Not just a Maybelline Advertisement, but also a 1950s makeup lesson
The first thing that caught my eye in this vintage Maybelline ad, circa 1960, was the array of makeup products. What a great example of the products you might find
The first thing that caught my eye in this vintage Maybelline ad, circa 1960, was the array of makeup products. What a great example of the products you might find
My web designer has installed the button and Retro Makeup can now be purchased at VintageHairstyling.com. I will get the books from my printer by the end of business Friday and
If you are not familiar with long wear or indelible lipsticks, their basic concept is that they start wet, dry after application, and you use a lip gloss over them
I just have to say YES…it is fine to wear your hair curlers or pin curls in public. Setting your curls is no small matter. It requires patience and planning.
Sorry to geek out on you, but I believe it is important to understand the science of things in order to create proper art. Painters need to fully understand the
Piles of curl on the forehead were very popular in the 1940’s like below on Betty Grable and I think this could be a brilliant fake with some brushing, teasing
I was working on a woman’s makeup a few weeks ago and she raved about her mom’s skin and when I saw her mom I understood why. The lovely lady
Red lipstick is RED. And nothing sucks more than getting that lovely red color on your favorite vintage dress with no hope of removing it unless you want to pay
If you have a little bit of drawing capability you can pull this off. Just buy a big piece of matte board from your local art supply or a big
Here are just a few ideas I’ve heard for some at home quick fix beauty techniques. I haven’t tried these, but I would love to hear from you ladies if
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