• a lipstick and a pin on a old colored scarf
    Beauty,  Pinup

    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…