tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27800165281812442422024-03-17T02:55:20.132-07:00Mermaidens - Musings of a Modern MermaidKaileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08990687698671008351noreply@blogger.comBlogger270125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780016528181244242.post-64279305632963430622023-07-26T13:04:00.009-07:002023-12-28T18:08:52.616-08:00Learning to Knit: Peach Fizz Cardigan<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKrDxbOBQkqG0d206wInF6RHd48bPWB68VzMyvCzbChJ8SK3ORQnPL4kvhrFhQzU92uc8GY5WoIhLqpGItEdp1yDLD1de8uKB1f4VtEFnyACJ2zz6DubQcZUZSBrAoupK_IrQWbePQojif-EQD2cr3zbOALI3XVYrUG3pCMXvMXxq91QoYQEgapWLRag/s824/mermaidens-knits-peachcardigan1.png"><br>
Over the past year, I’ve fallen down a knitting rabbit hole! I learned about different kinds of yarn, what "gauge" means, how to decipher a pattern, and much more. After a few months, I was finally able to knit pieces more complicated than a scarf! Tears were shed, a million mistakes were made, but the feeling of accomplishment was astonishing.<p>
I wanted to share my first knitted garment and the process with you guys! And if you knit or crochet, I'd love to hear about your own fiber art journey. 👀<br>
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<font face="Lobster" size="6">The Project: Peach Fizz Cardigan</font><br>
Having only knitted a simple scarf and leg warmers beforehand, graduating to an article of clothing was daunting. But I was inspired after stumbling upon this knitted cardigan pattern, and went full steam ahead trying to learn how to bring it to life. In the process, I ended up finding an incredible knitting community, a huge thank you to my knitting buddies I made along the way!<p>
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<font face="Lobster" size="6">The Inspiration Board<br></font></center>
<font size="2"><b><a href="https://ko-fi.com/s/978dd43f9b" target="_blank">Knit Pattern</a></b> by Stitched By Denise, Peach bath bomb, vintage Avon "Pretty Peach" collection, embroidered daisy trim, pearl buttons, <a href="https://bit.ly/3r93S8a" target="_blank"><b>Peach Patch</b></a>, For Love & Lemons Cardigan, peach rings</font><p>
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<font face="Lobster" size="6">Process</font><br>
<b>Pattern:</b> <b><a href="https://ko-fi.com/s/978dd43f9b" target="_blank">Cardigan</a></b> by <b>Stitched By Denise</b><br>
<b><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/poisoned-apple-top" target="_blank">Poisoned Apple Top</a></b> by <b>Lily Kate France</b> (for sleeves)<br>
<b>Yarn Used:</b> <b><a href="https://www.lovecrafts.com/en-us/p/stylecraft-special-dk" target="_black">Stylecraft Special DK</a></b> in Apricot<br>
<b>Notions:</b> <a href="https://www.joann.com/lamode-pearl-with-rhinestone-button/16246191.html" target="_blank"><b>Pearl Buttons</b></a><br>
<b>How Long It Took:</b> About a month!<p>
After completing the knitting portion, I decided to stitch lazy daisies on top for more visual interest. Adding pearl buttons was the finishing touch!<p>
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<font face="Lobster" size="6">The Finished Garmet</font><br>
After being a lifelong fan of fashion and textiles, being able to knit pieces for my wardrobe is fulfilling on a level I haven't experienced before. Knitting has also taught me so much about patience, and how much perfectionism hinders progress. It feels like a little piece of me is in each project, mistakes and all! I am excited to be on this knitting journey and for all the lessons I learned along the way.<p>
<b>Techniques I Learned:</b> 1. How to seam vertically and horizontally 2. How to do German Short Rows 3. How to do a lazy daisy stitch 4. How to knit buttonholes.<p>
<b>Things I Could Do Better:</b> 1. The armholes are a bit tight 2. I wonder if I chose the right size. I think a more fitted silhouette would be interesting to attempt! 3. I accidentally melted a panel of this cardigan after using a steamer too close to the fabric - tears were shed (I had to knit the panel over again lol) 4. I think for future projects, I might do half twisted rib instead of plain 2x2 or 1x1 ribbing, I find the end result looks cleaner.<p>
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Do you knit or crochet? What was the last thing you made? I'd love to hear about your own projects! Also, would anybody be interested in a "how to start knitting" post? ♡Kaileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08990687698671008351noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780016528181244242.post-57318660959613603022023-05-19T15:08:00.008-07:002023-08-07T21:01:24.779-07:00Retro Beauty Tips: the 1960s<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvG0cpl7D-r3W5HtMdD5C8Dvghsp27j6PRtCSuQ5GN8PzqSUYBwv2u9zWdogTDn0c5gLOBuksnmjwk362n8Po86GchLP4l934TdcacwcpE091bpY_Mi56cprvqM7yZuZJhnSvSD1G9cDeG_A7DoT4dDEcr64mYjWblNxcKwD3YgehlQo8yvGA8CqUJCw/s897/mermaidens-60sBeauty.png"><br>
Doll eyelashes, bouffants of tumbling curls, pixie crops, geometric eyeshadow, and slicks of eyeliner. Welcome to the Swinging 1960s! Here, I've compiled beauty lessons from some of my favorite beauty icons who emerged from the era.<p>
Uncover which product was used by three iconic 60s It Girls, the surprising inspiration for Twiggy's famous eye makeup, and more!<br>
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<font size="6" face="Lobster">Twiggy<br></font>
"I often put on two or three [pairs of false lashes] at a time," Twiggy told Woman's Own in 1967. She drew lines under her eyes to mimic how eyelashes looked on ragdolls. "I sketch them first lightly with black eyeliner, then I darken them. I usually do between nine and eleven." By contrast, she typically minimized the lips: using <b><i><a href="https://bit.ly/3M5Q3ht" target="_blank">Max Factor Pan-Stik</a></i></b> to blot them out. The entire process took an hour and a half.<p>
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<center><i><b> LEFT:</b> Twiggy Lashes by Yardley <b>RIGHT:</b> Twiggy for Women's Own</i></center><br>
For the August 1967 cover of Vogue, Twiggy wore: "<b><i>Good Morning Slicker</i></b> over <b><i>Pebble Pink</i></b> lipstick. [...] On the eyes themselves, a double helping of dark, dense silky eyelashes called <b><i>Twiggy Lashes</i></b>—the newest flutter from Yardley." The false eyelashes were part of a Twiggy makeup line by Yardley that included eye pencils in shades like <b><i>April Green</i></b> and <i><b>Frosty Lavender</b></i>.<p>
Twiggy also wore makeup from <b><i>Mary Quant</i></b> and <b><i>BIBA</i></b>. In 1968, she did her makeup for a Queen magazine spread inspired by beauty icons from the past. For the spread, sponsored products from Mary Quant, Elizabeth Arden, and Lancome were used to transform her into Marilyn Monroe and Rita Hayworth.<p>
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<font size="6" face="Lobster">Nancy Kwan</font><br>
The film <b><i>Flower Drum Song</i></b> (1961) helped launch Nancy Kwan not only as an actress and dancer (she attended London's Royal Ballet School), but led to philanthropist work and her own production company. In the film, Kwan sings while luxuriating in the art of getting ready after making a date over the phone. She puts on perfume and powders her face at the vanity, then poses in front of a mini-tiered mirror.<p>
In <b><i>The Wild Affair</i></b> (1965), Kwan plays a secretary working at the fictitious "Beatrice Dawson Cosmetics." A tongue-and-cheek makeover scene shows an overzealous makeup artist giving her character "The Vampire Look", complete with false eyelashes he calls "Tassels of Twilight." His makeup kit is shown briefly: amidst prop makeup for Beatrice Dawson Cosmetics (including "It Perfume") is <b><i>Max Factor's Pan-Stik</i></b> * foundation.<p>
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<b> LEFT:</b> Nancy Kwan checking her makeup <b>RIGHT:</b> Vidal Sassoon touching up "The Kwan Cut"</i><br><br></center>
For the role, Kwan's hair was cropped into a geometric bob by Vidal Sassoon, while fashion photographer Terence Donovan snapped pictures throughout the process. The ensuing haircut became a media sensation. The photos were plastered all over newspapers and fashion magazines, including the October 1963 issue of Vogue, and the hairstyle was christened "The Kwan Cut."<p>
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<font size="2">* They don't show any logos, probably to suggest it's also under the "Beatrice Dawson" label. An aside: they show a photo of the "founder" of the brand in the movie. The woman pictured is British costume designer Beatrice Dawson, though she herself did not design the costumes for the film!</font><p>
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<font size="6" face="Lobster">Donyale Luna</font><br>
Donyale Luna walked runways for André Courrèges and Yves Saint Laurent, was the first Black woman to cover British Vogue in 1966, and modeled Dior and Pierre Cardin creations. As an actress, she appeared in iconic films of the 1960s: <b><i>Who Are You, Polly Maggoo?</i></b> (1965), Antonioni's <b><i>Blow-Up</i></b> (1966), and <b><i>Satyricon</i></b> (1969)... And that barely scratches the surface!<p>
"She was so beautiful that people would stop eating if they […] saw her walking by," says Pat Cleveland about her one-time roommate. It's no wonder Luna was scouted simply walking down the streets of Detroit. Jet magazine called her "the most photographed girl of 1966. She's even challenging Britain's Jean Shrimpton for position (and bankroll) as the model most in demand in Europe's haute couture houses..." Pat Cleveland continued, "She was above everything, not of this earth."<p>
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<b> LEFT:</b> Donyale Luna in British Vogue <b>RIGHT:</b> On the set of Who Are you, Polly Maggoo? (1965)</center></i><br>
In her cover story for British Vogue (1966), credited alongside the couture are Luna's lipstick shades. Donyale wore <b><i>Rose Thé by Payot</i></b>, <b><i>Dior no. 15</i></b>, and <b><i>Rose Edith by Guerlain</i></b>, all with her trademark beauty look consisting of geometric eyeliner and long lashes.<p>
For another Vogue editorial, her makeup products are listed as: "Revlon's new Ultima II lip make-up in <b><i>Turkish Coffee</i></b>, blue creme eye shadow."<p>
Among the examples of Luna's continuing legacy: in 2020, Zendaya did an entire <a href="https://www.essence.com/celebrity/zendaya-covers-essence-november-december-2020-issue/" target="_blank"><b>Essence magazine cover story</b></a> inspired by Luna's awe-inspiring career. And makeup icon Pat McGrath cited her as inspiration for "Astral Luna Gold," a glistening eyeshadow for McGrath's eponymous makeup line.<p>
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<font size="6" face="Lobster">Jean Shrimpton</font><br>
Jean Shrimpton was the face of many beauty ads, including <b><i>Chanel's N°19</i></b> fragrance. But my favorites are the campaigns she shot for Yardley of London. Featuring eye-catching graphic design, they ran the gamut from lipsticks (called "Slickers," and available in frosted pastels) to hair products. The advert for <b><i>Oh! de London</i></b> perfume is a standout. Surrounded by illustrated foliage and motifs, Shrimpton locks our eyes sporting an updo of curls and silken flowers.<p>
After loving the advertisement for years, I tried a sample of the vintage fragrance: it didn't disappoint. <b><i>Oh! de London</i></b> opens powdery and citric before evolving into a mossy forest, complete with dripping rain. This sparkling fragrance from the 1960s still feels fresh.<p>
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<b>LEFT:</b> Yardley Oh! de London <b>RIGHT:</b> Max Factor</i></center><br>
Yardley paid Shrimpton £70,000 to do a tour promoting their beauty products. But she got in trouble with the brand for telling the audience they shouldn't buy anything: Jean said they were perfect as is.<p>
In her 1964 book <b><a href="https://bit.ly/3I9fJJ5" target="_blank">My Own Story</a></b>, Shrimpton shared: "I concentrate most on [eyes], using a lot of mascara on both the top and bottom lashes. I use white, or a mixture of brown and blue eye shadow on the [eye] lid, and put a dark brown streak just below the bone. I use a grey liquid liner and take the outer corner of the eye down, not up."<p>
The Face of the Century reports Jean used "tawny lipsticks such as Lancome's youthful <b><i>Bois de Rose</i></b>." And for the face, <b><i>Mattefilm by Guerlain</i></b> or <b><i>Pan-Stik by Max Factor</i></b>, making this a product used by Shrimpton, Kwan and Twiggy!<p>
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The 1960s is my preferred decade to reference within my own beauty routine, so this was so rewarding to research/put together! But I uncovered too much material to include in one post - let me know if you'd like a part two for the 1960s!<p>
<i>Header image based on a vintage Yardley ad, re-drawn by me to be higher quality</i><p>
<font size="4" face="Lobster">Sources and Further Reading:</font><br>
<font size="2"><b>Twiggy:</b> Woman's Own scans via <a href="https://glamourdaze.com/2019/10/twiggy-makeup-and-haircut-iconic-60s-looks.html" target="_blank"><b>glamourdaze</b></a>. <a href="https://youtu.be/uduRyhgX-xg?t=57" target="_blank"><b>Twiggy talks to Charlotte Tilbury about Pan-Stik</b></a>. Vogue 1967 makeup credits via <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CDvXOQEAe_c/" target="_blank"><b>julen_morras_azpiazu</b></a>. Queen magazine scans via <a href="https://sweetjanespopboutique.blogspot.com/2014/02/the-five-faces-of-twiggy-1968.html"><b>sweetjanespopboutique</b></a>.<p>
<b>Nancy Kwan:</b> Nancy Kwan Vogue October 1966 magazine scan by <b><a href="https://forums.thefashionspot.com/threads/us-vogue-october-15-1963-brigitte-bauer-by-david-bailey.401200/#post-30774483" target="_blank">justaguy on thefashionspot</a></b>.<p>
<b>Donyale Luna:</b> Interview with Pat Cleveland via Skin Deep: Inside the World of Black Fashion Models by Barbara Summers. <a href="https://books.google.com/books?id=LLoDAAAAMBAJ&q=donyale+luna#v=snippet&q=donyale%20luna&f=false" target="_blank"><b>Jet Magazine, June 16, 1966</b></a>. [1]: <a href="https://forums.thefashionspot.com/threads/donyale-luna.112213/page-4#post-19650739" target="_blank"><b>thefashionspot scan</b></a>. <a href="https://twixnmix.tumblr.com/post/174918473736/donyale-luna-the-first-black-model-on-the-cover" target="_blank">British Vogue 1966 spread photographed by David Bailey scans</a>. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PatMcGrathReal/photos/a.1395701484071669/1902902163351596" target="_blank"><b>Pat McGrath on Donyale Luna</b></a>.<p>
