Showing posts with label 1950s. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 1950s. Show all posts
Monday, September 17, 2012
Found Objects: Bulova Watch Box
I promised myself not to buy nic-nacs but I don't think it counts if it is both beautiful and functional, right? Here's a gorgeous vintage 1950s Bulova watch case I got for a steal at Wright Square Antiques. I adore the faded coloring and now its displayed in my bathroom where it houses my hair pins!
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Recent Work: Vintage Glamour
Hi Guys!
I wanted to share with you some of my work from a recent project I've been working on. It's part of a new business venture- Beaute Socials- with makeup by Jules of Dollface By Jules and photography by my husband Dylan. It's a one-stop destination for glamorous beauty portraits & vintage inspirations- we have makeup/hair/wardrobe/photography in one studio located in downtown Savannah. Below is a look I styled that features 20's and 50's inspirations brought up to date. The thing I love most is that almost all of the pieces are thrifted!
Flapper Look:
Pale pink dress- H&M clearance
Beaded bolero- Charlotte Russe clearance
Headband- custom made by me
Fan- Asian Festival
Shoes- given to me
Fifties Look:
Dress- thrifted
Gloves- antique find (gift)
Veil hat- antique find
Stay tuned for more looks!
I wanted to share with you some of my work from a recent project I've been working on. It's part of a new business venture- Beaute Socials- with makeup by Jules of Dollface By Jules and photography by my husband Dylan. It's a one-stop destination for glamorous beauty portraits & vintage inspirations- we have makeup/hair/wardrobe/photography in one studio located in downtown Savannah. Below is a look I styled that features 20's and 50's inspirations brought up to date. The thing I love most is that almost all of the pieces are thrifted!
Flapper Look:
Pale pink dress- H&M clearance
Beaded bolero- Charlotte Russe clearance
Headband- custom made by me
Fan- Asian Festival
Shoes- given to me
Fifties Look:
Dress- thrifted
Gloves- antique find (gift)
Veil hat- antique find
Stay tuned for more looks!
Monday, July 23, 2012
A Midnight Beauty
Just wanted to share a favorite new find.... a vintage 1950s dusting powder box of the fragrance Midnight by Tussy! I spotted this whilst digging around at my favorite local antique spot- Wright Square Antique Mall. I adored the faded coloring and beautiful writing, plus it was an absolute steal so it went home with me...
Here's what it reads:
A fragrance can be as potent as a come-hither smile. And Midnight by Tussy is a scent that appeals to a gentleman's senses! This fabulous fragrance scents a whole series of lovely Tussy beauty aids from perfume to lipstick to dusting powder. Try them and see if they don't make you feel romantic... and make men feel romantic towards you."
Do you have any vintage beauty products or packaging? I'd love to hear about them!
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| Goodhousekeeping 1953 ad via Salty Cotton |
Here's what it reads:
A fragrance can be as potent as a come-hither smile. And Midnight by Tussy is a scent that appeals to a gentleman's senses! This fabulous fragrance scents a whole series of lovely Tussy beauty aids from perfume to lipstick to dusting powder. Try them and see if they don't make you feel romantic... and make men feel romantic towards you."
Do you have any vintage beauty products or packaging? I'd love to hear about them!
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
What I Wore Wednesday
This is the story of one of those items you've had in your closet with the tags on it for years- but for some reason have never worn.... enter blue jeweled top.
I am in love with all things glitzy so I was never able to part with it and now I'm glad! (I'm definitely seeing a DIY jewel embellished top in my near future!) I was going for something dressy but comfy enough that I could walk around town in. The top just didn't seem right paired with anything other than bold color so I went for all blue. The deeper blue of the jeweled neckline ties in the blue of the skirt. Love that the blues are a slightly different shade- makes it interesting enough to work. Totally digging the 1950s vibe!
I was quick with my hair as you can see so I just pulled it back and did a lazy girl's casual version of the faux 40s bang roll= I just brushed some hair in the center, rolled it under to the crown, and used 1-2 bobby pins to secure it underneath. I read about the correct way to do it here by the elegantly beautiful Fleur at Diary of a Vintage Girl. I love the idea and plan to pick up a rat so I can do it correctly soon!
