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…

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…

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…

Vintage Must Have: Girdle

June 16, 2012, 4 Comments

In the last segment of my “Vintage Must Have” series I tackled bullet bras. Now let’s go a little further south and discuss girdles. The girdle was the mid-century answer to the corset. And while it can take a few inches off your waist, I find them more necessary for holding up my stockings and…

Vintage Must Have: Bullet Bra

May 18, 2012, 6 Comments

Alright, ladies. Let’s talk about your boobs. Your “yabbos”, the girls, breasts. For vintage girls, we live in a very different bra state than the rest of the ladies out there. When I first started shopping for vintage on a heavier scale I came across a common problem. The darts in the breast region were…

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…

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…