2022-03-31 21:00
I had been meaning to grow out my natural, i.e. gray, color for quite a few years. I made attempts to stop dyeing my hair a couple of times, but always relented at the 5th month mark when my… Read More
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2021-10-22 22:40
Vintage 1943 WWII Classic Sailor Hat PatternThis is a cute and stylin’ 1940s sailor hat to crochet. It looks more like a fascinator hat to me, and is uniquely indicative of World War I… Read More
2021-10-21 00:27
Crocheted Baroque BedspreadThis is a classic 1970s Granny Square pattern! This richly colored, beautifully crocheted spread recycles sports yarn remnants.
“Would be especially effe… Read More
2021-08-02 23:49
Model Jean Shrimpton, Vogue April 15, 1963 – FINNFEMMEI am 99.9% positive that this is model Jean Shrimpton on the cover of Vogue magazine. The really strange thing is that Vogue did n… Read More
2021-07-29 20:32
Max Factor Makeup – Vogue April 15, 1963 – FINNFEMMEThis is a wonderful Max Factor makeup ad from the April 15, 1963 issue of Vogue magazine. The early 1960s were a particularly… Read More
2021-05-11 21:42
Valentino Leopard Print Collection – Vogue, June 1987 – FINNFEMMELeopard print – or Panther pattern, as described here – has always been in fashion. Valentino Boutiqu… Read More
2021-05-07 18:48
Christian Dior Lipstick – Vogue, June 1987 – FINNFEMMEIn keeping with the bold, bright and vivid vibe of the 1980s, Christian Dior introduced their Haute Couleur lipsticks. They… Read More
2021-05-05 21:44
Chanel Soleil – Vogue, June 1987 – FINNFEMMEChanel introduced its suncare system in 1987 with the Soleil line, created in Europe. Tanning was still popular in the 1980s, and, in… Read More
2021-04-26 20:59
Sonia Rykiel Fashions – Mademoiselle March 1972 – FINNFEMMEDorothee Bis, Maud Frizon, and J.A.P. Fashions – Mademoiselle March 1972 – FINNFEMMESpring 1972 was an espe… Read More
2021-04-23 23:39
I haven’t written about laundry or clotheslines in awhile, but just wanted to reassure you that I am still a 100% air-dryer (since my dryer broke in 2005). I have been rejoicing in the… Read More
2021-03-26 19:00
Sweet Earth by Coty – Seventeen August 1975 – FINNFEMMEPerhaps as a nod to the upcoming United States Bicentennial in 1976, Sweet Earth presented a lovely version of ‘The F… Read More
2021-03-19 18:07
Levi’s Junior Collection – Seventeen August 1975 – FINNFEMMELevi’s debuted a collection for girls/women in the 1970s. This Junior line included pants, jeans, jackets… Read More
2021-03-18 18:47
Fruit of the Loom Denim Shoulder Bag – Seventeen August 1975 – FINNFEMMEI’ve always thought that Fruit of the Loom was dedicated to making T-shirts and underwear, but appar… Read More
2021-03-17 18:27
“Gee, Your Hair Smells Terrific!” fragrance shampoo ad – Seventeen August 1975 – FINNFEMMEYikes, some product’s advertising is cringeworthy, especially in today… Read More
2021-03-16 22:11
Bonne Bell Lip Smackers – Seventeen August 1975 – FINNFEMMEBonne Bell Dr Pepper Lip Smackers – Seventeen August 1975 – FINNFEMMEI can still smell this! I remember car… Read More
2021-03-12 18:55
Coty ‘Your Face’ Makeup, 1973 – Mademoiselle October 1973 – FINNFEMMEThe adorable model Bonnie Lysohir is in this ad for Your Face makeup by Coty. This collection cam… Read More
2021-03-11 18:49
Cover Girl SuperSheer Makeup – Mademoiselle October 1973 – FINNFEMMEMakeup trends were starting to be towards a more natural look in the 1970s. This Cover Girl ad was for SuperSh… Read More