P.S. I totally realize it's lacking perfection in this photo, but I was able to redo and it stayed even & secure the entire day!
I am in love with all things glitzy so I was never able to part with it and now I'm glad! (I'm definitely seeing a DIY jewel embellished top in my near future!) I was going for something dressy but comfy enough that I could walk around town in. The top just didn't seem right paired with anything other than bold color so I went for all blue. The deeper blue of the jeweled neckline ties in the blue of the skirt. Love that the blues are a slightly different shade- makes it interesting enough to work. Totally digging the 1950s vibe!
I was quick with my hair as you can see so I just pulled it back and did a lazy girl's casual version of the faux 40s bang roll= I just brushed some hair in the center, rolled it under to the crown, and used 1-2 bobby pins to secure it underneath. I read about the correct way to do it here by the elegantly beautiful Fleur at Diary of a Vintage Girl. I love the idea and plan to pick up a rat so I can do it correctly soon!
P.S. I totally realize it's lacking perfection in this photo, but I was able to redo and it stayed even & secure the entire day!
Outfit Details:
Jeweled top- Joseph A. @ Belk
Skirt- Primark
Sunglasses- thrifted
Sam & Libby flats- thrifted
nail polish- Crowded by Urban Outfitters
Happy Wednesday!
Saturday, May 5, 2012
Pretty scandalous Pin ups
Just sharing some pin up prints I came across recently while antiquing...
I'm pretty much at a loss as to what to say....absolutely bewitching! Can you imagine the reaction in the 50's?
Love everything about this print from 1954- part of a series called "panties falling down" by Art Frahm for the A.Fox calendar company. Yeah, there is really an entire series devoted to this theme. Wow. Don't you just adore her doll face makeup with ultra rosy cheeks?
Traveling back a bit in the pin up world to the 1930's, here are two (more modest) favorites I spied while perusing the web...
30s pin ups found via Pin up Passion. Check them out HERE to view more of these beauties!
...Stay tuned for more pin up beauties in the near future (I will be sharing some of my favorites from a new book that was just too irresistible to pass up!)
"Black Magic"
I'm pretty much at a loss as to what to say....absolutely bewitching! Can you imagine the reaction in the 50's?
"Hold Everything"
Love everything about this print from 1954- part of a series called "panties falling down" by Art Frahm for the A.Fox calendar company. Yeah, there is really an entire series devoted to this theme. Wow. Don't you just adore her doll face makeup with ultra rosy cheeks?
Traveling back a bit in the pin up world to the 1930's, here are two (more modest) favorites I spied while perusing the web...
30s pin ups found via Pin up Passion. Check them out HERE to view more of these beauties!
...Stay tuned for more pin up beauties in the near future (I will be sharing some of my favorites from a new book that was just too irresistible to pass up!)
Monday, April 23, 2012
Satin Ribbon Lash Luxury
So I was feeling experimental one night recently and got this idea of cutting a satin ribbon to create faux false lashes!
I kind of like the Twiggy-esque look of this for dramatic bottom lashes.... kind of a neat (and frugal) alternative to using up lots of false lashes if you want to have fun with 60s makeup looks for photos.
This was really just a thrown together look.... I touched up my eyes with shadow to finish it off.
So what had me playing with ribbon in the first place is a tip I found in this book:
That being- in the 1950s, Elizabeth Arden recommended "velvety lashes"- a look to be achieved by scraping a velvet ribbon with a razor blade and then apply by rolling your mascara wand into it and then onto the lashes.
When I read this I didn't have a velvet ribbon on hand so I haven't tried it yet but as you see I got another idea from the satin ribbon.
Retro Makeup by Lauren Rennells is honestly a must-have book for anyone who wants step by step instructions for recreating a vintage makeup look. It's filled with TONS of images and I love that there are lots of examples and interesting tid-bits that are lesser known. Even if you know a bit about vintage makeup already, you will find this book useful. To date it's really the best vintage makeup guide book I've found. (Emphasis on guide here because unlike lots of others out there this book will show you how to achieve the looks and give you the context).
