from October 1946 Screen Romances  magazine . . . 

PRETTY AS A BRIDE

Newly-weds Barbara Hale and Bill Williams

visit your Beauty Department.

by HELEN HERRICK

Once I might have agreed with you--all brides are beautilul! But this month I have a special case to plead. For, you see, I really believe that pretty Barbara Hale is the most charming and beautiful bride I've ever met. As a matter of fact, I am as thoroughly convinced about her sterling qualities as is her bridegroom, Bill Williams. Incidentally, he's mighty attractive, too, in a rugged, Van Johnsonish sort of way. But, of course, it's the beauty of Mrs. Bill that your beauty editor thinks should be inspiration for all of us!

Your editor, Evelyn Van Horne, certainly knows a beauty scoop when she sees one. The just-married RKO stars had arrived in town after their wedding in Rockford, Ill., (Barbara's home town). They were visiting in EVH's editorial office and, upon her suggestion, they sandwiched time in their busy schedule to pay a visit to the Beauty Department. As I said, Bill and I agreed perfectly on the subject of Barbara's good looks. Her gleaming curls, her saucily tilted nose, her petal-smooth complexion, her sparkling eyes, her rosy, sweetly-curving lips. Ah, those smilingly beautiful lips! So proud was Bill that he willingly posed with Barbara in our office as she expertly repaired her "lip art!"

And here, for the benefit of all you SCREEN ROMANCES readers, are some original Hale-Williams ideas on this all-important subject. First off, when you reach for that intriguing red baton do bear in mind the masculine viewpoint. Bill has some caustic comments to make about careless girls who blur lipstick on their teeth with a most unattractive effect. And be isn't at all happy about awkward attempts to enlarge lip outlines with lipstick; he thinks that, unless a girl has learned to be professionally skillful, she'd better not appear in public with "manufactured" lip curves.

This, we'll all have to admit, is very sound criticism. And now let's consult with Mrs. Bill Williams to discover some constructive aids in beautifying our lips.

Barbara told me that she's an advocate of a "clean start" in all make-up application, particularly so in the matter of lipstick. "Lipstick piled on top of lipstick finally becomes an obvious thing" she commented.

So, if at all possible, use cream and tissues to remove stale lipstick, At any rate, you can always use tissue alone because it is so handy to tuck a few folds of it in your purse. Then draw a neat outline, being careful not to stray too far from the basic mouth pattern with which nature has endowed you.

Barbara agreed with me that it blurs any girl's charm if she is forced to be continually patching and repairing her lip make-up To avoid this difficulty, again make use of that ever-versatile cleansing tissue. Blot off the excess lipstick and--this is important--paint your lips a second time. If you prefer a glossy sheen to your lips, you can end your beautifying at this point. Or, if you are one who likes a softer effect, you may blot your lips anew. In any case, it is the original blotting and re-application that help keep your lips smooth and color-right.

Barbara's Number One rule for skin beauty is scrupulous cleanliness. Cream goes on first to dissolve make-up and loosen dirt, and is removed with tissues. Next use soap suds lavishly on a firm-textured wash cloth and rinse at least twice with clear water. Mrs. Bill Williams is a busy young lady, yet she goes through this routine no less than three times a day. Do the same if you possibly can--and without fail before you jump into bed. Wearing an accumulation of soil and stale make-up overnight is a fine way to get blemishes, large pores and a sallow complexion.

With skin basically smooth and healthy, we are ready for the flattery of a good make-up base. Barbara agrees with us that the success-secret of a base is to apply it with care. Polka-dot it over your face and throat, and blend it smoothly from the start of the neckline clear to the forehead and up to the hair line. And let's listen to a helpful hint from Bill: "Make-up is fine up to the hair line, but be careful that it doesn't encroach upon the hair itself!"

According to Barbara, there is only one right way to use face powder. A clean, extra-soft puff should be generously covered with powder, patted well over the face, throat and back of the neck, and the excess smoothed off with the edge of the puff or a fresh wad of cotton. Then, a light and delicate--delicate, remember!--shading of rouge and a flicker of mascara to brighten your eyes. Good looks in good looks!