<b>Jean Shrimpton:</b> Jean Shrimpton: An Autobiography [1990], <b><a href="https://bit.ly/3Njc8Kn" target="_blank">My Own Story: The Truth about Modelling</a></b> [1964], both by Jean Shrimpton. The Face of the Century by Catherine de Castelbajac.</font>Kaileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08990687698671008351noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780016528181244242.post-5514977336247382272023-04-08T23:16:00.007-07:002023-04-10T15:27:02.695-07:00Vintage Beauty: Elsa Schiaparelli's Perfumes<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi511GZmdsSHngl9mujNRSpm1zlbRiCWcj2FoIMVpDmgqQK7dIvADtCPG18vQ30LRooySvrU-jPJJLBh5it3pYPPCqk778OXnrwMk9NNvN0xmqxlGNpxo4oIlYEi38ziPpHQSg5gXD7DcZpyOq3ucjxHzpavSL0sZ45IZz7Qgx0gWPijzfu6XSgWDyCew/s860/parfum-670-2.png"><p><br>
Significantly intertwined with fashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli's imagery are the watercolor paintings Marcel Vertès created for her beauty campaigns. Schiaparelli's fragrances <i>Shocking</i>, <i>Sleeping</i>, and <i>Le Roy Soleil</i> were brought to life through Vertès' bold brush strokes, pulsating candied colors, and a glittering cast of characters including harlequins and gamines.<br>
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The ads showcase Schiaparelli’s perfume bottles and lipsticks, but with a playful wink and often having the perfume taking on a humanoid form. And the beauty campaigns weren't the only time artist Marcel Vertès and Schiaparelli collaborated: Vertès acted as costume and set designer for the film <i><b>Moulin Rouge</b></i> (1952), bringing in Schiaparelli for star Zsa Zsa Gabor's gowns.<p>
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<i>Marcel Vertès for Elsa Schiaparelli</i></font></center><p>
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<i>Photo by <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/275572436070" target="_blank"><b>bottlesandscents on eBay</b></font></a></i></center><p>
<b><font face="Lobster" size="5">Vintage Perfume Spotlight & Review: Shocking (1937)</font></b><br>
I bought a 1mL sample of <i>Shocking</i> from <b><a href="https://www.theperfumedcourt.com/Products/VINTAGE-Schiaparelli-Shocking-EDC__schiaparellieshockingEDC.aspx" target="_blank">The Perfumed Court</a></b>. When I opened the vial, notes of warm honey and powdery florals with an animalistic undercurrent unfurled. <i>Shocking</i>'s scent evokes a different era: it conjures up images of women from the 1930s-1940s and the worlds they inhabited. Becoming acquainted with the scents that were popular at the time brought me a step closer to understanding the era in which this fragrance was created.<p>
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<i><b>Left:</b> Mae West <b>Right:</b> Shocking Perfume via <a href="https://www.schiaparelli.com/en/21-place-vendome/the-story-of-the-house/" target="_blank"><b>Maison Schiaparelli</b></a></i></center></font><p>
<b><font face="Lobster" size="5">Behind the Bottle Design</font></b><br>
As Elsa Schiaparelli designed costumes for Mae West in <b><i>Every Day's a Holiday</i></b> (1937), seeing West's measurements translated onto a dressmaker's mannequin provided her with the catalyst for <i>Shocking</i>'s bottle. Commissioning surrealist multimedia artist <b><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonor_Fini" target="_blank">Leonor Fini</a></b> to bring the image to life, the final perfume bottle included a measuring tape around the mannequin's neck and a bouquet of glass flowers at the neck.<p>
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<i><b>Left:</b> Shocking scented Powder & Lipstick Advertisement <b>Right:</b> Schiaparelli Lipstick via <a href="https://www.lombrail-teucquam.com/en/catalog/5452?search=&offset=150&max=50" target="_blank"><b>Lombrail Teucquam</b></a></i></font></center><p>
Further fragrances joined the perfume line, including <i>Sleeping</i>, housed in a candlestick flacon, and <i>Le Roy Soleil</i>, inspired by the "sun king" <b><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_XIV" target="_blank">Louis XIV</a></b> with a <b><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salvador_Dal%C3%AD" target="_blank">Salvador Dali</a></b>-designed bottle. A treasure trove of ephemera followed: scented lipsticks, compacts with heart-shaped powder puffs, and solid perfumes inside necklace pendants. All of these were encased in boxes decorated with motifs like Elsa's signature shade of "Shocking" pink, arrows, and black lace.<p>Kaileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08990687698671008351noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780016528181244242.post-70173850859625876212022-10-29T15:35:00.001-07:002023-08-07T21:15:04.721-07:00Retro Icons: That Girl<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSfcqql07JHbNFu1sOfLSd2bhelnWHcgIC4iglg5pQFBXQiOiNLIYz58K8dRCm-CSA0vh3h9iVfIS-BbMY8DyyYxxsFY-2PzJOUUqv11zk41OHyLf6ttHFocxXyIyf9SvGtV_cX18o42aul-_jtM7sNfHotQ-1uFoI5ZdtMmRi1AKgUNSi2aLvGMaykQ/s836/mermaidens-ThatGirl-Style.png"><br>
Before <i><b>The Mary Tyler Moore Show</b></i>, before <i><b>Sex in the City</b></i> - there was <i><b>That Girl</b></i>! The 1966 tv series revolved around actress Ann Marie (Marlo Thomas), struggling to "make it" in New York City. The hit show thrust star Marlo Thomas into the spotlight, and Ann Marie's Mod fashions and 1960s bubble flip hairstyle became just as iconic as her madcap misadventures.<p>
Keep reading as we spotlight Ann Marie's signature fashion looks, favorite beauty products, and more!<br>
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<font size="6" face="Lobster">Style Uniform</font><br>
Throughout the series, Ann Marie is perpetually in motion, running around New York City in the most gorgeous get-ups: geometric Andre Courreges coats and Mary Quant shift dresses in mustards, greens, and pinks and accessorized with wide belts, gloves, big sunglasses, and patent leather boots. "Ann Marie would never have been able to afford it, I don't think even Marlo could [have] afforded it at that time!" Marlo Thomas later joked.<p>
Thomas cited <b><a href="http://mermaidens.blogspot.com/search/label/audrey%20hepburn" target="_blank">Audrey Hepburn</a></b>, Jacqueline Kennedy, and <a href="https://mermaidens.blogspot.com/2023/05/retro-beauty-tips-1960s.html" target="_blank"><b>Swinging London</b></a> as inspirations for Ann's look. When <i><b>That Girl</b></i> got picked up, the wardrobe of women on TV still "looked like <i>The Donna Reed Show</i>, very fifties," Marlo recalled. By contrast, Thomas was fresh from a theater run in London, and came back to America to work on the show with a suitcase of Mod fashion. Marlo fought the TV executives to include the look into <i><b>That Girl</b></i>'s wardrobe: "I kind of insisted that we do it because that was what was happening. It was in Vogue magazine, it just hadn’t really hit the streets yet."<p>
The studio relented, and compared to the prim and proper fashions the TV housewives were wearing, Ann's playful clothing was a breath of fresh air.<p>
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<font size="6" face="Lobster">My Stand Out Outfits</font><br>
1. A cream and lavender, shiny coat with buttons, a cream belt at the hips, and lilac stockings 2. The famous <i><b><i>That Girl</i></b></i> theme showcases Ann Marie landmark hopping in NYC, wearing a navy suit with red piping, dainty white gloves, a wide brimmed hat, and a red, patent leather bag. The look has become one of the most quintessential Ann Marie outfits, and was immortalized as the outfit for the "<i><b>That Girl</b></i>" Barbie doll 3. A butter yellow jacket with white detailing and daisy buttons, worn with a matching pleated skirt and accessorized with white tights and kitten heels.<p>
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Ann Marie's signature makeup focused on Marlo's Bambi eyes, with winged eyeliner and three pairs of eyelashes. Warm blush, frosted lipstick and matching frosted nail polish completed the look. But the real star was her dark, voluminous hair, with ends curled upwards in what would be called the "bubble flip" hairstyle. "That was my real hair!" Marlo Thomas laughed.<p>
The hair-do was considered such an invaluable aspect of <i><b>That Girl</b></i>, when Marlo Thomas grew out her bangs, the show's number one sponsor Clairol wouldn't let her <i>character</i> Ann Marie follow suit. Instead, they made Thomas wear a small wig just for bangs "that looked like a mustache" for several years until the final season, when Ann Marie was finally allowed to sport a center part (a la the free love style of the 70s).<p>
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<i><b>That Girl</b>'s sponsor <b>Clairol's <a href="https://bit.ly/3f2czvm" target="_blank">Pressed Powder Compact</a></b> is on Ann Marie's vanity<p>
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Cotex Nail Polish is also visible on Ann Marie's vanity. Do you recognize any of the other products?<p>
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<b>Coty <a href="https://bit.ly/3eZz4kq" target="_blank">AirSpun Powder</a></b> in visible on the shelf between Ann Marie and her co-worker</i></center><p>
Throughout the show, you can spot various beauty items in the background, including sponsor Clairol's pressed powder, Cutex nail varnish, Coty Airspun loose powder, and mentions of false eyelashes, eyeshadows, and <b><a href="http://mermaidens.blogspot.com/search/label/max%20factor" target="_blank">Max Factor</a></b> "Pan-Cake" makeup!<p>
<font size="6" face="Lobster">Vintage, Display Only Makeup</font><br>
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After seeing <a href="https://www.instagram.com/itslilyholiday/" target="_blank"><b>Lily</b></a> (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/itslilyholiday/" target="_blank"><b>@itslilyholiday</b></a>) include a nod to <i><b>That Girl</b></i> in her incredible video, "<b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/CYlJ5VuF1qd/" target="_blank">A Day in the Life of a Not Quite Parisian Girl</a></b>", I was inspired to watch the show and absolutely loved it!Kaileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08990687698671008351noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780016528181244242.post-36286813025720349872021-12-05T10:29:00.013-08:002023-08-28T01:28:55.146-07:00Old Hollywood's Beauty Tips: the 40s<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMWqdE70Y8F5hZEwGMxEns94Q4l1tGkLTcq9JzPxCJY_OfDWT_JSILRc7UioGNOLIiVAQEMoxjC1WgPiBwdORVddUxOA45fR2DL9b5Yeefawqw7p26EcO9lY7zzmZzEPdUdseROiqC9DoG/s790/mermaidens-OldHollywood40sBeauty.png"><br>
Welcome to the 1940s installment of my <b><i><a href="https://mermaidens.blogspot.com/search/label/old%20hollywood%27s%20beauty%20tips" target="_blank">Old Hollywood Beauty Tips</a></i></b> series! Find out which famous perfume both Rita Hayworth and Merle Oberon loved, how Lena Horne was the original glamour girl to start a cosmetics line, and more!<p>
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<font size="6" face="Lobster">Rita Hayworth</font><br>
"Who, me?" Rita Hayworth purrs as she flips her face into frame in <i><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0038559/" target="_blank"><b>Gilda</b></a></i>. The red curtain of her hair is so perfectly coiffed that her tresses immediately fall back into place, unveiling and then framing the playful look on her face. It’s easy to see why Rita became synonymous with the 1940s pin-up girl ideal.<p>
Rita's infamous hair was the result of a painful two year process that included electrolysis, bleach, and dyeing it red. Later, her then husband Orson Welles created a publicity blitz by inviting the press and photographers to document Rita's hair being bleached platinum blonde and then shorn for his film, <i><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0040525/" target="_blank"><b>The Lady of Shanghai</b></a></i> (1947).<p>
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<i><b>RIGHT:</B> Rita Hayworth in an advertisement for Max Factor Face Powder Makeup <b>LEFT:</b> Rita with various perfume atomizers</i><p></center>
Along with her hair, Rita was known for her warm red lips, painted with a lip brush into the "smear," the popular shape of the time. Since Rita arrived in Hollywood at age 18, she had been working with Max Factor Cosmetics, modeling their <b><a href="https://bit.ly/318Uipc" target="_blank">Pan-Cake foundations</a></b> and Tru-Color Lipsticks. Beautiful ads showcase Rita wearing "Clear Red 1," and if you’re looking for a modern day dupe, Max Factor's <b><a href="https://bit.ly/3qr8FwJ" target="_blank">Velvet Matte Lipstick in Desire</a></b> looks like a similar shade.<p>
A huge fan of fragrances, there are several photos of Rita surrounded by her own collection. Some of her favorites include the Old Hollywood classic <a href="https://bit.ly/3rbX2wG" target="_blank"><b>Shalimar by Guerlian</b></a>, Shocking by Schiaparelli, and Moment Supreme by Jean Patou. Legend has it, at the wedding reception for her marriage to Prince Aly Khan, a swimming pool was filled with gallons of fragrances, perfuming the entire event.<p>
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<font size="6" face="Lobster">Lena Horne<br></font>
"I loved to watch my mother bead her eyelashes," says Lena Horne's daughter Gail Lumet Buckley in her book, <i>The Hornes: An American Family</i>. "She used a little can of Sterno that made a blue flame. The liquid soot that congealed on the lashes, and made them spiky, was applied with a matchstick. My mother's bedroom and bath were awash in Chen-yu lipsticks, [and] Gurlain perfumes..."<p>
Lena Horne was the epitome of 1940s glamour, but her career at MGM was cut short by racism and sexism. As an entertainer, Lena was electric, pairing her honeyed vocals with swaying movements. Her signature glossy red lipstick was paired with perfectly coiffed 1940s up-dos. In addition to films, Lena performed at famous nightclubs including the iconic Cotton Club and Café Society.
