Vintage beauty

I've always loved all things vintage and how old beauty/fashion books talk about being ladylike and keeping up appearances, so when i found a whole row of dusty vintage beauty and fashion books under the stairs at a relatives house i couldn't help but have a look. It was a tough choice but the photo above is the book i chose to take home with me, It tells you everything from how to mix your own skin care products to the perfect bath! I'll leave you with the Rose Essence recipe from the Fragrance section, i haven't tried it yet, i just like the image it cunjers up of an old fashioned rose garden.. 

3 handfuls of dried rose petals

sweet almond oil as needed

In a glass bowl or jar, or put dried rose petals and cover with the oil. Put the pot in a pan of simmering water, heat until the oil has removed all the colour of the petals. Strain; keep tightly lidded.

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