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Red Hot Red
The first two Besame lipsticks I purchased were Victory Red and Red Velvet. I originally wasn’t planning on getting another one right away but when I saw this color was based on Marilyn Monroe’s favorite color I couldn’t resist. (I’ve been a big Marilyn fan for years.) The packaging is pretty, as all Bésame lipsticks are. The color is a bright, warm toned red. After reading reviews and looking at swatches I was a little concerned it would look too orange on me. After trying it I saw happily that It didn’t. It feels light on the lips and wears well without feathering. Although the texture seems a bit creamier…
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V for Victory (Red)
This post includes some content written several years ago. How I began wearing Besame Cosmetics: I’ve been a red lipstick lover for years. Several years ago I was doing a Google search for something 40s makeup related and a few of the links I went to mentioned Bésame Cosmetics. I had never heard of the brand before. Being a fan of all things vintage beauty, my interest was piqued and I wanted to check it out. I went to the website, and really appreciated the beautiful packaging and the variety of red lipsticks available. I also learned about the Agent Carter 1946 collection. Unfortunately, I found out about this a…
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Self Care Sunday- Retro Target Finds
When I shop at Target I usually take a few minutes to browse the Spot’s Playground area and see what is new there. Recently, they had a cool, retro themed summer collection that I had to get some things from. This collection features shades of pink and jade green and has a Palm Springs vacation vibe. There are several retro looking hotel signs, some cute frames, luggage inspired storage boxes, and light up plastic figures. (There are also some ceramic boxes in cactus and flamingo shapes. I didn’t purchase any of them.) This is one of the signs: I got these two figures: A pink Cadillac and an Airstream trailer.…
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Drugstore Makeup Woes
I have recently been trying to purchase (or repurchase) several classic shades of Revlon and Maybelline lipstick. Some colors are hard to find. The major problem is someone has already touched or tried on the ones I do locate. Thankfully, Revlon puts a seal around their lipsticks so that is less of an issue there. (Although I did run into a situation where the only tube of a color I wanted had the seal missing. It didn’t look swatched but I didn’t want to chance it, regardless.) The biggest issue is with brands like Maybelline that don’t seal their lipsticks. My local CVS had one tube of a color I…
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Continuing my pinup journey
It’s June. One of my favorite months. Not only is it my birthday month, but there are a lot of fun events in my area. One that always gets my interest is the annual MSRA Back to The Fifties weekend. It’s a three day get together of street rod and classic car enthusiasts that takes place at the State Fairgrounds. I always enjoy seeing all the classic cars driving around town that weekend. I’ve never actually gone to any of the events though. I’m thinking that might change this year. (Although the weather forecast is giving me pause. It won’t be too hot but I’m not thrilled about the possibility of…
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Self Care Sunday- Spring Edition
Happy almost Earth Day. It’s finally starting to feel a little more like spring. It’s still been cool recently but the daffodils are starting to come up and I saw the first dandelion of the season recently. That was nice to see after the last few days of freeze warnings and having to wear a knit cap and scarf when going out.) I love seeing nature awaken from its winter sleep. I also love the fresh spring colors. Along with pinks and blues, I’ve also been enjoying wearing purples. Here are a few favorite purple outfits. This is the swing dress in sea serpent print with a powder puff top…
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Self Care Sunday
It’s that time of year I hate. The day after Daylight Savings time begins. (I still don’t understand why Daylight Savings time is still a thing. It made sense when we were an agrarian society and when lots of kids were walking to and from school. Neither are the case now. They should just abolish the whole thing and keep time the same all year.) I always dislike losing an hour, and it takes a while to get used to it being lighter later. The only positives are that I can take outfit pictures more easily in the evening if necessary and I can go for walks later. Thankfully, this…
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On Wednesdays We Wear Pink
On this bright and chilly Wednesday, I thought I would share one of my favorite pink outfits. For the last year so so, I’ve tried to wear something pink every Wednesday. (I think that started after seeing a prompt in the Pinupgirl Clothing customer Facebook group.) Today is no exception. Items worn: Vegan leather skater skirt in flamingo pink Vegan leather Maneater top in flamingo pink Vacation blouse in candy pink All three items are from Vixen by Micheline Pitt A New Day sweater tights and tall boots from Target Accessories: Pink mini hair bow from Vixen by Micheline Pitt Pink Ladies scarf from the Unique Vintage x Grease collection…
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My Pinup Style Journey
I have been interested in life in the 50s and 60s and vintage fashion for a long time. (I can’t remember when my interest first started but I remember reading vintage beauty books as a teen and young adult and having an interest in antiques and midcentury dishes and furnishings at that same time. I’ve also had a long time admiration for the style of Bettie Page and Dita Von Teese. I didn’t start dressing in the pinup style until 2019. (I did wear some vintage elements before that though. Things like high waisted trousers and pencil skirts and I’ve long loved red lipstick and nail polish.) Here are several pictures…
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Barbie Dreams
Like a lot of other people, I also got caught up in the hype for the Barbie movie this summer. This post will show some of the themed things I bought. (Another post will show fashion and jewelry items.) The hype for the movie also made me pull out the Beautiful Bride Tracy and Malibu Skipper dolls I still had from my childhood, and start a small collection of current Barbie dolls. Here is a picture of me with the Tracy doll as a child. (This was in 1982 or 1983) I was surprised at what good condition my two dolls were in considering I had gotten them originally in…