This is a different Chanel ad that I’ve not run into before! Starring the beautiful French actress and Chanel muse, Catherine Deneuve. This ad is particularly lovely and elegant. The tag line is “It’s one of the pleasures of being a woman.” It features Chanel No. 5 perfume and eau de cologne, and adds the… Read more »
Posts Tagged: 1970s
Patti Hansen Modeling Laura Ashley Design for McCall’s Patterns, 1975
McCall’s sewing patterns had a line of Laura Ashley designs in the 1970s and 80s. I was a little surprised to see this 1975 ad because I remember Laura Ashley being very popular in the early 1980s. I guess McCall’s was ahead of the fashion trend. This is a very folksy design, with a long… Read more »
Using Sun-In for Sun-Lightened Hair, 1971
Ah, the 1970s; when we could lay in the sun basted in baby oil, and not have a care in the world. The sun wasn’t something to be fearful of back then, SPF? WHAT on earth was that? The goal was to get your tan as dark as you could, even if it involved a… Read more »
Love’s Glossy Lip Tint in 1972
Love Cosmetics had a popular ad campaign in the 1970s, with ‘This is Love in 197_ ‘ (year) as their tag line. This particular ad is from 1972 for Love’s Glossy Lip Tint. The model had the mysterious 1930s look that was trendy in the early 70s. The sensuous lip tint colors of Juicy Melon,… Read more »
Heaven Sent Perfume, Vintage 1973
This is a really pretty vintage 1973 ad for Heaven Sent fragrance by Helena Rubenstein. Heaven Sent was one of those seemingly ubiquitous scents in the 1970s. I remember it being a very flowery, feminine perfume and instantly recognizable to the nose. I love the pink cloche hat and floral shirt on the lovely Boho… Read more »
1972 Catherine Deneuve for Chanel No. 5 Perfume and Cologne
Just another beautiful vintage Chanel ad from 1972, starring the French actress and model Catherine Deneuve. I love its simplicity, showcasing the lovely design of the bottles of Chanel No. 5 perfume and eau de cologne. The perfume was priced from $8.50, and the Eau de Cologne from $4.00. ~Marilyn
I'm Marilyn, and I'm obsessed with vintage clothing, thrift stores, clotheslines, and Chanel. Welcome to my down-to-earth world!