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Rosina Thu 18-Apr-19 08:52:33

This morning while applying mascara, I remembered the 'spit and scrub' type of the sixties. the small black and deep pink plastic case, the tiny black brush, and then 'Outdoor Girl' popped into my mind. Curious to see if anyone else remembered it I googled 'Outdoor Girl' - and it seems it is still going strong. Why do our brains retain these small facts? I know the words to the advertising jingle for 'Richard Shops'. Obviously I now need to steer my brain on to slightly more significant matters like paying some bills and walking the dog, but I did enjoy that little foray into my teenage years!

GrannyBettie Thu 18-Apr-19 10:50:19

“pardon me Sir, is that the Toffee Crisp you chew chew.....
Also one that sticks in my mind and it may have only been on NE tv was for McEwans “ whilst taking it easy along the Zambezi, a frightening noise hit my ear (cue Tarzan sound) Am I too late? No I’ll have another crate of McEwans the Best Buy in beer”!

Rutheleanor Thu 18-Apr-19 10:49:08

This is luxury you can afford with Cyril Lord!

Fernbergien Thu 18-Apr-19 10:44:03

Does anyone remember Roman Pink lipstick. Late 50s.

Camelotclub Thu 18-Apr-19 10:43:04

I remember that pale pink lipstick did your teeth no favours! And how hygienic was that mascara you had to spit on?

I worked in Woollies in the 70s on a Saturday, some of it on the make up counter. I remember French's Apple Blossom cologne and Miners make-up.

Singlegrannie Thu 18-Apr-19 10:41:48

Anyone remember Miners make up ? Lipstick in Way Out Pink was my favourite.

Legs55 Thu 18-Apr-19 10:35:40

I remember block mascara but don't think I used it, did use the pale pink lipstick though. Oh Aqua Manda & Brut, loved Evening in Paris.

Another jingle for you "Shake n Vac brings the freshness back" grin

Happy memories smile

BassGrammy Thu 18-Apr-19 10:34:22

Now hands that do dishes can be soft as your face......

Sheilasue Thu 18-Apr-19 10:27:38

I used to use that mascara, the brush used to get so thick with mascara so if you didn’t wash it out you would have clumpy eyelashes ?
When I am vacuuming I always think of the song ‘hoover beats as it sweeps as it cleans’.

Pat1949 Thu 18-Apr-19 10:25:34

We're going well on Shell, Shell, Shell. Bing Crosby's (at least I think it was Bing) popular little ditty.

Aepgirl Thu 18-Apr-19 10:25:00

I remember putting a Tiger in my Tank, and having a furry tiger’s tail hanging from my petrol cap.

sassenach512 Thu 18-Apr-19 10:23:51

It's a wonder we didn't all get eye infections with all of that spitting into the mascara! ?

NotSpaghetti Thu 18-Apr-19 10:21:39

I too remember these mascaras.
I had both white lipstick and a deep purple Biba one too. Couldn't afford the clothes at Biba though.
Also Henna and Kohl...
...And my first "grown up" perfume in the early/mid70s - Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche.
Happy days.

olliebeak Thu 18-Apr-19 10:18:07

'You'll wonder where the yellow went - when you brush your teeth with Pepsodent' :-).

I was another who used 'Outdoor Girl' (remember their WHITE lipstick?) - before progressing to 'Boots 17' and then 'Boots No.7'.

Beechnut Thu 18-Apr-19 10:14:15

And then it appeared ?

Beechnut Thu 18-Apr-19 10:13:34

It was a photo from the past and I obviously don’t know what I am doing ?

Beechnut Thu 18-Apr-19 10:09:52

I just saw this on my Fb page.

henetha Thu 18-Apr-19 10:00:16

Lovely perfumes like Californian Poppy and Evening in Paris...and I well remember that mascara, Rosina

KatyK Thu 18-Apr-19 09:58:13

Shine up your buttons with Brasso. I still use Brasso.

fizzers Thu 18-Apr-19 09:55:59

Oh God the 'Richard Shops' tune, now it's in my head and it won't go, as for the mascara, remember it well, it''s a wonder we didn't all go blind with that stuff!

Daddima Thu 18-Apr-19 09:52:52

Aqua Manda perfume, Brut aftershave, Max Factor Pan Stik and strawberry meringue lipstick!

? Long grain rice all the way from America, red peppers, green peppers, juicy green beans. Carrots and peas and a pinch of seasoning.......?

Susan56 Thu 18-Apr-19 09:36:32

For mash get smash!

Teetime Thu 18-Apr-19 09:31:20

OMG the earworms from then ' John Collier John Collier the window to watch' tra la !

shysal Thu 18-Apr-19 09:29:43

Didn't it come from the 'Esso blee Dooler'?

ninathenana Thu 18-Apr-19 09:19:00

Jane Esso blue was/is paraffin.

DoraMarr Thu 18-Apr-19 09:02:12

Oh yes “Outdoor girl!” I remember! And did you have very pale lipsticks? I remember buying some in Biba on a rare school trip to London when we were supposed to be looking round an art gallery or a museum. Later, in my slightly hippy college years, I used to buy henna for my hair and kohl for my eyes. The henna came in a box with a beautiful Bollywood style model on it. It was basically mud, with dried sticks and leaves in it. It made my hair lovely and glossy, with an auburn tint.