Manly Mondays: An Introduction

July 30, 2012, 8 Comments

Hello! I’m Patrick, Janey’s husband. Over the past year I’ve gotten into the vintage fashion scene (in no small part thanks to her) and I’ve been wanting to share my thoughts and opinions and give out some tips to other guys interested in vintage fashion. Over the next few weeks I am planning to write…

Patio Pretties

July 29, 2012, 11 Comments

It’s no secret that I’m a fan of the patio dresses and sets, popular in the 1950s and 60s. A recent conversation in the wake of the floral print party, my friend Angelica and I discussed having a party where each person would wear one of these patio ensembles, and so we did, leaving Casa…

How To: Remove Sticky Residue

July 27, 2012, 6 Comments

Lately it seems the price tag stickers from thrift stores have become, well, more sticky, leaving behind annoying sticky goo after removing the price tag. So, I’m here to tell you how to quickly remove such annoying goo with one of my favorite products: WD-40. I learned about WD-40 from my dad, who, like many…

Vintage Beauty: Exercises

July 18, 2012, 16 Comments

Today I’m sharing with you what I’ve been calling my “Pin-Up Work Out Routine”. For many years I struggled on a very severe level with body image issues. This past has made me tentative about working out, since I fear falling back into a state I care not to revisit. Additionally, many of the work…

Sizzling Vintage

July 16, 2012, 6 Comments

This past weekend brought one of my favorite events of the year…the summer antique show at the Portland Expo Center. Hosted by Palmer Wirfs, the summer Expo has over a thousand dealers selling various items ranging from fine furnishings from the turn-of-the-century to vintage clothing to collectable toys. I attended all three days of the show…

Vintage Must Have: Sheer Blouse

July 11, 2012, 8 Comments

Summer is in full swing, and that means it’s hot, hot, hot! Some of my favorite summer staples are my sheer blouses that I have acquired. Often made of nylon, sheer blouses are some of the best ways to beat the heat while also looking elegant and refined. But remember ladies, slips are quite required…

The Historics

July 9, 2012, 3 Comments

Each year for the past several years my dad and I have had a tradition of going to the Portland Historic Races at Portland International Raceway. I have always enjoyed the time with my dad and getting to see such fantastic old autos race around. The teams take very much pride in their race cars…

Drive-In Tips

July 6, 2012, 5 Comments

Earlier, I blogged about going to the drive-in with some of my friends. I also encouraged those of you who live near a drive-in to attend, so I figured I would also give you some tips for your next trip to the drive-in. -First things first. Don’t let the above image happen to you! I…

Picture Perfect Day at the Drive-In

July 2, 2012, 7 Comments

In the months following the passing of Patrick’s father, we were very busy dealing the necessary duties, so things such as my birthday understandably fell to the wayside. But yesterday, Patrick surprised me with a “birthday” trip to the drive-in, complete with ice cream and birthday announcement! We went with two of my dearest friends,…

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Month: July 2012

Manly Mondays: An Introduction

Patio Pretties

How To: Remove Sticky Residue

Vintage Beauty: Exercises

Sizzling Vintage

Vintage Must Have: Sheer Blouse

The Historics

Drive-In Tips

Picture Perfect Day at the Drive-In