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 »
Posts Categorized: Fashion
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 »
Clothesline Season is Finally Here!
Since I don’t use a clothes dryer and only air-dry my laundry, I am exceptionally jubilant when the weather becomes warm and sunny enough to dry outside. Today was such a day! Almost 70 degrees, sunny, and a gentle breeze equals optimum outdoor laundry-drying conditions. I cleaned off my nylon rope clothesline, which is sturdily… Read more »
Vintage 60s Yardley of London Dolly Face and Glimmerick Pails
Just when I think I’ve found all the Yardley of London ads in my stash of Seventeen magazines I find some more, which is always a delight! I go through my magazines from time to time looking for some particular item, and often run across ads that I’ve missed. Of course my favorites are the… Read more »
Zote Soap Laundry Flakes – Woo Hoo!
I don’t typically shop at the big box Walmart stores, because I find them way too harrowing and crazy. But occasionally I do stop in at the Walmart ‘Neighborhood Market’ which is next door to one of the thrift stores I frequent. Basically it’s just a grocery store, but they do have some interesting (i.e…. Read more »
I'm Marilyn, and I'm obsessed with vintage clothing, thrift stores, clotheslines, and Chanel. Welcome to my down-to-earth world!