I was rather amused (and a bit sad) when I ran across this Yardley ad for Lip Licks from 1972, as I think I finally found the thing that possibly contributed to the end of Yardley’s makeup line. Lip Licks lipstick was promoted to give you the ‘shiniest, yummiest-tasting lips he’s ever met’. This is… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Fashion
Vintage Yardley of London Glimmerick Eye Shadow
I’m on a bit of a nostalgic Yardley of London makeup kick, so here we go with another fabulous 60s/70s makeup product – Glimmerick eye shadow. Created in 1968, it was a water-color eye shadow. This means you added water to it to create your own level of color intensity. Pastel colors were all the… Read more »
70s Yardley of London Pot o’ Gloss
The one makeup product I used in the 70s that I wished was around today would have to be Yardley of London’s Pot o’ Gloss. Created in 1970 it was, quite simply, the best lip gloss one could ever imagine. It came in an adorable little pot and had the gloppiest, tackiest, almost sticky texture… Read more »
Peter Max Paints Panty Hose Vintage 1970
As a vintage clothing collector and dealer, there are just some things that would be an absolute delight to run across. I think these Peter Max Paints nylon stockings would be right up there in the “Holy Grail of Vintage” category. Made by Burlington-Cameo and designed by Peter Max in 1970, these gloriously designed stockings… Read more »
Putting an End to Hair Coloring…Maybe
I’ve decided that I’m done with dyeing my hair to keep it at a somewhat semblance to what color it was in my younger years. I never thought I’d come to this point as I’m a natural golden auburn redhead, and it really has been part of my identity my entire life. I started coloring… Read more »
My Snazzy Vintage Seattle Sweater Find!
It was the morning of the Super Bowl (GO SEAHAWKS) and I had stopped into a local thrift store on the way home from church. Practically the first thing I saw was a heavy hand-knitted sweater with a shawl collar and front zipper. Hmm, I thought…these usually have a design on the back a la… Read more »