tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22416824780322946132024-03-05T07:36:59.308-08:00The Gilded SlipperGet a vintage lookT. Elizahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11800816582935755136noreply@blogger.comBlogger87125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2241682478032294613.post-68233380987258881062017-02-26T19:12:00.000-08:002017-02-26T19:12:31.387-08:00Vintage Hairstyling--The Middy CutIt has probably been about a decade since I entered the realm of 1920s-1940s vintage admiration. As far as fashion goes, I think many know that the late '30s through 1940s are my favorite years, and one of my biggest ambitions is to achieve the hairstyles of that era. Finally conquering hair rolls was such a triumph, but as for the curls and overall shape of the hair? That has been an ongoing frustration!...That is, until recently.<br />
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For too long, I believed that, in order to do the vintage hairstyles, my hair had to be all one length. Pin curls and using hot rollers worked great, but something was lacking.<br />
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I would view photos and movies of some of my style inspirations like Rita Hayworth, Ava Gardner, Gene Tierney, et al, and wonder WHY I could not get my hair nice and curly in front with those soft waves in the back...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ava Gardner--look at how the curls frame her face and only the lower border of the back of her hair. That's what I want!</td></tr>
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One day, I happened to be browsing vintage hair stylists on Instagram, and noticed one mentioned giving a client a "horseshoe trim." What? I looked this up and only found some...erm...interesting buzz cut styles! So, I hit YouTube to see what I could find out about vintage hair cuts.<br />
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<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=macXKiB9w4Q&t=1s">This video about vintage haircuts</a> by Lisa FreemontStreet mentioned "the middy cut," which I had never heard of before!<br />
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I downloaded the image of the "middy plus" hairstyle and went to work a bit nervously on my hair. I had vowed to never have layers again, as I thought it would hinder my ability to do rolls, but I've since styled very layered hair on other women, so I thought...Why not? Time for a slight change anyway, isn't it? I kept it longer than recommended in the diagram, as I knew that it would be shorter after curling.<br />
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My result the next day, after setting it in pin curls the night before...<br />
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I was fairly happy with the result, yet felt something was still missing...<br />
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Turns out what was missing was a good brush-out! My hair in the picture below looks longer
in the above photo because the tight curls have been brushed into waves. <br />
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Still, wanted to experiment some more, and shortened one side of my "bangs" some more, to get a more face-framing curl. It turned out shorter than I wanted, but still, okay.<br />
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I'm slowly getting to where I want my style to be, I think, though I have a lot to learn about curler placement, and especially about using hot rollers, which is a very different experience since getting the middy.<br />
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The last two photos are both from this month! This hairstyle can look so different depending on how you style it. Above, I brushed out the shortened bangs to make them a bit longer, and I like the almost pageboy curl in the back. Now we're getting places! <br />
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Well, I'll keep trying to get the more authentic look that I've been wanting, and also I'm going to experiment with hair rolls and up-dos. I'm happy so far with the versatility of the middy cut, and also that I have less hair, so it washes and dries faster, yet I can still style it.<br />
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So don't be afraid to try out a middy cut! If you go to a salon, make sure they know how to do this style the old-fashioned way, and don't let them use razor shears or thinning scissors, as you'll get a totally different effect. The hair looks a bit choppy when it isn't styled, so if you don't want to dedicate to styling it on a regular basis, this cut might not be for you.<br />
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Interested in more in-depth styling tutorials? Let me know in a comment below! Thanks for reading!<br />
<br />T. Elizahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11800816582935755136noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2241682478032294613.post-47726694765111128362016-11-22T11:29:00.001-08:002016-11-22T11:29:44.877-08:00The Timeless TurbanA style that pops up again and again throughout fashion history is the turban--whether it be a tied scarf or hat. Not only timeless, this look can also be practical; it allows the wearer to hide pin curls, a bad hair day, or can simply be used to jazz up a "look" for a time out on the town!<br />
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I'm not sure when turbans became fashionable for women's wear, but while they are mostly associated with 1920s or 1940s head wear, they can also be seen in some designs of the 1910s. <br />
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I think my favorite "look" for the turban hats began in the 1920s. Hats that were close to the head, such as the cloche, were very popular among women who had cropped their hair, and the turban style was an alternative option for head covering.<br />
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In the 1940s, the turban was popular again (or still?), both in elegant hat styles, and also in wrapped head scarf form to hide and protect the hair, as many women were working in factories for the war effort.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">In contrast to the 1920s, the 1940s turbans showed a bit more of hair and were often embellished with flowers, ribbons, and other frills.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With the 1940s turban, hair was often worn down in back, as well.</td></tr>
