Getting My Mad Men On

April 30, 2012, 4 Comments

Last night we enjoyed yet another lovely evening at the historic Hollywood Theatre to watch Mad Men on the big screen. This evenings outfit was brought to you mostly by my grandmother. I took home this dress (and necklace) during our period of cleaning out her things after she passed away. Sadly, she didn’t keep…

Pasta & Shopping

April 28, 2012, Leave a Comment on Pasta & Shopping

This afternoon I had the great pleasure of spending time with Marjorie Mink herself and her husband. In my typical fashion, we arrived downtown early for our lunch, which offered perfect chance for a photo op. Spring has officially arrived in Oregon. Trees are in bloom, we are having a a perfect mix of sunny…

Swingin’ Stagecoach

April 26, 2012, 12 Comments

There are a handful of shops in town that I tend to avoid. Either because the customer service is poor, if not downright terrible, or the shop is simply too…difficult (read as: chaotic and has way too much 80s for me to handle). But every now and again I will allow myself to enter into…

Footsteps in the Fog

April 25, 2012, 4 Comments

In about a week and a half, Patrick and I will be flying to San Francisco. He will be attending a hackathon down in Palo Alto, while I stay in the heart of San Francisco to spend a weekend visiting many Hitchcock filming locations. Recently I picked up this book, Footsteps in the Fog: Alfred…

Together in the Truth

April 23, 2012, 5 Comments

Once again, myself, Patrick, and a few friends met up at Portland’s Hollywood Theatre for their weekly screening of Mad Men. My choice of clothing for the evening? A slightly fitted sage green dress with an embroidered paisley pattern. The dress was a gift from my friend Alicia, who was clearing out her closet of…

Vintage Beauty: Face Shapes

April 19, 2012, 4 Comments

Earlier I blogged about this fab 1947 beauty book I picked up. I mentioned I would be sharing some of book’s tips and tricks, so are you ready for the first entry into the world of vintage beauty? The following pages from Erin & Bud Westmore’s book Beauty, Glamour and Personality offer up images of…

Mad Men a Go-Go

April 16, 2012, 9 Comments

Last night once again found Patrick and myself at the Hollywood for an evening of drinks and the shenanigans of SCDP. And this time, I couldn’t help breaking out the go-go boots… The dress was my mother’s. I love having things from her closet. Here you can see her in the dress in front of…

Titanic – 100 Years Later

April 14, 2012, 7 Comments

Unless you live under a rock, you’re aware that today marks the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. I’ve been interested in the Titanic prior to the 1997 film, and it is this interest that spurred my desire to attend Solanah’s tea commemorating the sinking. Earlier I blogged about the dress I was…

I Strum My Guitar…

April 13, 2012, 2 Comments

Last night I was finally able to check off a band that I’ve been dying to see for years off my list…Social Distortion. Social D, like Brian Setzer and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, was one of my early introductions into the neo-rockabilly movement, and for sometime, the three groups were all I would play intertwined…

Liebster Blog Award!

April 10, 2012, 2 Comments

Well, whadya know! I’ve been given an award! I would like to thank the lovely Laura Mae of Lilacs & Lace for including me in this wonderful “pay-it-forward” style of blog award. I really like this type of award because it encourages a sense of community and sharing with those who inspire us. The rules…

Atomic Redhead

Month: April 2012

Getting My Mad Men On

Pasta & Shopping

Swingin’ Stagecoach

Footsteps in the Fog

Together in the Truth

Vintage Beauty: Face Shapes

Mad Men a Go-Go

Titanic – 100 Years Later

Liebster Blog Award!