2021-03-10 19:39
Bonne Bell ad – Mademoiselle October 1973 – FINNFEMMEThis is a pretty interesting ad, showing Bonne Bell’s production facilities in Lakewood, Ohio. The plant was called &ld&hell…Read More
2021-03-09 20:31
Moon Drops Lipstick by Revlon – Mademoiselle October 1973 – FINNFEMMEThe most striking thing to me about this Revlon ad is the model in a slammin’ blue fully-sequined jumps… Read More
2021-03-08 20:42
Katharine Ross for Helena Rubinstein makeup – Mademoiselle October 1973 – FINNFEMMEThe gorgeous actress Katharine Ross was an It girl in the late 60s, early 70s with the success… Read More
2021-03-05 19:54
Offspring Autumn ’75 Designed by Trisha Sayad – Mademoiselle August 1975 – FINNFEMMEThis is a really cool ad for Offspring designed by Trisha Sayad. I’m not really fa… Read More
2021-03-04 19:09
Camouflage Colours by Mary Quant ad – Mademoiselle August 1975 – FINNFEMME“My new colours for Autumn are very dull”, says Mary Quant. “But you’ve never se… Read More
2021-03-03 19:06
The Monet Zodiac Collection Pendants – Mademoiselle August 1975 – FINNFEMMEAstrology and the zodiac were really popular in the 1970s. These Monet pendant charm necklaces depictin… Read More
2021-03-02 19:48
Fanfares Shoes ad – Mademoiselle August 1975 – FINNFEMMEIt took me awhile, but I finally figured out that there are two different styles of shoes shown here! I was wondering why… Read More
2021-03-01 23:09
The Original Hot Sox ad – Mademoiselle August 1975 – FINNFEMMEFrye boots were all the rage in 1975. What was even better was the array of socks, leg warmers, hats, gloves and sca… Read More
2021-02-26 18:50
Maybelline Fresh and Lovely Lip Colors – Mademoiselle November 1974 – FINNFEMMEVery pretty pink lip colors from Maybelline! I love this vintage ad so much as it is so fresh and s… Read More
2021-02-25 20:44
Liza Minnelli for Blackglama Mink – Mademoiselle November 1974 – FINNFEMMEHere is Liza Minnelli in all her glory in the “What becomes a Legend most?” ad for Blackglam… Read More
2021-02-24 23:10
Chanel No. 22 Perfume ad – Mademoiselle November 1974 – FINNFEMME“When I wear Chanel No. 22, I remember all the sweet things in my life.” Launched in 1922, Chanel No… Read More
2021-02-23 21:55
Monet Jewelry Charm Bracelet ad – Mademoiselle November 1974 – FINNFEMMECharm bracelets have always been cherished, and this is a particularly cute one by Monet. The charms and b… Read More
2021-02-22 20:55
Max Factor Kohl/Terra Colours ad – Mademoiselle November 1974 – FINNFEMMEIf there is one makeup item that epitomizes 1974 to me, it has to be the Kohl/Terra Colours line of Max… Read More
2021-02-16 20:32
Sandler of Boston Shoes – Mademoiselle August 1973 – FINNFEMMEThis is a really interesting take on selling shoes. Sandler of Boston was advertising their very chunky 1970s shoes… Read More
2021-02-10 22:33
Alley Cat by Betsey Johnson, Mademoiselle for August 1973 ad ~ FINNFEMMEJust when I think I had finished scouring my old fashion magazines for anything Betsey Johnson, I FIND ONE MORE! And t… Read More
2021-02-09 23:57
Mia Farrow and Robert Redford, Family Circle May 1974 – FINNFEMMEThe May 1974 issue of Family Circle magazine featured instructions on how to make the natty lapel vest and beautiful ch… Read More
2020-12-24 21:39
