Ding Dong - Avon Calling!

Ding Dong - Avon Calling!

1960s jewelryNancy Kelly

Avon's history in cosmetics and jewelry showcases a pioneering model of entrepreneurship, especially for women. Offering stylish, affordable makeup and jewelry, Avon remains a favorite among collectors for its elegant and reasonably priced pieces. You can purchase AVON jewelry here too.

Ding Dong - Avon Calling!

Ding Dong - Avon Calling!

1960s jewelryNancy Kelly

Avon's history in cosmetics and jewelry showcases a pioneering model of entrepreneurship, especially for women. Offering stylish, affordable makeup and jewelry, Avon remains a favorite among collectors for its elegant and reasonably priced pieces. You can purchase AVON jewelry here too.

Why I LOVE Vintage Fashion and You Should Too!

Why I LOVE Vintage Fashion and You Should Too!

#VintagerecycledNancy Kelly
There are so many reasons to love vintage fashion - style, quality, and to reduce the millions of tons of textile and metal wastes that hit landfill sites. Did you know that 7% of the total waste that hits landfills is from clothing and textiles? Make your own fashion statement by buying vintage and reused fabrics!
Celebrate Tiki Culture!

Celebrate Tiki Culture!

Nancy Kelly
Aloha!The winter months are finally flying by and I can't stop thinking about tiki-themed parties with fancy cocktails and great dresses.. The Hawa...
Vintage Valentine Favourites

Vintage Valentine Favourites

Nancy Kelly
Updated on January 30, 2024 My favourite part about Valentine's Day evolves around vintage ads for chocolate, pin-up photos from the 1950s or 1960,...
Vintage Summers in the Sand

Vintage Summers in the Sand

Nancy Kelly
Unfortunately, I haven't written a blog in a while due to having a full time job now also. So it's catch up time... So this is a great blog featuri...
Vintage Valentine Pin-Ups - 2021

Vintage Valentine Pin-Ups - 2021

Covid 2021 ValentineNancy Kelly
Valentine's Day in 2021 mostly likely means COVID isolation time in several countries. Take a trip down memory lane and review old vintage pin-up photos, mainly from the 1940s and 1950s including Lucille Ball, Marilyn Monroe, Liz Taylor and countless others.
Vintage Product Advertisements Featuring Celebrities

Vintage Product Advertisements Featuring Celebrities

vintage adsNancy Kelly

In decades past, several celebrities endorsed products including Lux soap, cereal, beer, alcohol and cigarette ads.  We features with stars like Joan Crawford, Kirk Douglas, Sammy Davis Jr, Rita Hayworth and countless others endorsing products! Let's take a look down memory lane and explore these great ads!

 

A Salute to the Glorious Leading Men from Hollywood Past --- with CATS

A Salute to the Glorious Leading Men from Hollywood Past --- with CATS

Nancy Kelly
Let's look photos of men from Hollywood past and present with their beloved cats... Clark Gable, Anthony Perkins, Paul Newman, Anthony Hopkins, Cary Grant, and many other Hollywood greats took photos of beloved felines.
Celebrate Our ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY with VINTAGE INSPIRATION!

Celebrate Our ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY with VINTAGE INSPIRATION!

Nancy Kelly

Peppermint Twist Vintage turned ONE in July, 2020 so we took this opportunity to highlight some of our favourite trends and fashion from decades past. Fashion trends from old Hollywood inspire us. Plus we can't forget to salute the late, great Olivia De Havilland. Let's explore the 40s to the 1960s era!

 

The Power of Advertising: A Look at Jewelry Promotions from the 1940s-1980s

The Power of Advertising: A Look at Jewelry Promotions from the 1940s-1980s

1940s jewelryNancy Kelly
Let’s take a look at vintage jewelry advertisements from Trifari, Monet, Coro, Sarah Coventy and more! Marketing advertisements from the 1940s-80s are unique and colourful!
Exploring Vintage Hollywood: The Pajama Edition

Exploring Vintage Hollywood: The Pajama Edition

1940s earringsNancy Kelly
During times of isolation, old Hollywood films were the epitome of glamour - the hair, the clothing and the jewelry. Let's look at old films and how they heavily influence vintage fashion today.
Lend Me Your Ears - Earrings: A Brief History & How to Wear Them Comfortably

Lend Me Your Ears - Earrings: A Brief History & How to Wear Them Comfortably

1940s earringsNancy Kelly
Read about the history of earrings and learn about how you can wear vintage clip-on and screw back earrings with comfort. Earrings from the 1940-1970s are covered in this discussion.
Brooches: The ULTIMATE and MOST VERSATILE Accessory

Brooches: The ULTIMATE and MOST VERSATILE Accessory

1950s broochesNancy Kelly
Brooches are so versatile. Wear them on coats, jackets, sweaters, lapels, scarfs, on jeans pockets, tshirts, as a collage and more. Add some vintage flare to your daily wardrobe!