Decades of Beauty by Kate Mulvey

Decades of Beauty by Kate Mulvey

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This work charts the history of female beauty decade by decade from the end of the Victorian era to the present day. It highlights major changes which have affected the female image over the years, from corsets to the invention of nylon stockings, false eyelashes and the Wonderbra.

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Decades of Beauty by Kate Mulvey

'Decades of Beauty' charts the history of female beauty decade-by-decade from the end of the Victorian era to the present day. It highlights major changes which have affected the female image over the years, from corsets to the invention of nylon stockings, false eyelashes and the Wonderbra. Also investigated is the influence of the media on images of femininity. Each decade is split into specific subjects including Faces in Vogue, Fashion and Accessories, Films and Media and Cosmetics. Key personalities and innovators of feminine style are profiled.
Kate Mulvey is a freelance journalist specialising in fashion and beauty writing. She was health and beauty editor on 'Don't Tell It' and 'Scene' magazine, and general beauty editor for 'Fresh'. Researcher/writer Melissa Briggs has specialised in health and beauty for magazines including 'Scene' magazine and 'Don't Tell It'.
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ISBN 13 9780600601050
ISBN 10 0600601056
Title Decades of Beauty
Author Kate Mulvey
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Octopus Publishing Group
Year published 2000-07-15
Number of pages 208
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.