In 1985, Anne Taintor glued the words “intellectuals gone bad” onto a vintage magazine ad featuring two proper and glamorous women. It should perhaps come as no surprise to women in the beauty industry, where wit and beauty are dominant themes, that this mom-trepreneur is now celebrating 25 years of creating clever retail products that give voice to women’s secretly subversive thoughts. Her line of products includes purse-sized emery boards, cosmetic bags, and compacts that are perfect for your salon’s retail boutique. Wholesale prices are available.

Also in honor of the company’s 25th anniversary, her website is hosting a caption contest. Visit the site each month through the end of the year to submit your best caption. Each winner receives a gift certificate for $100 worth of Anne Taintor products. Plus, Taintor will feature some of the captions on future products.

—Sree