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…

Vintage Beauty: Posture

June 22, 2012, 7 Comments

I believe that good posture is something that should be practiced by everyone, but especially by those who wear vintage. Prior to and throughout the mid-20th century, good posture was greatly encouraged, and many young women participated in manners classes, where good posture was a staple of the the coursework. A proper lady did not…

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…

Vintage Beauty: Hairstyling

May 12, 2012, 3 Comments

Ready for some more vintage beauty tips from Hollywood’s Ern and Bud Westmore? Last time we covered face shapes, and today we’re covering hairstyles to compliment your face shape. There is a lot of great 1940s hair inspiration here too, along with some tips to compliment your facial structure. I know doing vintage…

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…

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…

Vintage Beauty: Introduction

April 5, 2012, 4 Comments

Awhile ago, I picked up this book at Powell’s downtown… The cover grabbed my attention right away, and flipping through its pages provided both quality tips, as well as a few giggles. The book was written by Ern and Bud Westmore, of the famous Westmore film make-up artists. Their father, George Westmore, founded the first…

Book Review: Forties Fashion

January 29, 2012, Leave a Comment on Book Review: Forties Fashion

The 1940s was an interesting and decisive decade across the globe. With the Second World War we faced a period in which nearly all aspects of our lives were asked to change. From the warfare itself to the clothes we wore, the 1940s left an impression. The impression it created in the fashion world is…

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…

Proper Care and Maintenance of Aluminum Trees

January 7, 2011, 43 Comments

Well, it’s that time again. It’s the time when all the wonder and sparkle of the holiday season gets tucked back into boxes and stored away. And when you decorate with vintage items, packing is a very important thing to do right. Ceramics need to be bundled up with tissue paper and bubble wrap and…

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Tips, Guides, & Reviews

Drive-In Tips

Vintage Beauty: Posture

Perfect Palms by Collectif

Vintage Beauty: Hairstyling

Footsteps in the Fog

Vintage Beauty: Face Shapes

Vintage Beauty: Introduction

Book Review: Forties Fashion

Do You Crave Starburst?

Proper Care and Maintenance of Aluminum Trees