Yesterday my mom and I were over at my grandparents' house, mainly just to check in and see how they're doing since they both are up in years. I love going to their house. It's so full of history. My favorite thing to do is to go through their old belongings (the ones they let people go through, that is . . .); a ration packet from the Great Depression; my grandfather's army badges from World War 2; and then there's the old clothes of the timeless vintage style. Anyways, this particular time, I was browsing through my grandmother's old magazines she had kept throughout the years. I came across an issue of Coronet Magazine, circa 1950. I found this little article entitled "7 Ways to Charm Your Man" and thought it was way too cute to pass up.
1. Your voice must be gentle and warm, then he’ll want to listen to your expressive tones. And you’ll know the value of a soft whisper, but – most important – you’ll know when not to talk.
2. Your laugh . . . that special little chuckle which is all your own . . . the toss of your head as you laugh at his jokes . . . across a crowded room, your secret smile which takes him into your heart.
3. Your hair . . . blowing freely in the wind, tempting him to run his fingers through . . . even the little bit that stands straight up and defies attempts to tidy it – it’s endearing and he’ll love it.
4. Your nose . . . because it’s shiny, although you bemoan the fact and try hard to make the powder stay on . . . the amusing, lovable way you wrinkle it up when something pleases you.
5. Your attention . . . because you are a good listener and take an interest in what he has to say, which makes him feel important; also the encouragement you give him when he feels unsure.
6. Your dress . . . it’s just right for all occasions and you never embarrass him by wearing outrageous styles, colors and trimmings that are fussy and conspicuous . . . and besides, you walk firmly, with upright, graceful carriage, in ridiculously feminine, high-heeled shoes.
7. Your eyes . . . because they are so expressive, sparkling with fun or flashing with anger . . . because they send him charming messages which only he can read, and because they are the windows into which he can look and always be sure of finding the real You.
4 comments:
Very cute and totally still respectable tips to charm a man - seriously girls these days should really learn a thing or two from this! haha
Lovely blog by the way.
Hee hee hee! I like the last part of 6....
Don't you love those old magazines? My mom has some of my grandma's from I think the 40's, and there are all kinds of goofy little articles in them. Oh, and the advertisements! "Dr. Wilson recommends Marlboro brand cigarettes because they're healthy for you!" and there he is with waxed hair and his surgeon's coat on. It's just great, I tell you.
I love this! Adorable indeed. I miss the old-timey ways of life and love. So much has changed, but this kind of class will never lose its intrigue or draw. I love it. :)
-RuthAnne
For years while I was at home I had this article (complete with pictures) on "How to be a good wife" from around the same era... love it!
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