From the Downton-esque bobs of the 1920s to Kim Kardashian-inspired curls today: Fascinating time-lapse video reveals the past century of hairstyles in 60 seconds

Then and now: Beginning in 1910 and finishing in 2010, a new video shows how hairstyles have evolved

 The film swiftly moves through to 1920, also known as the Roaring Twenties, and depicts the popular bobbed haircut - a symbol of women's increasing freedom. 
The look was inspired by glamorous film stars such as Louise Brooks, and make-up was worn heavy.
Next up is the 1930s and 1940s - eras that took cues from Hollywood starlets such as Bette Davis and Rita Hayworth. 
Curls were big news during these decades, which is reflected in the video, and it shows them loose, pinned and, above all, in abundance.

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Early days: Beginning in 1910, the model showcases the elegant curls seen in Downton Abbey

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Bouncy bouffant: The Roaring Twenties were depicted through the popular bobbed haircut

Sophisticated: The video shows the 1930s, left, and 1940s, right - eras that took cues from Hollywood stars

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Glamorous: The 1950s were all about immaculate hair via beautifully curled bouffants, as seen in the video

The video then moves on to 1950s. Following the end of the Second World War, women became increasingly glamorous and immaculate.

They embraced traditional, conservative values of beauty and with it came beautifully curled bouffants, and the iconic 'doe eye' created with heavy eyeliner and bright lips.

The 1960s, as proven in the video, were all about the apologetically voluminous beehive.

The look was created in 1954 by Chicago-based hairdresser Margaret Vinci Heldt who was asked by the editors of a glossy magazine to conjure up a style to reflect the next decade - it became a sartorial hit.

Next up came the 1970s - and a social revolution. Indeed, hair reflected this and was worn long, flowing and free. Popularised by the likes of Farrah Fawcett, it was all about loose curls. 

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Beehive babes: The 1960s were all about the voluminous beehive masterminded by Margaret Vinci Heldt

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Thanks to the social revolution of the 1970s, hair was worn long, flowing and free a la Farrah Fawcett

As for 1980, as seen in the video, hair got bigger and bigger and women took inspiration from Madonna and Cyndi Lauper, who crimped their hair and wore it in a side ponytail. Make-up was colourful and clashing and hairspray was a girl's best friend. 

As the footage ventures into 1990, it's clear that Jennifer Aniston's character Rachel in Friends was hugely influential. Hair was long, sleek and framed the face; choppy layers were all the rage. So popular was this look that it was recently named the most iconic hairstyle ever.

The millennium hairstyle didn't change hugely and sleek hair was still big news.

The final look in the video is 2010 and showcases bouncy, loose curls reminiscent of Kim Kardashian - the model is even taking a selfie using her mobile phone.

Jordan from Hershesons said of the video: 'The time lapse shows a real move from hair that is contrived; you need an arsenal of products and tools for hair that is stiff and untouchable.

'Nowadays, hair has gone on a journey to be more organic, natural. Far more ‘get up and go’ achievable beauty, hair you want to run your hands through.

'The most popular requests we get are for ‘undone’ styles. People want ‘Cool Girl’ hair that looks a little bit naughty.'

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Wacky: In 1980 hair got bigger and bigger and women took inspiration from Madonna and Cyndi Lauper

Sleek and chic: The 1990s and 2000 were fairly bland in terms of hair experimentation. Women wore their locks sleek and choppy layers were favoured

Selfie nation: Hair as we know it today is worn effortlessly curled and the final shot in the video, right, is perhaps a nod to selfie-obsessed celebrities of today such as Kim Kardashian 

HAIR THROUGH THE AGES 

nice’n easy colour Advisor Jonathan Long comments on the hair colour trends through the decades:

1930s:

“In the 1930’s with the already vibrant Art Noveau, and the more recent Art Deco trends spreading across Europe and America, hair became more graphic and bold. The look was short, jaw length hair, with strong shape. Long hair tended to be pin curled at the front to resemble jaw length hair and kept small and tight in a chignon style at the back. Colours were bold, single applications of primary colours; the purest tone. If it was blonde it was the cleanest, purest platinum possible and if it was dark it was deep and strong to give strength and density to the shape.”

1940s:

“In the 1940’s, even in the midst of war with clothing and fabric rationing, people took great pride in their hair. The updos of the 30’s continued but hair naturally became longer and darker giving way to beautiful deep rich dark tones which would be set on pin curls then brushed through to create that classic wave of the 40’s. Raven haired beauties like style icon Ava Gardener epitomised the 40’s and took the lime light with beautiful blondes like Veronica Lake becoming more rarely seen on screen.”

1950s:

“With the constraints of war at an end, glamour became popular and women wanted to create a hair look that implied ‘domestic goddess’. Women looked to the glamour of Marilyn Monroe and the decade's other big Hollywood screen vamps and sirens for inspiration. Intense red coloured lips and platinum blonde hair became popular, highlighting a pale complexion.”