Caleche by Hermes – Mademoiselle December 1973 – FinnfemmeCaleche by Hermes – Mademoiselle December 1973 ~ FinnfemmeThis is a beautiful vintage 70s Hermes Paris ad for Cale… Read More
2020-12-22 19:24
Carol Burnett in Blackglama – Mademoiselle December 1973 – FINNFEMME“What becomes a Legend most?”. Blackglama had a legendary ad campaign in the 1970s starring well-k… Read More
2020-12-20 02:33
Christmas Tree for the Birds – Mademoiselle December 1973 – FINNFEMMEHere’s a festive eco-friendly holiday project to try! A Christmas tree for the birds is a lovely tradit… Read More
2020-12-18 00:32
Sears Holiday Sweaters and Pants – Mademoiselle December 1973 ~ FINNFEMME
Fuzzy pastel sweaters and wide-leg plaid polyester pants were all the rage in 1973. Posing with cute white… Read More
2020-12-16 04:38
Knitting Pattern for Men’s and Women’s Vintage Ski Sweater – FINNFEMMEPerfect for a winter project, here is a fun vintage 1960s knitting pattern for a mod 60s Nordic ski sw… Read More
2020-12-11 21:54
Christmas Hairstyles – Seventeen December 1968 – FinnfemmeChristmas Coifs – Seventeen December 1968 – FinnfemmeLate 1960s holiday hairstyles were rather romantic and… Read More
2020-12-10 20:40
QualiCraft Christmas Gift Shoes – Seventeen December 1968 – FINNFEMMEThis ad from the December 1968 issue of Seventeen magazine takes me right back to that era! QualiCraft shoe s… Read More
2020-11-09 21:26
Quick and Easy Chunky Sweater Pattern to Knit – FinnfemmePerfect for winter, this is a beautiful vintage 60s chunky sweater pattern to knit. Made very quickly — 2 stitches to an… Read More
2020-10-29 20:46
Crocheted Fringed Block Pullover Pattern – FinnfemmeThis is a quick and easy crocheted Granny Square sweater pattern from the 1960s. I love the fringed detail and mod design. The perfe… Read More
2020-10-24 00:44
Weldon’s Ladies’ Journal, May 1937 ~ FinnfemmeWeldon’s Ladies’ Journal, May 1937, Frock Sewing Patterns ~ FinnfemmeWeldon’s Ladies’ Journal was a British… Read More
2020-10-01 22:12
Tampax ad – Glamour May 1973 ~ FinnfemmeTampax tampon ads have always had the potential personal disaster element to them. You never know what would happen if the event happened on the… Read More
2020-09-17 19:26
Mary Quant Jeepers Peepers – Glamour May 1973 ~ FinnfemmeThis is a rather subdued ad for Mary Quant’s supposed “contribution to a more colourful world”. I almost over… Read More
2020-09-11 21:04
Christian Dior Eyes – Glamour May 1973 ~FinnfemmeChristian Dior eye makeup was quite intense, colorful and vibrant in 1973. It is reminiscent of Biba’s English “Dolly&rdquo&hell…Read More
2020-09-03 18:56
Farrah Fawcett for Wella Herbal Blossoms Shampoo ad – Mademoiselle April 1975 ~ FinnfemmeI think that model and actress Farrah Fawcett had the most magnificent hair EVER. So, of course… Read More
2020-08-30 20:59
Dorothy Gray Fun Frosts – Mademoiselle April 1975 ~ FinnfemmeI love this great Art Deco-ish ad! The design and colors are just fabulous. I don’t remember Dorothy Gray so much, bu… Read More
2020-08-23 20:52
Miss Dior Signed Originals Pantyhose by Christian Dior – Mademoiselle April 1975 ~ FinnfemmeIt doesn’t really show up in this scan, but this Miss Dior pantyhose ad is in reflecti… Read More
2020-08-20 23:10
Electrics Sunglasses by Foster Grant – Mademoiselle Aptil 1975 ~ FinnfemmeElectrics sunglasses by Foster Grant were advertised as having gradient lenses and high-voltage frames for a l… Read More
2020-08-19 19:47