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Even after the war, the turban persisted for lounge wear. Can we forget Lana Turner in the <i>Postman Always Rings Twice</i>, in her all-white wardrobe and matching turban?<br />
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I don't have many turban hats, but I often like to tie scarves around my head on days when I have to go out with wet or messy hair.<br />
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And I happen to have <i>one </i>turban hat, which I do cherish!<br />
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What do you think of turban styles for women over the years? Do you have a favorite look or style, and do you own any?<br />
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Would you like a tutorial to see how I tie long scarves in to "turbans"? Let me know! As always, thanks for reading!T. Elizahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11800816582935755136noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2241682478032294613.post-79428595423494458032016-11-21T10:37:00.002-08:002016-11-21T10:37:39.829-08:00It's Been a Long, Long Time...I haven't blogged in the longest time.<br />
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To be honest, I didn't miss it for a while, but it was only recently that I remembered this blog and the mission: to help those who can't afford real or reproduction vintage to achieve a vintage "look". I'm hosting a 1930s party for my birthday next week, and scouring thrift shops for clothing that would work for it, to help inspire my guests. Might be a post for the near future!<br />
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So, it has been a couple of years...What has happened in my life? Lots of changes, some good, some bad. I had a mini break down, and writing has been difficult since then, but I am working at it! I also put my business on hold and got two jobs, first at a movie theater, then as a florist. When the florist closed down, I decided it was time to focus on Eliza Cosmetics once again! I am still hard at work with new, vintage-inspired makeup and perfume, but I'll get to that later.<br />
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Life lately has been very hectic and a struggle. I lost my father in July, very unexpectedly and traumatically, I won't go into detail on this post. My dad was a very strong foundation to me my entire life. He
lost his battle to trigeminal neuralgia, one of the most painful medical
conditions known. <br />
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Surviving family was not the kindest to me about my loss, and I was reminded once again why sometimes, no matter your relation to someone, you have to leave behind those who are toxic to you. <br />
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Anyway, I've been struggling with coping with the loss, dealing with the traumatic way in which it happened, handling legal issues that come with being an executor of an estate, and improvements on the home--especially now that winter is on the way!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Repainting the living room! 'Turquoise Powder.'</i></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i> </i></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i> </i></td></tr>
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But, life goes on, and as someone who has been self-conscious and struggled with depression for a long time, I have to say that vintage style is one of the biggest things that lifts me up. So, it's time for me to get back to it, and therefore maybe I'll give this blogging business another go.<br />
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Eliza Cosmetics has improved quite a bit, and I'm pretty happy with the direction I'm going in, especially since I found Perfumers Apprentice. They supply high-quality perfuming ingredients, so now I feel like my perfumes are much more professional than ever before. My latest project is the ongoing Classic Hollywood Perfume collection, inspired by signature scents of old Hollywood actresses! My lipsticks are named after actresses of the Golden Era of film, so I found it was only fitting to name my perfumes after the characters they played in their films.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Clockwise from left: 'Scarlett,' inspired by 'Joy' by Jean Patou; 'Zouzou', after Guerlain's 'Sous Le Vent'; 'Kitty', styled after Acqua di Parma Colonia; and 'Lili,' inspired by 'Angelique Encens' by Creed.</i></td></tr>
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Researching vintage perfumes is so fun, and it is intriguing to me to attempt the evocation of the scent of eras past, all while maintaining attributes that are appealing to the modern nose.<br />
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My latest venture is Glam-O-Luxe designs, vintage style jewelry inspired by lucite, bakelite, and celluloid styles. It's still really in its infancy, but the Etsy shop is slowly stocking up with new items. My earrings are available in clip-on or stud backs!<br />
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Well, I suppose that's enough for now. Any requests for future posts? Suggestions for topics or even tutorials are welcome!T. Elizahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11800816582935755136noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2241682478032294613.post-20732863705350845242014-11-04T17:57:00.003-08:002014-11-04T18:01:21.199-08:00Irresistible Me Hair Extensions<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Recently, I had the privilege of trying out the luxurious royal remy hair extensions made by the company Irresistible Me.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">The box got a bit mushed in shipping, but the contents were safe!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">The extensions come in a two-part packet; one side is sealed and contains all ten wefts, wrapped in a hair-net; the other has a little sample piece for you to test against your natural hair.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">DO NOT break the seal of the one side until you are sure you have the correct color and you want to keep these extensions. Once you open that sealed side of the packet, you void your chance of return--the extensions are yours!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I watched the video sent to me (via Glamour Daze) from Maddy at Irresistible Me. This informative short educates the viewer on the lengths, weights, and shades available in the royal remy clip-in extensions.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I thought #33 'Ginger' was closest to my natural color.