Audrey Hepburn’s outfits in the classic 1961 film, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, are arguably some of the most copied fashion looks in history, for both photo shoots and everyday style inspiration. Equally idolized, for good reason, are her iconic makeup looks as society girl Holly Golightly. To celebrate National Lipstick Day on July 29, I wanted […]
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 […]
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 […]
Hot off the press! Each week in the Vintage Minute you’ll find news about fashion and beauty, product releases from vintage-inspired brands, book releases, retro-themed events and more. Skim the trim, Gibson Girl hair is in: Vogue reported that modern Victorian hairstyles are trending on Instagram. Hair stylists and style bloggers have been piling their […]
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 […]
The ultimate fashion icon, Barbie, turns 60 today but she doesn’t look a day over 25! Barbie (full name Barbie Millicent Roberts) was created by Ruth Handler and named after Ruth’s daughter, Barbara. She made her debut at the New York Toy Fair on March 9, 1959 and each doll sold for just three dollars. […]
The Brooklyn Museum has opened a new exhibition that offers a glimpse into Mexican artist Frida Kahlo’s makeup bag. Kahlo’s personal style was as striking and memorable as her iconic self-portraits, including the way she applied makeup. On view from February 8 to May 12, 2019, Frida Kahlo: Appearances Can Be Deceiving showcases Frida Kahlo’s […]