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<i><b>LEFT:</b> Lena Horne at her dressing table <b>RIGHT:</b> An advrtisement for <b>Lena Horne Cosemetics</b></i><p></center>
In the 1950s, Lena created <i><b><a href="https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/1950s-lot-lena-horne-cosmetics-women-2084517644" target="_blank">Lena Horne Cosmetics</a></b></i>, a line with over 42 products including makeup (such as <a href="https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/lena-horne-cosmetic-oakland-ca-1960-475234162" target="_blank"><b>mascara</b></a>), fragrances (with one called <a href="https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/vintage-60s-lena-horne-perfume-bottle-1811250680" target="_blank"><b>Silver Sheen</b></a>), and collections for bath, hair and skin care, all housed in beautiful gold packaging with her name sprawled across in a dreamy 50s font face. According to <b><a href="https://vintageblackglamourbook.com" target="_blank">Vintage Black Glamour</b></a> author Nichelle Gainer, iconic actress <a href="https://vintageblackglamour.tumblr.com/post/10599113388/lena-horne-in-a-1959-ad-for-lena-horne-cosmetics" target="_blank"><b>Gloria Swanson was an investor for the brand</b></a>.<p>
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<font size="6" face="Lobster">Merle Oberon</font><br>
Merle Oberon was a lighting and makeup pro on-set: the soft-focused luminescence she requested spotlighted her signature dark pin curls, arched eyebrows, and lips with a perfectly painted cupid's bow. It’s no wonder she starred in several makeup campaigns, promoting <b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD3ieSGBL53_n5NjVzF2In69gUIp_PljSQj7TTy4CFmnRZQIkMOuikEVTYZpwtbpennC-Ae7DRzo91XOx5NMs0dh4FDUiFMF8upr316vGNl1T4xM9Aeam7D1Ox2PBptXF54NVDGY0iKApJ/s987/mermaidens-1930sbeauty-MerleOberon5.png" target="_blank">Maybelline eyebrow pencils</a></b> and <b>Pan-Cake makeup</b> and lipsticks for <b>Max Factor</b>. She even hosted the grand opening of the first Max Factor Salon in London in 1937!<p>
"Raven-haired and tan-complexioned, her eyes a striking shape, she looked unlike most leading ladies the industry had seen up until then," writes author <b><a href="http://www.mayukh-sen.com" target="_blank">Mayukh Sen</a></b> for <a href="https://www.filmcomment.com/blog/hiding-in-plain-sight-merle-oberon-mayukh-sen/" target="_blank"><b>Film Comment</b></a>. On her legacy, Sen continues, "Though the public had no clue about her mixed-race parentage [...], she is, to date, the only actress of known Asian descent to be nominated [for the Best Actress Oscar] in the 20th century, an embarrassing indictment of the Academy’s institutional blind spots."<p>
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<i>Merle Oberon in advertisements for Maybelline and Max Factor</i><p></center>
Wanting to learn more about Merle's sense of style, I uncovered clues that point to Merle being a fan of Elsa <b>Schiaparelli's Shocking</b> perfume: in <b>Queenie</b>, a roman à clef penned by nephew Michael Korda, the Oberon-inspired lead character's favorite fragrance is the Schiaparelli signature. And <b>Elsa Schiaparelli: A Biography</b> cites Merle as a frequent patron of the Schiaparelli salon, one shopgirl bemusedly reminiscing that her "waves of perfume make [all the girls in the shop] faint."<p>
Smelling a sample of the vintage Shocking fragrance today, I try to envision Merle wearing it as she exits taxis or poses for publicity stills: the heady scent, with golden honey and musk, feels like it's from another era, evocative of glamorous women in the past with silken dresses and stoles.<p>
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Who are some of your favorite actresses from the 1940s?<p>
<font size="4" face="Lobster">Sources and Further Reading:</font><br>
<font size="2"><b>Rita Hayworth:</b> <a href="https://www.fragrantica.com/board/viewtopic.php?id=141832&show=all" target="_blank"><b>Indentifying Rita Hayworth's Perfume Collection - Fragrantica Forum</b></a>, <b><a href="https://bit.ly/3dcTxOt" target="_blank">The Life of Rita Hayworth</a></b> by Edward Z. Epstein & Joseph Morella<p>
<font size="2"><b>Lena Horne:</b> Nichelle Gainer for <a href="https://vintageblackglamour.tumblr.com/post/10599113388/lena-horne-in-a-1959-ad-for-lena-horne-cosmetics" target="_blank"><b>Vintage Black Glamour</b></a>, <a href="https://bit.ly/3Gb12BZ" target="_blank"><b>The Hornes: An American Family</b></a> by Gail Lumet Buckley<p>
<font size="2"><b>Merle Oberon:</b> <b><a href="https://www.filmcomment.com/blog/hiding-in-plain-sight-merle-oberon-mayukh-sen/" target="_blank">Hiding in Plain Sight: Merle Oberon</a></b> by Mayukh Sen, Queenie by Michael Korda, <b><a href="https://bit.ly/3D4K7Pg" target="_blank">Elsa Schiaparelli: A Biography</a></b> by Meryle SecrestKaileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08990687698671008351noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780016528181244242.post-28775852644956717182021-04-06T08:12:00.009-07:002023-08-28T01:33:05.480-07:00Books I Read in 2020<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKa8rfM-o5dtX6bend8SAbOPGhgVmxAGfA3rsLYluFHfIqnODHi0rzmXreq8AUtOVojsa1B5kx87wqbouj477X0MDy2WZpZ__tU0b31kh_HODyzb9pGo-h4obhho7TONrQwwUBneaFaFCF/s793/mermaidens-AudreyHepburnReading2.png"><br>
As the pandemic wears on, I find myself reaching more to books for a much needed break. I read books set in the roaring 20s with glittering Bright Young Things, ornate Rococo palaces housing French royalty, writings on the houses of Dior and Givenchy, and found comfort in the familiar surroundings of childhood favorites, the history of beauty, and more!<p>
Here are some highlights from the 40+ books I read this past year.<br>
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<center><font size="6" face="Lobster">Biographies: Film legends, French Rococo, and Royalty</font><br>
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17157.Marie_Antoinette" target="_blank"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOJEaHgd6hnin-j8Tgr15XX6Y8BOua4CMWTW0YVB240R8IjCqjAHBxElHF0vLgGDiy__Yd7Dls50EOcURBtSEmPuAGWSfUx2affy3Hu3zBuXG9SxVEtxq6rP-L97rB3-NzJywMyoaN-d1K/s158/mermaidens-MarieAntoinette.png"></a> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/992681.Madame_de_Pompadour" target="_blank"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg91Z4vBveKXft4fwUSWszXet2IWykJY0iEH_9S47G6lj1gexLmEaWVHRT004dO2voeqNLloKF_cRDbcVbPsLXNCTJ4HK0sSPKhrqxWWN6BQkqn5MF6E9FIyNAQmUhtHjcP255aDfV8xuMP/s158/mermaidens-MadamedePompadour.png"></a> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/168560.Audrey_Hepburn_An_Elegant_Spirit" target="_blank"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik57MdkGHA52UCH-M74aYdpLomZ4UiQ9Fabam2wp9h7vmsbWJk5Agbd2daglrvRiHpPYaTd1TRjFgBZ9SRek5GWSL6cCy9KKboBEF9z1fsYEcSfYnUI_i3nPChiEwox8NLuTy-mhj71umb/s158/mermaidens-AudreyHepburnElegantSpirit.png"></a> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/983942.The_Reluctant_Empress" target="_blank"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlsyIzf37I3WY8men7wZidZ-HEVwVloZcC57lAZTvEivGxc_9EyY_JDSsJ0oUMjFy3U9_cH1V0e_Y6U27lTZlV_ngeMSMIAQfnVIbhkroi0u8BL0qsW61OSoJrhD8B0hYKxqCfNFbXnoaX/s158/mermaidens-TheReluctantEmpress.png"></a> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16171.Queen_of_Fashion" target="_blank"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH4eK1XcDXAgQPyW21o9BbQHoUD7unQLXsSSxSBSgEc0ffQuWOBgtppd3QO2ehDhMPq1KMi0ktClPfMN0K9eSHQWup3xsjTEoRlEUe3cJ91ilGvH_yzOf5C2TCTl7MKySj9bLAho4PED8p/s158/mermaidens-QueenofFashion.png"></a></center><br>
I love a nice in-depth biography. Starting in August, I enjoyed reading books about Rococo era France, in particular Marie Antoinette and Madame de Pompadour, for an upcoming post! I also researched Old Hollywood starlets for my <b><a href="http://mermaidens.blogspot.com/search/label/old%20hollywood%27s%20beauty%20tips" target="_blank">Old Hollywood Beauty Tips</b></a> series, and the book Audrey Hepburn’s eldest son wrote about her, <b>Audrey Hepburn, an Elegant Spirit</b>, was a poignant portrait.<p>
<b>The Reluctant Empress</b> by Brigitte Hamann also swept me away. The biography about Empress Elisabeth of Austria, known also as <i>Sisi</i>, was at times, hard to read because of the subject matter, but nonetheless was one of the most engaging biographies I've ever read! Highly recommended if you are interested in royal history.<p>
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Fashion is one of my favorite subjects to read about! Some favorites: musings from 60s supermodel <a href="https://mermaidens.blogspot.com/2023/05/retro-beauty-tips-1960s.html" target="_blank"><b>Jean Shrimpton</b></a> (<b>My Own Story</b> by Jean Shrimpton), a book outlining the influential relationship of Audrey Hepburn and Hubert de Givenchy (<b>Audrey and Givenchy: A Fashion Love Affair</b> by Cindy De La Hoz), and a touching tale about a cleaning woman who saves up for a Dior dress in the 50s (<b>Mrs. 'Arris Goes to Paris</b> by Paul Gallico).<p>
My favorite kind of fashion writing details the tactical elements of fashion: describing clothing in a way that makes you feel as if you can touch the fabric itself, and applying historical context to trends, accessories, etc. Shoutout to <b><a href="https://www.thelingerieaddict.com/in-intimate-detail-signed-copy" target="_blank">In Intimate Detail: How to Choose, Wear, and Love Lingerie</a></b> by Cora Harrington for doing just that! Her technical understanding and pure love of lingerie came through on every page. I feel like this is a must read for anybody interested in fashion.<p>
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3562.Emily_of_New_Moon" target="_blank"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6SW9FtDfBR9HJe8z06ouDrnUOIwvBnHmZKWumjae70ZJKWVRQq_A4nh56MubiMkUi1NBNuZu5b8j9YcEG6qc5e_71YTghu4yIBW_t8x4M9ZdMmvGwDHMb3n1hLqkPFW36bReCjOFHdNka/s158/mermaidens-EmilyofNewMoon.png"></a> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/44890078-feel-it-out" target="_blank"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjauuqDmX12bhCF5iAmnHIdNCu_leCpWbDJbjliWAsUXjuqseND-QVIg74hzzCmio1cGNEu8ocVZTGoONWRP5mvZwBC_Fgd5P3gHsiseJkxThhh14CQi3N0k81Tkrz5q9afKG38dvLf3iV6/s158/mermaidens-FeelItOut.png"></a> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20893528-little-women" target="_blank"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixSKzgrmfqhdNJ7jYl9Lrc4U_DbexysdhFSph7BLwdxTDMe6sihdE1rImP9ATv3NyphG-oQCiKhXcBMQGfq8suvfcHyqUwRYg_KxKV2a3BTp2ZY9FTKcdf-QHKpbtpevSINQCHfGj0T_IA/s158/mermaidens-LittleWomen.png"></a> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/79548.Moomin" target="_blank"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB15ifiObgK9kTs6u0sUOt0J53a0PRLRLyTj90uAqGxe8HYZvWJPFmysCb1syuUNyPg7b0r9dyecc2DwnHPgRtNGGYkHu1I1fvAK1Nr2hyphenhyphenROU3UkFuDzJrrtfMxolhXELpMyDKbbbbECGz/s158/mermaidens-Moomin.png"></a><br></center>
Especially in 2020, I enjoyed escaping into some light hearted books. <b>Emily of New Moon</b> was a highlight, I read it with several of you in my book club! Reading the Emily series for the first time after growing up with the Anne of Green Gables books felt like an exciting surprise. I love that Emily is like Anne's Gothic cousin, as the Emily of New Moon series delves deeper into darker themes while still retaining the cozy familiarity of the Anne books. I admire L.M. Montgomery's descriptive writing style, and the way she weaved in so many things I love, like references to Shakespeare, the Brontës, Sappho, recurring motifs of moonlight, the sea, prophetic dreams, and ghosts. And all anchored by somber themes dealing with growing up and grief!<p>
<b>Other highlights:</b> Jordon Sondler's <b>Feel it Out</b>, reading <b>Little Women</b> in its entirety for the first time, and the collected <b>Moomin</b> comics, Vol 1.<p>
<center><font size="6" face="Lobster">Classic Literature<br></font>
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Classic literature is another one of my favorite book categories! Some that I really enjoyed reading recently: the devastating <b>Tess of the D'Ubervilles</b>, Jane Austen's witty <b>Emma</b> (which I read as part of my book club with some of you lovely people!), and re-reading <b>Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day</b> (a lovely feel good novel written in the 30s) and <b>Brideshead Revisited</b>.<p>
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<i>Audrey Hepburn by Mark Shaw, 1953</i></center><br>
Did you read any good books this past year? I would love to hear your recommendations, as I'm hoping to read even more in 2021 ♡! Also, does anybody want to be <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/39534433-kailey-flyte" target="_blank"><b>Goodreads</b></a> friends? ♡Kaileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08990687698671008351noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780016528181244242.post-7037529715951013692021-03-07T17:32:00.002-08:002023-08-28T01:34:02.325-07:00Favorite Beauty Products of 2020<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9Z6PBLZCRTU6YBkxWEbEwxd5GF6ZWy3LfPT9txR6GVGm7hRlKA1RWb_v_4Dw7by3hYrMviJtW7P30EmpTkcbH23r9S3tMdyx06bL8L5mNR7DbaW88SoqspXfANWlXZRY5cRxcD1G5vz2D/s671/mermaidens-2020favorites.png"><br>
Finally got a chance to wrap my very overdue end-of-year makeup 2020 highlights hehe. I didn't have time to try very many new products throughout the difficult year, but I still found a few gems! ♡<br>
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<font size="5" face="Lobster"><a href="https://www.beautybakerie.com/collections/liquid-gloss-lipstick/products/snickerdoodle-lip-gloss" target="_blank">Beauty Bakerie Snickerdoodle Lip Gloss</a></font><br>
One brand I was loving in 2020 was <b><a href="https://www.beautybakerie.com" target="_blank">Beauty Bakerie</a></b>! From their website: "Beauty Bakerie is a black woman owned & lead brand," with "the mission to be sweet and sweeten the lives of others". I love their confectionary themed cosmetics, here I’m wearing their <a href="https://www.beautybakerie.com/collections/liquid-gloss-lipstick/products/snickerdoodle-lip-gloss" target="_blank"><b>"Snickerdoodle" hyper pigmented, plush lip gloss</a></b>!<p>
<font size="5" face="Lobster"><a href="https://bit.ly/3fxdv6z" target="_blank">Colourpop Pretty Guardian Eyeshadow Palette</a></font><br>
When Colourpop's highly anticipated collection inspired by <a href="https://bit.ly/38Mi34S" target="_blank"><b>Sailor Moon</b></a> came out, it sold out so fast I couldn’t even add it to my cart! When the restock dropped several months later, I was ready, and the palette definitely lived up to the hype. The color story, of pinks and purples that look like they could be streaked in a beautiful sunset, spoke to me, and I found the formula of the shadows to be soft and true to color across the board. I hope they do a line of products inspired by all the Sailor Scouts next!<p>
<font size="5" face="Lobster">Perfume Minis and Samples</font><br>
I really fell in love with perfumes in 2019, and it definitely carried out into 2020! Not being able to commit to buying full size bottles of perfumes, I enjoyed getting a few perfume samples or miniature bottles instead ♡ My favorite perfume find of 2020 was <b><a href="https://bit.ly/3pai7mZ" target="_blank">Miu Miu's Fleur d'Argent</a></b>, a dreamy fragrance with a heady tuberose scent.<p>
Did you try out any stand out makeup products in 2020?
Kaileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08990687698671008351noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780016528181244242.post-58894258042976361992020-11-20T10:48:00.010-08:002023-08-07T21:00:04.387-07:00Old Hollywood's Beauty Tips: the 50s<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7ZeQl35f5s1xZuIlMvtdDroY-4cYhDJHjKU643yJ-G6e_iGJeDUGaxGp2uad4BsXAdUNamxDD_qOEo3MfeX8hq2N-hLmhyJk5GXluE3S3J1047AYtbuXSAMdQBWIjTNYuPbgfNkDToyDf/s837/mermaidens-OldHollywood50sBeauty.png"><br>
Glossy red lips, Max Factor "Pan-Cake" foundation, powder puffs, glistening gold compacts and jeweled lipstick bullets... Old Hollywood practically glittered with glamour. And the starlets that lit up the silver screen became beauty experts in their own right, learning first-hand from film industry professionals - from makeup and hair artists to lighting technicians.<p>
I want to share beauty tips, tricks, and stories from some of the most iconic Old Hollywood leading ladies in the technicolor and sun-soaked 1950s!<p>
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<font size="6" face="Lobster">Audrey Hepburn</font><br>
In Audrey Hepburn’s first starring role in <b><i>Roman Holiday</i></b> (1953), her makeup artist Alberto De Rossi spotlighted Audrey's beautiful doe eyes by painstakingly separating each eyelash with a safety pin after using mascara to correct clumps. Audrey was so impressed, she specifically requested him as her lead makeup artist for future films, and his wife as her hairdresser.<p>
Audrey Hepburn and designer Hubert de Givenchy's relationship has become the stuff of legend. In 1957, he released <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/149463281373375697/" target="_blank"><b>L'Interdit</b></a> *, a delicate floral fragrance that boasted Audrey as its muse with notes of iris and violet. But according to Audrey's publicist Henry Rogers, her husband Mel Ferrer wasn’t pleased, citing the fact Audrey wasn't getting any royalties for Givenchy's use of her image. Audrey herself was not alarmed, saying "I don't want anything from Hubert […] Yes, I even want to walk into a drugstore and buy the perfume at the retail price."<p>
Other fragrances worn by Audrey: <a href="https://bit.ly/2IMR6q6" target="_blank"><b>Joy by Jean Patou</b></a>, <a href="https://borntobeunicorn.com/2015/09/01/audrey-hepburns-dressing-room/" target="_blank"><b>Femme by Marcel Rochas</b></a>, English Promenade 19 by Krigler (thank you <a href="https://www.instagram.com/smellyalater.mp3/" target="_blank"><b>Smell You Later</b></a>'s <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sabletoothtigre/" target="_blank"><b>Sable Yong</b></a> for the tip).<p>
* Sadly, the current L'Interdit by Givenchy is a brand new fragrance<p>
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In addition to her eyes, Audrey is associated with a now legendary lipstick in <b><i>Breakfast at Tiffany's</i></b> (1961). Sitting in a cab, Hepburn's Holly Golightly re-applies a peach pink lip while she receives bad news, a moment that swells to the climax of the film. It's been hotly debated which brand the lipstick was, and a select few in the know choose to remain tight-lipped - it seems for now we can’t conclusively know the secret to Audrey's perfect peach lips.<p>
Until then, Revlon's <b><a href="https://bit.ly/2IG6WD0" target="_blank">Pink in the Afternoon</a></b> will have to do. A lovely mid-toned pink that was actually made for Audrey herself in the 1980s when she signed on as a Revlon spokesperson, Pink in the Afternoon is still available at most drugstores.<p>
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<font size="6" face="Lobster">Dorothy Dandridge<br></font>
Dorothy Dandridge made history as the first Black woman to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress as <b><i>Carmen Jones</i></b> in 1954, but she almost wasn’t cast for the iconic role. When Dorothy met with director and producer Otto Preminger for an audition, he said Dorothy was "a beautiful butterfly... but not Carmen." Dorothy asked for a second chance, and decided to prove him wrong. "I hurried to Max Factor’s studios and looked around for the right garb [...] I put on heavy lipstick, worked spit curls around my face." When Dorothy, dressed in character complete with the makeup transformation, slinked into her second audition, Otto gasped and this time declared "My God, it’s Carmen!"<p>
As for Dorothy's signature fragrance, Town and Country Mag reports Dandridge favored Tabu by Dana, a fragrance described as a warm spicy perfume with notes of orange, coriander, cloves, and jasmine.<p>
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Dorothy was a true professional, learning tricks of the trade and "the importance of lighting, camera angles, and makeup for both dramatic effect and star power" (Dorothy Dandridge by Donald Bogle). For the films <b><i>Bright Road</i></b> (1953) and <b><i>Remains to be Seen</i></b> (1953), Dorothy and celebrity hairdresser Sydney Guilaroff would work together to create her on-screen look: "Then we took pictures. And then Dorothy would take it to the new studio and tell them this was just how she wanted to look." Off screen, Dandridge admitted she preferred going fresh faced, with just "a little thickening of my eyebrows, and colorful bandanas for my hair."<p>
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<font size="6" face="Lobster">Marilyn Monroe</font><br>
One of the most iconic 1950s beauty icons is Marilyn Monroe with her honeyed blonde hair and glossed lips. Lucky for us, Marilyn's beauty regime has been extensively reported on. My favorite beauty antidote about Marilyn is via her sister, Berniece Baker Miracle.<p>
In her book, My Sister Marilyn, Berniece shares makeup advice Marilyn herself would pass onto her from Monroe's experiences as a model and actress. In a letter to Berniece, Marilyn explained the magic of a lip brush and how to use different shades to create depth on the lips: "You can’t control the line if you apply lipstick with a tube […] With the brush you can apply two or three colors for shading. The first step is to outline your lips in a darker color, then shade with a lighter color for contour." Marilyn's lips were usually topped with <b><a href="https://bit.ly/38SZChP" target="_blank">Vaseline</a></b> for a hyper-glossy finish.<p>
Marilyn used lipsticks from brands like Coty, Max Factor, and Revlon. A modern day equivalent of Marilyn's favorite Revlon lip, <b><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/149463281373375694/" target="_blank">Bachelor's Carnation</a></b>, is <b><a href="https://bit.ly/3pGXorO" target="_blank">Love That Red</a></b>, a gorgeous cool toned red!<p>
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When Marilyn Monroe was photographed spritzing on <a href="https://bit.ly/32Y7Lhf" target="_blank"><b>Chanel No. 5</b></a>, it sealed the fragrance's fate: over 70 years later, the perfume is still synonymous with old Hollywood glamour and Marilyn's unique blend of vulnerability and sensuality. It was also reported that when asked what she wore to bed, Marilyn said "I only wear Chanel No. 5", a line that has been confirmed by <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wo8UtWiYiZI" target="_blank"><b>this voice clip</b></a> of Marilyn herself!<p>
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<font size="6" face="Lobster">Elizabeth Taylor</font><br>
Elizabeth Taylor was enshrouded in studio glamour from a young age, growing up on the MGM lot working as a child star. "MGM was a very exciting place to be […] They were all there - Judy Garland, Lana Turner, Spencer Tracy, Hedy Lamarr," says Elizabeth. "And there was the lovely, sweet smell of the pancake makeup the women wore."<p>
Elizabeth’s eyes were particularly dazzling, in certain lighting her blue eyes looked violet, and they were framed with a double row of eyelashes. Fellow child star and friend Roddy McDowall saying, "Who has double eyelashes except a girl who was absolutely born to be on the big screen?"<p>
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<i>Elizabeth favored Max Factor, wearing "Clear Red no3" in <i>Father's Little Dividend</i> (1951), and Elizabeth Arden lipsticks</i></center><p>
And in the iconic opening scene of <i>Butterfield 8</i> (1960), Elizabeth Taylor as Gloria Wandrous scrawls "No Sale" with her pink lipstick in a mirror. Elizabeth herself hated the film, but the scene was electrifying - she even referenced the scene to show how unhappy she was with the rest of the film: "While I was viewing a rough cut, [...] I walked up to the screen, took out a lipstick, and wrote a four-letter word on the screen." It’s rumored she again referenced the scene later, writing "You are fantastic, Luv" on the dressing room mirror of on-again off-again flame Richard Burton (who kept the message on his mirror for his entire run in the play).<p>
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During my research I found so many more amazing Old Hollywood beauty tricks and antidotes - should I expand this into a series and cover the 1940s and 1930s as well?<p>
<font size="4" face="Lobster">Sources and Further Reading:</font><br>
<font size="2"><b>Audrey Hepburn:</b> Audrey Hepburn by Barry Paris, <a href="https://www.fragrantica.com/news/L-Interdit-then-vs-L-Interdit-Now-Generous-Beauty-12791.html" target="_blank"><b>L’Interdit then vs. L’Interdit Now</b></a> by Elena Prokofeva, Enchantment: The Life of Audrey Hepburn by Donald Spoto<p>
<font size="2"><b>Dorothy Dandridge:</b> Everything and Nothing by Dorothy Dandridge, Dorothy Dandridge by Donald Bogle, <a href="https://www.townandcountrymag.com/style/beauty-products/g3062/famous-women-favorite-perfume/" target="_blank"><b>14 Famous Women and Their Favorite Perfumes</b></a> by Town and Country Mag<p>
<font size="2"><b>Marilyn Monroe:</b> My Sister Marilyn by Berniece Baker Miracle, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wo8UtWiYiZI" target="_blank"><b>Marilyn and N°5 – Inside CHANEL</b></a><p>
<font size="2"><b>Elizabeth Taylor:</b> Elizabeth Taylor: An informal memoir & Elizabeth Takes Off by Elizabeth Taylor, Elizabeth by J. Randy TaraborrelliKaileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08990687698671008351noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780016528181244242.post-4701487443615632722020-07-20T09:42:00.005-07:002023-08-07T21:37:24.941-07:00Fashion in Film: Literary Heroines<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ-QA1rkQxLFySXgP70gUG2nVb2SBEobWM87SbbNm5KeBlWp4ZQ7SrGGL774XEiq0Z71fKuC8siRrqeHvjQ5eLpCrwk4Q7Vhu0y3E3LW90tSmmnj9QSkzvAMiLYixiM2B75XWV5i6yjDt_/s1600/Mermaidens-LiteraryFashioninFilm2.png" width="670"><p>
In this edition of my series diving into <a href="http://mermaidens.blogspot.com/search/label/fashion%20in%20film" target="_blank"><b>cinematic costumes</b></a>, I wanted to spotlight literary heroines that have come to life in film. I picked three characters who made a huge impression on me growing up: Anne Shirley, Elizabeth Bennet, and Jo March. <i>Anne of Green Gables</i> (1985) and <i>Pride & Prejudice</i> (2005) specifically were my introduction to a whole new genre of costumes and film as a child: the period piece.<p>
Almost as inspiring as the headstrong characters wearing them, were their costumes: ribbons, straw hats, delicate ginghams and plaids, high necks and ruffles, muddy skirts, puffed sleeves and pinafores - let's get into it!<p>
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<font face="lobster" size="6">Anne Shirley in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anne_of_Green_Gables" target="_blank"><i>Anne of Green Gables</i></a></font><br>
As a kid, I was often deemed "so dramatic, like Anne of Green Gables!" and that was my introduction to Anne Shirley’s world. Instead of resenting the comments (I’m not sure they were meant to be compliments...), I drank in the comparison, memorizing scenes from the TV movies <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anne_of_Green_Gables_(1985_film)" target="_Blank"><b>Anne of Green Gables</a></b> (1985) and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anne_of_Green_Gables:_The_Sequel" target="_blank"><b>Anne of Green Gables: The Sequel</b></a> (1987) starring Megan Follows.<p>
The books take place in the late 1800s, and I was so young when I first read them, I didn’t understand what half of the references represented. These films helped me visualize and understand the distant time period, and opened up the world of Gilded Age-era clothing to me. We watch Anne grow out of her childhood of red braids, pinafores, and straw hats, into a young lady with Gibson Girl inspired, swooping updos, high-necked gowns, cameo brooches, and of course: puff sleeves.<p>
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<i>Anne wearing a dress with her beloved puff sleeves</i></center><p>
Anne bemoaned the sturdy gingham and plaid patterned clothing her strict but loving adoptive parent Marilla outfitted her in and asked her guardian to make a singular dress with one of the latest fashions of the 1870s: voluminous, "puffed" sleeves. Marilla shuts her down immediately, saying "I hadn’t any material to waste on puffed sleeves. I think they are ridiculous-looking things anyhow." (<a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/files/45/45-h/45-h.htm#link2HCH0011" target="_blank"><b>Chapter 11</b></a>)<p>
Later, in <a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/files/45/45-h/45-h.htm#link2HCH0025" target="_blank"><b>Chapter 22</b></a>, Marilla’s soft spoken brother, Matthew, gifts Anne her first grown up dress for Christmas. It’s described as a "soft brown gloria [1] with all the gloss of silk; a skirt with dainty frills and shirrings; a waist elaborately pintucked in the most fashionable way, with a little ruffle of filmy lace at the neck." But perhaps the most beautiful aspect of the dress is the sleeves: "Long elbow cuffs, and above them two beautiful puffs divided by rows of shirring and bows of brown-silk ribbon."<p>
Finally, a dress with her beloved puff sleeves! Anne, with tears in her eyes, remarks "It did seem to me that I'd never get over it if they went out [of style] before I had a dress with them."<p>
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<font face="lobster" size="6">Elizabeth Bennet in <i>Pride and Prejudice</i></font><br>
Joe Wright’s <i><b>Pride & Prejudice</b></i> (2005) looks and feels like it was filmed in perpetual golden light. Wright took a unique approach with his version of the classic, setting the film in the time period it was <i>written</i>, rather than <i>released</i> [2]. For example, in the film the Bennets sport the lower waistlines of the 1790s, contrasting the very fashion focused, rich characters who would be wearing the newest trends of the time: including the empire waist trend of the early 1800s.<p>
What I love about this film’s version of Elizabeth's wardrobe is how lived in it feels. She tracks in mud from her skirts and boots after her long, pensive walks, and is dressed almost entirely in subdued earth tones or contrasting, swan-like cream and white dresses. Costume designer Jacqueline Durran stated Wright wanted this Lizzie "to not be very interested in current fashions," instead, "to be interested and involved in nature and the things around her." [3]<p>
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But one of my very favorite details of the costuming in this film comes from an unlikely place: Mr. Darcy. Jacqueline Durran says: "If you see closely Darcy costumes in the course of the film change quite radically. In the early scenes he's wearing a very buttoned up, very rigid, very stiff style of costume. In the middle stage, he's wearing the same style but in a softer fabric and a softer cut and, by the end of the film, he’s wearing a much looser cut, an open jacket, a more country style, less uptight, less rigid. His costumes reflect the other changes in his character." [4]<p>
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<font face="lobster" size="6">Jo March in <i>Little Women</i></font><br>
A patterned waistcoat is passed between Jo March and Theodore "Laurie" Laurence in Greta Gerwig’s imagining of Little Women. Both pair it with billowing sleeves, but Jo specifically adds a red handkerchief, tied at the neck. To me, Jo March was brought to life perfectly in Gerwig’s version of the film. The film highlighting how, for many girls, Jo represented their first androgynous icon. Jo frequently rejects gender roles of the day in the novel, openly lamenting and questioning what behaviors were expected of her because she is a girl. This is beautifully underscored in Gerwig’s adaptation, specifically within her wardrobe which is frequently matching, clashing, and/or inter-mixing with her male counterpart Laurie.<p>
From <a href="https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2019/06/235839/little-women-saoirse-ronan-timothee-chalamet-relationship-costumes" target="_blank"><b>Refinery29</b></a>: '"Jo is a girl with a boy’s name, Laurie is a boy with a girl’s name," Gerwig said. "In some ways they are each other’s twins." Leaning into this, the film's costume director Jacqueline Durran had the two actors subtly exchange items of clothing throughout the movie, further blurring the lines between where Jo begins and Laurie ends.'<p>
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I love Jo's moment of celebration and freedom running through the streets, when we caught a glimpse of trousers worn in secret. If any literary icon was secretly wearing menswear in the 1870s, surely it was pioneering Jo March! I've been inspired to attempt incorporating a bit of menswear into my wardrobe these days, and I will be starting with the <a href="https://misspatina.com/product/laurie-top/" target="_blank"><b>Laurie Top</b></a> from Miss Patina, which was inspired by this film!<p>
Meanwhile, if menswear inspired 1860s looks aren’t your thing, Jo is perfectly contrasted by her sisters, especially the prim and proper Amy (brought to life, with relish, by the dazzling Florence Pugh), whose wardrobe consists of beautiful corsets, hooped skirts, and dainty accessories.<p>
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Out of all of these, which wardrobe would you steal? Are you more of an Anne, Lizzie, or Jo?<p>
While doing preliminary research for this post, I unearthed my old <i>Anne</i> books in the garage, and it inspired me to create my first ever <i><b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/mermaidensbookclub/" target="_blank">Book Club</a></b></i>! We started out by reading another book by <i><b>Anne</b></i> author, LM Montgomery: <b><i>Emily of New Moon</i></b>. Now, we are digging into Jane Austen's <i><b><a href="http://mermaidens.blogspot.com/2020/03/fashion-in-film-emma-2020.html" target="_blank">Emma</a></i></b>. Sign-ups are now closed, but I hope you will join us for our next book!<p>
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<b>[1]</b> According to <b><a href="http://clothesinbooks.blogspot.com/2012/02/anne-shirleys-best-dress-how-it-really.html" target="_Blank">Clothes in Books</a></b>, gloria is a fabric made from "a mixture of wool and silk or similar material".<br>
<b>[2]</b>, <b>[3]</b>, and <b>[4]</b> Pride & Prejudice Companion Book via <a href="http://prideandprejudice05.blogspot.com/2014/06/pride-prejudice-2005-costumes-designed.html" target="_blank"><b>The Pride & Prejudice (2005) Fan Blog</b></a>Kaileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08990687698671008351noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780016528181244242.post-72444114193744850712020-05-26T17:05:00.002-07:002023-08-28T01:39:45.985-07:00Makeup Look: Mint to Be<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLZjQ8gYdnLVojRRwEbFykNUPJ37bE9nlhMMlcimlmqBSj5ZNDP47bzy33YroUi_1ROgW3VY9b57fnnQRtzc5ZQzLX7kiGkD1rF2VfNZzsJ2EGEy44kE_EYXWhrXb8eTN40vGLKC_37c1K/s1600/mermaidens-MintToBe2.png"><br>
Needing a break from thinking about serious things, I wanted to share this makeup look I did a few weeks ago! My inspiration? Wanting to play with some new (to me) products (like the <a href="https://bit.ly/2R5HWVE" target="_blank"><b>Colourpop Mint to Be Eyeshadow Palette</b></a> *!), the 60s, and mint chocolate chip ice cream.<br>
