1940s Feather Bangs

Here is a follow along with me video for an authentic 1940s style! This particular one is a photo I found on the internet called Feather Bangs and was by Betty Reeder of Betty Redder Salon of Beauty in Pasadena, Cal.

It wasn't until the final video was being uploaded that I realized I made a bit of a mistake. Would that have made the outcome different? Possibly. I guess we'll never know... Ahahahaha!

Sleepy Time Gal

Last year I helped a friend of mine, Wayne Minert, by modeling for a project he had in mind and because of that I was able to get a few photos from the shoot. I am still waiting for his project to be finished up - so that will have to wait for a future post.

I am wearing a vintage tieback nightgown I found thrifting in Las Vegas. It was from a store I don't recall the name of as I had only been to it the one time I found this nightgown. I have my hair in a smattering of rolls pinned up and covered in a vintage hair scarf that was gifted to me by a friend. The hair scarf is a gradient blue into white with little pearls sewn on.

It was fun getting back to some good 'ol fashioned pinup photos. I hope I can do more soon!

Until then... Enjoy your Sleepy Time Gal!

Photos by Minert Photography

Outfit

Nightgown: Vintage (unknown date) - Thrifting

Hair Scarf - Vintage (60s?) - Gifted

Makeup

Foundation: Can't Remember

Powder: Can't Remember

Eyebrows: Can't Remember

Eyeshadow: Can't Remember

Blush: Can't Remember

Highlighter: Can't Remember

Lipstick: Can't Remember

Faux Baby Bangs a'la Lemon Sorbet

Originally I wanted to take advantage of the quarantine and grow out my hair an allow it to heal since it has been in the worst condition it has ever been in, but I couldn't handle it any longer and finally bleached my roots and for the first time during the lockdown, 30 days in, I styled my hair.

I was hoping to achieve a forward roll pompadour such as the examples below, but instead I got some off centered faux baby bangs that I wasn't completely hating on!

Outfit

Shirt: Unknown Vintage Sewing Pattern - Handmade by me

Makeup

Foundation: Lancome Teint Idole Ultra 24H Long Wear Foundation & Hard Candy Glamoflauge

Powder: Mixed loose powder various brands

Eyebrows: Benefit Gimme More Brow

Eyeshadow: Urban Decay UDxGwen Gwen Stefani Pallet

Blush: Avon

Highlighter: K Voss in Moonlight

Lipstick: Lime Crime Plushies in Jam and Sorbet

Biba Babe

That's our star with the TWA shirt on!

Last night a whole bunch of us went out to our local community theater to support our friend, Blanche DeBris in the role of Mrs. Lovett in The Majestic Repertory Theater's rendition of Sweeney Todd. This version of the musical was set in the 1970's, so I decided to (lazily) dress the part and branch out with a Biba look.

Biba marketing for their makeup is known for the high glam (late 60s) 70s does 20s look. They modernized the 20s with bold eyes and a mix of gloss and softness.

In addition to the musical being set in the 1970s, what inspired me to try this look was the fact that my hair is in a terrible state right now and I can't bleach my roots for another couple of weeks (for a show). The Biba (or Dudu) look often times featured wrapped hair. Sometimes the ends would floof out, other times the hair was completely covered with a scarf or a turban. I opted for this version just to hide all my hair for the evening.

Now, I decided on this look very last minute, so while I was trying to capture the days of disco sadness, I think I ended up a little too Grey Gardens. My shabby mink coat only added to the Little Edie effect. If I had given myself more time and practice, I feel I could have done a better job achieving this look. But for a first try, I'll take it!

When I was younger,  I shunned the 70s for being the worse decade of fashion/beauty ever. I am glad that over the last 15 years or so, I am able to appreciate some of the looks the 70's brought us. This look being one of them.

Congratulations on an exquisite performance, Blanche!!

Outfit

Dress: Vintage 80s - Estate sale

Head Scarf: Vintage - Red Cat LV/Retro Vegas

Mink Coat: Vintage 1950s - gifted

Makeup

Eyes: Tati Beauty & Unknown palette (gifted)

Eyebrows (drawn): Tati Beauty

Lips: Lime Crime

Blush: Ciaté London

Highlighter: Generic Brand

Unconditional Surrender

Over Christmas, I was in Florida spending a wonderful holiday with my ex. It was mostly a sit around and relax vacation, but one of the local sites we did see was the Unconditional Surrender Statue in Sarasota.

The statue is based off of the famed photograph by Alfred Eisenstaedt known as V-J Day in Times Square (V-Day and The Kiss). This photograph has always been a favorite of mine. Now, I am familiar with the recent controversy of this image in light of the #MeToo movement, but it doesn't change what it means to me and the interpretation I have of this photograph -- isn't that what art is, a reflective interpretation?

A steady stream of people came by to take their photo in front of the statue. Even on the gloomy overcast Florida Winter Day, many came to recreate the iconic pose and strangers were more than happy to help each other capture the memory on camera.

I was just happy to skate around the massive statue and show off my impressive beginner skater skills! Of course, Perry and I had to get our picture next to the statue, but being that we are former lovers (as opposed to current) we opted for a more friendly pose!

Outfit:

Sun top (under tie top): Handmade by me from vintage 40s pattern

Tie top: Handmade by me from vintage 40s pattern

Skirt: Handmade by me from vintage 40s inspired self drafted pattern

Skates: Moxis Lollys in Poppy

Sunglasses: Hottie World