JEFF ANGELL is an internationally renowned painter and award winning make-up artist. His work has graced many private art collections and a multitude of films, TV shows, high-fashion runways and magazine covers.  Early on, Jeff nurtured his abilities in the visual arts. Skilled at drawing and painting, his exceptional use of color and his eye for form and composition added to the quality of his work. This led to a 30+ year career as a make-up artist, often heading the make-up department for television and film. Jeff has worked with a host of stars and models including, Kathy Ireland, Kelly Lebrock, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Diana Ross, Elle MacPherson, Bette Midler, Isabella Rossellini, Brooke Shields, Barbara Walters, Natalie Cole, Rita Moreno, Betty White, Cloris Leachman, Annie Potts, Joanna Gleason, Becky Newton, Rebecca Romijn and America Ferrera. Leading men he’s made up for the camera are Sean Penn, Jon Voight, Donald Sutherland, Bob Newhart, Vincent Price, Tony Perkins, Frank Sinatra, Sylvester Stallone, Alan Bates, and Tim Curry. Jeff’s awards include The Image Maker Award for Bette Midler’s Divine Madness, The Westmore Award for his work in print, and The Pantone Award for his use of color in fashion photography. Urged to paint by his great friend and mentor, Marion Pike, the famous portrait artist, Jeff continued to refine his craft and skills as an artist, first painting canvases of classic cars and landscapes, then florals, and finally his portraiture. Creating his own personal style, his paintings are now in high demand and commissioned on a regular basis worldwide. In 1980, when I was the Director of Marketing for Jafra Cosmetics/Gillette, I discovered Jeff and chose him to travel with me across the country to introduce our new Cosmetic line to thousands of Jafra distributors. The connection led to a life-long friendship. In fact, I was so excited when Jeff featured me in a series of 18 paintings in a gallery in Santa Monica, California.

Jeff introduced his “The Make-Up Difference” book in 1988 which is filled with many cosmetic hints and tips using real life women as his models. Even though the clothing styles are now considered vintage, the makeup tips are timeless. The huge Make-Up Difference Book is personally signed by Jeff Angel, and in perfect condition and is still in the original plastic bag. Jeff’s book was printed in Japan and this particular book is the first printing. The 144 page book has beautiful and stunning color photographs with easy-to-follow copy and directions for the reader. It also includes information on Facial Shapes, Brush Types and How to Improve Your Make-Up Application. This very rare and vintage book is the perfect addition to your beauty and reference library, and you will consult it on a regular basis. The pages are 9 ½” W x 13 ½ “H.  $350.00.

Vintage Memory Books

Our Silver Wedding Anniversary 25 – A vintage and beautiful Hallmark album to record and keep the happy memories of your silver anniversary…….the occasion will be yours to relive whenever you want. The cover is very ornate with raised graphics announcing your 25th vintage album.  The book is brand new and has never been used and still has the original plastic around the album. (1 available) $29.50


Our Wedding Memories – Leather-like version. A vintage keepsake album from Markings which celebrates your upcoming wedding. The cover is made of an off-white textured material. Price reduced to $29.50 from $39.50 due to slight discoloration from white to off-white since the album is over 35 years old. (2 available)


Our Wedding Memories – Cloth version. A vintage keepsake album from Markings which celebrates your upcoming wedding. The cover is made of an off-white fabric in a beautiful swirl and textured material. Price reduced to $29.50 from $39.50 due to a very slight discoloration on the top due to age since the album is over 35 years old.

Vintage Renaissance Journals

 

 

The Rules Book

Havens Celebrities’ Favorite Rooms by Michael McCreary

               Celebrated Los Angeles photographer Michael McCreary has magnificently captured the sanctuaries of awide-ranging group of celebrities when they want to hide from the rest of the world.  This book gives you a peek behind the gates into the ultra-private, personally designed worlds of the rich and famous – their Havens.  As a bonus, the book is SIGNED BY MICHAEL!!! with  an Introduction by Whoopi Goldberg.  It is in perfect condition with a little discoloration on the dust jacket due to age – the book was launched in 1995 – and printed in Italy.   (2 available with signature) $50.00 eachCelebrated Los Angeles photographer Michael McCreary has magnificently captured the sanctuaries of a wide-ranging group of celebrities when they want to hide from the rest of the world.  This book gives you a peek behind the gates into the ultra-private, personally designed worlds of the rich and famous – their Havens.  As a bonus, the book is SIGNED BY MICHAEL!!! with  an Introduction by Whoopi Goldberg.  It is in perfect condition with a little discoloration on the dust jacket due to age – the book was launched in 1995 – and printed in Italy.   (2 available with signature) $50.00 each

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This richly practical tribute to Italian cooking and to its chefs and cooks is like no other before compiled.  The authenticity and simplicity of these menus makes Rustic Italian Cooking essential for the home cook.  Dishes range from appetizers and antipasti to pastas, luscious entrees, and mouth-watering desserts.  The flavors and style are drawn from many of Italy’s regions, and range from bold to refined, spirited to subtle.  Featured chefs and cooks include:  Lidia, Bastianich and Carlo Middione.  The book was printed in 1995 and is in perfect cocondition and considered new.  (1 available) $15.00  

 

When I had my Who Makes Sense? Boutique in Los Angeles around 1991, we would sell this beautiful and sought-after Astrology Journal.  A journal in which to record your astrological forecasts against the daily events of your life.  The Journal was from Alan Hutchison Ltd Publishing Co, and will arrive with heat-sealed since it has never been opened.  The journal is impossible to find, and only one available at this time. $15.00                                                                                                                                                    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Astrology Birthday Book allows you to keep track of your life page after page and your special friends and family.  Each month indicates a particular sign and what makes up that sign.  For example, a Pisces which is between February 19 – March 20 indicates the Elements, Type, Ruling Planet, Metal, Colour, etc. etc as well as their compatibility signs.  In addition, famous people are indicated that are Pisces, such as Elizabeth Taylor, Albert Einstein, Rudolf Nureyev and Michelangelo.  Each page has beautiful and medieval photographs in full color.  Again, when I had my Who Makes Sense? boutique in Los Angeles around, 1991, we would sell this sought-after book, which is impossible to find today.  (1 available) $19.50

 

Letters from Fontainebleau are a rare and historical excerpts of letters written of a young woman’s dream of becoming a concert pianist and her travels from a small town in post-depression California to a life of dreams and endless possibilities in pre-World War 11, Paris.  For many years, I volunteered at the Virginia Waring International Piano Competition in the Palm Springs area in honor of concert pianist Virginia Waring, so reading the book was extra special to me.  (1 NEW BOOK available) $15.00 each

                     

 

 

When I had my Who Makes Sense? Boutique in Los Angeles around 1991, we would sell this happy book which would sell out immediately.  It is a quirky, compulsive, irresistible list of all the little things that make us happy  *  Items, places, moods, thoughts, celebrations & our daily bread  *  124 illustrations *  612 pages.  It is the original First Printing, April 1990, and last book left over from my store, published by Workman Publishing, New York.  (1 available) $10.00 

                                                                                                                                                           

The Good News Bible with Deuterocanonicals/Apocrypha is a Today’s English Version.  Some of the distinctive features of this edition includes:  Imprimatur, Easy-to-Read Bible Text, Book Introduction and outlines, Maps and Word List, Chronology of the Bible, etc.  Paper version that has never been used.  (1 available) $15.00