Here is Liza Minnelli in all her glory in the “What becomes a Legend most?” ad for Blackglama. I think it captures her fabulous insouciance perfectly! Blackglama advertised itself as the world’s finest natural dark ranch mink bred only in America by the Great Lakes Mink Men. ~Marilyn
Posts Tagged: 70s
Sweet Things Chanel No.22 Perfume, 1974
“When I wear Chanel No. 22, I remember all the sweet things in my life.” Launched in 1922, Chanel No. 22’s composition is based on white flowers (lily, tuberose, lily-of-the-valley, neroli and orange blossom). This a very pretty ad, with the model dressed in a white hat and maxi dress. I like the display of… Read more »
Vintage 1974 Monet Charm Bracelet + White Angora
Charm bracelets have always been cherished, and this is a particularly cute one by Monet. The charms and bracelet are in gold, and has a holiday/Christmas theme. The model is dressed in a fluffy white angora sweater and hat, which adds to the charm. ~Marilyn
Max Factor Kohl and Terra Colours For Eyes and Cheeks, 1974
If there is one makeup item that epitomizes 1974 to me, it has to be the Kohl/Terra Colours line of Max Factor. I think everyone had those little pots of intense powder to line your eyes and color your lids and cheeks. I remember using this and the powder spilling EVERYWHERE. It was a mess,… Read more »
70s Does 20s? Vintage 1973 Sandler of Boston Chunky Shoes
This is a really interesting take on selling shoes. Sandler of Boston was advertising their very chunky 1970s shoes and boots as being reminiscent of your “mother’s mother” shoes she wore in the 1920s. This was a stretch, as no shoes in history were as monstrous as 1973 shoes! Certainly not 1920s Flapper shoes, which… Read more »
Zingy Betsey Johnson/Alley Cat Separates, 1973
Just when I think I had finished scouring my old fashion magazines for anything Betsey Johnson, I FIND ONE MORE! And this has to be my favorite. OMG, these ‘zingy, snappy cotton separates’ are the BOMB. With Betsey’s delightfully quirky yet intricate styling, they are SO fun and happy and whimsical. I wore a lot… Read more »
I'm Marilyn, and I'm obsessed with vintage clothing, thrift stores, clotheslines, and Chanel. Welcome to my down-to-earth world!