Weird Old Ways Women Used to Dry Their Hair in History
August 24, 2024
Weird Old Ways Women Used to Dry Their Hair in History Techniques women used to dry their hair, that were common to see more than 100 years ago, could seem
Advertising Fans: Another vintage beauty tool
June 20, 2024
I find many things appropriate to share on this blog that you may not consider part of your beauty repertoire. Other than just your basic hair and makeup products, there
Ode to the Vintage Women’s Magazine
June 18, 2019
I’m in the middle of several new content projects right now and my shelves of vintage women’s magazines, as usual, are here to inspire me. Flipping through and reading these
Vintage false eyelash styles, trends, and techniques
June 4, 2019
Ways women wore false eyelashes in the 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s… I have seen what I would call an explosion in the use of false eyelashes by everyday
A little history about Vanishing Cream on the vintage makeup vanity
October 22, 2018
During the Victorian Era, makeup was often frowned on. It was considered acceptable only if you were on the stage. And, also, it was worn by prostitutes. Later, starting around the
Vintage Deadstock Makeup Containers from a historic Colorado Barbering and Cosmetic Supply Company
March 26, 2015
I wish I had time to go to estate sales. I so wish I did. I know I am missing so many wonderful goodies out there. Luckily for me, some
Teddy Girls of the 1950s…Rocking the Gibson Girl of the 1900s
July 16, 2013
A couple months ago I posed a question on the Bobby Pin Blog. It centered around the thoughts of young people and their experimentation with vintage looks. You can see
The History of a Lady’s Handkerchief
December 1, 2011
The history of the handkerchief and its uses by a lady are vast. I was inspired to write this post by a scan of an article I saw on the
I don’t think I did this Gibson Girl hairstyle quite right…but it was fun anyway.
June 3, 2010
…but it wasn’t bad for a first attempt. I was hired to do hair and makeup for a romance novel cover in a style like a Gibson Girl. I, of
Victorian Hairstyle for 21st Century Bride
August 20, 2009
Here is a bride I worked with a couple weeks ago. It was a little different for me, which I liked. She wanted her look to be Victorian inspired, but