Green Apple by Max Factor – Mademoiselle April 1975 ~ FinnfemmeAlong with lemon scent, other fruit colognes and perfumes were very popular in the 1970s. Green Apple by Max Factor was… Read More
2020-08-17 17:59
Sunkist Lemon Beauty Bath ad – Mademoiselle April 1975 ~ Finnfemme“Natural” beauty products were ubiquitous in the 1970s, with all sorts of DIY concoctions using food produ… Read More
2020-08-13 22:17
Bancroft Tretorn Tennis Shoes Ad – Mademoiselle April 1975 ~ FinnfemmeSome shoe designs are classic and stand the test of time. This vintage ad for Bancroft Tretorn tennis shoes shows… Read More
2020-08-10 23:58
Catherine Deneuve for Chanel No. 5 – Glamour June 1976 ~ FinnfemmeThis is a different Chanel ad that I’ve not run into before! Starring the beautiful French actress and Chanel mu… Read More
2020-08-06 19:20
Danskin Bodysuit ad, Mademoiselle October 1975 ~ FinnfemmeDanskin was the go-to brand for dance wear in the 1960s and 70s. All manner of ballet leotards and tights were to be had. They broke… Read More
2020-08-02 19:44
Patti Hansen in Laura Ashley McCall’s Pattern 4749 – Mademoiselle October 1975 ~ FinnfemmeMcCall’s sewing patterns had a line of Laura Ashley designs in the 1970s and 80s… Read More
2020-08-01 01:00
Scarf Dressing, Mademoiselle October 1975 – FinnfemmeThis is a very beautiful boho fashion editorial on scarf dressing from the October 1975 issue of Mademoiselle magazine. Scarf dress… Read More
2020-07-29 18:41
Okay peeps, this time I think I am really doing it. Going gray, that is. I have tried a couple times before, but eventually was drawn back into the allure of sparkling bright colored hair. T… Read More
2020-07-15 18:49
Yardley Lavender ad ~ Weldon’s Ladies’ Journal, May 1937 ~ FinnfemmeYardley Lavender has been around for seemingly forever – since 1770 to be exact – and this is a gr… Read More
2020-07-13 21:20
Vintage 30s Dress Sewing Patterns – Weldon’s Ladies’ Journal, May 1937 ~ FinnfemmeVintage 30s Dress Sewing Patterns – Weldon’s Ladies’ Journal, May 1937 ~… Read More
2020-07-10 00:32
Booby Traps by Mary Quant ad – Mademoiselle March 1974 ~ FinnfemmeMary Quant was a Mod London designer who took credit for the miniskirt and hotpants in the 1960s. In the 1970s, she ex… Read More
2020-06-29 18:52
Chanel No. 19 Perfume ad – Mademoiselle March 1974 ~ FinnfemmeChanel No. 19 perfume was introduced in 1970, and the number 19 refers to Coco Chanel’s birthday which was August 19… Read More
2020-06-26 21:22
Catherine Deneuve for Chanel ad – Mademoiselle March 1974 ~ FinnfemmeCatherine Deneuve was the “face” of Chanel during the 1970s, and this ad is particularly beautiful. Jus… Read More
2020-06-23 21:11
Scholl Exercise Sandals Ad – Mademoiselle April 1974 ~Finnfemme“Come feel the hills and valleys of your feet”. This is a very poetic ad for Scholl exercise sandals. These s… Read More
2020-06-22 21:44
Yardley Slicker Nail Shades – Mademoiselle April 1974 ~ FinnfemmeFound another Yardley of London ad that I’d not seen before! This one is For “true-love” Slicker nail… Read More
2020-06-18 22:48
Kraft Psychedelic Bake Sale Recipes, Co-ed magazine, January 1969 ~FinnfemmeThis is a delightful collection of “psychedelic” bake sale recipes from Kraft Foods! I love the groovy… Read More
2020-06-16 21:35
Sun-In ad, Glamour Magazine June 1971 ~ FinnfemmeAh, the 1970s; when we could lay in the sun basted in baby oil, and not have a care in the world. The sun wasn’t something to be fearfu… Read More