1960s:

“Women were moving into the workplace and wanted a more manageable and achievable day-time look. Hair colour was kept simple, with the emphasis on natural, healthy-looking colour like nice’n easy Sunkissed. Blonde was still the key colour but a more natural darker blonde with highlights, made famous by Ursula Andress and Bridget Bardot. Darker hair was often given highlights and the sun-kissed look by soaking strands of hair in lemon juice and sitting in the sun.”

1970s:

“At the beginning of the 1970’s a dark natural blonde look remained popular, inspired by Farrah Fawcett from the cult series 'Charlies Angels'. Hair was all about manes of free-falling curls, soft partings and long fringes completed by bronzed skin. However by the end of the era with the 'Punk' movement, women like Toyah Wilcox started to experiment with hair colour. For the first time we saw vivid primary or fluorescent hair colours emerging.”

1980s:

“Women were opting for intense strong colour to compliment 'power dressing'. Rich brunettes and strong blondes were all the rage, inspired by Dynasty characters' Krystle Carrington (Linda Evans) and Alexis (Joan Collins). On the other hand, the rebellious streak that started with punk continued with women led by Madonna wanting an ever-changing hair colour to go with their unconventional, eccentric clothing.”

1990s and 2000s:

“During the 1990’s and naughties, the whole world went back to blonde all over again! Each season we see the emergence of new hair colour trends, but our love of blondes remains constant throughout. Multi-toned inspired highlights, which can be achieved at home with nice’n easy Sunkissed, or an all over blonde – any shade of blonde in fact, even previously brunette models and film stars turned blonde.”

2010s:

“With all of the resources available to us today in the 2010s, blonde is still the desired hair colour of choice. The blondes of today are much easier going and less high maintenance. Multi-tonal, sun kissed, sandy blondes have replaced the all over block colours of previous years, allowing for that organic look and feel. We are entering into an era of huge change in hair colour and the way that people perceive hair colour. In the 2010s it should be a part of you not something extra added. With the likes of Scarlett Johansson opting to 'dress it down' instead of 'up' with her tousled sandy, sun kissed locks at this year’s Oscars showing her real natural beauty, you can definitely see the change we are heading for!”

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7 Surprising Facts About Victoria’s Secret

Victoria's Secret model Alessandra Ambrosio seen backstage prior the 2014 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show on December 2, 2014 in London, England

With the 2014 Victoria’s Secret fashion show kicking off Tuesday

 

 

The 2014 Victoria’s Secret fashion show in London kicks off Tuesday and the Angels are ready to go. The brand, known for its lingerie for women, has been a retail powerhouse for years since being founded by Roy Raymond, an American businessman, in 1977. It’s the largest retailer for lingerie in the U.S., with over 1,000 locations (as of Aug. 2, 2014). Its current CEO, meanwhile, is Sharen Jester Turney who took over in 2006.

  

   

But there are many surprising facets of the company that may not be so well-known as its recognizable products. Ahead of today’s event, here are seven facts about the business – both good and bad – that may come as a surprise about the retail giant.

1. It’s been enmeshed in ad campaign controversy.

  

At the end of October, Victoria’s Secret came under fire for it “Perfect Body” campaign, which features ad copy playing on its “Body” lingerie line. The text, of course, is featured on supermodels’ bodies, suggesting they’re the ones with the ideal form. Customers, however, weren’t amused. Over 16,000 signed a petition in the U.K. claiming the marketing ploy screamed of body-shaming.

But Victoria’s Secret listened to the cries – at least partially. By the beginning of November, the lingerie company changed its wording online. Retail stories, however, still feature the “Perfect Body” text to the dismay of some customers.

2. The company’s at the forefront of digital bra tech.

That’s right. Even Victoria’s Secret has entered into the wearable technology business. For just over $70, customers can purchase “Incredible by Victoria’s Secret,” a heart-rate monitor compatible sports bra, according to its website. The high-tech undergarment comps in either “Hello Lovely” pink or “Black Marl,” a grey and black toned version. “Perfect for running, boxing and high-impact workouts, our truly Incredible maximum support sport bra is on the front lines of fitness with sensors that attach to most heart-rate monitors,” according to the product description. Interestingly, however, it comes with heart rate sensors, but no monitor. “Use with most clip-on heart rate monitors by leading brands,” the description continues.

3. It’s growing financially.

In terms of sales per square foot, Victoria’s Secret has been steadily rising over the last three years, according to its most recent annual report. For example, in 2011, sales per average selling square foot came in at $754. In 2012, that number rose to $817 and then up a little to $824 in 2013. Additionally, taking a look at the sales average per store shows the same slight increases year-to-year. For instance, the numbers (in thousands) were $4,453 for 2011, $4,892 for 2012 and $4,969 for 2013.

