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 I saw online from a 1940 Modern
Creative Vintage Gift Idea – Milk Glass Bathroom Vanity Accessories
November 14, 2011
Finding a creative vintage gift can be daunting. The perfect inspiration, though, is right under your nose. The vintage styled vanity, whether in the bathroom or a sweet little mirror
The Vintage Queen of Halloween
October 31, 2011
Yvonne De Carlo – The Vintage Queen of Halloween I’d like to dedicate this day and post to the vintage queen of Halloween, Yvonne De Carlo. She had a long
My Vintage Halloween Costume – Hitchcock’s Psycho
October 20, 2011
I went with Hitchcock’s Psycho for my Halloween Costume this year. The costume is going to be great. I am having a party at my house Saturday night and for
Resource Yearbooks at Your Antique Store for Vintage Hair Ideas based on Eras
October 18, 2011
Yearbooks from your local antique store are an amazing resource for finding inspirational vintage hair and makeup ideas based on the era you are trying to emulate. One of my
1940s June Vincent in Black Angel Hairstyle Tutorial
September 9, 2011
Today’s hairstyle tutorial draws its inspiration from Jill Vincent in 1946s Black Angel. I originally called it the “Show off your necklace hair style” because it keeps your hair away
Keeping Vintage Hair Easy and Simple with a Beret
June 7, 2011
Berets are an easy hair accessory to go vintage. The simple hat style of the beret has been around for ages and so can fit with most decade looks you may be
Not just a Maybelline Advertisement, but also a 1950s makeup lesson
May 11, 2011
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 Book Retro Makeup is done! If you want it, get it while it’s hot!
April 14, 2011
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
How-to take off Longwear Lipstick
February 12, 2011
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