2020-05-29 23:58
Tie-Dyeing has been popular with the trendy DIY crowd since the late 1960s. This groovy ad from the September 1970 issue of Co-ed magazine shows how you can take plain white tights and tie-d… Read More
2020-05-26 18:26
Yardley of London introduced its wildly popular Pot o’ Gloss in 1970, but this great ad from the May, 1971 issue of ‘Teen magazine shows that Slicker Lip Polish was still making… Read More
2020-05-20 19:16
I love this straightforward 1971 ‘Teen magazine ad for Lee Authentic bib overalls for “girls”. They were authentic – made exactly as the famous LEE work overalls in e… Read More
2020-05-18 23:59
This ad from the February 1970 issue of Co-ed magazine for Clairol’s Born Blonde lightener is so fabulous. The very modern model with her long crimped hair made an impression on me whe… Read More
2020-04-24 00:04
Love Cosmetics had a popular ad campaign in the 1970s, with ‘This is Love in 197_ ‘ (year) as their tag line. This particular ad is from 1972 for Love’s Glossy Lip Tint. Th… Read More
2020-04-21 19:01
This is a really pretty vintage 1973 ad for Heaven Sent fragrance by Helena Rubenstein. Heaven Sent was one of those seemingly ubiquitous scents in the 1970s. I remember it being a very flow… Read More
2020-04-15 20:00
Wait, WHAT? Emilio Pucci has a perfume line and this is the first I’ve heard of it? This 1973 black and white ad for Vivara perfume is rather un-Pucci-esque. The model is wearing sort… Read More
2020-04-06 19:37
I really love the beautiful spring flowers in this 1973 Maybelline ad! Blooming Colors Travelers kit had everything you needed to take colorful eyes wherever you go. The kit had three spring… Read More
2020-04-03 21:29
Just another beautiful vintage Chanel ad from 1972, starring the French actress and model Catherine Deneuve. I love its simplicity, showcasing the lovely design of the bottles of Chanel No… Read More
2020-04-02 19:18
Breck shampoo was still really popular in the 1970s, but they did seem to capture the zeitgeist of the times with their ‘natural’ focus. Gold Formula Breck supposedly had far les… Read More
2020-03-30 21:36
The 1928 Jewelry Co. was founded by Melvyn Bernie in 1968, and is now one of the largest and last-standing jewelry manufacturers in the U.S. They specialize in making antique reproductions… Read More
2020-03-29 20:27
I must admit that even though I used Breck shampoo religiously in the 60s and 70s, I never really understood what creme rinse was. They heavily advertised its virtues; eliminating snarls, gi… Read More
2020-03-29 01:12
Frye Boots really became super popular in 1974, like this ad depicts. The chunky Campus Boot was especially ubiquitous and trendy. Everyone was clomping around in them; and Frye promoted its… Read More
2020-03-27 18:15
This vintage 1974 ad for CornSilk Cosmetics makeup seems very current to me. CornSilk foundation and powder was meant to give your skin a silky, natural glow while absorbing oil. It appealed… Read More
2020-03-26 19:28
This is a great ad from the October 1974 issue of Mademoiselle magazine, of all places! Starring Herbie, a boy’s boy who climbs trees, skateboards, jumps puddles, and plays baseball, b… Read More
2020-03-13 18:19
Since most of us are hunkered down during this Covid-19 pandemic, I am trying to keep things positive as much as possible on my vintage blog!
