Faux Vintage Haircut Length with a Hairnet…
February 20, 2023
The vintage haircut is a commitment. I have read so many haircutting books from the 1920s, all the way up to the 1960s, that describe major layers and lots of
Fall into Winter Makeup Trend for post war 1940s – Jewel Tones
November 18, 2021
Beauty magazines love to talk about beauty trends for the season. It’s been the same for many decades. Just look at this 1940s Modern Beauty Shop. Today I am sharing
Vintage Nail Polish Styles and Fingernail Shapes of the 1930s
December 23, 2020
The vintage nail style for women in the 1930s inspired this post today. It was unique in shape and unique in the way nailpolish was tinted or lacquered. Tapered Point
Harmonizing Lipstick and Nail Polish Color
July 31, 2017
I’m in a colorful mood today. Summer is sticking around and before Fall takes root, I thought we should celebrate bright summer colors a little longer. Did you know, makeup
1940s Vintage Nails – The polish, the shape, and more
June 15, 2016
How much can you really say about 1940s nail polish and shape? It turns out… quite a lot. As I dug into my magazines, I found more than I expected.
My Fall Makeup Color Obsession… Oxblood
September 22, 2014
Oxblood, which is a very deep burgundy color, is a great 1950s makeup idea for Fall. I just got home from an end of the season camping trip with my
Plum, Violet, Purple undertones… My Color Obsession for Fall Makeup
October 1, 2012
It isn’t the easiest color to wear, but for Fall I am really into makeup with purple undertones. Violets, lavenders, plums… or even Ruby and Wine. There are lots of
Think Outside the Red – Other ideas for your vintage nail polish color
June 15, 2012
We often see women in vintage clothing wearing red nail polish, but there are a ton of other colors we can choose from. Nail polish became very much en vogue
Moisturize your suffering dry hands the old-fashioned way.
January 4, 2010
Dry skin in cold weather is a bear to deal with. There is an old-fashion recipe though to combat it and make your hands look 10 years younger. My boyfriend hasn’t
1960s eye makeup and nails like a weapon
April 3, 2009
This is a great photo of Nancy Walters. She was an actress in the late 1950s and early 1960s. I love her eye makeup in this and the jeweled headpiece
