Hi, I'm Fashion Historian Amber Butchart.
I'm standing in the tunnels at English Heritage's Dover Castle where the military was stationed during the nation's fight for victory in the Second World War.
Among those were ladies from the Women's Royal Naval Service otherwise known as the WRNS.
In addition to their formidable contribution to the war effort, women across the country had another weapon in their arsenal - makeup.
Cosmetics became crucial for morale and were encouraged by everyone from Vogue magazine to the British government.
Today we're taking a look at the surprising role cosmetics played during the Second World War when Britain put on a brave face.
Are you ready? Let's find out more. ... ... Hello, Rebecca!
Hey, Amber, how's it going?
Good, how are you?
I'm alright, thank you, welcome to Dover!
