THIS is a 2000 year old coin 😲 I went upstairs to look through my grandpa’s coin collection expecting to find some old American coins… Instead, I found a Roman coin that may be nearly 2,000 years old. 🤯 His collection is full of incredibly rare coins from civilizations that existed thousan

We all NEED a dog compact 🐕💋 These 1930s dog compacts were more than just pretty accessories. The dog on the front could say something about your personality, social status, or even the image you wanted to project. From loyal companions to symbols of wealth and sophistication, these tiny compact

They HIDE something 🤫 My brown monkey needed a friend 🙂‍↔️ these antique monkey powder compacts were made in Germany in the 1920s and its one of the most unusual vintage makeup items I’ve ever found. The monkey’s head comes off to reveal a hidden lipstick compartment, while the body opens to a

They HIDE something 🤫 This brown and pink antique monkey powder compact was made in Germany and is one of the most unusual vintage makeup items I’ve ever found. The monkey’s head comes off to reveal a hidden lipstick compartment, while the body opens to a mirror and powder compact. Orrrrr the p

I regret only one thing I left behind 😩 Can you actually get a comfortable, styled outfit for under fifty bucks? I went hunting for Y2K gems and stumbled across a sporty bubble dress, vintage gauchos, a delicate floral top, and an Ed Hardy style tee. Spoiler alert: The gaucho pants + flower to

Try on 1920s dresses 💋 In this video I’m trying on three very different dresses from the decade. A longer, more romantic early-1920s dress, a delicate lace dress, and finally the classic flapper style a stunning mint green beaded dress that looks straight out of a jazz club. It’s hard to beli

Women traveled the world for this 🪲💋 In the 1920s, wealthy women traveled to Egypt and brought home scarab beetles as treasured souvenirs. Once home, these tiny symbols of luck and protection were often mounted onto ornate jewelry, purses, vanity items, and keepsakes. Inspired by ancient Egyp

I genuinely thought I’d leave Long Beach empty-handed. Instead, I found a 1950s white gown that I’m still thinking about, a beautiful 1920s dress covered in delicate details, and a 1950s wool swimsuit that was somehow labeled a size 10 but wouldn’t even go over my knees. I didn’t bring enough

For this look, I recreated an outfit inspired by Clara Bow in It (1927), taking details from her floral headscarf, the dress she quickly makes before her date, and the elegant heels she wears in the film. 🌹 What I love most about silent film fashion is how modern it can still feel nearly 100 yea

It HID something 🤫 This antique monkey powder compact was made in Germany and is one of the most unusual vintage makeup items I’ve ever found. The monkey’s head comes off to reveal a hidden lipstick compartment, while the body opens to a mirror and powder compact. Mine even still contains its o

her vintage makeup collection…made me emotional lashes were still in the box, with chunks of mascara still clinging to them, a well-used pomade with visible particles throughout, and tubes of foundation with staining on the outer packaging that really caught me off guard that part felt the mo

Marilyn Monroe’s real clothes!💋 The pink dress still had her jewelry on it, there were visible stains that caught me off guard, and even her Chanel No. 5 was there! her vintage makeup collection…made me emotional lashes were still in the box, a very used eyeliner pencil was featured, her conc

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Not all 1920s makeup was applied the same. The dramatic grease paint + powder method created the heavier, highly perfected look often associated with early film glamour. Cold cream mixed with tinted powder created a lighter, softer finish for everyday wear. Which finish do you think defined

In the 1930s, Max Factor introduced the idea of makeup harmonies which was custom looks designed specifically for your hair color. 👩🏻 Brunettes: richer, deeper tones 👱🏼 Blondes: soft, delicate hues 🧑🏻‍🦰 Redheads: warm, contrasting shades The goal? Balance, harmony, and enhancing what you na

Before modern hairspray and daily styling routines, many women in the 1930s only set their hair about once a week. Those curls took time, skill, and effort — so protecting them from unexpected rain was important. That’s where rain bonnets came in. Women carried these compact bonnets in their han

The first piece is a porcelain pot of white lead face makeup — the dangerous but fashionable base Victorian women used to get that pale, porcelain-doll skin. The second is a dotted veil worn over the face, designed to softly blur the complexion in daylight and make the skin look smoother and more r

The first piece is a 1920s powder compact with a side loop, meant to be worn on a chain, attached to a handbag, or slipped onto a finger ring for easy touch-ups. The second is a 1920s dance purse with a built-in powder compact, created so women could freshen up between dances without carrying a ful

#makeup #vintage ✨Outfit Details: 1960s hat, 1960s coat (fake fur) 1920s necklace, I’m wearing a 1920s dress and the makeup is just a personal slay no inspo here