Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner (1967)

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guesswhoscomingtodinner_bornunicorn (3)Two Dior houndstooth bottles on the Draytons’ bathroom shelf.

The houndstooth bottle is a classic for Dior perfumes, so I’ve been wondering what were the exact fragrances seen in the film. Unfortunately I haven’t been able to read the front labels, so I’m pretty clueless. Yet, since the film was released in 1967, it’s possible to narrow the search to the perfumes launched before that year.

missdior_houndstooth_bornunicornMiss Dior, the 1947 chypre floral fragrance created by Jean Carles and Paul Vacher.

diorama_houndstooth_bornunicornDiorama, the 1949 chypre fragrance created by Edmond Roudnitska.

diorissimo_houndstooth_bornunicornDiorissimo, the 1956 spectacular lily of the valley bomb created by Edmond Roudnitska.

diorling_houndstooth_bornunicornDiorling, the 1963 chypre fragrance created by Paul Vacher.

Which of these perfumes could suit the protagonists of the film? Any guesses?

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Friends S07E24 (The One With Chandler and Monica’s Wedding)

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narspalette_bornunicornMonica Geller (Courtney Cox) is ready to put her make-up on using a NARS palette.

The episode aired in May 2001, so I wonder what was Monica’s palette. Probably the now-iconic American Beauty, which I think was the first palette of the brand, combining four neutral powder eyeshadows, two Multiples and four neutral lipsticks.

 

Jada Pinkett Smith’s Dressing Table (2014)

IMG_5612Jada Pinkett Smith has just posted this picture on her Facebook account. She’s started her day at 5.30 am, lots of press events for Gotham ahead.

mac_lipliner_bornunicorn bobbibrown_foundationstick_bornunicorn iman_stickfoundation_bornunicorn nars_compact_bornunicornI’ve spotted a MAC lip liner, foundation sticks and lots of NARS compacts (plus a paper bag) on her dressing table. The foundation sticks are black and gold, so I’m not sure if they’re by Iman or Bobbi Brown, since the two packagings are practically the same.

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dermalogica_agesmarthydramist_bornunicornThere are also a couple of Becca compacts and Dermalogica antioxidant face mist.

Thanks to my reader Jessica for the Becca and Dermalogica ids.

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