“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 »
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Maybelline Blooming Colors Traveler Kits, 1973
I really love the beautiful spring flowers in this 1973 Maybelline ad! Blooming Colors Travelers kit had everything you needed to take colorful eyes wherever you go. The kit had three spring soft shadows from the famous Blooming Colors collections; super Automatic Overliner in a color to complement; plus Blooming Colors Automatic Mascara to pull… Read more »
Clotheslines and Forget-Me-Nots
Spring has been springing forth thoroughly for several months now in the Pacific Northwest, and more so in the last week. My backyard is going absolutely berserk with growth. The pretty little blue forget-me-nots seem to be all over the place about a month ahead of normal bloom time. They’ve positioned themselves right under my… Read more »
I'm Marilyn, and I'm obsessed with vintage clothing, thrift stores, clotheslines, and Chanel. Welcome to my down-to-earth world!