While my blog went quiet for a little bit, I officially became closer to 40 than 30. Not a whole lot of fun, but I did get some good presents! Even at 36, I love presents (heheheh).
One of my favorite gifts (from my good friend Renee) was a "Clothing Construction and Wardrobe Planning" textbook from 1960. Not sure what it has to do with sewing, but the first chapter us entitled "Personal Grooming." It covers everything from good posture, beauty, bathing, make-up, hair styles to personality. The drawings in this book are great, but some if the text is, well, interesting and no longer quite politically correct.
A few thing I learned from the first section:
- The girl with a smiling face stands out in a crowd.
- Your family will appreciate it if you groom your room as well as yourself. Good grooming has much in common with good housekeeping.
- Charm, like charity, begins at home.
- The essential "E's" of beauty include: early to bed, eat for beauty, elimination and exercise.
I am sure I will learn much more as I keep reading :) Be back soon with some clothing and wardrobe goodies...
I love this book! What a good friend to pass un such a treasure. . .I agree w/ the smiling girl in the crowd, and also the girl w/ good posture.
Posted by: ellie | July 10, 2008 at 06:20 AM
Those look like they would make great embroidery designs. I love them!
Posted by: Melissa | July 08, 2008 at 03:30 PM
check out the waist line of the last drawing- hoo ee that is one tiny girl!
Posted by: heather hales DESIGNS | July 08, 2008 at 11:00 AM
check out the waist line of the last drawing- hoo ee that is one tiny girl!
Posted by: heather hales DESIGNS | July 08, 2008 at 10:59 AM