Musings from Marilyn

Clairol’s Born Blonde Hair Lightener, 1970

Posted May 18th, 2020 by finnfemme & filed under Beauty, Daily Life, Fashion, Vintage.

This ad from the February 1970 issue of Co-ed magazine for Clairol’s Born Blonde lightener is so fabulous. The very modern model with her long crimped hair made an impression on me when I first saw the ad (in 1970), and made the same impression on me when I found the ad 50 years later!… Read more »

Love’s Glossy Lip Tint in 1972

Posted April 23rd, 2020 by finnfemme & filed under Beauty, Fashion, Vintage.

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

Posted April 21st, 2020 by finnfemme & filed under Beauty, Daily Life, Fashion, Vintage.

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 »

Vivara Perfume Designed by Emilio Pucci, 1973

Posted April 15th, 2020 by finnfemme & filed under Beauty, Fashion, Vintage.

Wait, WHAT? Emilio Pucci has a perfume line and this is the first I’ve heard of it? This 1973 black and white ad for Vivara perfume is rather un-Pucci-esque. The model is wearing sort of a sheer scarf in a geometric Pucci design, but it is sadly lacking the vivid Pucci colors. The original Vivara… Read more »

1972 Catherine Deneuve for Chanel No. 5 Perfume and Cologne

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

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

Catherine Deneuve for Chanel No. 5 Perfume, 1976

Posted February 11th, 2020 by finnfemme & filed under Beauty, Fashion, Vintage.

I love this vintage 1976 ad for Chanel No. 5 perfume featuring French actress and model, Catherine Deneuve. Catherine is just glorious, with her perfectly symmetrical features and luminous skin and hair. She was the perfect Chanel muse in the 1970s – that perilous time for Chanel when it was considered a “near-death” brand –… Read more »

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