This fabulous 1973 Christian Dior nail polish ad is very forward-thinking; it feels modern and on-trend. Even the use of one word with a period – Twilights. Dior. – is very current. Shimmering. Shiny. Gleaming nails and lips. Now in soft, clear, twinkling colors of gloss. There were four new Dior Twilight Bright Nail Gloss… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Beauty
Vintage 1973 Yardley of London Delicate Dazzlers Pot o’ Shadow
Since 1970, Yardley of London had a huge hit on its hands with their glorious Pot o’ Gloss. In 1973 they came out with Pot o’ Shadow, which came in the same type of cute pot that Pot o’ Gloss did. It was marketed as soft, whipped eye shines that shimmer and play the light… Read more »
70s Long & Silky – Long Hair Don’t Care
I had long hair in the 70s – at least until I got my Dorothy Hamill wedge cut – and I loved it. My hair was thick, straight, and my natural red color. It grew fast too. I never spent much time fussing over my hair because, like when you have good skin, you don’t… Read more »
Vintage 70s Frederick’s of Hollywood Naughty Passion Fashions
A lot of 70s women’s fashion magazines had Frederick’s of Hollywood ads in the back pages. But Cosmopolitan ALWAYS had a Frederick’s ad, like this one from 1975. I can’t talk about vintage fashion without including these seemingly ubiquitous sexy ads! Bold and unapologetically naughty, Frederick’s gleefully aired its alluring lingerie proudly. Shown are the… Read more »
Princess Mara Ruspoli for Chanel No. 19 Perfume, 1975
This is a hauntingly beautiful ad from 1975 for Chanel No. 19 perfume. Princess Mara Ruspoli – all cheekbones and haughty gaze – is dressed in an silk shirt and heavy gold chain medallion. Quoting, “There is only one thing in the world worse than being vulnerable. And that is not being vulnerable.” Deep. Chanel… Read more »
Vintage 1972 Yardley of London Apple Polishers Pot o’ Gloss
Another great Yardley of London Pot o’ Gloss ad from 1972! This one is for The Apple Polishers – The rich apple colors from an autumn orchard. The lovely model looks familiar, but I can’t remember her name. Let me know if you do! The Apple Polishers for lips came in shades of Delicious, Pomegranate… Read more »
I'm Marilyn, and I'm obsessed with vintage clothing, thrift stores, clotheslines, and Chanel. Welcome to my down-to-earth world!