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
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Mrs Maisel Makeup Tutorial
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
D Perfect Red Lipstick by Dafna Review
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
Gift Ideas for Vintage Ladies and Pinup Pals
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
Mrs Maisel Revlon Lipstick Review
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