I am a HUGE fan of shopping for vintage clothing online. While my local selection is just ok the online world, especially with the help of mega sites like Etsy and eBay, make finding that perfect vintage dress or ... Read more
Today's guest post is from my husband, Oscar, who has a lot of experience with choosing swing dance clothing for men that reduces heat and sweat. Full 40's Swing Suit with Fedora Hat So, you have bought your ... Read more
1950's Mod Ties Neckties, bowties, scarfs and cravats mens neckwear is one of the most fascinating elements of vintage mens apparel. With just the change of a tie a man can alter his persona from 20s gangster to ... Read more
This past weekend my family, friends, and I had the pleasure of attending the Living History Day at Sugar Pine Point State Park on the beautiful Lake Tahoe. The park is home to the Erhman mansion, a grand 1930's house ... Read more
If you want to learn how to do vintage style makeup you can look up videos on YouTube, or read a how to article, or look at pictures and try to mimic the style. Plenty of women try these tactics however the result is ... Read more
Over the past few weeks I have added new pages and new clothes just for plus size gals. I know how hard it can be to find the perfect vintage style dress in your size. Whether you need a flapper dress for a 1920's ... Read more
The golden age of hollywood immortalized the polished good looks of a well dressed man. The hat was not just an accessory it made the man who he was. Gangster or hero, ladies man or comedian 1930's hats had a style ... Read more
Thanks to reader, Karen, I was reminded about how I am glad vintage mens oxford shoes were also designed for women. In the 1920's the trend for sport shoes for women emerged as women started to get outside and ... Read more
Every 1930's Man Wants to be Superman In the 1930's the athletic body seen in boxers and superman became the ideal men's shape. Clothing reflected this new shape with extra broad shoulders, thin waists, and tapered ... Read more
I have the perfect hair for styles prior to 1910- long, thick, curly and with enough bobby pins it can hold a a ten pound Edwardian picture hat (I haven't tried it but I think it could be done). But when it comes to the ... Read more