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<a href="https://bit.ly/2R5HWVE" target="_blank"><b>Colourpop Mint to Be Eyeshadow Palette</b></a> * and <a href="https://bit.ly/2Xkzk2u" target="_blank"><b>Colourpop Flux Eyeshadow</b></a> *<br>
Undoubtly the star of this makeup look is Colourpop's Mint to Be Eyeshadow Palette! Mint is one of my favorite colors, so I was extra excited to dip into this palette, which didn't disappoint. Colourpop's shadows really pack a punch, and the lighter shades build up pigmentation easily. I was just playing around with this look so I didn't do anything complicated: I washed <i>Get Fresh</i> and <i>Flux</i> all over the lid, deepened the crease just a smidge with <i>Ice Cold</i>, and frosted the top with <i>Mojito Mami</i>. Very excited to keep playing with this palette!<p>
<a href="https://bit.ly/2yBUYol" target="_blank"><b>Revlon Glass Shine Lipstick</b></a><br>
The moment I saw <b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/katiejanehughes/" target="_blank">Katie Jane Hughes</a></b> using this lip gloss from Revlon as a highlight, I was sold! It creates the most gorgeous, <i>balmy</i> highlight, and I love the effect.<p>
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<a href="https://bit.ly/2XubOQH" target="_blank"><b>Colourpop Frisky Business Blush</b></a> * and <a href="https://bit.ly/2x2vbFF" target="_blank"><b>Milani Baked Blush in Luminoso</b></a><br>
Continuing with the pastel theme, I decided to go very peach for the cheeks. I couldn't decide between the matte peach <i>Frisky Business Blush</i> and the, well, luminous Milani Blush in <i>Luminoso</i> - so I mixed them together! I loved how it turned out, it looked almost like golden hour pink on my cheeks.<p>
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<b>NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Buenos Aires</b><br>
After searching high and low for a pink that doesn't pull too cool toned, I finally found it in NYX's Soft Matte Lip Cream in Buenos Aires. It's the dreamiest, true peach shade that dries down to a beautiful powdery matte. I love to blur the edges on the lip! I really like their Soft Matte Lip Cream formula - while it does pull a little dry, as long as your lips are moisturized it should be fine. They really pack a punch for the affordable price point, and they offer such a nice range of colors.<p>
All this to say... I'm having a hard time tracking down this shade, and I'm starting to fear it's been discontinued :'( If you have any recommendations for peach lipsticks, please let me know!<p>
I really like how this makeup look turned out! The warm peach tones paired with the minty hues look so pretty together, and I was impressed with how everything performed. Thank you for reading, and I'm sending y'all so much love ♡<p>
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Kaileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08990687698671008351noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780016528181244242.post-14203595469301072772020-04-14T15:39:00.001-07:002023-08-28T01:43:42.969-07:00Beauty Icons: Retro Star Trek<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBaNFKPs94nuuHUn-tjYpAiep2Ikz_L8KTcvfXKZW53HqwvMxw_nukq39C4CjMAw72UAyU0tBcqbuIiK4FD11xTW-0bYwmYEwUPYms6LkSszNgNKlsEX-3jH87Ry6T8MMkfknx4-KeSjnB/s1600/mermaidens-StarTrek.png"><br>
<font size="6" face="Lobster">Where no man has gone before...</font><br>
Every week from 1967 to 1969, <b>Star Trek: The Original Series</b> had a carousel of actresses modeling the newest, most dazzlingly futuristic looks of 1960s sci-fi dreams. The frosty lipsticks, ornate hair styles, and geometric eyeshadow underscored the daring costumes, rendered in eye catching fabrics with strategically placed cutouts (showing belly button was still forbidden).<p>
The space age clothing and beauty trend, ushered in by fashion icon <a href="https://www.vogue.com/article/pierre-cardin-exhibition-brooklyn-museum-of-art" target="_blank"><b>Pierre Cardin</b></a> and the Space Race, combined with advances in makeup and wardrobe to create never-before-seen, hyper-pigmented beauty products as well as vinyl and metallic fabrics. All the while, <b>Star Trek</b> was at the forefront of the trends with it’s frosty-lipped, metallic-clad glam icons. Here are some of my favorite beauty looks on Star Trek: TOS, and tips on how to get their trademark looks. Scotty, beam... *ahem* <i>us</i> up! (I'm sorry, I had to...)<br>
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<i>Hover over me!</i><br></center>
<font size="6" face="Lobster">Nichelle Nichols as Lt. Nyota Uhura</font><br>
Radiant skin, perfectly glossed lips, and razor sharp eyeliner that starts in the inner corner and extends into a feline flick, was the beauty uniform for Communications Officer Uhura. Uhura is my personal favorite <i>Star Trek</i> character, and the importance of Nicols being casted as a series regular cannot be overstated. Nichols broke records being one of the first Black women featured in a major television series, and former NASA astronaut Mae Jemison referenced her as an inspiration.<p>
<font size="6" face="Lobster">Get Her Look:</font><br>
<a href="https://bit.ly/2wz3jZk" target="_blank"><b>Fenty Eyeliner</b></a><br>
<a href="https://bit.ly/2VJI8zl" target="_blank"><b>Glossier Cloud Paint in Dawn</b></a><br>
<a href="https://bit.ly/2O5QuO8" target="_blank"><b>Colourpop Princess Cut Lipgloss</b></a><p>
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<i>Hover over me!</i><br></center>
<font size="6" face="Lobster">Barbara Bouchet as Kelinda in <i>By Any Other Name</i></font><br>
Barbara Bouchet looks like she could be a model today - many on Twitter noting her resemblance to Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner. Barbara’s look is fairly simple, but incredibly striking, with diffused contouring blush, grey and taupe winged out shadow, soft lips and eye-catching, strong brows that extend up and out.<p>
<font size="6" face="Lobster">Get Her Look:</font><br>
<a href="https://bit.ly/2O7VkXY" target="_blank"><b>Colourpop Going Coconuts Shadow</b></a><br>
<a href="https://bit.ly/2XubOQH" target="_blank"><b>Colourpop Blush in Frisky Business</b></a><br>
<a href="https://bit.ly/3b5RdGi" target="_blank"><b>Anastasia Beverly Hills Contour Kit</b></a><Br>
<a href="https://bit.ly/3ef31b7" target="_blank"><b>MAC Patent Paint Lip Lacquer in Patent Pleasure</b></a><p>
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<i>Hover over me!</i><br></center>
<font size="6" face="Lobster">Yvonne Craig as Marta in <i>Whom Gods Destroy</i></font><br>
Former ballerina and future Batgirl Yvonne Craig became one of the most iconic guest starring roles as Marta in the episode Whom Gods Destroy. The look was impossible to ignore: green face and body paint, metallic tangerine lipstick, and intricate eye makeup in sky blue shadow paired with a metallic gold in geometric shapes that extended up past her natural brow line. Combined with black eyeliner flicks and graphic lines above her crease, false lower lashes, and black brows that extended up and out. Sadly, the experience for Craig ended up being a bit of a nightmare.<p>
She’s quoted as saying "Makeup was a new experiment each and every day, they were trying to get something that would stick, not rub off on the other actors and that stayed within the color range they had started with - combination colored pancake makeup, with an oil base - I would shower at the studio, so I could get into clothes to get home and then take one sometimes two baths at home to soak it off each day."<p>
She continued, "It took a long time to put it on, even longer to take it off, and until the next to last day of filming we never figured out a way to make it stay. Probably to this very day, if my cuticle[s] were seen under a microscope small particles of green paint would still be visible!"<p>
<font size="6" face="Lobster">Get Her Look:</font><br>
<a href="https://valfre.com/collections/eye-palettes/products/electric-garden-eyeshadow-palette" target="_blank"><b>Valfre Electric Garden Eyeshadow Palette</b></a><br>
<a href="https://www.urbandecay.com/vice-lipstick-by-urban-decay/3605971794551.html?GeoRedirectOff&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI8pDv94nk6AIVhD2tBh1jpgsbEAQYAyABEgIA-_D_BwE" target="_blank"><b>Urban Decay Lipstick in First Sin</b></a><p>
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<i>Hover over me!</i><br></center>
<font size="6" face="Lobster">Barbara Luna as Lt. Marlena Moreau in <i>Mirror, Mirror</i></font><br>
Barbara Luna's hair in <i>Mirror, Mirror</i> is a 60s dream come true: alternating between the quintessential 60s bouffant and the meticulously constructed beehive complete with braiding. As Lt. Marlena Moreau, Luna sports beautifully manicured nails - which are showcased during a glorious close-up on her finger as she hovers over an execution button! Soft contouring, peachy gloss, and feathery false lashes completed the look. "When I want a good giggle I always look at Lt. Moreau when she comes in at the end with her hair piled up to the ceiling. Those hairdos, they were so funny," Luna says of her now iconic look in the show.<p>
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<font size="6" face="Lobster">Get Her Look:</font><br>
<a href="https://bit.ly/3ei0LzJ" target="_blank"><b>MAC False Eyelashes</b></a><br>
<a href="https://bit.ly/2x2vbFF" target="_blank"><b>Milani Blush in Luminoso</b></a><br>
<a href="https://bit.ly/2xiqZ4N" target="_blank"><b>Sally Hansen Nail Treatment</b></a><br>
<a href="https://bit.ly/3b5RdGi" target="_blank"><b>Anastasia Beverly Hills Contour Kit</b></a><br>
<a href="https://bit.ly/3a44WvP" target="_blank"><b>Revlon Melting Glass Lipstick in Dewy Peach</b></a><p>
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<i>Hover over me!</i><br></center>
<font size="6" face="Lobster">Diana Ewing as Droxine in <i>The Cloud Minders</i></font><br>
Another example of the geometric eyeshadow looks that ended up being a staple on <i>Star Trek</i> comes from <i>The Cloud Minders</i>. Diana Ewing sports a graphic, winged out look in shades of Barbie pink, navy, and sky blue. Honeyed blonde up-dos, pearlescent pink lips, a metallic turquoise cape, and chandelier earring complete the memorable look.<p>
<font size="6" face="Lobster">Get Her Look:</font><br>
<a href="https://claropsyche.com/products/psyches-box" target="_blank"><b>Claropsyche Psyche's Box</b></a><br>
<a href="https://bit.ly/2JZDZik" target="_blank"><b>Revlon Softsilver Rose Lipstick</b></a><p>
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<font size="6" face="Lobster">Leslie Parrish as Lt. Carolyn Palamas in <i>Who Mourns for Adonais?</i></font><br>
One extra! I love Leslie Parrish playing a scientist in <i>Who Mourns for Adonais?</i> When Apollo confesses his love for her, she responds: "Love you? Be logical. Why, I could no more love you than I could love a new species of bacteria." Her soft purple eyeshadow, matching pink blush and lip complimented her Greek-inspired pink, backless gown perfectly. The dress would go on to become so iconic, it sold for over $9,000 in an auction! I also love how they tied up her hair in rope that matches the Grecian dress.<p>
Would you try any of these looks? And which is your favorite? And, if I did a part two, who should I include for next time?<p>
A huge thank you to <a href="http://tos.trekcore.com" target="_blank"><b>TrekCore</b></a> for providing such an amazing image gallery and letting me use their HD screencaps for this post!Kaileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08990687698671008351noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780016528181244242.post-31632197831396597822020-03-30T08:21:00.003-07:002023-08-28T01:49:07.072-07:00Baking Recipes to Try<center><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiptB0HHUI3Kfn3auRH87qvsZamAq7HOPtcMP8ieNFLK_6s6fcMkT9phSm6_xl31B8ezJ-4jV-Gv0zJToHMh191LhI1KYwTB3cKqq8M5TYniCVlsHkU7-FgQ8Ss5vvMNSkNoC_MJ4QU-IKs/s1600/mermaidens-BakingRecipesToTry.png"
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<i>Psst: hover over me!</i><p></center>
One thing that has been making me smile? It seems like a lot of us are taking comfort in baking these days, myself included! I have loved seeing my friends proudly sharing their successful banana breads and swapping recipes. <a href="https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/easy-no-knead-focaccia" target="_blank"><b>This Focaccia recipe</b></a> has been calling my name, but yeast has been selling out everywhere, so sadly I won't be joining the many who are currently baking their own breads.<p>
Instead, I've found myself daydreaming about learning how to bake beautiful desserts, like bright citrus cakes, glazed donuts, or comforting cherry pies. I thought I would share the recipes I've been saving and planning to tackle myself, in case any of you are also itching to bake more!<br>
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<font size="5" face="Lobster"><a href="https://thefirstyearblog.com/vanilla-and-fresh-berry-naked-cake/" target="_blank">Vanilla and Fresh Berry Naked Cake by The First Year</a></font><br>
I have a huge sweet tooth, but, surprisingly, I find a lot of cake icing too rich and too sweet! For that reason, I've really been gravitating towards "naked" cakes. With no frosting on the sides (instead focusing frosting in between the layers and on top), it makes cakes not quite so sickeningly sweet. This vanilla and berry naked cake by <a href="https://thefirstyearblog.com/vanilla-and-fresh-berry-naked-cake/" target="_blank"><b>Beth at The First Year</b></a> sounds like a dream!<p>
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<i>My *ahem*... less than perfect attempt at the Cherry Pastry Envelopes - but oh my goodness were they good!</i><p></center>
<font size="5" face="Lobster"><a href="https://lizbushong.com/cherry-pie-pastry-envelope/" target="_blank">Cherry Pastry Envelopes by Liza Bushong</a></font><br>
When I first saw these Cherry Pastry Envelopes by <a href="https://lizbushong.com/cherry-pie-pastry-envelope/" target="_blank"><b>Liza Bushong</b></a>, I almost fell off my chair! The effect was so cute, so "me", I had to try it. Unfortunately, I accidentally used <i>puff</i> pastry instead of <i>pie</i> pastry, but it was still delicious (just incredibly messy) and I'm determined to make them the <i>right</i> way next!<p>
<font size="5" face="Lobster"><a href="https://www.bakefromscratch.com/blood-orange-loaf-cake/" target="_blank">Blood Orange Loaf Cake by Bake from Scratch</a></font><br>
I'm obsessed with citrus fruits, and I especially like them in cooking and baking: I love the bright, tart element it lends to sweet and savory dishes alike. Blood oranges paired with a sweet, dense loaf cake really appeals to me, and I'm itching to try it!<p>
<font size="5" face="Lobster"><a href="https://www.cookingclassy.com/baked-strawberry-doughnuts/" target="_blank">Strawberry Glazed Donuts by Cooking Classy</a></font><br>
Who can't resist a good donut? This strawberry glazed recipe from <a href="https://www.cookingclassy.com/baked-strawberry-doughnuts/" target="_blank"><b>Cooking Classy</b></a> looks and sounds like perfection.<p>
<font size="5" face="Lobster"><a href="http://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/250506/honey-sweetened-cherry-pie/" target="_blank">Cherry Pie by EatingWell</a></font><br>
Yes, I put bake a pie on my Autumn goals list. No, I didn't bake one :( But I am determined to tackle baking a pie, and this one, sweetened with honey, sounds like a dream.<p>
If you attempt any of these recipes, please let me know how it goes. And if you have any baking recipes you would like to recommend, please leave them below!<p>
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<i>I have always been transfixed by clothing in films, and over the years I’ve read everything I can about costume design. I was inspired to start <a href="https://twitter.com/mermaidensblog/status/1146786458453176321" target="_blank"><b>a Twitter thread</b></a>, but wanted to explore the topic without a word count. And this series, <b><a href="https://mermaidens.blogspot.com/search/label/fashion%20in%20film" target="_blank">Fashion in Film</a></b>, was born! Here we will take a deeper dive into notable costume design in film.</i><p>
Seeking a distraction during this difficult time, I finally was able to see <b><i>Emma.</i></b> (2020), a movie people started recommending me immediately after the first trailer dropped! Watching director Autumn de Wilde's first foray into feature films was like a soothing balm, with a carousel of visual optimism arriving in quick succession: floral wallpaper! Ornate costumes! Lingering close-ups on hands! Tear-stricken confessions! A shock of blood! All anchored by strong performances from Anya Taylor-Joy, Miranda Hart, and Bill Nighy. There was so much I loved about this spirited take on the Jane Austen classic.<p>
Read on for a deeper dive on my favorite costumes in <b><i>Emma.</i></b> (2020).<br>
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Autumn de Wilde worked closely with the costume and set designers so every element performed together in tandem, referencing everything from Cecil Beaton's photographs to Merchant-Ivory's <b><i>A Room with a View</i></b> (1985) and Sofia Coppola's <i><b><a href="https://mermaidens.blogspot.com/search/label/marie%20antoinette" target="_blank">Marie Antoinette</a></b></i> (2006). The shared candy color palette and focus on desserts immediately made me think of <b><i>Marie Antoinette</i></b> and Moschino's recent Fall 2020 collection, and the confirmation of the former's influence in <b><i>Emma.</i></b> made my heart sing.<p>
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Characters are dressed as if they were iced cakes, with Emma's white dainty dresses having rosette flourishes and intricate lacing. This era has some of my favorite trends in fashion, and this film presented them beautifully in the square necklines, cap sleeves, and flowing empire waists. I loved the elaborate accessories - including busy hats, delicate ribbons interwoven in gloves, and dainty slippers all parading on-screen.<p>
Emma herself is a clothes horse who seems relatively at ease swanning about in these elaborate embroidered dresses and over-the-top bonnets and frill collars. She only drops the performance when nobody's looking: to hoist up her skirt to warm herself by the fire, or taking off her slippers after dancing all night. Still, Emma relishes in the art of getting ready and the attention her outfits garner her.<p>
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By contrast, her male foil Mr. Knightley, "often appears physically uncomfortable in his clothing, which is plainer and more practical than that of other men in his social position," notes <b><a href="https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/books/story/2020-02-26/emma-and-the-importance-of-costume-design" target="_blank">LA Times</a></b>. At a climatic point in the film, Mr. Knightley's repressed emotions burst to the surface: having him rip off his suffocating cravat (predecessor to the modern day necktie) and jacket, throwing them to the floor in frustration.<p>
Perhaps my favorite thing about the film was the color palette that bleeds over from the set design right into Emma's wardrobe. Think rich marigold for her pelisse coat (a color mirrored in Kr. Knightley's own wardrobe), robin's egg blues, corals inspired by Italian Ice, white and cream fabrics, pistachio greens and dusty rose in a braided Spencer jacket.<p>
Have you seen <i><b>Emma.</b></i>? What did you think?<p>
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<i>The new Austen adaptation took inspiration from <b>Marie Antoinette (2006)</b><p>
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Creamy empire waist gowns with delicate details abound in <b>Emma.</b>, paired with candy colored accessories: like this green striped shawl that resembles ribbon candy<p>
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Moschino Fall 2020<p>
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Anya Taylor-Joy (Emma) and Johnny Flynn (Mr. Knightley) photographed by director <a href="https://www.vogue.com/article/anya-taylor-joy-johnny-flynn-emma-adaptation" target="_blank"><b>Autumn de Wilde for Vogue</a></b>. This coral dress with beautiful floral embroidery is one of my favorites in the film, and note the matching slippers!
