1950s Charm School: Model Posture

This post is part of a series examining 1950s era charm, poise, and beauty using  Secrets of Poise, Personality, and Model Beauty written by modeling agency and schools icon John Robert Powers and published by Prentiss-Hall in 1960.

Posture can make or break a beauty ~ John Robert Powers

 

You can be the most . . . → Read More: 1950s Charm School: Model Posture

1950s Charm School: Fountain of Eternal Charm

This post is part of a series examining 1950s era charm, poise, and beauty using  Secrets of Poise, Personality, and Model Beauty written by modeling agency and schools icon John Robert Powers and published by Prentiss-Hall in 1960.

Since a woman is the sum total of her experience, every year of her life can add . . . → Read More: 1950s Charm School: Fountain of Eternal Charm

1950s Charm School: Beauty is a By-Product of Good Health

This post is part of a series examining 1950s era charm, poise, and beauty using  Secrets of Poise, Personality, and Model Beauty written by modeling agency and schools icon John Robert Powers and published by Prentiss-Hall in 1960.

The figure should be better than ever now, but needs care to retain its firmness.  Muscle-toning exercises . . . → Read More: 1950s Charm School: Beauty is a By-Product of Good Health

There Is No Excuse For Self-Neglect

This post is part of a series examining 1950s era charm, poise, and beauty using  Secrets of Poise, Personality, and Model Beauty written by modeling agency and schools icon John Robert Powers and published by Prentiss-Hall in 1960.

The time that used to be available for beauty routines, reading, and personal pleasures seem to be . . . → Read More: There Is No Excuse For Self-Neglect

Forget the “Zoo-Look” and Cultivate the YOU Look!

This post is part of a series examining 1950s era charm, poise, and beauty using Secrets of Poise, Personality, and Model Beauty written by modeling agency and schools icon John Robert Powers and published by Prentiss-Hall in 1960.

Unless she acquires the taste and fortitude to discriminate between the patterns which are limited fads of the . . . → Read More: Forget the “Zoo-Look” and Cultivate the YOU Look!

1950s Charm School: At What Age Is A Woman Really At Her Best?

This post is part of a series examining 1950s era charm, poise, and beauty using Secrets of Poise, Personality, and Model Beauty written by modeling agency and schools icon John Robert Powers and published by Prentiss-Hall in 1960.

At what age is a woman really at her best?  This is a question that will arouse . . . → Read More: 1950s Charm School: At What Age Is A Woman Really At Her Best?

1950s Charm School: Creating An Aura of Magnificence™

This post is part of a series examining 1950s era charm, poise, and beauty using Secrets of Poise, Personality, and Model Beauty written by modeling agency and schools icon John Robert Powers and published by Prentiss-Hall in 1960.

As you eliminate the negative aspects of your appearance and your personality, you must continue to accentuate . . . → Read More: 1950s Charm School: Creating An Aura of Magnificence™

1950s Charm School: Even the Ugly Duckling Had to Grow Into a Swan

This post is part of a series examining 1950s era charm, poise, and beauty using Secrets of Poise, Personality, and Model Beauty written by modeling agency and schools icon John Robert Powers and published by Prentiss-Hall in 1960.

Going to bed at night and wishing you would wake up ten pounds lighter–or more graceful–is not . . . → Read More: 1950s Charm School: Even the Ugly Duckling Had to Grow Into a Swan

1950s Charm School: Stop Thinking, Talking, Weeping and Wailing About Your Weight

You can lose or gain weight if you make up your mind to follow a diet plan faithfully.  Thinking, talking, weeping and wailing about your weight is not going to change it.  A conscientious diet program is the only way to add or shed pounds.  Good eating habits are good beauty habits.  And what you . . . → Read More: 1950s Charm School: Stop Thinking, Talking, Weeping and Wailing About Your Weight

Secrets of Mid-Century Charm: Get Real With Yourself

You have already discovered two important assets which you have to your credit–your femininity and your intelligence.

The next step consists of thoroughly analyzing your other beauty blessings–and studying the points about yourself which you may consider liabilities.  Sit down with a pad and pencil and write them out so that you can begin to . . . → Read More: Secrets of Mid-Century Charm: Get Real With Yourself

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