vintage
Vintage beauty and its beautiful history; a look at old-school hairstyles, iconic makeup trends and the evolution of beauty standards from then 'til now.
A Night From 1991
I was sitting on the flat concrete steps outside my back door smoking the butt of my last cigarette. I was dazed and absorbed into a muffled argument a couple yards away. My Walkman's battery died a few minutes into the shouting between the shop's new mechanic and a customer. As I began to hear the degree at which they were cursing, I became fixed on trying to figure out what I had missed.
By Katelyn Marie Clair3 years ago in Blush
Fashion in the 50's.
Ah, The golden age of Hollywood, A time of glitz and glamour, Beauty and Fame. The time that red lipstick dominated most of womenβs lips and Bikiniβs first made their shocking yet wonderful appearance into the fashion industry. A time similar to the Roaring Twenties in terms of fashion revelations.
By πΊπππππ π³ππππππππ’ βΎ3 years ago in Blush
Confessions of a Perfume Junkie, First in a Series For People Who Just Gotta Stink Pretty
Scent, it is often said, is the sense most closely tied to memory. I remember finding an old can of pine-scented mosquito repellent and being instantly transported back to summer camp. My first experience of paid work and financial freedom came during a summer job at the southern California Renaissance Pleasure Faire, during which time I had a custom rose and musk fragrance created by the Perfumed Dragon. To this day it is the scent of exciting new independence.
By Deborah Moran3 years ago in Blush
Toxic Beauty Treatments from the Past
Although beauty standards across time and space may differ drastically, every culture at every time has held some beliefs and practices regarding beauty. And while standards and preferences may change, even to their own opposites, one thing remains the same: people are willing to do some crazy things in the name of beauty. From leeches to lead, nightshade to radiation poisoning, toxic beauty treatments have been a health hazard to women - and men - for eons. And don't think just because we're in the 21st century now, that personal care products don't still sometimes have dangerous long-term effects...
By Nicola P. Young6 years ago in Blush
Weird Victorian Beauty Trends That Were Sometimes Fatal. Top Story - April 2018.
Nothing would make Heathcliff go, "hubba hubba" faster than a ghostly Catherine haunting Wuthering Heights. That's because he was living in an era when the appearance of consumption was conflated with beauty ideals.
By Chica Reyass6 years ago in Blush
Hottest Makeup Trends of the 1970s
The evolution of makeup throughout the decades has tremendously progressed. From the past to today, you can tell that there was a ton of adjustments and new additions being made. However, the 1970s certainly wasn't a horrible decade for makeup. In fact, we can still relate to their makeup looks to this day. From the glitter to the pastels and thick cat eyeliners, the 70s was the hottest time for the most extravagant and vibrant colors. And as for a groovy decade, you bet their makeup looks was just as vivid and creative, just like their flowery lifestyle.
By Jacqueline Hanikeh6 years ago in Blush
Most Iconic 1960s Makeup Trends
From eyebrows and eyeliner all the way to lips and foundation, these are the 1960s makeup trends that left their mark on the beauty industry. When it comes to 60s makeup, the first thing that comes to mind is always Twiggy and her iconic photoshoot.
By Kelsey Lange6 years ago in Blush