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<font size="6" face="Lobster">Get the <b><i>Emma</b></i> Look:</font><br>
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I've been thinking about personal style a lot these days, what it says about us and how it evolves over the years. So when I saw Swedish writer <a href="https://sandrabeijer.elle.se/en-intervju-med-mig-sjalv-om-att-flytta/" target="_blank"><b>Sandra</b></a> share this personal style questionnaire a while ago, I thought it would be fun to fill out as well! Read on to hear more about my wardrobe staples, what I wear in my down time, and more.<br>
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I used Google Translate to translate the questions, and edited it myself to sound more natural. If any of the questions don't quite line up with the original ones in Swedish, thats why! I did my best with my limited resources :')<p>
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<i><font size="2">Lazy Oaf shorts</font></i></center><br>
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<i><font size="2">Jump From Paper bag</font></i></center><br>
<b><i>What are clothes to you?</i><br></b>
A way to communicate who you are and what you love, non-verbally.<p>
<i><b>What is your I-don't-know-what-to-wear outfit?</b></i><br>
These days, I really like throwing on a smock dress - so I don't have to worry about matching separates - over knee socks, and a beret. A classic formula for when I don't feel like debating with myself over what I want to wear for twenty minutes!<p>
<b><i>What are you sleeping in?</i><br></b>
Sadly, my sleep uniform isn't very cute! Usually it's just a t-shirt and sweats, but I do have a pair of "fancy" (to me!) PJs for when I want to feel fancy.<p>
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<i><font size="2"><a href="http://bit.ly/2SYjJl6" target="_blank"><b>Heart purse</b></font></i></a><p>
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<i><font size="2">Jakke coat<br>
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American Apparel skirt, Jump From Paper bag</font></font></i></i></center></center><p>
<b><i>What is your favorite store?</i><br></b>
As far as brands go, some of my all time favorites garments are from <a href="https://mermaidens.blogspot.com/search/label/samantha%20pleet" target="_blank"><b>Samantha Pleet</b></a>, <a href="https://mermaidens.blogspot.com/search/label/lazy%20oaf" target="_blank"><b>Lazy Oaf</b></a>, <a href="https://mermaidens.blogspot.com/search/label/asos" target="_blank"><b>ASOS</b></a>, and <a href="https://mermaidens.blogspot.com/search/label/valfre" target="_blank"><b>Valfre</b></a>. But you can never go wrong with <a href="http://mermaidens.blogspot.com/search/label/thrifting" target="_blank"><b>thrifting</b></a>! I also have a lot of pieces from <b>For Love & Lemons</b> on my wishlist...<p>
<b><i>What do you prefer when you dress up?</i><br></b>
My go to "dressed up" look revolves around an elevated dress - think special fabrics, fancy details like pearls and bows, sheer panels, etc. Paired with amped up accessories and shoes with a (slight) heel!<p>
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Samantha Pleet top, Valfre choker</font></center></i><p>
<b><i>What are your best life hacks when it comes to clothes?</i><br></b>
Doing a simple DIY project can completely transform a garment that is no longer speaking to you! And there are so many options for how to alter clothing - whether it's with fabric paint (<a href="https://mermaidens.blogspot.com/2020/01/diy-maison-margiela-inspired-lipstick.html" target="_blank"><b>like my lipstick blouse DIY</b></a>), a little sewing, or embroidery. It's such a great way to make a garment wholly your own as well.<p>
<b><i>What do you feel best in?</i><br></b>
I love a fit and flare silhouette, usually in the form of a dress or high waisted skirt that nips in the waist. Topped with my signature accessory, a beret!<p>
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<i><font size="2"><a href="https://www.sunjellies.com/jelly-bag-jelly-purse-blue/#cc-m-product-11068263094" target="_blank"><b>SunJellies bag</b></a><p>
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Valfre dress, ASOS shoes</font></center></i><p>
<b><i>How do you sort your wardrobe?</i><br></b>
That's the problem, it's not sorted at all! I plan on doing a huge overhaul with Spring and will get back to you...<p>
<b><i>Which garments do you find difficult to find?</i><br></b>
When it comes to online shopping, I'm pretty lucky with finding what I want, but IRL it's another story! High waisted garments that truly fit well is extremely difficult, especially pants.<p>
<b><i>What do you avoid in clothing?</i><br></b>
Fluorescent brights or muddy colors. I like to keep fluorescents limited to accessories so it doesn't overwhelm either the eye or the look. I love deep jewel tones or frothy pastels, so muddy colors in clothing just miss the mark for me.<p>
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<i><font size="2">Lazy Oaf dress</font></i></center><br>
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<b><i>What do you wear when you're just at home?</i><br></b>
If I'm not going out, I usually stay in leggings and a t-shirt or hoodie depending on how cold it is.<p>
<b><i>How do you dress seasonally?</i><br></b>
If you know me, you know I'm really not the best when it comes to dressing seasonally or with trends. For example, if it's November and I wanna wear a pastel pink skirt, I'm going to wear it! But maybe with some thick tights and a coat so I don't freeze haha.<p>
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<i><font size="2">Modcloth Pinafore<p>
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Unique Vintage dress</font></i><br></center>
<b><i>What garments do you never wear?</i><br></b>
For the longest time it was pants and jewelry, but I've actually been really leaning into both these days. Maybe skorts and overalls? I love how overalls look, but haven't been able to find a pair that fit very well.<p>
<b><i>What have you worn that people didn't like?</i><br></b>
My style has been called too childish, too girly, too colorful... But I honestly get it, my style is definitely not for everybody! I just love wearing what I feel that day, and for that reason my personal style is a bit all over the place - most days I'm in pastels, but I do love an all black look as well! I also really love channeling different "characters" or people with each look. It's like playing dress up, and I just love it ♡<p>
I miss when blogs were sprinkled with fun writing prompts like this, it was really fun! If any of you fill this out please let me know so I can read it.Kaileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08990687698671008351noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780016528181244242.post-44532142339957875762020-01-31T08:47:00.009-08:002023-08-28T01:58:52.056-07:00Six Women and Their Signature Scents<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPUFMbg9xaluH6gWYJSnosLFJc5XN6mwtUcs8IWZ0Atysizs0QrVSBaxBFntY7WkiaXbdOHeUiK1ksUnB_onrs6iIZxBWL9RU29eY3mqRasdW1MQISTqIo9zGja7o3Tz3ocdHW6xxfy4c1zv48UTY6w2eS5ZTpmGLGukduaO0gCdHrwB8wx8QQFNNEwg/s969/mermaidens-6-signature-perfumes.png"><p>
After working on the <a href="http://mermaidens.blogspot.com/2019/12/my-favorite-perfumes.html" target="_blank"><b>My Favorite Perfumes</b></a> post, I found the experience of researching and painting perfumes just wet my appetite for more! Aching to learn about and try more beloved perfumes, I decided to ask some of my friends what perfume they consider their <i>signature</i> scent, and what makes it so meaningful to them.<p>
I had such a great time compiling this list and interviewing such incredible people, and this just reaffirms my love for perfume. It's such a meaningful and intensely personal experience! From a fashion designer, to a screenwriter, to a ballerina - here are 5 signature scents as unique and multi-layered as the people that wear them.<br>
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<font size="5" face="Lobster"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/jeou/" target="_blank">Chau</a> / <a href="https://www.aedes.com/products/holy_wood-eau-de-parfum-3-4oz?variant=1278581538826" target="_blank">Nomenclature Holy_Wood</a></font><br>
<b>Name:</b> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jeou/" target="_blank"><b>Chau</b></a><br>
<b>Occupation:</b> Luxury Communications<br>
<b>Location:</b> Melbourne, Australia<br>
<b>Signature Fragrance:</b> Holy_Wood by Nomenclature<br>
<b>Top Notes:</b> Sandalwood, Rose, Jasmine<br>
<b>Why It's Chau's Favorite:</b><br>
"Sandalwood is always a go-to for me as a primary note in fragrances, with an earthiness that lingers moments beyond being a subtle show of presence. Added with a touch of florals (rose and jasmine), there’s a sense of mystery to this unique scent that I adore that explodes with both a masculine and feminine combination."<p>
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<font size="5" face="Lobster"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/estherbollerandrews/" target="_blank">Esther</a> / <a href="https://dsanddurga.com/products/debaser" target="_blank">D.S. & DURGA Debaser</a></font><br>
<b>Name:</b> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/estherbollerandrews/" target="_blank"><b>Esther</b></a><br>
<b>Occupation:</b> Fashion Designer<br>
<b>Location:</b> Georgia, US<br>
<b>Signature Fragrance:</b> Debaser by D.S. & DURGA<br>
<b>Notes:</b> Fig, Iris, Coconut Milk<br>
<b>Why It's Esther's Favorite:</b><br>
"I grew up surrounded by wild fields, full of overgrown thistles, golden rods, and chicory in rural Indiana. It’s labeled as a summer scent, but it reminds me of those golden rods as they start to dry out and turn the loveliest color of auburn and sprout little white flower puffs in November. All you need is a finger dab behind the ears and you’ll be walking through those fields all day as those flower puffs dust your clothes! Also, the package design is truly swoon worthy–imagine if Dr. Seuss was a Modern Minimalist."<p>
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<font size="5" face="Lobster"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thecinemadoll" target="_blank">Ginngi</a> / <a href="https://mondo-mondo.com/products/doll" target="_blank">Doll by Mondo Mondo</a></font><br>
<b>Name:</b> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thecinemadoll" target="_blank"><b>Ginngi</b></a><br>
<b>Occupation:</b> Screenwriter<br>
<b>Signature Fragrance:</b> Doll by Mondo Mondo<br>
<b>Top Notes:</b> Bulgarian Rose, Rose de Mai, Saffron, Musk<br>
<b>Why It's Ginngi's Favorite:</b><br>
"The first time I smelled Doll was on a whim; It was summer in New York, and my friend and I had stopped in a small shop. I took it upon myself to explore the perfumes, and Doll smelled like everything I wanted. Described as a hot, sweaty, electric rose that will conjure an undeniable nostalgia for being a little brat with notes of Bulgarian rose, rose de Mai, saffron, and musk, I became obsessed with it and all that it represented. My friend and I eventually left, but the memory of the scent did not. As a lover of all things floral, especially roses, it was perfection. It was a year or so later that I managed to remember the name and purchased the little perfumed oil for myself. I haven't looked back since."<p>
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<font size="5" face="Lobster"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/natisacoolkid/" target="_blank">Natalie</a> / <a href="https://www.chanel.com/us/fragrance/p/125530/n5-eau-de-parfum-spray/" target="_blank">Chanel N°5</a></font><br>
<b>Name:</b> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/natisacoolkid/" target="_blank"><b>Natalie Varnum</b></a><br>
<b>Occupation:</b> Ballerina<br>
<b>Signature Fragrance:</b> Chanel N°5<br>
<b>Top Notes:</b> Aldehydes, Jasmine, Neroli, Sandalwood<br>
<b>Why It's Natalie's Favorite:</b><br>
"I have a bottle that was my mom's. Not only do I love the scent, but whenever I have a special role or performance coming up, I use that special scent for a little extra love and luck. It helps me feel like a strong woman."<p>
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<font size="5" face="Lobster">Kailey / <a href="http://bit.ly/2OZ3pP9" target="_blank">Miu Miu L'eau Rosée</a></font><br>
<b>Name:</b> Kailey<br>
<b>Occupation:</b> Content Creator<br>
<b>Location:</b> Oregon, US<br>
<b>Signature Fragrance:</b> L'eau Rosée by Miu Miu<br>
<b>Top Notes:</b> Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose, Bergamot, Musk<br>
<b>Why It's Kailey's Favorite:</b><br>
Arrestingly bright and fresh, <i><b>L'eau Rosée</b></i> has sharp citrus dancing a pas de deux with dewy lily-of-the-valley. The crystal clear bottle features a Miu Miu trademark: a matelassé pattern encasing the blush pink juice contained within. I really love this one - the mingling of crisp and blossoming notes make me think of a spring morning - when you open the window, inviting chill air and floral smells to dwell inside.<p>
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<font size="5" face="Lobster"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/callyrabbit/" target="_blank"><b>Calliope</b></a> / <a href="https://www.tomford.com/lost-cherry/T6-LOSTCHERRY.html" target="_blank">Tom Ford Lost Cherry</a> & <a href="https://www.amouage.com/fragrance/for-woman/sunshine/sunshine-woman.html?submit=1" target="_blank">Amouage Sunshine Woman</a></font><br>
<b>Name:</b> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/callyrabbit/" target="_blank"><b>Calliope Bridge</b></a><br>
<b>Occupation:</b> Artist/ Fashion designer/ Romance Detective!<br>
<b>Location:</b> Perth, Western Australia<br>
<b>Signature Fragrance:</b> Lost Cherry by Tom Ford and Sunshine Woman by Amouage<br>
<b>Top Notes:</b> <b>Lost Cherry:</b> Black Cherry, Cherry Liqueur, Bitter Almonds <b>Sunshine Woman:</b> Artemisia, Black Currant, Almond<p>
<b>Why They're Calliope's Favorites:</b><br>
<b>Lost Cherry by Tom Ford</b><br>
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"In another life I would have loved to be a 'Nose' but to be honest I would need many lives to do all the things I want to do... I love this scent, I don’t own it yet, but I am chasing a decant. The top note is such a spicy, syrupy, black cherry smell, I just want to eat it! On the surface it’s fun and flirty with an underpinning of mystery. Sadly the top note doesn’t last as long as I would like, but it does have beautiful middle florals and woody base notes, that are a common theme with perfumes I enjoy, giving it a lovely depth that makes it all the more more alluring. I am the kind of person who will always ask enthusiastically for more cherries in my drinks, so it’s a winner for me!"<p>
<b>Sunshine Woman by Amouage</b><br>
"I was after this fragrance for a while. I own a 5ml decant, but like Lost Cherry, I can’t afford the whole one. It’s a bit of a luxury for me, but to be honest, I don’t go through perfumes that fast either, I like to think a little goes a long way.<p>
This scent has a spirit of summer about it and the name “Sunshine” is apt. its lovely apricot jamy osmanthus top notes are heady and sweet and are evened out by its woody base notes, the fresh tobacco and a subtle juniper. It conjures to my imagination an orchard near the ocean and hot breezy summer nights dancing circles with strange creatures, like an old illustration."Kaileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08990687698671008351noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780016528181244242.post-11979255787234603652020-01-27T15:16:00.004-08:002023-08-28T02:00:41.384-07:00DIY Maison Margiela Inspired Lipstick Kiss Print Blouse<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6_ij-SR-r9K4YYywO-WzXUHgiWJXL3sSKAdGojqOUKoAa23ylS2A85_Rohmm8QIilIfOqQTWG-fInzd-lBAp6Uzs71wjkpzHHjENWrabzRgTzwvWYrxe8563X4-U0LqTHNH3iMPpBiMwO/s1600/Mermaidens-MaisonMargiela-LipstickBlouseDIY1.png"><p>
I became captivated by <a href="https://asuddensway.tumblr.com/post/164024339843/maison-martin-margiela-line-0-10-button-down" target="_blank"><b>this blouse by Maison Margiela</b></a> (formerly Maison Martin Margiela) from the moment I first saw it. A cotton shirt marked with genuine lipstick prints, which were kissed onto the garment by in house seamstresses - only 7 were made in total. This piece is a romantic dream come true, reminding me of sad romantic poets.<p>
Determined to make my own, first I had to work out <i>how</i>. With a white blouse, if you washed a genuinely kissed garment the red would bleed and feather - ruining the blouse and the lipstick kiss marks! That's when I had the idea to make a stamp based on my own lipstick kisses. Continue reading for how I did it below! Or, if you are more of a video person, watch the video tutorial on Youtube <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jESInCDjVGE" target="_blank"><b>here</b></a>. If you make this, please let me know, it would make my week! Far from perfect, it's still one of my favorite pieces in my wardrobe.<br>
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<font size="6" face="Lobster">Moodboard:</font><br>
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<font size="6" face="Lobster">You Will Need:</font><br>
- White Blouse<br>
- Red Fabric Paint (I used this <a href="http://bit.ly/30TzAVP" target="_Blank"><b>brand</b></a>)<br>
- Paint Brush<br>
- Craft Foam<br>
- X-Acto Knife<br>
- An Emollient Lipstick (I used <a href="http://bit.ly/2RpV7Ce" target="_Blank"><b>Lipstick Queen Lip Lacquer in Fast Car Coral</b></a>)<p>