4. The company’s opening up stores both in the U.S. and around the world.

In its annual report from 2014, Victoria’s Secret said it’s opening up more stores in the U.S. from 1,019 to 1,060, according to its latestannual report. In other parts of the world, it also saw stores grow, including going from 26 to 34 in Canada and from just two to five in the U.K.

5. The company’s models wear bras worth millions.

Ever since model Claudia Schiffer wore a $1 million bra in 1996, the values of the bejeweled articles of clothing have skyrocketed with each yea, according to an E! Online report. Known as the Victoria’s Secret Fantasy Bra model, there will be two at this year’s fashion show: Alessandra Ambrosio and Adriana Lima. But their pieces will be worth double, complete with diamonds, rubies and sapphires.

Two million dollars isn’t even the most costly bra worn by a model in a show. In fact, E! Online reported that models Heidi Klum andGisele Bündchen wore $12.5 million designs in 2001 and 2005, respectively.

6. The company is owned by L Brands.

Victoria’s Secret falls under the umbrella of L Brands, a company founded and still headed by Leslie Wexner. Along with Victoria’s Secret, the company owns other retail stores Bath and Body Works, Pink, La Senza and Henri Bendel. “In 1963, Les founded L Brands with one store in the Kingsdale Shopping Center in Columbus, Ohio – The Limited – with sales of $160,000 the first year,” the company’s website boasts. “Under Les’ leadership, L Brands has evolved from an apparel based specialty retailer to an approximately $10 billion segment leader with more than 90,000 associates focused on lingerie, beauty and personal care product categories that make customers feel sexy, sophisticated and forever young.”

7. Taylor Swift: Victoria’s Secret brand ambassador and buddy?

In many ways, the last couple months have been all about Taylor Swift. She was on the cover of Time, she released her latest album, 1989, she’s been a New York City ambassador, had a public feud with Spotify and, now, will be performing at the Victoria’s Secret show – for the second consecutive year. She’s also apparently chummy with a number of the Angels, according to InStyle. For instance, the site reported that she hung out with Karlie Kloss, Lily Aldridge, Candice Swanepoel and Behati Prinsloo in London ahead of the show

he Strip-Steppers: backstage with burlesque dancers in the 1930s – in pictures

In 1936, Margaret Bourke-White went behind the scenes with top burlesque acts to show them setting their hair and tweaking their nipples before they hit the stage. Here are her most candid shots

• At Daniel Blau gallery in London until 20 December

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This Little Girl Wears Disney Princess Costumes To Help Her With Her Shyness

When most toddlers feel a little shy, their parents will enroll them in a play group, or make them join a kiddie soccer team. And when most toddlers visit Disney World, they wear store-bought costumes and “Frozen” t-shirts from the discount aisle.

Lucky for 3-year-old Lane Rouch, her mother Jennifer has ensured that she is not most toddlers.

Jennifer — a talented seamstress, Disney fan and Floridian — started making costumes out of curtains, upcycled fabrics and more for little Lane for their frequent Disney trips, as she noticed that her daughter came out of her shell when she wore them.

“At first, I was making her costumes because she’s a little girl and it’s fun — but we noticed that the more we dressed her up, the more out of her shell she would become and the better she would get with the characters,” Rouch told Today. “And it was kind of eventually like you would never have known this child was shy a day in her life — it has made her have such a large personality.”

Check out some of our favorite Lane-styles below (via Jennifer’s Instagram page), but be warned — major nostalgia-slash-Disney FOMO lies ahead!

Are Kim Kardashian’s Nude Photos A Response To Beyonce’s Surprise Album?

over the past few months you may have heard people using the phrase, “pull a Beyoncé,” by which they mean, “drop a project out of the clear blue sky and break the Internet.” Of course, not everyone can “pull a Beyonce,” especially when you’re Kim Kardashian, and you have no musical talent.

So, instead, Kim went and did her own thing, to slightly similar effect.

After showing off her bare ass on a Paper magazine cover, which instantly spawned the trending hashtag #BreakTheInternet, and got the meme generators churning, she “surprised” us by sharing a fully nude photo from the same shoot about 24 hours later.

Related: Kim Kardashian’s Nude ‘Paper’ Cover Is Based On This Original Photo

So now, should we say that you can “pull a Kim Kardashian,” by dropping surprise nude photos? I really hope not. But I guess you have to give her credit for finding a way innovate something that no one would’ve even considered innovating before.

Just for the record — I don’t think that Beyonce’s masterful execution of releasing an excellent album with absolutely no warning could ever be eclipsed by Kim Kardashian releasing nude photographs, but the reality star is definitely strategic.

You have to give her credit for that.

Although, I won’t be surprised if Kanye West had a say in this master plan