1980s Milk + Clay Purifying Cleanser

Description A balancing cleanser inspired by 1980s “fresh face” skincare trends. Ingredients 2 tbsp milk 1 tbsp kaolin clay 1 tsp honey Instructions Mix ingredients. Massage onto damp skin. Rinse thoroughly. Storage Refrigerate 2 days. Substitutions Kaolin → bentonite Beauty Benefits Milk exfoliates; clay purifies; honey hydrates. Era History 1980s skincare leaned into clay‑based purificationContinue reading “1980s Milk + Clay Purifying Cleanser”

Canada from the 1920s to the 1990s: Social, Political, and Cultural forces that Curated Beauty and Fashion Looks

This is Canada from the 1920s to the 1990s: the social, political, and cultural forces that curated the beauty and fashion looks we recognize today. Understanding beauty and fashion history isn’t just about the products, the silhouettes or the trends — it’s about the world that shaped them. For years, I’ve walked you through theContinue reading “Canada from the 1920s to the 1990s: Social, Political, and Cultural forces that Curated Beauty and Fashion Looks”

Don’t Call it a Comeback, He’s Been Here for Years: How LL Cool J Transformed Fashion in the 1980s

He’s walking down the street to a hard‑core beat, gold chain catching the light, Kangol sitting just right, tracksuit crisp, and his radio in his hands because he can’t live without his radio. Don’t call it a comeback, he’s been here for years. LL Cool J didn’t just dominate the charts; he defined the look of anContinue reading “Don’t Call it a Comeback, He’s Been Here for Years: How LL Cool J Transformed Fashion in the 1980s”

My Adidas! Run‑DMC + Adidas: The Partnership That Changed Fashion Forever

How Two MCs, One DJ Turned a Sneaker Into a Global Icon Got your shell‑toe, no‑lace Adidas? Let’s go! Before luxury houses were chasing streetwear collaborations, before sneakers became status symbols, before hip‑hop was a marketing category, there was Run‑DMC, and there were Adidas Superstars. What began as a personal style choice became one ofContinue reading “My Adidas! Run‑DMC + Adidas: The Partnership That Changed Fashion Forever”