Musings from Marilyn

Classic and Elegant 1960s Max Factor Makeup

Posted July 29th, 2021 by finnfemme & filed under Beauty, Fashion, Vintage.

This is a wonderful Max Factor makeup ad from the April 15, 1963 issue of Vogue magazine. The early 1960s were a particularly elegant and classic time, due in part from the stylish influence of First Lady Jackie Kennedy. The models here are particularly stunning and high-maintenance; not your everyday woman. Max Factor makeup was… Read more »

Christian Dior Tibet Haute Couleur Lipsticks, 1987

Posted May 7th, 2021 by finnfemme & filed under Beauty, Fashion, Vintage.

In keeping with the bold, bright and vivid vibe of the 1980s, Christian Dior introduced their Haute Couleur lipsticks. They soothed, softened, moisturized and protected from the sun. This gorgeous fuchsia/hot pink shade is FABULOUS – my absolute favorite color! ♥ ~Marilyn

Farrah Fawcett’s Hair on Herbal Blossoms Shampoo, 1975

Posted September 3rd, 2020 by finnfemme & filed under Beauty, Daily Life, Fashion, Vintage.

I think that model and actress Farrah Fawcett had the most magnificent hair EVER. So, of course, she scored many modeling contracts showcasing her mane in hair care advertisements of the 1970s. Wella Herbal Blossoms shampoo seemed like a knockoff of the popular Clairol Herbal Essence shampoo. I really don’t remember it at all, but… Read more »

Dorothy Gray’s Fun Frosts Lip and Nail Colors Inspired by Funny Lady, 1975

Posted August 30th, 2020 by finnfemme & filed under Beauty, Daily Life, Fashion.

I love this great Art Deco-ish ad! The design and colors are just fabulous. I don’t remember Dorothy Gray so much, but these “Fun Frosts” lip and nail colors are wonderful. Inspired by the 1975 move Funny Lady, starring Barbra Streisand as Fanny Brice, the lip colors and nail gloss came in three dazzling shades… Read more »

Yardley of London’s Slicker Lip Polish, 1971

Posted May 26th, 2020 by finnfemme & filed under Beauty, Daily Life, Fashion, Vintage.

Yardley of London introduced its wildly popular Pot o’ Gloss in 1970, but this great ad from the May, 1971 issue of ‘Teen magazine shows that Slicker Lip Polish was still making an impact. Yardley was getting into a more natural look in their advertising, using what looked like more ‘everyday’ models. Gone were their… Read more »

WWII Beauty: All it Takes is a Bar of Soap

Posted June 6th, 2019 by finnfemme & filed under Beauty, Daily Life, Fashion, Vintage.

Beauty routines were so much simpler in the 1940s. According to this Camay soap ad from the February 1945 issue of Ladies’ Home Journal magazine, you could have lovable, softer, smoother skin with just one cake of Camay! The glowing wartime bride, Mrs. William H. Geyer of Nutley, N.J., showed off her apparent skin care… Read more »

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