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1950s Charm School: Eating for Loveliness

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.

Another important point to keep in mind as you diet is this: Don’t let one violation . . . → Read More: 1950s Charm School: Eating for Loveliness

Joy of Living With Fragrance {Vintage Film}

I’m pretty sure I sat behind the woman in this Avon film on a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles for The Big Move. To say that my allergies were on high alert would be an understatement. Don’t get me wrong! Shalimar is my signature fragrance. But I wouldn’t recommend slathering cologne all over . . . → Read More: Joy of Living With Fragrance {Vintage Film}

Wise Words of the Day: Confidence

No man has a right to expect others to display confidence in him if he has no confidence in himself. ~ Roy L. Smith

Grooming Tips, Everywoman's Family Circle, c. 1957; Image courtesy of Alsis35 on Flickr.com

Mid-century Pan Am stewardesses seemed to exude beauty and glamor. They traveled the world . . . → Read More: Wise Words of the Day: Confidence

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 . . . → 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 . . . → 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 . . . → 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 . . . → 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 . . . → 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 . . . → 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 . . . → Read More: 1950s Charm School: Creating An Aura of Magnificence™