War of the Worlds

War of the Worlds

You might be wondering what a Science Fiction novel has to do with Avon Calling? Let’s blame Mr. George Jones. There’s a scene in Episode #16 Better the Devil You Know, where George flips out at some rather *revealing* news he’s...

Victory Red ~ Wartime Glamor

Victory Red ~ Wartime Glamor

The only lipstick to wear in the 1940’s was red, red and more red! Red lipstick symbolised the optimism, fighting spirit and patriotism of the second world war. Wearing it was considered to keep spirits up during the dark days of the war...