This is a really sweet vintage 1965 crochet… Read More
2020-03-12 22:04
There is a lot of social distancing, worry and fear these days in response to COVID-19 (especially here in the Seattle area). I’m pretty much a homebody, so it’s really no big de… Read More
2020-02-14 00:54
I love this image of a leggy, mod model (circa 1965) posing in a tree modeling a “Pop” sweater to knit. She is the epitome of mid-sixties mod style! I think she looks very on-tre… Read More
2020-02-11 22:19
I love this vintage 1976 ad for Chanel No. 5 perfume featuring French actress and model, Catherine Deneuve. Catherine is just glorious, with her perfectly symmetrical features and luminous s… Read More
2020-02-04 20:23
The Fisherman Knit sweater comes in and out of fashion, but will always remain a classic!
This is a gorgeous knitting pattern from 1958. It features beautiful cable knit details and a tur… Read More
2020-02-04 04:28
Tab diet cola was introduced in 1963, and was all the rage in the 60s and 70s. This vivacious ad from 1976 depicts three fun people doing the “TAB dance”. I love the mid-seventie… Read More
2020-01-24 23:32
This is a vintage 1976 oh-so-French ad for Yves Saint Laurent’s Rive Gauche perfume. I love how it captures Paris’ Left Bank (Rive Gauche) skyline, with a bottle of perfume float… Read More
2019-12-22 00:41
The “St. Moritz” Ski Sweater Knitting Pattern, circa 1958This is a fantastic vintage 1958 knitting pattern for the “St. Moritz” ski sweater! It has a cool geometric d… Read More
2019-12-06 00:58
Imprevu Perfume by Coty, 1976I really love this 1976 ad image for Coty’s Imprevu perfume. “Turn me loose, Imprevu”. The diaphanous flow of the white gown is just exquisite… Read More
2019-12-02 19:03
Knit a Vintage 1958 Nordic Ski Sweater and CapThis is a beautiful vintage 1958 ski sweater and cap pattern to knit! It has a gorgeous traditional Nordic/Fair Isle yoke pattern that is always… Read More
2019-11-20 00:17
The Little Originals Pot Shop by Coty, 1972Here we have another 1970s makeup line that was trying to capture the essence of Yardley of London’s wildly popular Pot o’ Gloss. Coty… Read More
2019-11-13 21:19
Jennifer O’Neill – Lanvin My Sin Perfume – 1972Lanvin’s My Sin perfume was created in 1924 by “Madame Zed”, who worked on many more Lanvin fragrances. It… Read More
2019-11-08 20:35
Cover Girl Super Sheer Gloss with Cheryl Tiegs, 1972Yardley’s Pot o’ Gloss was the heavy hitter in the lip gloss market in the 1970s. Of course, Cover Girl had to come out with a… Read More
2019-11-05 01:16
Sunkist Lemon Juicer ad, 1972Back in the 1970s, there was a real ‘natural’ beauty kick going on. Not products that were natural, but actual food items to be used as beauty produc… Read More
2019-10-28 20:29
Model Karen Hensley for Yardley’s Pot o’ Gloss, 1972I thought I’d exhausted all the Yardley Pot o’ Gloss ads, but I believe that I found one that I haven’t post… Read More
2019-10-25 16:55
Catherine Deneuve for Chanel, 1975This is probably my favorite ad that Catherine Deneuve did for Chanel in the 1970s. Of course she is enchantingly beautiful in all of them, but this one has… Read More
2019-10-24 01:52
Vanity Fair Nylon Leopard Print Gown, 1976Vanity Fair had some exquisite products, including its line of silky nylon leopard print lovelies from their famed lingerie collection. This elegant… Read More
2019-10-22 00:48
Dingo Boots ad, 1976One of the fashion trends for the mid-1970s was for tall, heavy boots – the chunkier the better! There was sort of a unisex style craze, where men and women dressed… Read More
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