The Lost Art of the Makeup Compact
The Lost Art of the Makeup Compact Unlike today, in the world of cheap production and throw away culture, makeup compacts used to be a thing of beauty, a piece of art, decorated and adorned with fine metals and stones. Compacts were cherished by women, used more than once, refilled and cared for. Some of […]
The Revolution of a Shoe: The Mule and The Springolator
The Revolution of a Shoe; The Mule and The Springolator The 1950s were a very exciting time in fashion, especially for shoes! Designers were exploring and innovating with new concepts in function, style and materials. They also were feeling less constrained by the pious societal norms of what was proper and acceptable to wear in […]
A Walk into the Past: The History of Shoes
A Walk into the Past -The History of Shoes The creation of shoes began with the sole intention of practicality and has since grown into an industry of art as well as functionality. Since shoes first appeared many changes have occurred although most shoes share the same standard characteristics. From materials, to color, to design, […]
Home Book of Beauty & Charm
Home Book of Beauty & Charm Hello Friends, I know this is a crazy busy time of year, and sometimes the last things we want to think about are good posture, good manners, and impeccable grooming. I came across a book this morning at Nostalgia, which was published in 1951. The book is entitled: “Sally […]