“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 »
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The Monet Zodiac Collection Jewelry, 1975
Astrology and the zodiac were really popular in the 1970s. These Monet pendant charm necklaces depicting each sign of the zodiac are really beautiful. I particularly like the lion (Leo), fish (Pisces), bull (Taurus) and ram (Aries), even though my sign is the twins (Gemini). ~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 »
Sweet Things Chanel No.22 Perfume, 1974
“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 »
Max Factor Kohl and Terra Colours For Eyes and Cheeks, 1974
If there is one makeup item that epitomizes 1974 to me, it has to be the Kohl/Terra Colours line of Max Factor. I think everyone had those little pots of intense powder to line your eyes and color your lids and cheeks. I remember using this and the powder spilling EVERYWHERE. It was a mess,… Read more »
70s Does 20s? Vintage 1973 Sandler of Boston Chunky Shoes
This is a really interesting take on selling shoes. Sandler of Boston was advertising their very chunky 1970s shoes and boots as being reminiscent of your “mother’s mother” shoes she wore in the 1920s. This was a stretch, as no shoes in history were as monstrous as 1973 shoes! Certainly not 1920s Flapper shoes, which… Read more »
I'm Marilyn, and I'm obsessed with vintage clothing, thrift stores, clotheslines, and Chanel. Welcome to my down-to-earth world!