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">-They are 100% royal remy, which is pure human hair, which means that they can be cut, dyed, or curled, just like your own hair.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">-Extensions do not receive your natural scalp oils, so some special treatment is required to keep them healthy-looking. Use a wide tooth comb on them and always start with the bottom (ends) first.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">-Remove the extensions before washing your own hair or showering, but do wash them on their own from time to time. (Between 5-6 wears is recommended.) Use shampoo and conditioner for chemically treated hair, and rinse each extension separately. Avoid twisting, scrubbing, or rubbing the hair. Be sure to rinse thoroughly, as damage can be done to the hair from residue. As far as water goes, use gentle pressure and a mild temperature. Gently blot with a towel to remove excess water.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">-If you wish to dry your extensions with a hair dryer, use a heat-protection spray on them, first. Otherwise, let them air-dry 80% before using a hair dryer on them.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">-Treat your extensions as well as you would treat your own hair--and better! Make sure to use a good moisturizer on them, and brush/comb them gently before washing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">-After clipping in each weft, your extensions will have to be blended. Gently comb or brush through your hair after application, avoiding brushing too close to the clips. You can then style the extensions to match your hair.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Interested in trying hair extensions? You can use this link to get 10% off your order, using the code IrresistibleTia <a href="http://bit.ly/IM_Hair366" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/IM_Hair366</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Stay tuned for future posts on my own personal experience with styling and caring for my Irresistible Me hair extensions!</span><br />
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T. Elizahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11800816582935755136noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2241682478032294613.post-74275771329493631732014-01-24T12:20:00.002-08:002014-01-24T12:20:12.257-08:00A Return.Goodness!<br />
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I'm not going to even <i>look </i>at the date on my last post--it really has been too long. My life has been a bit--crazy--not in the best of ways, and not in the sense of "hectic". Won't go into details with that, though. I'm sorry to say that my love for vintage has suffered during this depressive episode, but I'm trying to return to it. Trying to return to my soul, and to encourage my soul to return to me.<br />
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So, what all is new? I've been doing a few new hobbies: jewelry making, Chinese brush painting, wire wrapping rings. I haven't written in ages, just can't seem to get the inspiration or motivation to do that yet. And what a cold winter it has been here! That certainly doesn't add to the motivation issue, either.<br />
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The most exciting news I have is that <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/ElizaCosmetics">I now have an ETSY SHOP</a> for my makeup! I've made a couple of sales and have found lots of great shops. Please stop by and pay me a visit! T. Elizahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11800816582935755136noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2241682478032294613.post-67207571199233379722012-12-26T11:20:00.001-08:002012-12-26T11:20:24.706-08:00Eliza Girl!<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">My company has a new logo! Ever since I read about the "Maybelline Girl" of the 1930s, I wanted my cosmetics brand to have an "Eliza Girl". Even before that though, I was thinking about a logo that would be a simple portrait of a woman's face, preferably with a 1930s flavor. I had the crazy idea that I could do this myself. I bought some pastels in the summer and started practicing, and seemed to make very little progress.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Well, over the weekend, it seems I got lucky! Here is the new logo for Eliza Fragrances & Cosmetics:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">You can read more about the development of this logo <a href="http://elizafragrancesandcosmetics.blogspot.com/2012/12/meet-eliza-girl.html">here</a>.</span>T. Elizahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11800816582935755136noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2241682478032294613.post-58711744918593501122012-12-17T14:36:00.001-08:002012-12-17T14:36:26.554-08:00Out of the Ordinary...<br />
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The late 1930s and early 1940s are my typical comfort zones. So here I am sporting a '50s look! I tried to pencil in my eyebrows to give them that angular look that seemed so popular in the '50s. :)<br />
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<br />T. Elizahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11800816582935755136noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2241682478032294613.post-4549996090055572582012-12-09T12:29:00.001-08:002012-12-12T08:53:51.817-08:00Eliza Blog!<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Finally, I've gotten around to creating a blog for my company, Eliza Fragrances & Cosmetics. See it <a href="http://elizafragrancesandcosmetics.blogspot.com/">here</a>! This is where I will feature fun facts, ideas, latest products, the vintage photos and advertisements that are my inspiration. I'll also be hosting giveaways on that blog.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Got some memory boards for my good old computer and it's running so much better. Blogger doesn't freeze up anymore, so I'm looking forward to blogging more on here, as well. I have a few vintage style ideas I would like to share.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span id="goog_1751174251">Hooray! I hope I can keep up two blogs! I leave you now with one of my favorite vintage cosmetic ads, which I just found today on myvintagevogue.com. It's for Revlon's "Fashion Plate" powder, from 1948. Look at that lacy bodice on the gown! And those red lips! Wow!