Musings from Marilyn

Christmas 1968 QualiCraft Shoes

Posted December 10th, 2020 by finnfemme & filed under Daily Life, Fashion, Vintage.

This ad from the December 1968 issue of Seventeen magazine takes me right back to that era! QualiCraft shoe store was “The” place to buy shoes for us groovy 60s and 70s teens. They always had the latest styles and were moderately priced. Of course they were pretty much always located in a mall (I… Read more »

Quick and Easy Vintage 60s Chunky Sweater to Knit

Posted November 9th, 2020 by finnfemme & filed under Daily Life, Fashion, Vintage.

Perfect for winter, this is a beautiful vintage 60s chunky sweater pattern to knit. Made very quickly — 2 stitches to an inch, it should be a fun and easy knitting project! ~Marilyn

Vintage 60s Crocheted Fringed Granny Square Sweater Pattern

Posted October 29th, 2020 by finnfemme & filed under Daily Life, Fashion, Vintage.

This is a quick and easy crocheted Granny Square sweater pattern from the 1960s. I love the fringed detail and mod design. The perfect project for these cool autumnal days! Happy Crocheting! ~Marilyn

The 1970s Boho Tampax Party

Posted October 1st, 2020 by finnfemme & filed under Daily Life, Fashion, Vintage.

Tampax tampon ads have always had the potential personal disaster element to them. You never know what would happen if the event happened on the “wrong” day – horrors! The ads always showed women doing fun things – skiing, swimming, horseback riding – without a care in the world. I personally really like this ad… Read more »

Mary Quant’s Jeepers Peepers Colour Makeup, 1973

Posted September 17th, 2020 by finnfemme & filed under Beauty, Daily Life, Fashion, Vintage.

This is a rather subdued ad for Mary Quant’s supposed “contribution to a more colourful world”. I almost overlooked it when doing a perusal of my vintage magazines. I am confused because the company is Clark Jr, which I could find no information on – possibly associated with designer Ossie Clark? It doesn’t show Mary… Read more »

Dior Vibrant Gel Eyeshadow Cremes, 1973

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

Christian Dior eye makeup was quite intense, colorful and vibrant in 1973. It is reminiscent of Biba’s English “Dolly” look that was popular in the UK at the time. These Gel Eyeshadow Cremes came in six tender terrestrial shades: African Mauve, Egyptian Clay, Afghan Green, Indian Purple, China Blue, and Cypress Rose. So lovely! ~Marilyn

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