Archive for February, 2010
The end of Max Factor – the end of an era
It’s sad news for vintage lovers and beauty addicts alike: legendary make-up brand Max Factor will cease trading in the US – but continues selling make-up elsewhere. We take a look back at the man behind the brand, a true cosmetics pioneer who helped found and continuously innovated a whole industry.
The Parlour: nostalgic fun and civilised merriment
Set on the site of an historic Clerkenwell shop in London, an eclectic old-world parlour is set to pop up next week where friends and family can gather to engage, think, express, play games, and – most importantly – relax and enjoy time the vintage way.
Model exclusive: Sailor Cherry shares her top tips for becoming a vintage pin-up
The fabulous Sailor Cherry has been a successful pin-up and Cheesecake model for some time now, appearing in calendars and working with top photographers. Here she shares some great advice on how to break into this tough industry, how to get started and what fuelled her own career.
Kings of Vintage: Strong and bold Eighties T-shirts
The Eighties look will always cause a sartorial stir. With its big hair, strong shoulders and in-your-face colours, it really is the marmite of retro styles hiding in the closet. So- love it hate it- George Walker shows you Kings of Vintage how to inject a bit of Eighties style into your wardrobes without looking [...]
You are a style chameleon Vintage Queen no 60
Our amazing Vintage Queen number 60 is a true style chameleon. Whether she is channeling early Sixties a la Mad Men, the psychedelic swinging years of the same decade, Forties chic or demure Fifties, Mary always looks fabulous! My name is Mary Van Note and I’m a stand-up comedienne based in San Francisco, CA. In [...]
The Vintage Librarian reviews – Leading Ladies: The 50 Most Unforgettable Actresses of the Studio Era
This week Queens’ editor Lena Weber is recommending one of her favourite reads - a book on some of the most glamorous and talented actresses to have ever graced the silver screen.
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