More info available on the book here.
Also, Lauren has an awesome vintage beauty blog that I follow that you will want to check out if you love vintage makeup and hair- Bobby Pin Blog.
If anyone tries this with velvet ribbon let me know how it turns out!
Friday, April 6, 2012
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Vintage Bride
Hi everyone! For my first entry I wanted to share a vintage-inspired bridal portrait shoot that my husband Dylan of Dylan Wilson Weddings so kindly agreed to do for me prior to our wedding this past January of 2012. The shoot was in Mobile Alabama where I was living and working at the time before my new life here in Savannah. The inspiration for the shoot all started with the dress...
About the time I was on the hunt for the perfect wedding dress, my dear friend Mary of Mary Parker Antiques shared with me hers she wore in 1965. I swooned over the dress and she agreed to let me try it on. Actually we both tried it on and it fit us both like a glove! Can you believe she is still as tiny? Anyhow, the shoot was all about letting this beautiful dress be worn again and capturing the beauty of the Oakleigh Garden Historic District where we lived as sort of a farewell to the city! The vibe we were going for was sort of a 50s/60s look with the headpiece (sadly the original veil was missing) and makeup being more 50s (arched brows, cat eye liner, bright lips, blue and pink makeup colors, etc).
The details:
Dress- vintage 1965, borrowed from Mary Parker Antiques
Muff- vintage, gift from Mom
Headpiece- Davids Bridal (with applied fabric flower pins I had)
Earrings- vintage art deco 30s/40s clips, gift from Mary Parker
Parasol- new, gift from husband
Victorian settee- Mary Parker Antiques
Makeup- all Lancome
Here are some patterns from 1965 showing similar styles... the first two show the nipped waist, full-skirted silhouette that was a continuation of 1950s styles. (Many wedding dresses of the 60s were longer, less frivolous versions of the 50s frothy styles). The last image is different in that it shows the 60s A-line silhouette (and empire waist) that came to be so popular.
I forgot to mention that Mary's wedding dress came with a detachable
train that hooked on at the top of the back. It's most similar to the
one shown here in the last image. One of the hooks and eyes needed to be
restitched so I didn't wear it but I wish I had gotten a photo now!
Images borrowed from:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1965-Wedding-Dress-Formal-Evening-Dress-Pattern-Size-20-/320861703489
http://www.etsy.com/listing/88997580/uncut-simplicity-5343-grace-kelly-style
http://www.etsy.com/listing/53748546/1965-simplicity-pattern-6352-juniors-and
About the time I was on the hunt for the perfect wedding dress, my dear friend Mary of Mary Parker Antiques shared with me hers she wore in 1965. I swooned over the dress and she agreed to let me try it on. Actually we both tried it on and it fit us both like a glove! Can you believe she is still as tiny? Anyhow, the shoot was all about letting this beautiful dress be worn again and capturing the beauty of the Oakleigh Garden Historic District where we lived as sort of a farewell to the city! The vibe we were going for was sort of a 50s/60s look with the headpiece (sadly the original veil was missing) and makeup being more 50s (arched brows, cat eye liner, bright lips, blue and pink makeup colors, etc).
Dress- vintage 1965, borrowed from Mary Parker Antiques
Muff- vintage, gift from Mom
Headpiece- Davids Bridal (with applied fabric flower pins I had)
Earrings- vintage art deco 30s/40s clips, gift from Mary Parker
Parasol- new, gift from husband
Victorian settee- Mary Parker Antiques
Makeup- all Lancome
Here are some patterns from 1965 showing similar styles... the first two show the nipped waist, full-skirted silhouette that was a continuation of 1950s styles. (Many wedding dresses of the 60s were longer, less frivolous versions of the 50s frothy styles). The last image is different in that it shows the 60s A-line silhouette (and empire waist) that came to be so popular.
Images borrowed from:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1965-Wedding-Dress-Formal-Evening-Dress-Pattern-Size-20-/320861703489
http://www.etsy.com/listing/88997580/uncut-simplicity-5343-grace-kelly-style
http://www.etsy.com/listing/53748546/1965-simplicity-pattern-6352-juniors-and
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