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<font size="6" face="Lobster">How To:</font><br>
<font size="5" face="Lobster">Step One: Creating the Stamp</font><br>
While wearing an emollient lipstick, kiss a piece of craft foam to create a lipstick print. The lipstick has to be emollient so the print will transfer from your lips to the foam! * Using an X-Acto knife, start carving out the shape of the lipstick print. Be sure to cut out the middle of the mouth, and lines to replicate the look of real lips. Rinse the real lipstick off the stamp.<p>
* Clarification Note: when I say an "emollient lipstick", I meant that in terms of texture vs. ingredient! Simply put, you just need a red lipstick that isn't super matte and dries down. If you use a matte lipstick and kiss the craft foam, it won't transfer, and you won't be able to use that as a template to carve your stamp with. Use a lipstick that has a very wet and slick formula, so that when you kiss your hand or, in this case, the craft foam, it leaves a very distinct mark.<p>
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<font size="5" face="Lobster">Step Two: Using the Stamp</font><br>
Brush red fabric paint onto the stamp in a thin, even layer. Don't dab the paint into the wrinkle lines of the stamp. Practice on a piece of paper and scrap fabric to: 1. get a feel for how applying the paint differently to the stamp looks and 2. how the different amount of pressure to apply as you stamp looks. With that information in mind, carefully use the stamp on your blouse - repeat as desired.<p>
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Everybody has those runway moments that feel like fashion royalty, and for me, the "wedding" look from Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Spring 1999 is one of them. Picture this, French model Laetitia Casta preens as she descends down the runway, wearing an all floral ensemble designed for her by Yves Saint Laurent himself. Laetitia Casta later would say of their partnership: "We were like two people in the water that stopped each other from drowning. I miss him very much, because you don't have many people like that in your life. One, if you are lucky."<p>
Yves Saint Laurent would retire only three years later, but the effect of the nymph-like, Persephone touched ensemble continues to ripple in the fashion community. I've been obsessed with the look and wanted to recreate it since I first saw it years ago. I decided to save an old bra from its unused fate for a floral makeover in honor of looking forward to Spring! It’s not an exact recreation, but merely taking inspiration from this iconic look. I shared a preview of this piece on <b><a href="https://twitter.com/mermaidensblog/status/1211481294518902784" target="_blank"><b>twitter back in December</b></a></b> (and <a href="https://twitter.com/mermaidensblog/status/1204974162344738816" target="_blank"><b>hinted I was working on it here</b></a> heheh) and several people requested a how-to, so let's get started!<br>
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<font size="5" face="Lobster">Moodboard:</font><br><center>
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Laetitia Casta, Very Rough Sketch I Drew in 2017, Glossier iPhone Wallpaper</center><p>
<font size="5" face="Lobster">You Will Need:</font><br>
- Bra<br>
- Fake Flowers (I also used Foam Pink Flowers, <a href="http://bit.ly/2SORl6K" target="_blank"><b>these</b></a> are similar)<br>
- Fake Leaves<br>
- Glue Gun OR Hand Sewing Kit<br>
- Scissors<p>
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<font size="5" face="Lobster">How To:</font><br>
<font size="4" face="Lobster">Step One: Preparing the Bra</font><br>
My bra was white, but I didn't want a stark contrast from my skin tone and the pink flowers. So, I dyed the bra with Rit Dye to create a blush hue that blends in better with the roses. You can use a bra that is already the desired shade, but in the spirit of repurposing an old garment, I used an old, off-white bra.<p>
<font size="4" face="Lobster">Step Two: Attaching the Flowers</font><br>
With the knowledge that this bra will only be used for photoshoots in controlled environments, I decided to use a hot glue gun for attaching both fake and foam flowers. If you want this to be more durable, I highly recommend <b>hand-sewing</b> <b>only</b> <b>fabric fake flowers</b> on your bra. This is otherwise pretty self explanatory - glue or sew flowers on one at a time, filling up empty spaces as you go and alternating the different colors of the roses. I used cream, peach, and blush pink roses - but please feel free to experiment with different color stories!<p>
<font size="4" face="Lobster">Step Three: Adding the Leaves</font><br>
Keep an eye out for more empty spaces, and put a few green leaves here and there. Taking inspiration from the original YSL garment, I also added a singular sprig of green to one bra strap.<p>
And that's it, you are done! If you do this DIY please, please send me a photo - it would absolutely make my day! The end result is so beautiful, and I had such a fun time creating this piece!<p>
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Ink black eyeliners, cream to powder lipsticks, gradient blushes and fruit themed eyeshadow palettes - 2019 was a huge year for the beauty industry. Here, I wanted to share what products stood out, and what exactly made them so good! If you have any recommendations you'd like to share, please let me know!<br>
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<i>Wearing <b>Darlin'</b>, <b>Centerfold</b>, & <b>Get Even</b> from Baby Got Peach</i> and <a href="http://bit.ly/2Qy8UpW" target="_blank"><b>Golden Hour</b></a> Super Shock Shadow<br></center>
<font size="5" face="Lobster"><a href="https://bit.ly/3EdPpLl" target="_blank">Colourpop Baby Got Peach Palette</a> *</font><br>
Colourpop's Monochromatic Eyeshadow Palettes are pure eye candy! With themed collections centered around specific shades and complementary colors, these palettes were a stand out in 2019. I thought my favorite would be their <a href="http://bit.ly/37GMWH0" target="_blank"><b>Strawberry Shake palette</b></a>, but the second the Baby Got Peach Palette got released, it was love at first sight! The palette, with its blend of peachy shades and shimmer shadows, feels like it was made for me.<p>
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<font size="5" face="Lobster"><a href="http://bit.ly/34R8IGt" target="_blank">Tarte Double Take Eyeliner</a> *</font><br>
While I have yet to completely master a smokey eye, I've been having a lot of fun experimenting with more smudged eyeshadow looks! One product that has been instrumental for achieving a smokey eye, for me, has been Tarte's Double Take Eyeliner.<p>
Unable to get the depth I wanted from a black eyeshadow when first attempting this infamously tricky look, I used the gel side of this eyeliner on a whim. Not only was the pigment incredible, I was also able to blend out the gel eyeliner without <i>too</i> much trouble (the key to a smoky eye is patience with blending above all else I think). Now, I keep this eyeliner on standby, not only for the liquid cat eye, but for a smokey moment as well.<p>
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<font size="5" face="Lobster"><a href="http://bit.ly/2ne2KiL" target="_blank">Glossier Balm Dotcom in Coconut</a> *</font><br>
My favorite products from Glossier usually end up being the products that keep you looking fresh and dewy, and their trusty Balm Dotcom is no different! The coconut version has been my go-to for dry lips, as a makeshift lens filter, and for everything in between.<p>
<font size="5" face="Lobster"><a href="http://bit.ly/2EKyvFz" target="_blank">Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream</a> *</font><br>
This ultra hydrating cream boasts vitamins C & E, SPF, and rosehip oil - all housed in a gorgeous octagon shaped jar - and leaves your face feeling soft and primed for makeup.<p>
<font size="5" face="Lobster"><a href="http://bit.ly/2VQXwKk" target="_blank">Mac Powder Kiss Lipsticks</a> *</font><br>
MAC's lipsticks have always been some of my favorites, but I was particularly smitten with their new range of "powder kiss" lip products. The formula starts creamy before drying down to a comfortable matte with an almost powder feeling finish. These would be great doubled as a blush!<p>
<font size="5" face="Lobster"><a href="http://bit.ly/2ZwSYqS" target="_blank">Wet 'n Wild The Princess Daiquiries Blush</a></font><br>
This underdog blush from Wet 'n Wild has continued to be a staple of mine for years. The gradient style blush, when layered, offers a beautiful peach diffused look. And at only $3 a pop, it's a steal. Worryingly, I don't see it on Wet 'n Wild's website anymore… I'm going to be stocking up on a few just in case!<p>
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<i>Wearing <b>Life on Mars</b> and <b>Gossamer</b> from Psyche's Box</i></center>
<font size="5" face="Lobster"><a href="https://www.claropsyche.com/shop/psyches-box" target="_blank">Claropsyche Psyche's Box</a> *</font><br>
Multimedia artist Juliana Horner debuted her makeup line Claropsyche with the aptly titled "Psyche's Box", a rainbow of hyper-pigmented eyeshadows offered in a matte finish. With a range from primary to pastel colors, looking at this palette makes me feel like I did as a child when I got a brand new box of crayons - limitless possibilities, offered in lush technicolor.<p>
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<i>Wearing Colourpop So Juicy Gloss in <b>Princess Cut</b> over Maybelline <b>Honey Pink</b> Lipstick</i></center>
<font size="5" face="Lobster"><a href="http://bit.ly/2O5QuO8" target="_blank">Colourpop So Juicy Lip Glosses</a> *</font><br>
These ultra slick lip glosses have become my holy grail gloss. Slightly plumping, a beautiful color selection, and leaving a truly juicy pout.<p>
<font size="5" face="Lobster"><a href="http://bit.ly/2ZcFdxo" target="_blank">Maybelline Honey Pink Lipstick</a> *</font><br>
When trying to find the perfect pink lipstick for your skintone, one can start to feel a bit like Goldilocks. This one is too light, this one is too cool, this one is too expensive... But I have finally found one that is jusssst right! Enter Maybelline's Honey Pink. I've mentioned this lipstick several times, but I can't help it, it's my holy grail pink! For when you want a little something pretty, but don't want to get too out of your comfort zone, this one's perfect.<p>
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Welcome to 2020! Last year for NYE, I was on my couch, sick with the flu and absolutely miserable! To make up for last year, I threw together a makeshift "party" by setting up a photo backdrop, dressing up, and doing my makeup in the stereotypically "NYE" way with a glittery, smokey eye. I danced (badly), played charades, drank a little bubbly, and counted down - and then settled down in my Barbie PJs for watching old movies after midnight :')<p>
A bit low-key definitely, but fun nonetheless - and certainly an upgrade from last year! I'm trying to remain hopeful for this year, but it can be difficult. Either way, I'm sending you so much love and thank you for occupying this world with me.<p>
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<b>Details:</b>
I'm wearing: <a href="http://bit.ly/2sEOB0Z" target="_blank"><b>Pixi Black Glitter Eyeshadow in Night</b></a> *, various pink and black eyeshadows, <a href="http://bit.ly/2MOWGXX" target="_blank"><b>Tarte Eyeliner</b></a> *<br>
<a href="http://bit.ly/2QHMNvY" target="_blank"><b>ASOS Dress</b></a> (sold out, <a href="http://bit.ly/2ZIF7hn" target="_blank"><b>similar</b></a>)<br>
<a href="http://bit.ly/2ARO9x1" target="_blank"><b>Pearl Headband</b></a><br>
<a href="http://bit.ly/2ZJokL3" target="_blank"><b>Iridescent Curtain</b></a><br>
Trader Joe's Peach WineKaileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08990687698671008351noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780016528181244242.post-35853599180042040582019-12-18T08:10:00.001-08:002019-12-19T20:42:29.783-08:00My Favorite Perfumes<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrgTfq4NyZQxeGgx0H8k432razGwhARt5of3pkm5xa2m0emvsxK2VV7YIofJItt_vkKuyyy9OeAojNnZ4I0WMgd-Wd4iv_NjDDkQbFKW2nnXegZkjOl_-QSIFhSJdx-Q27zNS5t_uf6ezh/s1600/mermaidens-perfumes.png"><p>
With a simple spritz of the juice, perfume unlocks powerful memories, enhances atmosphere, clings to experiences, and unfurls different scent narratives. It’s one of my favorite parts of "getting ready" - the mist a finishing touch after picking out your outfit and makeup, helping to establish what kind of person you feel like or want to channel.<p>
As somebody very driven by the idea of capturing a moment, learning that wearing a specific perfume can, in effect, bottle up meaningful moments, sensations - every time you smell it, was a revelation.<p>
I am in no way an expert when it comes to the more technical side of fragrances, but I have such a great admiration and love of perfumes, and wanted to share some of my favorites! While writing this post, I did quite a bit of research on fragrances and the ones I like, and discovered I’m usually drawn towards fruity, warm, and sweet scents.<p>
This experience has made me want to learn even more, so if you have any book or scent recommendations please let me know! I also took another shot at learning how to use watercolors, so I could attempt to accurately portray the translucent perfume bottles. While the paintings definitely aren’t perfect, I really like how they turned out!<br>
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<font size="5" face="Lobster"><a href="http://bit.ly/37SHlyl" target="_blank">Lancôme La Vie Est Belle</a> *</font><br>
Elegant, and feminine - <b><i>La Vie est Belle</i></b> has iris, patchouli, and gourmand notes. There is a floral and musky quality to the fragrance, but I also feel like there is a warmth and complexity I can’t quite put my finger on that unfurls over time on the skin. Personally, this scent feels inherently elegant and glamorous - with an Old Hollywood sophistication. I think in my perfume wardrobe, this is the one I wear the most - maybe because I would never describe myself as sophisticated, I’m trying to overcompensate with this fragrance!<p>
<font size="5" face="Lobster"><a href="http://bit.ly/2DvDZn5" target="_blank">Marc Jacobs Daisy</a></font><br>
The perfect scent to wear picnicking in the fresh spring air - picking strawberries and flowers for a heart shaped basket. A hopeful, breezy perfume with strawberry, gardenia, and musk as key ingredients. One of my first perfumes as a teenager, it feels very youthful and nostalgic - but I’m just as smitten with the daydreaming scent as I was when I first discovered it. I also am a sucker for the bottle - with plastic daisies perched on the cap, giving it a 60s Mod feel.<p>
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<font size="5" face="Lobster"><a href="http://bit.ly/2OZ3pP9" target="_blank">Miu Miu L'eau Rosée</a></font><br>
Arrestingly bright and fresh, <i><b>L'eau Rosée</b></i> has sharp citrus dancing a pas de deux with dewy lily-of-the-valley. The crystal clear bottle features a Miu Miu trademark: a matelassé pattern encasing the blush pink juice contained within. I really love this one - the mingling of crisp and blossoming notes make me think of a spring morning - when you open the window, inviting chill air and floral smells to dwell inside. (Also, shout out to the first Miu Miu perfume as well!)<p>
<font size="5" face="Lobster"><a href="http://bit.ly/2YZg0Gy" target="_blank">Prada Candy</a></font><br>
<b><i>Prada Candy</i></b> is a vanilla caramel melting in your mouth. Warm, sweet, a little sultry, and a dazzling amber hue - this perfume practically glows. I feel like this is a fitting scent for the beginning of fall, with the last of the sun's rays leaving a sun-kissed luminosity.<p>
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<font size="5" face="Lobster"><a href="http://bit.ly/2sALbvP" target="_blank">Yves Saint Laurent Parisienne</a></font><br>
Sugared cranberries, blueberries, and hints of floral make up <b><i>Yves Saint Laurent’s Parisenne</i></b> - the effect is a sparkling, slightly tart perfume. Personally, this is a distinctly winter scent - the fragrance painting a picture of a snow globe winter scene; complete with faux fur coats, softly falling snow, and a trip to the ballet. Maybe the connection to winter with this particular fragrance for me lies in my childhood obsession with <i>The Nutcracker</i> - not knowing what a "Sugar Plum" tasted like, I always associated it with winter fruits like cranberries. Did you know a sugar plum isn’t a fruit at all, but instead <a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2010/12/sugar-plums-theyre-not-what-you-think-they-are/68385/"><b>a very difficult to make candy</b></a> (somewhat similar to Jordan almonds)? I didn’t!<p>
<font size="4" face="Lobster">Honorable Mention: <a href="http://bit.ly/2r3SL1s" target="_blank">Vera Wang Princess</font></a><br>
Seeing advertisements of Zoe Kravitz, with a titled crown perched on her head, and Vera Wang Princess sprawled across the image made a huge impression on me. I ripped out the ads (to thumbtack on my bedroom wall) from my issues of <i>Teen Vogue</i>, and <b><i>Princess</i></b> became my first perfume. A charming scent with white florals and apricot, I will admit this a very nostalgic choice for me. With happy, day dreaming memories attached to it, the fragrance with a faceted lilac heart bottle was a staple on my vanity for years.