</span><span id="goog_1751174252"></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Stay glamorous! ;)</span>T. Elizahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11800816582935755136noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2241682478032294613.post-68171911006160312052012-12-06T09:12:00.001-08:002012-12-12T08:53:43.912-08:00Eliza Fragrances & Cosmetics BlogForget that Tumblr account I mentioned, I now have a blog here on Blogger that will be devoted to my company, Eliza Fragrances & Cosmetics. ♥<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">How busy I have been. I'm planning out some lip palettes for the holidays! The colors that I'm going to feature are:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">2. A brownish red (my 'Rita' shade, reformuated)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />The cranberry and plum shades are hard to pull off, as I'm using a new iron oxide that I'm still getting acquainted with. It's amazing how just a little bit of this will make the formulation very dark.</span>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">This was the initial cranberry shade I came up with, but it was much darker on my lips and too close to another of my lip rouges, 'Paulette'. So I'm going to try more of a cranberry juice color, rather than cranberry sauce. That being said--have you ever noticed how many different shades of "cranberry" there are? Cranberry sauce and dried cranberries are not the same color as cranberry juice, and fresh cranberries are a different story altogether. Wow! Well, it's a challenge that I'm up for. When I finish, I plan to name this rouge after that lovely actress, Gene Tierney.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I also got out a book I wrote a couple of years ago, and I had wanted to try to copyright it last year--I'm so glad I didn't! I have found tons of inconsistencies and silly things that need to be cut. Grateful to no longer be so emotionally attached so I can finally make the necessary changes, I've been obsessing over that and working everyday on it. It's actually helping my mood a little bit. I mentioned in a previous post that I was feeling anxious, but it has made me feel happier, calmer, more optimistic.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">What do you think of my 1950s hairstyle? No, I did not cut my hair; this is all done with hair rolls! I wanted to try something a little bit different from my usual '40s look.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Go to your local store and browse professional lip glosses. Mineral oil...petroleum...Synthetic oils...Not to mention glitter that might come from who-knows-where!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Glitter was invented in 1930s by Max Factor, and was first available commercially in 1932. I keep forgetting that! Lip gloss just seems so...more like something from the 1970s. But, take a look at the lips of some '30s actresses--glossy!</span><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">'Ava' lip gloss! Contains castor oil, shea butter, beeswax, carmine, iron oxides, titanium dioxide, kaolin clay, glycerin, essential oils of lemon and orange. ♥</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I'm also working on a Halloween collection of cosmetics; glittery lip glosses and eyeshadows. The best spot to see these is on my Facebook page, Eliza Fragrances & Cosmetics.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">As for the Tumblr I started...I think I like Blogger better than Tumblr! :0</span></div>
T. Elizahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11800816582935755136noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2241682478032294613.post-19434896185273474022012-08-15T08:31:00.004-07:002012-08-15T08:32:14.785-07:00Keeping Busy...<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">...Or, trying to! This summer wasn't exactly what I had hoped, but I'm determined to enjoy what is left of it. It was really hot, and then really cooled down, so I didn't do a lot of outdoor-sy things that I had planned. So, I've been reading, reading...Trying to read two books per month. I know that's not much, but it seems my attention span gets shorter with age! :o I would like to be able to read one book per week, but...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Anyway, what have I read? As I mentioned in a post last autumn, I <i>adore </i>ghost stories. I've been looking for more novels that are similar to Henry James' <i>The Turn of the Screw</i>. Now, there are a lot of modern novels dealing with ghosts and the paranormal, but many, unfortunately, are erotica--and if there's one thing I can't stomach, it's erotica. I just want to read about ghosts and get scared to sleep at night! BUT!!! I found one! It was recommended by my library for me, as a personalized reading list I requested. <i>The Ghost Writer</i>, by John Harwood. Better than the main plot line were the Victorian ghost stories within. John Harwood's writing really made me feel I was reading a glimpse of something from the Victorian era. My favorite short story within the book was "Seraphina," about a man who is haunted by a painting of a beautiful lady. Harwood can write such great Victorian-style ghost stories, I thought, that he could write a whole book of them.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>The Seance</i>, by John Harwood, is exactly what I have been looking for, for so, so long! Wonderfully paced, expertly changing perspective, this is the ideal spooky, "gothic" ghost novel, in my eyes. It was a book I couldn't wait to get back to when I had put it down, and one that I missed when I finished it, which only took six days (rare for me!). And in the end of both of these novels, there is a logical explanation for everything. They are like combination ghost/mystery/suspense novels. Here is a great review of <i>The Seance</i>: <a href="http://www.skrishnasbooks.com/2009/03/seance-john-harwood.html">http://www.skrishnasbooks.com/2009/03/seance-john-harwood.html</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I'm also keeping busy with my cosmetics! I have a Halloween collection I'm working on, which I'm planning to release in late September or early October. So please check out my Facebook page if you're interested! :)</span>T. Elizahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11800816582935755136noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2241682478032294613.post-39042365714335605802012-07-14T13:45:00.006-07:002012-07-14T13:45:59.604-07:00Reviews?<div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">
I meant to write a post a few days ago, but my internet froze up to a point where I just had to shut everything down. I'm not sure what's causing it; I reset my Firefox, and have deleted a lot off of my computer, so it must be my internet provider. How tedious!</div>
