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…

How To Maintain Your Vintage Wardrobe

January 7, 2013, 16 Comments

Vintage is many things. On one side we love vintage because it’s unique, more flattering and of better quality than the majority of contemporary clothing on the store racks today. However, vintage isn’t without its problems. How many of us have suffered a stain or tear or lost a tap? Part of wearing vintage is…

How To Travel with Vintage

December 16, 2012, 17 Comments

When vintage is all you own, traveling can be a bit of a burden in a way. Between getting folds in garments, worrying about damage on the road, not to mention all of the other travel anxieties, it can get a little hectic. Your Suitcase I travel using vintage luggage. This is for a handful…

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…

Questions on the Street

September 28, 2012, 20 Comments

In my last post I wrote about common vintage misconceptions and in the comments Harlow of Suburban Retro said she would be interested in hearing my responses to the questions and comments I get while out and about. Let’s be honest, we vintage gals don’t dress like everyone else, so it draws attention and sometimes…

Common Vintage Misconceptions

September 21, 2012, 12 Comments

Wearing vintage day-to-day can create a lot of questions and comments from various people…friends, acquaintances, and even total strangers. I tell people where I shop, and there is often a flurry of comments regarding such places and vintage clothing itself, many of which are simply untrue… Vintage Smells Many people think that because something is…

The Black Dahlia: A Work of Surrealist Art?

August 8, 2012, 3 Comments

WARNING: The Black Dahlia murder was gruesome and disturbing. This entry goes into some detail about her murder. To prevent any unwanted unpleasantness, I have included a link to an image for those interested in viewing a photograph of the crime scene. I encourage a view, so to better understand the argument made in the…

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…

Atomic Redhead

Tips, Guides, & Reviews

Red Apple Lipstick

Another eShakti Experience

How To Maintain Your Vintage Wardrobe

How To Travel with Vintage

Find Your Perfect Fit at eShakti

Questions on the Street

Common Vintage Misconceptions

The Black Dahlia: A Work of Surrealist Art?

How To: Remove Sticky Residue

Vintage Beauty: Exercises