November 26, 2012

GIVE-AWAY & INSTAGRAM

Today is Monday the 26th, the last day to enter the Tangee lipstick give-away!
If you didn't get to enter, don't worry! Since we know you all have been busy, we are extending the give-away until this weekend to make sure everyone is able to enter!
 
 
So the new deadline is
December 3rd @ Midnight.
To enter is simple-all you need to do is follow the blog publicly (if you're not already) and post this give-away on some sort of social network (Facebook, Twitter, Blog, etc.) then in a comment (on the original post) put a link of where you posted it!
 
 
 

We've also been busy with give-aways, Etsy and now we're on Instagram!
Sharing things that you won't see on the blog, we'll post pictures of our adventures- food, hot spots of California and any vintage inspirations along the way.
 
Our username: brentwoodlanevintage
 
Have a great week everyone!
 
Always,
Viv, Viola  & Vera




November 23, 2012

ETSY SHOP Now Open for Business!

 

 
We've created Brentwood Lane Vintage on Etsy!
Check it out!
 
Since today is the Grand Opening, everything will be discounted!!!
Hurry it ends Monday, December 24th!

Punch this in at check out for the discount.
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And remember there are only three days left for the Tangee give away, don't forget to enter!
 
 
 
Always,
Viola, Vera & Viv

November 19, 2012

GIVE AWAY- Tangee Lipstick

Hello Everyone!
We are very excited for our first GIVE-AWAY!!
 
 
We discovered this vintage lipstick called Tangee. This iconic lipstick has been around for over 70 years! Although the lipstick is orange it "goes on clear and gradually turns into the perfect shade for you...It moisturizes lips to prevent drying and chapping and looks freshly applied for hours." We've never used it but it sounds pretty cool and wanted to give you readers a chance to try it.
 
 
 
 
 
So tell your friends, tell girls at work, tell your mom, tell anyone who you would think would like to enter.

TO ENTER: all you have to do is follow the blog publicly (if you follow privately we cannot see you), and post a link to this give-away on some sort of social network (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Blog, etc.) then attach a link to your post in a comment. Please only enter once. Remember not to include any personal info.
 
The deadline is November 26th.
The winner will be posted within that week.
*We regret to say this giveaway is extended to only those in the United States and Canada at this time* 

Hope you win!
 
Sincerely, Vera, Viola and Viv
 


November 10, 2012

Eyeglasses are for Movie Stars

All three of us wear glasses. It is interesting to note that according to the Vision Council of America, about 75% of adults use some sort of vision correction. However, especially in Old Hollywood, images of glamorous stars rarely included glasses. So finding images of bespeckled actors can be fun. Here are some familiar faces in frames.


Robert Cummings, Doris Day, Phil Silvers

Marilyn Monroe

Grace Kelly

Grace & Marilyn's Glasses



Gregory Peck


James Dean

James & Gregory's Glasses
Here is a list of links to places where you can buy vintage glasses:
*We have not purchased glasses from any of these sources*

New

BonLook


--Viola

November 4, 2012

Outfit Post- An Autumn School Day

Its so nice to have some weather that isn't blazing hot or ice cold. With the weather beconming quite mild, it was a perfect time to take photos for this fall outfit. School has been officially in session for a little over two months now. I thought it would be fun to dress the part. We will be expecting some weather in the 90's soon! No autumn or winter clothes will be needed here, we took these photos for this fall outfit in the nick of time!

Reading intently on a park bench...


Pitfalls in English


 Accompanied with some vintage educational subject books, with my two french braids and penny loafers I thought I looked quite appropriate for school.



Time for an English lesson!
Sweater: JcPenney
Skirt: thrifted
Belt: thrifted
Knee Highs: Target
Shoes: Lands End (JcPenney)
Bag: Goodwill (in Arizona)
Books: Estate Sale
Glasses: Ray Bans (Lens Crafters)


Scuffed from recess...

Sincerely, Vera

P.S. We are going to have some hair tutorials soon, so stay tuned!