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I was very anxious, and have been reading Dale Carnegie's <i>How to Stop Worrying and Start Living</i>. It has been very helpful. His other book, <i>How to Win Friends and Influence People</i>, is worth the fame it has received. And they're both vintage, too! </div>
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Besides being really hot and drought-like here, I'm getting very antsy about my cosmetics business. I have lots of new things--finally, that talc-free, perfumed powder I wanted to make!</div>
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It's nearly identical to the shade of Coty's Air-Spun that I use. Triumph!</div>
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But...I'm dissatisfied. I don't feel that business is picking up as it should. So, I've been wondering...Would readers be interested in seeing reviews of my own vintage-inspired make up? Are there any readers who might want to do a review of it on their own blogs? I am very interested in as much feedback and product-exposure as possible.</div>T. Elizahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11800816582935755136noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2241682478032294613.post-3348354835456099012012-06-05T17:14:00.001-07:002012-06-05T17:14:42.708-07:00Winner of the 'Bette' Lipstick!<div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: left;">
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I have chosen the winner of the 'Bette' lipstick giveaway.</div>
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<b>JessiB-L!</b></div>
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Congratulations! Please contact me with your shipping information at: eliza.fragrances@gmail.com</div>
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A few things have kept me from posting. I've been pretty tired lately, sleeping until 11:30am or sometimes until noon. I had some blood tests done to check for problems, but it looked like everything came back normal; I'm not deficient in anything. Maybe it's all in my head? Trying to keep a positive outlook and an open mind, and maybe I'll find my old energy and spirit.</div>
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Well, I've expanded my business quite a bit! I'm starting a line of vintage eyeshadow shades, I made a test powder of the Coty's Air-Spun that I mentioned in a post this past winter. And, I'm doing lipsticks!</div>
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<span id="goog_73437803"></span><span id="goog_73437804"></span></div>T. Elizahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11800816582935755136noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2241682478032294613.post-87353529324579002242012-04-06T18:46:00.000-07:002012-04-06T18:46:37.261-07:00Chiffon Blush<div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Well, I've been neglectful of my posts again, haven't I? My ideas and thoughts have been consumed with a lot of things, and I haven't had much time for my vintage side (sadly). But, I've taken one more step toward my dream of making cosmetics--blushes! I have been planning for months and finally made two yesterday evening. I'm calling them "Chiffon Blush," for they go on sheer and light, and contain silk powder.</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I'm proud to say that these blushes contain no talc, no mineral oil, no petrochemical-based dyes. If you want to know more about the ingredients, visit my Facebook page, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/eliza.fragrances">Eliza Fragrances</a>.</div>T. Elizahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11800816582935755136noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2241682478032294613.post-52953932673077593212012-03-17T11:59:00.001-07:002012-03-17T12:02:52.909-07:00Still Here!<div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">How absent I've been lately! I'm keeping busy, working on more lip rouges, planning out expanding into more cosmetics this spring, if I can afford to. I obsess about it and have started dreaming about making cosmetics! Ha, ha. Haven't blogged much because my internet connection is usually very finicky with blogger and freezes up a lot, then I get frustrated, so I tend to stay away. I apologize for being gone so long!<br />
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I've also started reading again. I used to really enjoy reading, so much that I could read a thick book in a couple of days. Recently I became disenchanted, and found it difficult to hold my attention to anything but short stories. Maybe I'm just very picky with books! Anyway, I've made it a goal to read two books a month. I know, not much of a feat! But that's the idea; I don't want my interest to "burn out" again.</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I'm actually having a sale right now, my lip rouges are $6 each, perfumes $8, and lip balms are $2. You can browse my Facebook page (Eliza Fragrances), or email me at eliza.fragrances@gmail.com. </div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: left;">Summer has suddenly <i>struck </i>us. I really enjoy the gradual transition from winter to spring, spring to summer, but this year, summer has arrived almost overnight! It worries me a bit about the rest of the summer; how hot is it going to get?</div>T. Elizahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11800816582935755136noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2241682478032294613.post-91846673742666020812012-02-14T16:46:00.000-08:002012-02-14T16:46:04.511-08:00New Lip Rouge Labels<div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I wanted to do something that would set my lip rouges apart from perfumes, as I use the same tins for both products. This is what I came up with!</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Because lip rouges are named after actresses of the classic "golden" age of Hollywood, I decided to make the label for each lip rouge a photograph of that actress! And if you aren't up to speed on your classic actress, or if you forget, or if anything happens to the photograph-label, there is another label on the bottom with the name printed.</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">What do you think?