Dolly and Dotty

January 23, 2016, 6 Comments

Recently I was contacted by the UK based, retro influenced clothing company Dolly and Dotty to see if I was interested in test driving one of their items for review. For the most part Dolly and Dotty’s website is full of the classic retro staples, with fitted dresses, swing dresses, pencil skirts and striped tops,…

Tune In to Yankee Sweetheart

November 22, 2015, 5 Comments

Recently Lexi of Yankee Sweetheart contacted me asking if I would be interested in reviewing one of her brooches from her jewelry collection. Lexi is a woman with a passion for retro and vintage fashion, and it is visible through both her adorable salon in Victoria, Australia, where she specializes in vintage hair and make-up and…

That Voodoo You Do So Well

April 17, 2015, 5 Comments

Recently I was contacted by the vintage inspired clothing company Voodoo Vixen asking if I would like to review an item from their new Spring/Summer 2015 collection. As noted in my last post I have recently felt the need to expand upon my vintage inspired/repro collection and was eager to see what was available! The Spring/Summer…

Anchors Away!

November 27, 2013, 4 Comments

Recently I had the pleasure of working yet again with eShakti, the cute, customizable, and affordable on-line collection that takes the perfect hints from the past… This time I was to select something from their Fall/Winter Collection. After mulling over their collection, I decided the red, white, and blue portion of my wardrobe needed to…

Picked Me a Plum

July 26, 2013, 9 Comments

I was recently approached by the gracious Jamie of ChatterBlossom who was not only interested in sponsoring my blog, but also in giving me one of lovely hair flowers to review! When it arrived, it was wrapped up so pretty, I couldn’t imagine a more darling form of packaging! In our e-mail conversations, I explained…

Red Apple Lipstick

April 7, 2013, 14 Comments

Recently I was contacted by Red Apple Lipstick, a company that offers up pretty swell products that are gluten free, paraben free, vegan friendly, made in the USA, among a long list of other wonderful things. Since part of the vintage scene is about being environmentally friendly while also looking glamorous, I felt they were…

Another eShakti Experience

February 27, 2013, 15 Comments

Not too long ago, I was contacted by eShakti again to try out something from their new Spring/Summer collection. And, oh, what a collection it is! I certainly had a hard time selecting something! Ultimately I chose this darling heart blouse… Unlike last time, where I stuck with a standard garment, this go-round I opted…

Find Your Perfect Fit at eShakti

November 20, 2012, 9 Comments

Just prior to leaving for California I was approached by eShakti, an on-line clothing company that produces semi-custom garments. I had never heard of the brand before and did some digging. The website offers up both 9 to 5 wear as well as special occasion wear and there is something for everyone. I can’t tell…

Perfect Palms by Collectif

May 25, 2012, 6 Comments

While I love filling my closet with treasures from the past, sometimes those treasures from the past don’t love me. I can’t tell you how many times I have fallen in love with something on the hanger only to have it not fit. Additionally, there are some pieces, such as blouses and pants, that are…

Do You Crave Starburst?

October 2, 2011, Leave a Comment on Do You Crave Starburst?

Ever since September of 2001, when I first laid eyes on Franciscan Starburst, I was in love. I have hunted relentlessly to find bits and pieces for bargains and over the years I have accumulated a nice set. For me, and many other mid-century enthusiasts who also love the pattern, believe that it embodies the…

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Product Reviews

Dolly and Dotty

Tune In to Yankee Sweetheart

That Voodoo You Do So Well

Anchors Away!

Picked Me a Plum

Red Apple Lipstick

Another eShakti Experience

Find Your Perfect Fit at eShakti

Perfect Palms by Collectif

Do You Crave Starburst?