There Was A (Vintage) Girl Who Had A Little Curl…

Mrs. Shortcake, Vancouver Age and Occupation: 24, Marketing Manager/Children's Lit Writer Fiance's Age and Occupation: 24, Master's Student/Personal Trainer Engagement Date: August 7, 2007 Wedding Date: October 2008 Blogging Since: Venue: Ceremony in a historic church, tented lawn reception at a golf and country club About Me: 1950's housewife sent to the future, reborn as crafting-obsessed, jill of all trades. I enjoy decorating, writing, baking sweet things, singing show tunes/dancing in public, wearing pearls, and knitting sweaters for my furbaby, Harvey, to chew upon. I heart pink, and believe that sparkles are the new black.

February 11th, 2008 @ 1:20 pm by Mrs. Shortcake

If you are planning a vintage wedding, one period-specific detail you won’t want to overlook is your bridal hairstyle. Besides your wedding dress, nothing can clinch that retro look like an authentic retro-do. One caveat - unless you are planning a full-blown period production, a vintage dress with a vintage hairstyle can look VERY costume-y. However, a more modern dress with a vintage hairstyle, or a vintage dress with a vintage-inspired modern hairstyle, looks lovely indeed.

UPDOS: 1950s

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the knot

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from flickr user kahluacream

DOWNDos: 1950s

UPDOS : 1940s

Dita Von Teese

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Dita Von Teese

DOWN Dos: 1950s:

myspace rockabilly hair group

Dita Von Teese

EXCELLENT vintage hair-do how-tos:

NOTE: Most of these links are for 1940’s hairstyles, because many of the popular 1950’s ’do’s involved very short hair. However, the techniques used are applicable for recreation of many, if not all, of 1950s hair styles.

11 Responses to “There Was A (Vintage) Girl Who Had A Little Curl…”

Miss Dahlia says:

Thanks, Miss Shortcake!

2/11/08 at 1:34 pm (reply)

AOEBuckeye says:

I’m really loving that last Dita Von Tease hairdo! I snatched it for my hair images. Thanks Miss Shortcake!!

2/11/08 at 1:44 pm (reply)

kim says:

i am TOTALLY using dita von teese as my reference for hair as well! i have the exact same pictures saved in my wedding inspiration folder. her fetish/burlesque book is also one of the main references for my wedding dress. i just love the way she carries the classic pin-up look

2/11/08 at 1:48 pm (reply)

triciaj says:

I ask you… Is there a creature in this universe more fabulous than Miz Dita?

I’m pretty sure there isn’t.

2/11/08 at 2:03 pm (reply)

Luxe says:

Thanks Miss Shortcake. This is what what I am striving for. Had a hair trial this weekend and explained to them that I wanted Hollywood Glamour and show them pictures of Veronica Lake. Somehow it did not come out that way. The curls were going in different directions and when they try to correct it, it came out like a 80s wave. Very dissapointed. But I will have more photos to show when I find someone elase. If anyone knows of a stylist that specialize in Vintage hair styles in Portland, please let me know.

2/11/08 at 2:46 pm (reply)

Miss Flamingo says:

Im loving this… Miss Shortcake you are doing all my research for me. Thanks for being my unofficial planner… lol

2/11/08 at 4:45 pm (reply)

beanchar says:

Oh to be Dita Von Teese– perfect hair, perfect skin, perfect lips. She rocks the vintage without looking costume-y. *SIGH*

2/11/08 at 6:15 pm (reply)

eringoblog says:

Care to share some of the 50s links for us shorter-haired gals?

2/11/08 at 7:42 pm (reply)

harugirlie says:

I always love how Dita Von Teese does her hair.

2/11/08 at 11:01 pm (reply)

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sassyb2b says:

Girl you hit the nail on the head vintage hair+vintage dress = costumey. I made this mistake at the last wedding I went to. Even thought it looked great, I am pretty embarrassed to have attended an event like that.

2/12/08 at 3:19 am (reply)

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Guilty Secret says:

Thanks for the inspiration… can’t wait to get my dress so I can start seriously considering hair options!

2/12/08 at 6:54 am (reply)