Bathing Beauties

As the end of summer approaches, let's take a look back at some Bathing Beauty Beach Pageants! Click image for larger view!

1920

1920's

1920's

Atlantic City 1922

1922

Atlantic City 1920's

1922

Coney Island 1923

1923

1925

1927

1930

1934

Miami 1930's

Santa Monica 1930's

1930's

Venice 1941

New York 1955

photos Corbis

On The Road

The other day I was visiting my parents and came across a small classic car show at a local pub. I took some photos of a few of my favorites! Click the image for a larger view!

Painted Ladies

1907

1930



1947

1926

1931


This post is dedicated to my favorite painted lady, Kate A!

photos Bettmann & Bristol/Corbis, Unknown

Besame Winner

Congratulations to Molly and the Princess! She was our 9th commenter and wins the Besame Violet Brightening Powder!! Molly, please email me (found in profile) with your name and shipping information. Thank you to all who entered! xo

Besame Giveaway

Besame has been one of my favorite brands for a while now, just as I assume all you vintage loving gals as well! Last week I stopped by the Besame Cosmetics Boutique in Glendale, CA as I had not been there since it had become a retail location. The store is adorable and my fellow Sagittarius Mary assisted me with some purchases and informed me of some new products coming out soon!! (See my previous post on Besame here!)

The first thing I needed to get was their new Brightening Violet Powder!! I had seen the video and read some reviews, so I needed to stock up. I love it. It has a satiny matte finish and a lovely violet scent. It truly does brighten your face due to the hue~ no sparkle necessary. Mary also suggested to use under my eyes and although I was hesitant, it perked me right up. It did not feel cakey and have tried patting it in with the puff and dusting it on with a powder brush~ both give natural, luminous finishes. I have used it on a few shoots and on different skin tones and had no difficulties.

In honor of this new exciting product, I am giving away a new Besame Brightening Violet Powder!! Giveaway is open to all worldwide. Please LEAVE ME A COMMENT and one winner will be drawn at random! Giveaway deadline is Sunday Aug 12th, 12noon EST.

If you haven't seen photos already, here are a few of the boutique~ p.s. vintage hats are on sale for $20 & don't forget to pick up a copy of Gabriela's book Classic Beauty: The History of Makeup!

click photo for better view!

Thank you Gabriela & Mary!
Besame Cosmetics