</div>T. Elizahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11800816582935755136noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2241682478032294613.post-84627201380002815802012-02-12T20:23:00.000-08:002012-02-14T16:46:20.810-08:00Book Review: The Scrapbook of Frankie Pratt<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY85-747VuTY0DWNDv_X4aTtvTLB5RxANDP_UNVqKUeR1Jld2RHaysmdkLjIOU72NcDsxtXg9aTs26kvA0Z6JqkL19hvHzgtgklDKOyXIeS0vs6JhvOmvWqxPCJB93wvE8wL_vrzVhcZs/s1600/frankiepratt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY85-747VuTY0DWNDv_X4aTtvTLB5RxANDP_UNVqKUeR1Jld2RHaysmdkLjIOU72NcDsxtXg9aTs26kvA0Z6JqkL19hvHzgtgklDKOyXIeS0vs6JhvOmvWqxPCJB93wvE8wL_vrzVhcZs/s320/frankiepratt.jpg" width="216" /></a></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">A good friend recently recommended this novel to me, <i>The Scrapbook of Frankie Pratt: A Novel in Pictures</i>, by Caroline Preston. I have to say, it is unlike any other book I have read--and in a very good way! It does remind me of the children's book series, <i>Amelia's Notebook</i>, by Marissa Moss.</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Now, I really enjoy vintage books, such as <i>The Big Sleep, </i>by Raymond Chandler (my absolute favorite), <i>The Death of the Heart</i>, by Elizabeth Bowen, <i>Rebecca</i>, by Daphne DuMaurier (another favorite), <i>Beast in View</i>, by Margaret Millar. I enjoy writing historical fiction, but very rarely do I find a modern novel of the 'historical fiction' genre that I enjoy. My theory: I lose interest when I come across mistakes the writer made; if you're going to write historical fiction, do your research. Modern colloquialisms wouldn't have been used in the 1940s, etiquette was different, fashion was different, society was different. I seek out those books because I want to feel like I'm experiencing that time, that I am momentarily escaping the present and witnessing the past. There seem to be too many 'historical fiction' novels that really lack the feeling of being <i>historical</i>. </div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">The <i>Scrapbook of Frankie Pratt</i> does not contain these flaws. It seems Caroline Preston, the author, did more than adequate research; it really <i>feels</i> as if it was written by a young woman in the 1920s! The moment I opened this book, I could have squealed. It is so <i>delightful</i>, jam-packed with "full color vintage memorabilia," just like it says on the cover! At first I thought I would breeze through it, since the story is told mostly by pictures and fragments of sentences. But I was so focused on the little details, the advertisements and photographs, and how wonderfully they fit in with the storyline, that I probably spent as much time on each page as a regular-print book. I felt that the spirit of the '20s was captured very accurately in a uniquely creative way.</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>Summary:</b> Frankie Pratt, a recent high school graduate in New Hampshire, is given a scrapbook by her mother. She types her scrapbook entries (like a diary) on her deceased father's Corona typewriter. When she begins getting a little too chummy with the mysterious Captain James Pingree, grandson of the woman she is supposed to be "babysitting," Frankie's mother arranges for her to attend Vassar college. Following graduation from Vassar, Frankie heads to New York. After some disappointment there, she heads for PARIS! And the rest...You'll just have to read the book!</div>T. Elizahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11800816582935755136noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2241682478032294613.post-61455884871704507512012-01-25T18:05:00.000-08:002012-01-25T18:05:18.296-08:00Perfect Vintage Powder<div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I mentioned in one of my posts about lip rouge that I once had a dream to start a cosmetic company. Since I started making lip rouges, I have gained an interest in possibly making other vintage-inspired cosmetics, as well, like blushes and powdered foundations. The dream I once had has returned!</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">To me, the ideal loose face powder is Coty's Airspun. First introduced in 1935, Coty's Airspun is still available at the average drugstores and supermarkets, and is as close as you'll get to the "real deal" vintage powder. Three things that make it special to me:</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">1) It is so SOFT! Apparently, this is because of the micro-fine, "air-spun" fibers. This was done with a special milling process using very fast cold air which reduced the particles to micron sizes.</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">2) Unlike many modern powders, it has a WARMTH to its hue. Have you ever heard of the 1930s foundations that had an apricot tone? Coty's Airpun has it! I'm fair-complected and so many products are either too light for me, or are just the right tone except for too much brown hue that makes my skin look a bit dirty. The light apricot undertone of Coty's gives my skin a warm glow.</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">3) Possibly the best point, it is PERFUMED! The scent isn't like a lot of the cheap smells one finds in cosmetics; it's a very ladylike fragrance that is light and powdery. One sniff makes me feel nearly as if I've traveled back in time, and is very nostalgic, as it reminds me of my grandmother.</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">The point? I would love to make a powder as wonderful as this. Naturally, this is a HUGE goal I am imposing upon myself, by why should I settle to make anything of lesser quality? So, I've been researching Coty's Airspun, and found a few other reasons to try to make my own wonderful powder. Main reason: the ingredients of Coty's Airspun are not the greatest. Some are quite frightening, like imidazolidinyl urea. Not only can I not pronounce this, but have found that it is an "antimicrobial preservative" which contains a formaldehyde releaser. That is just what it sounds like: a compound which slowly releases formaldehyde over time. Formaldehyde is for embalming--it's for the dead! I don't want that while I'm alive and healthy!</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Another thing, talc. Talc is amazing for absorbing moisture, but unfortunately has a questionable particle structure (sharp edges), and the micron-size in Coty's Airspun could actually aid in clogging your pores. What else is great at clogging pores? Mineral oil. And Coty's Airspun has it, as well as synthetic dyes, and parabens, which may or may not contribute to breast cancer, and may or may not affect hormones. (My theory: if the FDA isn't sure, if they need more conclusive evidence why is it used in skin-care products?)