s underwear created a slender, boyish look. Continue reading Dressing The 1920s Woman – 1920s Lingerie →

1920s Silk Step-In Chemise

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The 1920s step-in chemise – also called teddy – was a popular combination garment in the roaring 20s, combining the camisole and knickers in one garment. Continue reading 1920s Silk Step-In Chemise →

1920s Cotton Knit Envelope Chemise

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Not all underwear in the 1920s was made of woven silk and cotton fabric. 1920s everyday underwear was also made of knit fabric. Knit lingerie in the 1920s often came in white and pastel colors and was made of silk, rayon and cotton knit fabric. For my knit envelope chemise, however, I refashioned an old bedsheet!

Cotton knit ‘Union Suits cling with a smooth perfection that will delight you.’ (Montgomery Wards Catalog, 1926)

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1920s Pink Satin Envelope Chemise

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The envelope chemise was a popular combination garment in the 1920s: It combined the camisole and knickers in one garment. It was a favorite among 1920s flappers who preferred to wear only the bare necessities under their dresses! Continue reading 1920s Pink Satin Envelope Chemise →

History Of The Nightcap – Victorian And Edwardian Hair Care

8th June 20191900s - Edwardian1920s, article, cap, edwardian, hair care, lace, underwear, victorianLina

Nightcaps or sleeping caps were worn while sleeping to keep the hair tangle-free and – especially silk nightcaps – to make the hair glossy. Nightcaps have a long history and even today silk caps are recommended for long or curly hair. Read on to find out why and how Edwardian and WW1 women wore nightcaps and how to make a vintage silk sleeping cap for yourself!

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History Of The Nightcap

In the Victorian era, nightcaps were worn by all women, young and old. Continue reading History Of The Nightcap – Victorian And Edwardian Hair Care →

Salted Almonds – Historical Recipes

6th December 2018(Historical) Cooking Recipes1920s, almond, dairy-free, edwardian, gluten-free, recipe, savory, vegan, victorianLina

Roasted salted almonds – an easy, satisfying snack – were already popular in the Victorian and Edwardian era.

‘At intervals about the center were cut glass and fancy china dishes of pimolas, salted almonds, and pecans, and pink and green confections, with little fancy Venetian salt dishes conveniently near the plates.’ (The Home Science Cook Book, 1902)

In the Victorian and Edwardian era, salted almonds were served at formal dinners, such as at Christmas dinners: ‘Salted almonds make a nourishing side dish at luncheon, or for dessert.’ (Meals Medicinal, 1905) Continue reading Salted Almonds – Historical Recipes →

Old-Fashioned Lemonade Recipe

30th May 2018(Historical) Cooking Recipes1920s, dairy-free, dessert, drink, fruit, gluten-free, lemon, recipe, veganLina

‘All fruit juices make refreshing drinks and punches.’ (Mrs. De Graf’s Cook Book, 1922)

This old-fashioned lemonade is so delicious and easier to make than you’d think! It’s an old recipe: I found the homemade lemonade recipe in “Mrs. De Graf’s Cook Book”, which was published in 1922. All you need for this old-fashioned lemonade is lemons, sugar and water. You basically make a syrup which you later dilute with water. Continue reading Old-Fashioned Lemonade Recipe →

DIY Tape Lace Collar

25th April 20181920s1920s, edwardian, hand sewing, lace, lace tutorial, sewingLina

At the moment I’m making a DIY tape lace collar for my 1920s rayon chiffon dress. But instead of tape I’m using bobbin lace. This original 1920s tape lace collar with bobbin lace is my main inspiration. Continue reading DIY Tape Lace Collar →

1920s Violets – Ribbon Flower Tutorial

13th March 20181920s, DIY Crafts1920s, DIY, fabric flower, flower, tutorialLina

‘There are certain types of girls and women to whom violets seem to belong.’ (Ruth Wyeth Spears, 1920s)

In this tutorial I’ll show you how to make authentic 1920s ribbon violets and how to wrap wire stems with embroidery floss. Continue reading 1920s Violets – Ribbon Flower Tutorial →