Vintage Adverts: Granny’s Spring Scene

19 magazine, 1970s, british boutique movement, Illustrations, Vintage Adverts

And the award for Boutique Bandwagon-jumping goes to…

(I’m still placing my time-travelling order for the second one though…)

Scanned from 19 Magazine, May 1971

Vintage Adverts: Poster Colours

19 magazine, 1970s, Hair and make-up, Vintage Adverts

Boots 17 make-up advert.

Scanned by Miss Peelpants from 19 Magazine, May 1972

Inspirational Editorials: Pretty Cute

19 magazine, 1970s, David Fielden, Essences, Inspirational Images, Ivory, Marida, Salvet, Sue Leighton, Tom Leighton, Vintage Editorials, Vivienne Lynn

Cream tiered dress and matching bolero from Essences. Shoes by Ivory.

As a complete contrast to this season‘s brightly-coloured outfits, here are some really delicate and feminine, pastel-coloured dresses. They can be worn for a variety of occasions when dressing up is a must — even on your wedding day, if you’rc looking for something different. You can buy them new or you could be lucky, as we were, and find one in perfect condition in a second-hand shop. However, these dresses are quite expensive, second-hand clothes do tend to be over-priced in London, so keep an eye out for equally stunning outfits in your local secondhand shop.

Photographed by Tom Leighton. Props by Sue Leighton. Hair by Rocky at The Model Agency. Model is Vivienne Lynn.

Scanned by Miss Peelpants from 19 Magazine, March 1979

Pale blue strapless dress by Salvet. Shoes by Ivory.

Ice blue blouse and matching skirt by David Fielden. Sandals by Midas.

White cotton dress with lace by David Fielden. Hat by Marida. Sandals by Ivory.

Inspirational Editorials: Feeling Fresh

19 magazine, 1970s, anello and davide, Angela at London Town, Bata, david silverman, Franz Gruber, Inspirational Images, Jean Charles Brosseau, Lizzie Carr, platforms, Vintage Editorials

Pink straw hat by Jean Charles Brosseau. Cotton satin jacket with floral design and spotted cotton pants both by Lizzie Carr for Plain Clothes. Shoes from Anello and Davide.

Photographed by Franz Gruber. Scanned by Miss Peelpants from 19 Magazine, May 1972

Black cotton voile shirt by David Silverman. Black and white cotton culottes by Angela at London Town. Blue leather peep-toe shoes trimmed in white by Bata.

Pink straw panama hat by Jean Charles Brosseau. Cotton smock and cotton trousers by Lizzie Carr for Plain Clothes. Shoes by Anello and Davide.

Inspirational Editorials: Pin-up Parade

19 magazine, 1970s, biba, british boutique movement, Inspirational Images, james wedge, Marks and Spencer, miss mouse, swimwear, Wiki

Swimsuit with cigarette packet print by Miss Mouse. Hat from a selection at Nostalgia. Black suede stilettos from Biba.

I have waxed lyrical on the wonders of James Wedge many times before. I’ve even waxed lyrical specifically on the subject of his version of pin-up photography and how it is vastly superior to the current swathe of poorly executed pin-up and burlesque photography. So I need not repeat myself too much. Suffice it to say, this man was looking backwards to a mere twenty/thirty years beforehand, at a time when this was still all generally considered to be rather naff and – also – an affront to the cause of feminism. He was creating images like this, in his darkroom. By hand. By trial and error. No going back if you cock it all up. No ‘vintage’ movement to motivate him. I certainly consider him to be more artist than mere fashion photographer.

Photographed (and hand-painted) by James Wedge. Scanned by Miss Peelpants from 19 Magazine, May 1974.

Swimsuit by Wiki. Swansdown powder-puff from Biba.

Swimsuit by Wiki. Red flower from Biba.

Red and white top with matching shorts by Miss Mouse. Towelling beach tobe from Marks and Spencer.

Inspirational Make-Up: Gemini

19 magazine, 1970s, China Rice, Eric Howard, Hair and make-up, Inspirational Images, Make-up

The skill and impact of good make-up artistry never ceases to amaze and move me.

Make-up designed and applied by China Rice. Photographed by Eric Howard.

Scanned by Miss Peelpants from 19 Magazine, June 1973

Inspirational Images: Wild Marys

19 magazine, 1970s, Inspirational Images, Michael Berkofsky

Cheong-san from Ravenscourt Clearances. Sandals from Nostalgia.

Photographed by Mike Berkofsky. Scanned by Miss Peelpants from 19 Magazine, January 1975

Inspirational Images: Hope by James Wedge

19 magazine, 1970s, Essences, james wedge

Dress from a selection from Essences.

Photographed by James Wedge, inspired by Hope by George Frederic Watts.

Scanned by Miss Peelpants from 19 Magazine, January 1975

Mensday: Winner takes all

19 magazine, 1960s, Mensday, Michael Winner, the jokers

Scanned by Miss Peelpants from 19, April 1969

A slightly belated RIP to Michael Winner. While he became something of a national joke/treasure/pompous buffoon in his later life, I maintain that his early films show a brilliance which very few people appreciate. The Jokers and I’ll Never Forget What’s ‘isname are two of my most favourite films of that period, the latter has a depth which few people would or could ever associate with Winner. Also, thanks to him, I have some prime Oliver Reed lusting material. I salute you Sir and offer my greatest respect and condolences.

I also have a weakness for Parting Shots. I mean, how can you argue with a cast list that includes Diana Rigg, Joanna Lumley, Oliver Reed, Gareth Hunt, Peter Davison and Nicola Bryant? You can’t.