</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhyphenhyphenw-4YbtQgla8vP_MUeiTDHedNAyx0bd4oLMNo9kVVJu8gSXJwf3UAUGCq4XrULmBVj7wK5TuBBc4UuWjcBETttBSLRlGR_Vb5EO53SpAkgrpZp8jSnuu13UUAXL-rJyrmXjmyyVi9wE/s1600/1939.CotysAirspunAd.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhyphenhyphenw-4YbtQgla8vP_MUeiTDHedNAyx0bd4oLMNo9kVVJu8gSXJwf3UAUGCq4XrULmBVj7wK5TuBBc4UuWjcBETttBSLRlGR_Vb5EO53SpAkgrpZp8jSnuu13UUAXL-rJyrmXjmyyVi9wE/s320/1939.CotysAirspunAd.jpg" width="223" /></a></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i>"Beauty...born in a Cyclone." Something I was previously unaware of, Coty's "Air-Spun" used to be available in FOUR different perfumed versions. The first you see, perfumed with the Coty fragrance "L'Origan," is the only one still available. The other fragrances were, left-to-right, "L'Aimant," "Paris," and "Emeraude." How neat! Advertisement, 1939. </i></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">My version would by no means be perfect. The iron oxides I use are lab created (yes, iron oxides occur in nature, but often with arsenic, mercury, and lead with them. The safe alternative is a lab-created, man-made version of the natural phenomenon). I have no "cyclone" machine to grind particles down to micron sizes. However, mine will be paraben-free, free of synthetic dyes, NO mineral oil, no talc, and absolutely NONE of that scary imidazolidinyl urea stuff. It WOULD have friendlier ingredients for your skin, jojoba oil instead of mineral oil, AND--the best part!--IT WOULD BE <i>PERFUMED</i>! A skin-friendly powder without losing the vintage flair and feel? Is it possible?!</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">...I am going to find out. :)</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
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</i></div>T. Elizahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11800816582935755136noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2241682478032294613.post-55961773124028387292012-01-18T08:34:00.000-08:002012-01-18T08:34:54.839-08:00New Lip Shade!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: left;">I have a new lip rouge shade! 'Olivia' is a sweet, rosy-mauve.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8Jb1GCTNXby_ZcpMNvLoavA_ce3HraBNZS621BBNxUDGtqGTNsP3Xf9L-hwmb8Ml4Eyfsnf01rmk-QWhGEKVqDoY95MEoRK9s9b2OAqNcmQqllrGBfFfUCU0kwqcht_OOMsVUwe3hPis/s1600/liprouge.Olivia+001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8Jb1GCTNXby_ZcpMNvLoavA_ce3HraBNZS621BBNxUDGtqGTNsP3Xf9L-hwmb8Ml4Eyfsnf01rmk-QWhGEKVqDoY95MEoRK9s9b2OAqNcmQqllrGBfFfUCU0kwqcht_OOMsVUwe3hPis/s320/liprouge.Olivia+001.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I'm offering a new size of lip rouges for those who don't want to spend too much. You can buy a 6g tin for $7 or a 12g tin for $12-$14. Also thinking about trying lipsticks, as I found some tubes online that can be filled directly instead of needing a mold.</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I'm also having a Valentine's sale. If you're still looking for a Valentine's gift, check out my Facebook page for unique fragrances and lip rouges. :)</div>T. Elizahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11800816582935755136noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2241682478032294613.post-33150302723274705932012-01-14T09:05:00.000-08:002012-01-14T09:05:42.696-08:00Vintage Hair Tutorial: Basic Reverse Hair Roll<div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">An essential part of 1940s hairstyles is the hair roll. I've seen a few tutorials which mistakingly dub every roll "a victory roll"; however, they are only victory rolls if there is one on each side of the head (hence the 'V'...which stands for victory!). Rolls that stand alone or are in multiples are just that--hair rolls.</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">There are two types of hair rolls: the regular roll and the reverse hair roll. What I'm going to be showing you here is a <i>reverse </i>hair roll, which is rolled upward, away from the face. (A regular hair roll is usually rolled downward. I'll get to those another time). Once you know how to do one of these, the whole world of '40s hairstyles will open up for you!</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">A few misconceptions about hair rolls:</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
</div><ul style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><li>"You need to backcomb the hair a lot." This is not true. However, your roll will hold its shape much better if you do this--but only a little backcombing is needed. Too much will make your roll look ratty. It will have a stronger structure and will be less prone to drooping or flattening. It also adds nice volume to the roll.</li>
</ul><ul style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><li>"You need to use TONS of hairspray." I don't use any! With proper pinning (and backcombing) your roll should hold just fine. If using hairspray makes you feel better about it, go ahead and do so. Don't use too much--you don't want your hair roll to look fake or "crunchy." D:</li>
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</div><ul style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><li>Your first hair roll will probably be messy.</li>
<li>You will need quite a lot of bobby pins first few times, until you master your pinning abilities. </li>
<li>You might feel like giving up.</li>
<li>It will not be perfect the first time, or even the first few times. However, once you do these enough and get enough practice at them, you'll be able to style your hair like this in only a couple of minutes! Just keep practicing, and you'll have glamorous, enviable hair. :)</li>
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</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">You can do a hair roll anywhere on your head; in the front, just over your forehead (a pompadour roll, I'll show how to do one of those later, too), side of your head, or you can do them all over your head in smaller sizes, to look like miniature curls! Here is the basics for a reverse roll. This was my first-ever photo tutorial so I apologize if I made any mistakes. :) Also the lighting is poor and I look tired because I didn't sleep well the night before. But--let's get started!</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">What you will need:</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
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<li>Fine-tooth comb</li>
<li>Your favorite type of smoothing hair cream or serum (not hairspray or gel)</li>
<li>Bobby pins</li>
</ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYvXKxD3kPmU-gw0tBY1uWxokK4oogXGvS4bsXUTV23ja4qslFrJ7f8kLISTE8KKGZPmos16USoBggu1i_ZTpqNDfwgKbO9pTNFkYffSDyxv0tFyXODQdC9PfUWAM0deyUDrwrFpZHSTc/s1600/howtohairrolls+002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYvXKxD3kPmU-gw0tBY1uWxokK4oogXGvS4bsXUTV23ja4qslFrJ7f8kLISTE8KKGZPmos16USoBggu1i_ZTpqNDfwgKbO9pTNFkYffSDyxv0tFyXODQdC9PfUWAM0deyUDrwrFpZHSTc/s320/howtohairrolls+002.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Step one: Brush your hair so it is smooth and free of any tangles.</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin8QxyRFreikwQWsbDA-mKds2O9pbZOxdZ9kvOe1tGPhR1n7jl6K5pFv0b4ilGLxPHyS-PprJ9NSPMRQgTLxflO3N_RjzBy7j9Ej35sAfzBvec4M-1Inj9-Y0yF2ieQ3NXqfgETfRxgQc/s1600/howtohairrolls+004.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin8QxyRFreikwQWsbDA-mKds2O9pbZOxdZ9kvOe1tGPhR1n7jl6K5pFv0b4ilGLxPHyS-PprJ9NSPMRQgTLxflO3N_RjzBy7j9Ej35sAfzBvec4M-1Inj9-Y0yF2ieQ3NXqfgETfRxgQc/s320/howtohairrolls+004.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Step two: Part your hair as usual. Keep in mind where you want your roll to end up. I'm doing one on the top right side of my head, so I've parted my hair on the side.</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZkHYdvBzC5thvubizkj5C7v-4L0mUDG-x7wRmoywcshkGMXs19VQ60FIO7SHirSYfDVi17uszxsL5Psx47gjOOb8Qm2e8MehNRGhEiYyr-bp2y_78XrAzcT_YhivEhQiXPOa4RFGiwow/s1600/howtohairrolls+005.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZkHYdvBzC5thvubizkj5C7v-4L0mUDG-x7wRmoywcshkGMXs19VQ60FIO7SHirSYfDVi17uszxsL5Psx47gjOOb8Qm2e8MehNRGhEiYyr-bp2y_78XrAzcT_YhivEhQiXPOa4RFGiwow/s320/howtohairrolls+005.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Step three: Moving from the main part of your hair, make another part sectioning off the hair you are going to roll. Since I'm doing a roll on the right side, the part on mine passes just before my right ear.</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Step four: Backcomb/tease the hair (combing down toward the roots) on the side of the section that is going to be rolled in. Do this from the roots all the way down near the ends, but stop about two inches from the ends. Any further down could damage your ends.</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Step five: Stroke your smoothing hair cream over the section of hair. I was in a bit of a hurry as my camera was dying and so I skipped this step. That's why my hair looks a bit frizzy. :/ Generally, my favorite cream to use is Garnier Fructis Soft Curl Cream, but I believe this has been discontinued. </div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Step six: Now for the rolling! Loop the end of the hair around your thumb. Carefully slip your thumb part way out--DO NOT let go of this loop! You'll want to keep your thumb partway in the loop. Place index finger in the other end of the loop. Using the thumb and forefinger of both hands, hold the side of the loop in this manner (switching from one hand to the other) and gently roll it upward toward your scalp. When this loop becomes too loose, gently pull outward to tighten the hair around your thumb. Since this step is confusing to explain, here is a short video of me rolling my hair.</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Step seven: Once you have the roll positioned where you want it on your head, begin pinning with one hand while you hold it in place with the other. Bobby pins should be tucked inward on each side of the roll, snuggly against the scalp. For my hair, I need about 4-8 pins per roll, depending on the size and how well I rolled it. Shake your head side to side; if the roll feels loose, add more pins. Try to keep them tucked nicely in so they can't be seen.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggCAjhOk1NH9-NHVYtJJeDYaot2fkz7sjyEky2CjoA3hrDAxzLLWWqnjhKx1JOQe3IiqO78jLyIUTUvdtFop20uXxPhMDS-3gcca4D1b95JpCiexnVK5ULMvApUACWiPdZt88q3AVNpCU/s1600/howtohairrolls+010.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggCAjhOk1NH9-NHVYtJJeDYaot2fkz7sjyEky2CjoA3hrDAxzLLWWqnjhKx1JOQe3IiqO78jLyIUTUvdtFop20uXxPhMDS-3gcca4D1b95JpCiexnVK5ULMvApUACWiPdZt88q3AVNpCU/s320/howtohairrolls+010.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Step eight: GENTLY smooth over the roll with a fine-tooth comb to get any frizz and lumps out and to help achieve an even texture.</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">And you're done! If you wish you apply hairspray, go ahead but be careful not to apply too much to keep the hair texture natural.</div>T. Elizahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11800816582935755136noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2241682478032294613.post-44392242059720583052012-01-10T10:15:00.000-08:002012-01-10T10:16:01.908-08:00A True Red Lip Rouge!<div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I finally succeeded at making a true red lip rouge! This one is called 'Ava' and the secret ingredient is carmine.</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Let me know what you think! </div>T. Elizahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11800816582935755136noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2241682478032294613.post-6495676463606039732012-01-07T09:08:00.000-08:002012-01-07T09:08:17.609-08:00Vintage Hair Itinerary!<div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">So! Looks like some of you are interested in some vintage-hair tutorials--marvelous! :D I'm planning to do photo tutorials since...I'm not very good at talking on camera and all that, ha, ha. Well, here are some styles I'm hoping to feature:</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">-A fake '20s/'30s bob</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">-1940s hair, including:</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> -general hair rolls</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> -victory rolls</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> -a "pompadour" roll</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> -one I don't know the name of but it's easy!</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">-Gibson Girl-inspired up-do</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">-PIN CURLS--A major staple of vintage hairstyles! There are a few different ways of doing these and I want to highlight all of the ways I know of.</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Let me know if there are any other styles you would like to see. Even if they are ones I haven't tried, I'm always up for a new hairstyle challenge!</div>T. Elizahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11800816582935755136noreply@blogger.com2