This 1940s braided headband hairstyle is an easy vintage hairstyle for long hair. It’s a quick style for any day but also makes a lovely holiday hairstyle by adding festive hair accessories. I was inspired by this photo of Rita Hayworth to create this 1940s hairstyle—and who doesn’t want Rita Hayworth hair? If you follow […]
The half moon manicure is my favorite vintage nail polish style. It’s done by leaving the bottom half of the nail, known as the fingernail moon, bare, and applying a color of nail polish to the rest of the nail. It’s an elegant manicure style that’s easy to do at home. I’ve only had a […]
Today marks the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month, and I’m starting the celebration with a Frida Kahlo hair tutorial to honor the Mexican artist. This easy braided updo is inspired by the hairstyles Kahlo often wore with flowers picked from her own garden. Frida Kahlo was born on July 6, 1907 in Mexico City and […]
Summer may be nearly over, but that doesn’t mean we should forget about protecting our skin from sun damage. I keep skincare and makeup with SPF in my beauty routine year-round! As someone with very fair skin, it’s important to me to wear SPF products every single day. Wearing a face moisturizer with SPF every […]
As the weather heats up I start to look for more vintage-inspired ways to wear my hair up, so today I’m sharing my favorite vintage hair scarf styles to wear during summer. I love wearing vintage hair scarves, especially nylon scarves since they hold their shape and don’t slip as much as silk scarves do. […]
Creating retro curls is easy with foam rollers. Also called sponge rollers, these affordable tools are the trick to making beautiful retro hairstyles in little time. I’m sharing how to use foam rollers to get retro curls and including some professional hair styling tips from my stylist! You can view the full retro curls hair […]
One of my favorite ways to find vintage style inspiration is to study vintage makeup and beauty product advertisements. With all the uncertainty in the world right now, and being stuck inside most days, I thought I’d offer a distraction and share some vintage magazine ads with you! These photos of vintage advertising are from […]
Beauty trends come and go, but Smith’s Rosebud Salve from Rosebud Perfume Co. is one of the few products that has stood the test of time. The very definition of “an oldie but a goodie,” the salve was first sold 128 years ago and today is lauded as a reliable do-it-all product. Most people use […]
Not all red lipsticks are created equal, and after years of trying out different products I’ve found some of the best red lipsticks for fair skin. Whether you’re looking for a long-lasting liquid lipstick or a good drugstore lipstick that’s a little easier on the budget, I’m sharing the red lipsticks that have worked best […]
Get out your dinglehoppers! This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Walt Disney Studios animated film The Little Mermaid, which debuted in theaters in November 1989. Disney has added the film to its Signature Collection and released a special 30th Anniversary Signature Collection edition of the movie. The anniversary edition includes a sing-along mode […]