Tonight I’m headed into town to do some shopping; simple, really. I need some Rubbermaid containers for books I need to take home to Moose Jaw. I also need to buy a few groceries. I know, you’re excited for me.
For some reason my iPhone deleted four of my playlists. I had playlists made for 1970-1974. It’s happened before but don’t have my iPhone set to auto-sync with iTunes so I’m not sure what’s going on.
I walked to work this morning and it was about -20C. Freezing! My legs were so cold. I have to remember to pick up some longjohns while I’m out tonight.
In the middle of writing this I was able to score a last minute hair appointment. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to get there in time. “Curse my metal body!”. Remember when I had my hair streaked blonde? Well that wasn’t my smartest move. The peroxide was left on my hair too long and now, months later, all the hair that was streaked blonde is breaking off.
My hair is about half-way down my back so I’m going to get about five inches cut off. Remember when I got those 1976 era Farah Fawcett flicks? Well this time I’m going 1979 and getting a long bob which was the most popular style back then. My hair should fall a few inches below my shoulders.
The feathered hairstyle was still hugely popular with teenagers (boys and girls) well into the early 80’s. For older women though, feathered hair was not seen as very professional so the trend was towards more conservative, low-maintenance styles. Debbie Harry of the punk band Blondie made the long bob an iconic hairstyle. Shelley Long also wore the 80’s version of the long-bob (with bangs) during the early years of Cheers.
I prefer to wear my hair long but it’s necessary that I try to fix as much of the damage as I can. The most obvious fix for damaged hair is scissors. It won’t be too bad I guess. Within six months my hair should be back close to where I usually like to wear it.
A little bit of 1970’s love, just for you, gentle nerdlings.
I’m not an expert on early technology (I wish) or the 1970’s (weird, I know), but I would put this picture at around 1971-1972. I’m basing my guess completely on her outfit and hairstyle which I don’t see being any later than 1972.
I don’t know if I’ve mentioned it before on tumblr, but I’m currently working through a series of lists dedicated to the 1970’s. These lists are novels, non-fiction, movies, songs, and television. Here is where I’m at so far:
- Novels - I’m currently reading Day of the Jackal by Frederick Forsyth
- Movies - I’ve of course seen dozens of movies from the 1970’s but as far as this list is concerned I’ve watched Woodstock, M*A*S*H, Patton, Five Easy Pieces, and Love Story.
- Non-Fiction books - currently reading Something Happened: A Political and Cultural Overview of the Seventies by Edward D. Berkowitz.
- Songs - slowly building a kickass playlist.
- Television - just finished season 1 of Eight is Enough. Currently watching season 1 of Charlie’s Angels.
It’s been a really fun project because I love the 1970’s and early 1980’s. Watching movies with slower pacing, and character development is just plain wonderful. Books are great no matter what decade, and 70’s music and television; all good stuff.
Donald Sutherland with young Kiefer, California, 1970.
What I have in my suitcase; a 1990 copy of The Stand; a 1976 copy of Carrie; and a 1978 copy of Night Shift.
Some 70’s and 70’s inspired inspiration this grey, cold morning.
My badass haircut is tomorrow. I haven’t decided on a colour. I’m wavering between getting blonder highlights or wimping out and dyeing it back to chocolate brown. I have picked the style; feathered of course but more Jaclyn Smith and less Farrah Fawcett.
I have a big post coming up about my retro project. Expect it tomorrow evening.
A good-for-you dose of 70’s inspiration. I love it all. Some new, some old. It doesn’t matter, it’s all good stuff.
(flower pic by Joel Olives via pretty little flowers)
Later this year I’m hoping to move into a new place. I’ve decided that instead of buying just more new crap that I’m going to outfit my home in as much vintage finds as I can. Yesterday I hit the jackpot and won a complete set of Corelle ‘Meadow’ dishes (circa 1977) on ebay. How awesome this that? It’s an absolutely gorgeous pattern.
Orange you glad I posted these?
More gorgeous ladies of the 1970’s. Further proof that women weren’t “hilarious and ridiculous”. Fashion ads don’t accurately reflect what people actually wore. Just like today, fashion ads mostly sell fantasy or an ideal image.
*Just to note: I’m not sure who the lady in the top picture is but the others are, from left to right, Meryl Streep, Priscilla Presley, and the Runaways.
A modern look inspired by the 70’s.
This is how I’m doing my eye-makeup tomorrow. Of course mine will be more subtle and with a modern sensibility. If I had more time, I would do my nails a pretty light green. Alas, it’s already 9:30 P.M., and I still have to have a shower and get ready for bed. I’m excited about trying this look out tomorrow though!
