A Timeless Kiss: The History of Red Lipstick Red lipstick. It's a beauty staple, a symbol of confidence, and a bold statement that transcends cultures and eras. But this seemingly simple cosmetic boasts a rich and fascinating history, as colourful and dramatic as the shade itself. Let's delve into the world of red lipstick, exploring … Continue reading The Enduring Legacy of Red Lipstick
Red lipstick is iconically vintage and all things glamour but honestly, it can be a little bit temperamental. Whilst wearing a red lipstick, you want to feel fabulous and eating, drinking and general light canoodling can really take all the fizz out of your lusious red pout. Most red lipsticks are prone to smudging, bleeding, … Continue reading How to Make Your Red Lipstick Last Longer
Red lipstick has always been a symbol of confidence and glamour, but the 1950s truly saw its heyday. From Hollywood stars to everyday women, a bold red lip was a must-have accessory, adding instant polish and personality to any look. This list delves into the top 5 most popular red lipsticks of the era, exploring … Continue reading Top 5 Red Lipsticks from the 1950s
The quest continues to find a lipstick refill to fit my vintage lipstick compact; it's time to once again gather the horses and ride at dawn. For Part One, click here. https://youtu.be/loxBA3mKi1I When we last embarked on the quest to find a lipstick refill for my vintage lipstick canister, I was in Canberra and determined … Continue reading The Quest to Refill a Vintage Lipstick Compact; Part II
Gather the horses my friends, we ride at dawn. Back in the 40s and 50s, many makeup products were sold as refills which you would put into reusable packaging. As plastic wasn't as readily available and used as widely as it is today, many makeup canisters and tubes were made of metal which was durable … Continue reading The Quest for a Vintage Lipstick Refill
Today is a glorious day for us Mrs Maisel fans as it's the start of a brand new season and in the lead up to this event, I thought we might celebrate by getting all dressed up to watch the first episode. Now I've often been asked to drop a makeup tutorial which I've been … Continue reading Mrs Maisel Makeup Tutorial
As a red lipstick enthusiast, nothing quite gives me a thrill as much as a brand new red lipstick. I cannot help but rejoice when I hear of a fellow pinup sister embark on a business venture with a new product and the latest item to hit our hypethetical shelves in a lovely little red … Continue reading D Perfect Red Lipstick by Dafna Review
As we all start putting out our festive decorations, we may start thinking about what gifts to put under our trees. It's not always easy to think of the perfect gift so I thought I'd put together a wide sampling of gift ideas incase you were after something special for the vintage lover, or pinup, … Continue reading Gift Ideas for Vintage Ladies and Pinup Pals
Our vintage hero, Mrs Maisel was so ecstatic to become a makeup girl at the Revlon counter of B. Altman's in the series The Marvelous Mrs Maisel. But Revlon has been around long before Mrs Maisel hit our screens originally starting in 1932. Originally, the company starting with nail enamel where they revolutionised the manufacturing process … Continue reading Mrs Maisel Revlon Lipstick Review
**Please Note: since the release of this review, it has been drawn to my attention that Retro Stage has been engaging in unethical practices. Customers have not been receiving their orders and all attempts at corespondance has fallen on deaf ears. Furthermore, pinups have had their photos used to promote a dress of Retro Stage … Continue reading Retro Stage 1920’s inspired Review – Part 1
Whats that rustle in the bushes?! A new vintage cosmetics brand has appeared! We must catch up and try their three vintage-inspired lipsticks based on Hollywood Starlettes immediately! https://youtu.be/Cw9tZA5hQxU Now that I've thoroughly expressed my excitement, I am really excited to be testing and reviewing Fatale Cosmetics and their full Heirloom collection. I recently discovered … Continue reading Fatale Cosmetics Lipsticks Review – The Heirloom Collection
Anyone who follows me on Instagram and Facebook knows that most of my outfits will be complemented with a Lola Von Rose handbag (I have every colour except black...and I really want a black one!). Lola Von Rose is a fabulous little company who puts their heart and soul into creating unique vintage-inspired bags and … Continue reading Lola Von Rose Liquid Lipstick – Review
A large part of the pinup image is the makeup that goes with it; the winged eyeliner and red lipstick is so iconic that it's become a part of my normal makeup routine. I don't wear makeup everyday, I like to give my skin a break as often as I can and I am quite … Continue reading What’s in My Makeup Bag