Recent content by retromama

Hi Trumpetina, we're neighbors! I am just across the bridge in IL. Also, I am a lipstick junkie. Let me know if there is a support group nearby. lol Ok, so I broke down and bought the MAC Pro Longwear Lipcreme. Actually I got two--Prolong and Perpetual Flame. How could I just buy one...

Elizabeth Arden Victory Red I have been eagerly awaiting a package for a week from ebay. You will never believe it. I was perusing the old lipstick tubes and found a post with a lot of 11 old tubes of lipstick for $8 or so. Two of the tubes are Elizabeth Arden Victory Red! Luckily one is in...

True beauty I just wanted to pop in with my two cents. I have been feeling run down and depressed due to my thyroid condition and stress. I didn't have money to get my brows waxed or get my hair cut. So it was caterpillar brows and pony tail every day. I finally was able to get those...

Pattern buddies! LOL! That is so cool, LD! I thought it was so darling and the bigger sizes are so hard to find. I was sure someone would bid me out of it. Then I would cry!

Just got this one today! Just got this amazing 1939-40 pattern in 44 bust. I only paid a couple bucks for it! Isn't it darling?! I am so excited!! The pieces seem to be all there and the instructions are in good shape and not all crumbly!!

Oh yes, and BD, I am so with you on that one. I have a large makeup box just for my lipstick!

Jasmine Jolene: You are so welcome, doll! Red lipstick is one of my addictions. I adore it! Hope you have a wonderful girly day on Saturday!

cranberrry lipstick Jasmine Jolene, Estee Lauder has a really beautiful cranberry lipstick. Check out the double wear lipstick in cranberry. It is a matte ish creme lipstick. The color is gorgeous! Also I just visited Merle Norman and found their new fall colors. Really pretty. I have...

something to try NancyLouise: I had a big ugly bruise right before my brother's wedding. I used arnica cream the whole week and it seemed to help. I found mine at gnc and it was fairly inexpensive. It is usually for sore muscles, but I read that it is helpful in fading bruises. Also...

an idea I LOVE that movie! It is amazing. What I was thinking for that Marilyn look was a dark coral lipstick like Loreal's Volcanic and blot well to leave a stain. Then add a layer of MAC Pink Lemonade lipglass. It might give you the look you are going for. It was a substantial departure...

Thanks, SheBear74! That is cute as a button! Notice how it was only foundation, rouge, lipstick and powder? I might have to try that. Love the lipstick. Would give my left eyetooth for that shade! What is vanishing cream anyway?

Black Dahlia--it reminds me a bit of Essie's Heavenly Sunset. A very nice warm mauvey pink shade with minimal shimmer. Found it at my local beauty store, ULTA. I wear it a lot. It is here if you want to check it out! http://www.amazon.com/Essie-Heavenly-Sunset-542/dp/B000SIOJPQ

1920's look I would say powder, lipstick and mascara is a good start. May want to emphasize brows though! Maybelline makes inexpensive brow pencils that work well. Lip colors I like for this look are a red brown like Loreal Endless lipstick in Fired Up or a deep plum (not for the faint of...

Thanks, Zombi! You are so sweet! I love everyone's looks and found so much inspiration from all of you. I admire the skill that goes into your styles!Hopefully, I will get that good someday!

Pompadour My first attempt at a pompadour. Tell me what you think! Go easy, it's only my first time. LOL!