vintage on vintage
curated pieces by maryellen howe
how the hell did i get here?
-working with creative and eclectic stylists inspired me to start collecting
-i saw beauty in found objects some of which were discarded in my neighbourhood alleys of beverly hills (I liked to call it my dumpster diving expeditions)
-my film background in makeup & hair & love of unusual clothing & objects brought me to this place of collecting vintage objects that inspire and amuse
-i think if we dress and or accessorize with whimsy, we create conversation
-perhaps that conversation connects us all and inspires us to share a piece of ourselves
below you will see images that required use of my hair & makeup collection
this started my love for vintage accessories
working with wigs
-i thought perhaps i was becoming a hair & makeup hoarder until i was finally booked for a job that required numerous characters requiring my entire collection for the OPI video and print shoot in the photo
antique finger wave clips
-i love working with actual tools from the period
bow chick a bow chick a bow wow
-you should have seen these folks before all the wigs, toupees, sideburns and moustaches ..oh and the marcia brady hair extensions too
alice & me
-it was so rewarding to me when she stopped me in mid makeup application and said 'dear...you are very good'
more vintage beauty
-vintage baubles
vintage inspiration at work
weezer inspired
sean lennon video
-my collecting paid off yet again
this old wig
-my best friend was turning 60 and i wanted to have fun so here she is
novak as maria
-what a fun shoot
-collecting helped me out again