Hello Dreamers,
(please forgive the hazy cell phone picture!)
I've really been getting my vintage on lately, and I have to admit, I love it! I feel so beautiful, its such a rush! Now, I'm ready to move on to heavier projects like Victory Rolls and wardrobe reenactment. It seems to take such artistry to be able to pull it off everyday, but one day/garment/pin curl at a time, ladies.
Here are two special editions to the Vintage Blogasphere:
Lisa Freemont Street has seriously made my Vintage life. How, you ask? She's posted a Victory Roll tutorial for bobbed hair. SCORE! I've just pilfered through the other videos, and her channel is a vintage treasury. She's an old fashioned girl, with the cutest accent, and admiration for all things Rockabilly/Vintage/Alternative. She's filmed a variety of looks, makeup tutorials from flashy to dewy, tips...such a glorious youtube channel! Next to, Casey of Elegant Musings, she will be one of my go-to's from now on in regards to vintage living. Another great hair reference are the ladies of the Vintage Hair LiveJournal! I actually found out about Lisa after posting a question about Victory Rolls. They showcase their own beautiful pictures of the styles they try out, and it's simply inspiring!
After checking out Lisa's channel, I noticed her review for a cosmetic line called Besame, and it seems like a dream. Besame is a line that prides itself on delivering the best vintage themed makeup. I'm talking authentic compacts/packaging, rouges, and lovely lipsticks all in shades that colored the 30s, 40s, and 50s. I would love to try out some of the products, as they seem authentic in quality, however their prices tend to be a bit expensive, possibly likened to the cheap ranges in Sephora. This Classic Color Lipstick retails for $22. Their 1930s Mascara ($18) has to be one of the most beautiful tubes I've ever seen, and I may take a chance on it, despite my normal disdain for mascara. Besame will be a definite future try for sure!
I know I continue to repeat myself, but in terms of style, this has been one of my very best decisions. Of course, I know when to switch it up and don my skinny jeans, and converses when I want to cool out. But, it's amazing to have such a wonderfully, transforming look to change it up. I may even try my hand at blending the two styles to truly make it my own!
What new things are you trying lately with style?
Hey Britta,
ReplyDeleteI'm trying lately to just use my makeup more, so that I get some practice in with applying them. So far, this attempt to do so...not working! But, when it does, I will attempt to use gel and liquid eyeliner on a regular basis, with a brush and small pot, so I could try regular and then more daring designs other than the extended eyelash line or cat eye or what have you. ;)
Thank you for linking to Besame! I think it's a super name for a cosmetics company, since it means "kiss me" in Spanish.
xo!
Tessa
I love Lisa! She has a really great blog, too. Lisa Freemont Pages, I believe. Have you checked out Super Kawaii Mama? She's super adorable and posts wonderful hair tutorials on YouTube. She was the one who first taught me how to do a beehive!
ReplyDeleteThe lipstick looks like a dream and reminds me very much of Belle! I love it!
ReplyDeleteI really want to see you do some outfit posts! Show us more of your style :)
I've always been intrigued by vintage hairstyles, but have never had much luck with them on my own hair. However, I think I'll check out some of the YouTube videos and see if I can be successful the second time around!
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