Monday, September 30, 2013

it will do something for you


Try chasing a feather…it will do something for you. Take any kind of light, floaty feather and keep it in the air by blowing. This is excellent for the neck and chin muscles. 

Bonomo, Joe. 1954 Reduce and Beautify Your Figure. New York. Culture Institute. p.66


Monday, September 23, 2013

if your eyes seem too close together


If your eyes seem too close together, pluck your brows so that you have a one inch space between them then pencil in the outer ends of the brow line beyond their natural growth. 

Lewis, Dora S., Bowers, Mable B., Kettunen, Marietta. 1957. Clothing Construction and Wardrobe Planning. Toronto. Collier MacMillan Canada Ltd. p. 37

Monday, September 16, 2013

pant like a dog


To renew the youthful characteristics of deep breathing which keep the voice firm and resonant, practice this simple exercise: Pant like a dog. Part your lips and breathe in and out rapidly. Repeat often. 

Drake, Debbie. 1961. Debbie Drake's Easy Way to a Perfect Figure and Glowing Health. New Jersey. Pentice-Hall. p. 104

Monday, September 9, 2013

to take off one pound





To take off one pound you must wash on a washboard for 24 hours. 
Good Housekeeping's Guide to Successful Homemaking. 1961. New York, Harper and Brothers. p. 159

Monday, September 2, 2013

repeat on right side


Stand perpendicular to a hard flat wall. Arms straight out in front of you. “knock on wall” with your left hip 7 times, repeat on right side.

Boody, Shirley Bright. 1968  Eat Yourself Slim. New York. Gramercy Publishing Co. p.88