Tag: vintage inspired cosmetics

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EauMG’s 2018 Holiday Gift Guide for Vintage Beauties

December 18, 2018
Janet Blair Christmas

I apologize for posting my gift guides so late this year. I’m busy and I keep telling myself better late than never.  I know that I mainly make these guides for myself so my thought is that it doesn’t matter when I post these. These are merely reminders of the sort of things I want to buy myself. 

Here’s my annual holiday gift guide for glamorous types that would be happy to have back-seamed stockings in their stocking! This is the gift guide for those that appreciate the timeless elegance of red lipstick, perfectly set… Continue reading | 3 Comments

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EauMG’s 2015 Holiday Gift Guide for Vintage Beauties

December 4, 2015

holiday gift guide for vintage beauties

Here’s my annual holiday gift guide for glamorous types that would be happy to have back-seamed stockings in their stocking! This is the gift guide for those that appreciate the timeless elegance of red lipstick, perfectly brushed out pincurls and oval-shaped manicures. Even if one can’t live the Old Hollywood fantasy lifestyle of silk dressing robes and a MGM contract, one can add a little bit of glamour in their daily lives with any of the items here:

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EauMG’s 2014 Holiday Gift Guide for Vintage Beauties

December 8, 2014

Vintage Gift Guide

Here’s my annual holiday gift guide for glamorous types that would be happy to have back-seamed stockings in their stocking! This is the guide for those that appreciate the timeless elegance of red matte lips, perfectly brushed out pincurls and halfmoon manicures. Even if one can’t live the Old Hollywood fantasy lifestyle of silk dressing robes and a MGM contract, one can have a little bit of glamour in their daily lives with the items in this guide. These are the gifts that she’ll display on her art deco vanity… Continue reading | 12 Comments

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Besame 1938 Cream Rouge in Crimson Review

November 23, 2014

Besame Crimson Rouge

Bésame is a line of cosmetics inspired by authentic vintage beauty products and makeup. I’ve been using their lipsticks for years. Now that it is winter, I’m currently in a cream blush/gel stain makeup mood. I want a dewy complexion so I’ve switched to cream-based products.

Besame 1938 Crimson Cream Rouge is exactly what the name implies. It’s a vintage inspired red cream rouge for lips and cheeks.

The packaging: Besame is a great brand because they’re dedicated to every detail. This is a painted tin… Continue reading | 11 Comments

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Besame Cosmetics Sweetheart Balm Review

January 5, 2014

Besame Sweetheart Balms

It’s my belief that any good cosmetics brand should offer a a good lip balm, especially if the line sells lipstick. Besame is known for their vintage inspired makeup, especially their historically accurate lipstick shades in pretty gold bullets. I feel if you are going to offer bold lipstick, then offer something that makes lips soft and smooth too. And the line does – Sweetheart Balm.

These balms are housed in glass jars with a cute lid. As you already know, Besame knows how to do… Continue reading | 2 Comments