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<i>I have always been transfixed by clothing in films, and over the years I’ve read everything I can about costume design. I was inspired to start <a href="https://twitter.com/mermaidensblog/status/1146786458453176321" target="_blank"><b>a Twitter thread</b></a>, but wanted to explore the topic without a word count. And this series, <b><a href="https://mermaidens.blogspot.com/search/label/fashion%20in%20film" target="_blank">Fashion in Film</a></b>, was born! Here we will take a deeper dive into notable costume design in film.</i><p>
Baz Luhrmann's <b><i>Romeo + Juliet</i></b> (1996) has frequently been touted as Shakespeare for the MTV Generation for its wholly unique way of telling the classic tale of star-cross'd lovers. Today we will be throwing the spotlight on <b><i>R+J</i></b>'s costumes, which serve as eye candy with Hawaiian shirts, angel wings, and reoccurring motifs of flaming hearts, crosses, and other religious iconography (bringing the religion focused Elizabethan era into the 21st century).<br>
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Boasting a puppy-eyed Leonardo Dicaprio as the lovesick Romeo and Claire Danes as Juliet, Luhrmann's <i><b>R+J</b></i> wove authentic Elizabethan language into a modern-day landscape - where swords became guns and Verona Beach became a florid hybrid of Miami and Mexico City. The infamous divide between the two fighting houses, Montague and Capulets - was clearly marked by their respective wardrobes. Montagues sported Hawaiian shirts, loud pink dyed hair, and oversized suits (Luhrmann once describing their style as "new money"), whereas the Capulets wore highly stylized, romantic clothing with a Flamenco twist.<p>
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Juliet and Romeo's first meeting, a masquerade/costume ball hybrid, became the perfect opportunity for visually communicating key character archetypes through their costume. Juliet is outfitted literally as the "bright angel" Romeo calls her in the play, wearing a simple white dress, angel wings, and cross necklace (which she offers to Romeo at the end of the scene). Romeo meanwhile, is a knight wearing chain mail, and a silver mask to hide his Montague identity in enemy territory.<p>
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Meanwhile, Juliet's cousin and main antagonist Tybalt (John Leguizamo) is dressed as a devil (foreshadowing his hand in Mercutio's death and Romeo's cause for exile later in the film), and even Paris (Paul Rudd), a somewhat minor character, is dressed in a way that is "<a href="https://www.openingceremony.com/Discovery/Film/Romeo--Juliet-20-Years-Later.html" target="_blank"><b>amplifying his haplessness dressed as an astronaut while having to dance</b></a>."<p>
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Twenty years later, the effect it has had on pop culture is clear. From runways to malls, brands like <a href="https://www.wedreamoficecream.com/blog/2012/06/20/2012620wildfox-fall-2012-star-crossed-lovers-html" target="_blank"><b>Wildfox</b></a>, <a href="https://www.nssmag.com/en/fashion/18916/palm-angels-leonardo-dicaprio-romeo-juliet/image:194623" target="_blank"><b>Palm Angels</b></a>, and ASOS have all released collections inspired by the film. Meanwhile, Halloween costumes, and photoshoots (including <b><a href="https://www.papermag.com/tan-france-carly-rae-jepsen-2639005303.html" target="_blank">Paper Magazine's cover shoot with Carly Rae Jepsen</a></b>) are still providing reasons to don angel wings and chainmail.<p>
Not to mention the countless pieces of media that reference the film, most recently Euphoria outfitting one of their main characters, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B0Uv_wdpmZU/" target="_blank"><b>Jules</b></a>, as Juliet's bright angel. <a href="http://bit.ly/2NptBDA" target="_blank"><b>Forever 21</b></a> also recently dropped a collection inspired by the film with t-shirts emblazoned with the star crossed lovers themselves. If you see crosses, flaming hearts, Hawaiian shirts, angel wings - that could be <b><i>R+J</i></b>’s lasting influence.<p>
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These days, no doubt inspired by the changing seasons, I'm feeling like my style is going through a metamorphoses of it's own! As always, I'm drawn to highly romantic pieces - but this time, with a more dainty and elegant twist. Here's a look at what I've been loving, and what's on my wishlist!<br>
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<b><font size="6" face="Lobster">Jewelry</b></font><br>
Starting this year, I've found myself gravitating towards jewelry like never before - dainty pieces in silver and golds decorate all of my moodboards. I've been on the hunt for the perfect pieces, and currently I have my eye on <a href="https://auratenewyork.com/collections/rings" target="_blank"><b>these super pretty rings</b></a>! I can't get over how jewelry can change the tone of the entire ensemble - looking back, I feel like all my outfits have been missing a piece (or two)...<p>
<b><font size="6" face="Lobster">Headbands</b></font><br>
Another dainty, romantic accessory I've been loving? Headbands! My friend <a href="https://www.instagram.com/saffronsugar/" target="_blank"><b>Saffron</b></a> pointed out to me the headband trend and I've been in love ever since - I recently bought these <a href="http://bit.ly/2ARO9x1" target="_blank"><b>pearl headbands</b></a> and have my eye on a padded, princessy looking one next!<p>
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<b><font size="6" face="Lobster">Temporary Tattoos</b></font><br>
Frankly speaking, sometimes it can be hard to look at oneself kindly. One thing I've been doing to attempt to combat that is covering my body in temporary tattoos! My favorites are by <a href="https://paperself.com/" target="_blank"><b>Paperself</a></b> and <a href="https://tattly.com" target="_blank"><b>Tattly</b></a>. Adding a temporary tattoo to a place I feel self-conscious about has genuinely been helping my self image - after all, how could you hate a part of yourself covered in pretty flowers? Now if only I could decide on a <i>permeant</i> tattoo design...! Any suggestions for me?<p>
<b><font size="6" face="Lobster">Hair Clips</b></font><br>
This year, hair clips blew up in a very big way. I know trends are infamously fleeting, but I'm the type of person who will wear trendy pieces forever if I love something - and I don't see myself getting sick of them any time soon! I really love the pearl ones for a very sweet look - though the nostalgic, snap hair clips remind me of my childhood and are so fun!<p>
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Other things I've been loving? Lights Up by Harry Styles, <a href="https://twitter.com/mermaidensblog/status/1183424075869257728" target="_blank"><b>Elle Fanning's custom Gucci princess gown</b></a>, cheese danishes, coffee, and The Bon Appetit Youtube channel. What are you currently loving?Kaileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08990687698671008351noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780016528181244242.post-59092771397351443032019-10-24T16:33:00.002-07:002023-08-28T00:21:15.445-07:00Good Reads<center><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB4yIpj6yPqLMyCFTVqM0EiF5Ep54EEt6tlaQWtOnjvGbIDpUsJjplKX525s6lfi5DHgwtLTKLUmymGer8n8GzH2IIbh0Nsd79EyUx9LPM1m5z6xYvD8fwOFrn6r3f7qQ2Mx2pJRAIpC1C/s1600/mermaidens-goodreads.png"><br>
<font size="3"><i>Francoise Hardy</i></font><p></center>
Is there anything better than a lit candle, a cup of coffee, and a new book to sink your teeth into? With the weather getting colder by the day, it's the perfect time to talk books! As an eager, precocious teenager, I burnt myself out reading everything I could get my hands on. Biographies, canonized literature, children's books - no matter the subject matter, I wanted to read it! It was only last year that I really started reading again, and what a joy it's been! Today, I wanted to discuss some of my favorite books I've read this year, and ones I'm planning on reading next!<br>
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<font face="Lobster" size="5"><a href="https://www.bluestarpress.com/product/expedition-sketchbook/" target="_blank">Expedition Sketchbook: Inspiration and Skills for Your Artistic Journey by Laura Brouwers (Cyarine!)</a> *</font><br>
I've been following the artist <b>@<a href="https://www.instagram.com/cyarine/" target="_blank">cyarine</a></b> for somewhere around 5 years - Laura's work has always enraptured me for her expert use of color, beautiful lines, and unique to her aesthetic. I was overjoyed when she first told me she was working on a book - and to finally have it in my hands has been so exciting! Not only is it beautifully illustrated, but Laura gives us an inside look at her artistic process - offering insights on how she employs color and light, breaking down various techniques, and more. Though not wholly a "how-to" book, I have already picked up so many great tips that can be applied to so many mediums of art.<p>
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<font face="Lobster" size="5"><a href="http://bit.ly/2MX16v4" target="_blank">If Not, Winter: Fragments of Sappho translated by Anne Carson</a></font><br>
For years I've subconsciously avoided poetry - I find it rather intimidating! But for so long I've heard about Sappho, one of the most iconic poets in history. I decided to give it a go - and was absolutely floored. What I was afraid would be hard to understand wasn't at all - instead, we have stunning lyric poetry that feels as alive as something that was written yesterday. I was also shocked and heartbroken to find out just how little we really have left of Sappho's poetry. But I was heartened to think that even with such a small amount left, what remains has bewitched the hearts of so many for, quite literally, centuries. It's overwhelming and beautiful to know so many themes of love and loneliness are so universal.<p>
<font face="Lobster" size="5"><a href="http://bit.ly/33LwNhD" target="_blank">Face Paint: The Story of Makeup by Lisa Eldridge</a></font><br>
World renownded makeup artist to the stars Lisa Eldrige takes on the history of makeup in this centuries spanning book. As somebody who loves both history and makeup, this was a perfect marriage for me. Lavishly illustrated and with sections devoted to specific eras, colors, and products - I was highly impressed. I do wish we could have gone even deeper on certain subjects, but considering the amount of time that was covered, I'm not surprised! Would reccomend.<p>
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<font face="Lobster" size="5"><a href="https://www.chroniclebooks.com/titles/new/the-pink-book.html" target="_blank">The Pink Book by Kaye Blegvad</a> *</font><br>
It’s pretty safe to say I’m obsessed with the color pink. I’ve had pink hair for seven years, I’m wearing a pink robe, and in front of me in Kaye Blegvad’s <i>The Pink Book</i>. I excepted a cute look at the history of pink - what I got was a brilliantly illustrated (by the author herself!), gorgeously laid out book filled to the brim with antidotes about pink things, pink feelings, and what pink represents. I was intrigued by not just the things you would except in a pink book - fashion, cotton candy - but how the author used pink as a spring board to discuss serious topics such as gender and sexuality. I greedily read the whole thing in a matter of days - but you can be sure I'll be using it as a reference guide and the perfect resource for all things pink!<p>
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<font face="Lobster" size="5"><a href="http://bit.ly/2qtUgWp" target="_blank">The Secret History by Donna Tartt</a></font><br>
After hearing about this book for years, I finally decided to dive in this Spring. While the plot's twists and turns left me a bit confused at times, finishing the book I was left feeling so in awe of Tartt's writing. Her ability to set up an environment, describe feelings, and flesh out what felt like living, breathing characters blew me away. Would recommend for people who love dark dramas and crime novels.<p><p>
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Right now, I'm reading <b><a href="http://bit.ly/32uXW8n" target="_blank">Perfume: A Century of Scents by Lizzie Ostrom</a></b> and <b><a href="https://www.chroniclebooks.com/girls-and-their-cats.html" target="_blank">Girls and Their Cats by BriAnne Wills</a> *</b>. Now it's your turn! Please leave a comment sharing one of your all time favorite books, and one you are currently reading! I would love to add more to my to read list :)Kaileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08990687698671008351noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780016528181244242.post-45859664417431758012019-10-11T16:36:00.002-07:002019-10-12T07:48:16.068-07:00The Kailey Doll<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6qcBCDTeDEoPVMOIvChTGiUdGLYGh-4_B3Kviav0CoffW7bdsx7dXajrp9dMMk8UJQn_cmsWWDkOUdHN4uHG6IyBhvWhkoqt-2rwwEMLUWH7pj3PmF6Nz3nWntgUnMcBG2Pwl_ra8WLDU/s1600/mermaidensdoll-1.png"><br>
Presenting... The Kailey Doll! Only $34.99 😂 Halloween season is HERE and I was finally able to fulfill my dream of becoming an IRL doll! I followed my friend <a href="http://www.awwsam.com/2016/09/diy-roller-disco-barbie-halloween.html" target="_blank"><b>Aww Sam's Roller Disco Barbie tutorial</b></a> for sizing the cardboard and wrapped pink paper around the cardboard.<p>
Hot glue wasn’t keeping the box together, so I had to go in with not-as-cute packing tape haha! Finally, I cut out and painted a bunch of cute motifs of things I love/have featured in my work and glued it on :) What other Halloween looks should I try?<br>
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<i><font face="Lobster">The Outfit</font></i><br>
<a href="http://bit.ly/2IwWXMY" target="_blank"><b>ASOS Glitter Sunglasses</b></a><br>
DIY White Dress (transformed with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B3M8uhXhBW1/" target="_blank"><b>Rit Dye</b></a> and cut up <a href="http://bit.ly/2MmT7Hp" target="_blank"><b>Daisy Trim</b></a>)<br>
Luxury Rebel Shoes *<p>
<i><font face="Lobster">The Box</font></i><br>
<a href="http://bit.ly/31XWifc" target="_blank"><b>Large Cardboard Sheets</b></a><p>
<i><font face="Lobster">The Makeup</font></i><br>
<a href="https://www.fentybeauty.com/stunna-lip-paint/longwear-fluid-lip-color/FB50002.html?cgid=makeup-lip-lipstick&dwvar_FB50002_color=FB5002" target="_blank"><b>Fenty Beauty Stunna Lip Paint in Uncensored</b></a> *<br>
<a href="http://bit.ly/2IuqZkk" target="_blank"><b>Tarte Double Take Eyeliner</a></b> *<br>
<a href="http://bit.ly/359JaFE" target="_blank"><b>Too Faced Blush in Love Hangover</a></b><p>
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When it comes to makeup, I must confess I usually stick with very "wearable", soft looks because I'm always secretly afraid the artsy, "out there" looks won't flatter me. But I've been so inspired by <a href="https://www.teenvogue.com/story/euphoria-makeup-instagram-filters" target="_blank"><b>Euphoria's runway ready makeup looks</b></a> (along with everybody else!), I decided to try out an intense smokey eyeshadow look with a side of Swarovski crystals!<br />
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Smokey eyes are notoriously difficult (I've only ever attempted a few and never liked the end result!), so I loosely followed <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Th17lQj4gu8&t=8s" target="_blank"><b>Kerie Ortiz's smokey eye tutorial</b></a> one rainy afternoon. I forgot to wing the eyeshadow out (d'oh!), but otherwise I love how this look turned out so much! Originally it was just going to be a makeup test, so I just snapped a few selfies - but I decided to share it on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B2pHH0IheIb/" target="_blank"><b>Instagram</b></a> and y'all were SO sweet and supportive! Honestly, it was very reaffirming. I know it's silly, but it's so easy to put yourself in a box of what you can and can't do, and this was a nice reminder that going out of your comfort zone can be a good thing.<br />
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What should I try next? And would you ever rock a smokey eye?<br />
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<span style="font-family: "lobster"; font-size: x-large;">Details:</span><br />
Mauvey Pink, and Gray Matte Eyeshadows<br />
<a href="https://sugarpill.com/collections/eyeshadows-pigments/products/bulletproof-pressed-eyeshadow?variant=28454822" target="_blank"><b>Sugarpill Bulletproof Eyeshadow</a></b> *<br>
<a _blank="" href="http://bit.ly/2muOhye" target="new"><b>Tarte Double Take Eyeliner</b></a> *<br />
<b><a href="https://www.urbandecay.com/heavy-metal/390.html?cgid=1_500-1#start=2&cgid=1_500-1" target="_blank">Urban Decay Glitter Eyeliner in Glam Rock</a></b> *<br />
Swarovski crystals<br />
<a href="http://bit.ly/2N6uKiX" target="_blank"><b>Anastasia of Beverly Hills Contour Kit</b></a><br />
<b><a href="http://bit.ly/2mufq4I" target="_blank">ASOS Dress</a></b><br />
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