This is a really cool ad for Offspring designed by Trisha Sayad. I’m not really familiar with Trisha, but upon a bit of research it looks like she designed a lot of bold graphic sweaters and knitwear in the 1970s. This ad features model Sunny Redmond – who I can recognize even with clown makeup… Read more »
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Dull Camouflage Colours Makeup by Mary Quant, 1975
“My new colours for Autumn are very dull”, says Mary Quant. “But you’ve never seem such great dull colours before”. It’s funny, I almost bypassed this ad because it WAS rather dull! Mary Quant was probably ahead of her time when it came to earthy shades of makeup (and clothing). The 70s were very flashy… Read more »
Fanfares Super Skirt Shoes, 1975
It took me awhile, but I finally figured out that there are two different styles of shoes shown here! I was wondering why they were different shades, but realized that one was a lace-up tie and the other a buckle T-strap. But, I digress… these Fanfares “skirt” shoes are absolutely stunning and I LOVE THEM…. Read more »
Hot Sox + Hot Nitz + Frye Boots, 1975
Frye boots were all the rage in 1975. What was even better was the array of socks, leg warmers, hats, gloves and scarves by Hot Sox and Hot Nitz to brighten up the boots. I loved this funky and colorful 70s vibe to all the accessories! ~Marilyn 😀
Maybelline Fresh & Lovely Lip Colors, 1974
Very pretty pink lip colors from Maybelline! I love this vintage ad so much as it is so fresh and springlike. The model is a natural beauty dressed in PINK (my favorite color), and says “I want my lips to be delicious. To feel dewy, not dry. To gleam with clear, constant color. And I… Read more »
Legend Liza Minnelli in Blackglama, 1974
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
I'm Marilyn, and I'm obsessed with vintage clothing, thrift stores, clotheslines, and Chanel. Welcome to my down-to-earth world!