Yardley of London liked to be a bit experimental in their makeup, especially their eye shadows. These ads from 1970 feature eye shadows that were a bit unique. So unique that I don’t even remember either of them. Something tells me that these lines didn’t last too long. They seemed to really be marketing and… Read more »
Posts By: finnfemme
Easy Homemade All-Natural Unscented Deodorant
On my quest for making and using more natural and chemical-free products, I developed a great recipe for an all-natural, unscented deodorant. I have been veering away from using paraben and aluminum laden commercial deodorants for quite a while now. But it was getting harder and harder to find deodorants that fit the bill. Even… Read more »
I Caved…Back To Haircoloring For Me
Okay, I admit I gave in. After giving my roots-growing-out experiment the old college try for four months, I had pretty much had it. Why? Because frankly I got even more obsessed by my hair. I spent too much time looking at what color was growing in, and debating whether or not it I liked… Read more »
Refrigerator Madness!
It may be a quirk of mine due to a frugal nature, but I tend to hang on to major household appliances to within an inch of their death. I mean why buy a fancy-schmancy new appliance when the old one works just fine? The problem comes when my long-held appliances eventually go kaput, no… Read more »
1970 Kitsch Convergence: Ultra Brite and AMC Gremlin
There are those wonderfully quirky vintage ads where an alignment of kitsch reigns supreme, and a perfect representation of the era is displayed. This August 1970 ad for Ultra Brite Kiss-Stakes is a great example. By sending in 2 end flaps from any size Ultra Brite, you receive (FREE!) 12 vinyl Kiss Decals (Weatherproof. Waterproof.)… Read more »
Vintage 70s Mary Quant Cosmetics and Crocheted Hat
After searching for Yardley of London ads in my Seventeen magazines, I noticed a couple of ads from the 70s issues for Mary Quant Cosmetics Ltd. I had almost completely forgotten that Mary Quant, mod British designer of the miniskirt, produced a line of makeup as well. I remember trying a couple of her products… Read more »
I'm Marilyn, and I'm obsessed with vintage clothing, thrift stores, clotheslines, and Chanel. Welcome to my down-to-earth world!