Name's Cat. I'm an L.A. gal who loves everything from classic movie queens to pinups to classic horror. My likes vary a lot. Having said that, I refuse to fit in a box or apologize for being me.

 Max Factor and his “scientific device” the Beauty Micrometer which detects defects in feminine beauty that are imperceptible to the naked eye. 1934

Bette Davis 1930’s

“Rubenstein Cosmetics” vintage ad 1939

Ida Lupino 1930’s

Bea Toil for Life Magazine 1920’s

billyjane:

For Lady Esther Face Powder, ca. 1934. by Gilbert B. Seehausen

from  The High Art of Photographic Advertising [also]

1920’s Vintage Beauty ad

Woodbury Dream Stuff Cosmetics ad 1949

wehadfacesthen:

via mothgirlwings:

Snowfire Face Powder ad - 1936

Artist:  Wilton Williams

Dancer using broken glass instead of cosmetics 1939