Weekend Eye Candy - Pierre Cardin, 1972

August is here, and with it we change our focus to Fall fashions.  This coat by Pierre Cardin is from 1972.  I adore the cut out sleeves backed with black, along with the black patent belt and buttons. 

Halston - 1972

Now that Sarah Jessica Parker has parted ways with Halston Heritage and backer Harvey Weinstein and designer Marios Schwab are also out, perhaps it's time for a look at some original Halston garments from 1972.  Above, an angora and wool skirt is tied at the waist and worn with cashmere pants.  Recognize the necklaces?  Elsa Peretti designed them for Halston.

 Ribbed cashmere sweater.

 Matte jersey tunic and pants.

 Camel colored trench coat in Ultrasuede.

Hand painted silk chiffon caftan.

Bulgari Necklace - 1972

I thought I would start my Christmas list early.  I am head-over-heels in love with this Bulgari necklace from 1972.  Black onyx and diamond stripes set in gold.   Yes, that will do nicely!

Mad For Plaid - 1972

It's 1972 and the whole world is mad for plaid. Plaid coats, plaid suits, plaid skirts, plaid pants. Plaid, plaid, plaid!

Get Gaston Jaunet wool plaid coat with cape style sleeves.

At left: Webe plaid overcoat with detachable capelet.
At right: Redine Loubens herringbone wool cape and knickers.

Dormeuil tartan plaid pant suit with bell bottoms.

At left: Boutique Nina Ricci plaid wool jacket worn over black pleated dress.
At right: Jean Patou Boutique bias cut wool coat with kimono sleeves.

Pierre Balmain Boutique fuzzy wool coat with capelet.

Remember the Original Clairol Herbal Essence Shampoo?

Wow, what a trip down memory lane! This 1972 ad for Clairol Herbal Essence Shampoo brings me way back. When I was in high school and working at Woolworth's, I loved this shampoo so much, I bought it with my own money and did not share it with my 4 sisters. The pine woods scent was unlike anything else on the market. I had long straight hair at the time and would get wiffs of the scent almost all day. As Clairol said, it was "clean and fresh and fragrant with the cool, green essence of mysterious herbs and enchanted flowers".

Clairol discontinued this shampoo long ago. Their new line of Herbal Essences shampoos are nothing like this original. Believe me, I've tried. When I came across this ad today, I did a search for it, and I am not alone in wishing Clairol would revive the original. But I did find this:

Vermont Country Store has come out with what appears to be a great alternative. According to the overwhelmingly positive customer reviews, this product mimics the original scent to a T. I've not tried it yet, but I'll be sure to let you know my opinion when I fill up my shopping cart and get my order!

UPDATE: To read my review of the Vermont Country Store version, click here.

Weekend Eye Candy - Valentino 1972

Valentino Couture Spring-Summer 1972. A silk water lily attached to the shoulder strap mimics the print of water lilies on yellow silk chiffon.

Weekend Eye Candy - Bob Mackie 1972

Not as extreme as some of her later Oscar dresses, Cher still makes a splash in this Golden Harem ensemble by Bob Mackie at the 1972 Academy Awards. She and Sonny were presenters for Best Original Song. Cher donated this outfit to the Christie's "Unforgettable: Fashion of the Oscars" auction to benefit Aids research. It sold for $27,600, the fifth highest price of the entire auction. Oh, those abs.

Mini Skirts - 1972

At first glance, you may think these dresses from 1972 were shortened just to make an impact in the photographs. You may think that we didn't wear our mini skirts that short. You'd be wrong. Yes, Virginia, we did wear our skirts this short. And yes, we had to learn to move so as not to show more than we wanted. No bending from the waist, always from the knees. No crossing of the legs without first tugging at the hem of your skirt. In fact, we were always tugging at the hem of our skirts to keep our ba-donka-donks covered. And, yes, we froze in cold weather. We were slaves to fashion.

Teal green jersey mini dress with side buttons by Daniel Hechter is worn with a white rib knit turtleneck jersey and green rib knit tights. White boots by Jean Barthet.
On the right, orange and yellow striped dress by Daniel Hechter worn with orange opaque tights and platform shoes.

A printed jersey jumper with buttons at the shoulder straps by Get Gaston Jaunet is worn over a black rib knit turtleneck top and black rib knit tights.

Heavy blue wool tunic and mini skirt by Madd worn with a red knit turtleneck sweater and nude pantyhose.

Weekend Eye Candy - 1972 Christian Dior Luggage

Speaking of luggage, I would love to own this 1972 Christian Dior carry-on tote bag from the Dior luggage line. Dior monogrammed canvas with brown leather. Yum.