Retro Matte Lipsticks

Finding the right lipstick to complete the vintage look can be frustrating and expensive. I bought everything under the sun, moon and stars in search of the perfect retro lipstick. Some of the lipsticks possessed the ideal shade but the textures were either too glossy or satin. Until one day,  I saw a girlfriend rocking these gorgeous red matte lips on Facebook. Of course by that time I had already spent lots of money on lipsticks that I didn't want or cared to use. Asking questions can save you time and money, right?

 Note that matte lipsticks make your lips dry, so to get a smooth finish, try exfoliating the lips with oil ( my preference is coconut oil) and sugar. Then an hour or more before you put on your lipstick, brush a generous amount of chap stick on your exfoliated lips. And always remember to blot with tissue just before you apply the lipstick. If you don't your  lips will look glossy, which will defeat the purpose of wearing matte lipstick.

 Alright dolls, here is a list of vintage lipsticks, for women of colour, that help your make up to look authentic:

1. MAC Rooby Woo

 

 

 This is my absolute favourite lipstick of all time. It is part of the retro matte line. I have found this colour to work on all skin tones. This iconic red has blue undertones which is ideal for women of colour. Oh and it makes your teeth look white! Price $US 17

2. MAC All Fired Up

 

I came across this lipstick by accident and have had  no regrets. It looks pinkish-red and depending on the colour clothing that you are wearing, it can lean more to the pink or red side. All Fired Up is also part of the retro matte line. Price $US 17

3. MAC Flat out Fabulous  

Highly pigmented, bright plum lipstick, which is from the retro matte MAC line as well. There has been complaints that this lipstick is  too dry. That would not be an issue, once your lip is properly prepped (check  guidelines above), this lipstick would not be dry on application. Price $US 17

4. LA Splash Studio Shine -  Lady

 

Lady is a deep wine red colour. The label says lip lustre but this is in fact a liquid matte lipstick which contains  tiny specs of red glitter to add some glitz and glamour . This product is waterproof, which means you can kiss your favourite someone without having to re-apply.  When applying this product don't rub your lips together so as to prevent smudging; brush both bottom and top lip. Price $US 14

5. LA Splash Studio Shine -  Jasmine

 

Jasmine is such a pretty pink! This is also a  matte lipstick, however it does not contain specs of glitter but it does scream Hollywood glam. This product is waterproof as well. Remember, when applying this product don't rub your lips together so as to prevent smudging; brush both bottom and top lip. Price $US 14

6.  Revlon Certainly Red

 

Really Red is not fully matte, as it contains a slight creamy lustre. However I have included it in the list because it is used on the Mad Men ladies by make up artist Lana Horochowski.  I am not a fan of the color because it more looks like brick red-orange and I love that highly pigmented red. However if you like, perhaps you can experiment with it and see if you get those desired vintage lips. Price $US 8


So that is my list dolls! Feel free to hit me up and let me know of your favourite vintage lipstick.

 

Vintage ≠ Frumpy

I have never been good in math, but what I do know is that vintage does not equal frumpy. It is an awful misconception that vintage clothing is unwearable in the 21st century, which is furthest from the truth. Styles revolve and the only thing that change is its name; for example, what was once called the full circle skirt, is now referred to as vintage flared skirts which are very much trending today. Also, there are some vintage styles that are simply timeless. Being a lover of vintage I have been wearing a lot of classic styles. It is a part of my everyday life. From make up to the shoes to accessories and definitely the clothing. I have added two pics of myself at the bottom of this page, all donned in vintage. Check out these pics below and let me know if these styles are wearable today?

                                              

                                                                     

                                                         

                                                                            

 

 

                                                                  

  

 

                                                               

                                                                                         

How to Get Betty Draper-Francis Hair

If you are a classic woman then surely you must know about the 1950s/1960s TV Hit series Mad Men and if you know about Mad Men,  no doubt you know about Betty Draper-Francis. Of all the Mad Men ladies, Betty's signature style is the most coveted. Those A line dresses and full circle skirts, along with her flawless make up and forever in place hair, makes her the most talked about woman on the show.

Today, I would like to show you how you can style your hair like Betty Draper-Francis, which can be accomplished by most hair types. Check out this video and let me know what you think.

Vintage Ads:" The Innocent Years"!

One thing that I appreciate about the vintage period is that there was a demand for artists in the advertising industry. That was the era when full-sketched stills and punchy catch lines were aired on the television tube. Today, film technology has replaced stills and the demand for artists has considerably declined. As a result, graffito is prevalent as there are few outlets  for artists to showcase their talent. It forces some artists into street hagglers in hope of recognition one day, while others have put art on the back burner and treat it as a mere hubby.

Granted some of these old ads were nothing short of hilarious, others appeared to have magical transforming powers; ( another word for "misleading"), while some ads were undoubtedly sexist and more than anything outrageous! Nevertheless, I was inspired and tickled by some old 1950s ads and decided to share some with you. Some of the fonts might require you to zoom in to get the real essence of the ad, like Chubbettes, but it is worth it! Scroll to the comment box at the bottom of the page and let me know what you think.

Six Ways to Wear A String of Pearls

Of all the vintage jewellery, pearls are the first things that comes to mind. Classic women and pearls are a match made in heaven. However instead of wearing pearls the same old way, perhaps you can try to jazz up your peals to add some life to your classic look. There is no end as to how you can wear pearls. You can be a trendsetter and mix the classic with the new so as to create your personal style. So don't be afraid to dig deep and bring out your personal style.

I have included in this post a 1950s ad showing ideal ways to rock pearls. Instead of posting a video or a regular step by step picture, I felt that this old ad will be appropriate for this blog. Whether 1952 or 2015 pearls are a classic staple that will always be trending. Feel free to use the comment box to let me know how do you like to wear your pearls? Have you ever tried B, D and E? I will experiment with these styles this weekend and post some pics, once I look good in them, of course. Stay tuned classic ladies!

Photo compliments the Daily South

Ok dolls! Being a woman of my words, I did promise to post a pic of me trying to apply the tips on how to wear string pearls. Concerning diagram E there was no fastener so it was impossible for me to wrap it so many times around my neck without choking myself and while A looked quite classy, I found myself  constantly  trying to keep it fastened as it was loosing from its knot. Clear or neutral colored rubber bands eventually the trick and those pearls fell right into place. Nevertheless, seeing that we are talking about personal style, I decided to show you a 7th way to rock a string of pearls.

 Let me know how you rock your pearls. Hit me up in the comment box below; school me on your vintage creativity.