Musings from Marilyn

Gleaming Moon Drops Lipstick by Revlon, 1973

Posted March 9th, 2021 by finnfemme & filed under Beauty, Fashion, Vintage.

The most striking thing to me about this Revlon ad is the model in a slammin’ blue fully-sequined jumpsuit. But, I digress. The whole point is to showcase the wet – gleamy – shiny – sexy – ‘juiced with color’ – smooth – ‘spilling with shine’ – glide-y – moist – yummy – young –… Read more »

Fluffy Fuzzy Vintage 70s Holiday Sweaters

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

Fuzzy pastel sweaters and wide-leg plaid polyester pants were all the rage in 1973. Posing with cute white fluffy kittens was a plus too! ~Marilyn

Vintage 70s Sexy Christian Dior CD Logo Pantyhose

Posted August 23rd, 2020 by finnfemme & filed under Beauty, Daily Life, Fashion, Vintage.

It doesn’t really show up in this scan, but this Miss Dior pantyhose ad is in reflective, metallic silver which has a very striking effect. These seam-free stockings were sleek, sheer and sexy, and signed with a subtle little CD logo at the hip. Of course we wore pantyhose for all but the most casual… Read more »

Vintage 70s Vanity Fair Leopard Print Collectible Lingerie!

Posted October 23rd, 2019 by finnfemme & filed under Fashion, Vintage.

Vanity Fair had some exquisite products, including its line of silky nylon leopard print lovelies from their famed lingerie collection. This elegantly styled ad, from the September 1976 issue of Cosmopolitan magazine, showcases one of their “New Breed of Pajama”. Perfectly matched make-believe leopard skins leashed with satiny cords at the back. Here, in its… Read more »

Crochet a Vintage 80s Furry Angora Sweater with Lace Collar

Posted September 19th, 2019 by finnfemme & filed under Daily Life, Fashion, Vintage.

Here is a lovely vintage 1980 angora sweater pattern for you to crochet! This sweet fluffy, furry angora convection is in simple crochet, rounded at neck, ribbed at waist and cuffs, with removable collar for just a taste of lace. Instructions are below. Happy Crocheting! 😀 Marilyn

Knit a Vintage 80s Fluffy Angora Sweater

Posted September 11th, 2019 by finnfemme & filed under Daily Life, Fashion, Vintage.

Angora sweaters made a comeback in the 1980s big time. So soft, fluffy, furry and feminine! This beautiful knitting pattern is from the Fall 1980 edition of McCall’s Needlework & Crafts magazine. The gorgeous sweater is knit in stockinette, ribbed gently at cuffs. Elastic shapes the waist, gossamer ruffling trim throat, cuffs and off-center banding…. Read more »

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