Recent content by katiepickle

I picked this one up at the swap meet about a year ago. It is tight just under the bust and then flares out. A gal I know who owns a vintage shop dated it at late 50s or early 60s. I would wait until fall fashions come out completely if you were looking for something more authentic than the...

If you go to a station that has a repair shop attached one of the mechanics will usually do it for you without you having to ask. Even if you are on a bicycle!

My sewing area has gotten out of control. It is beginning to look like a small explosion of fabric, notions, and patterns. How do you stay tidy? Any photos of your organizational systems? I have been looking around for some kind of cabinet that looks classy (since my sewing room doubles as my...

I found eBay auctions of them and online stores with pictures just by searching for them on Google. Good luck!

I feel the same way. I usually hit up swap meets and thrift stores over vintage shops just because I cannot afford to pay those prices. In fact, my last swap meet buy was 2 40s dresses for $15 total. They were freshly dry cleaned too!

i believe that it is the antiperspirant that discolors fabrics and not the deodorant. you may want to try using something that is only a deodorant with a white t-shirt to see if it keeps the sweat stains to a minimum. another idea, i use that new dove ultra clear and i have not had any...

I bought mine on Ebay for $20. A local vintage shop sells them for upwards of $75. However, the toes on mine were in poor condition and I had them replaced by plain red leather at a cobbler. I also had a very thin rubber sole put on them so that i could actually wear them without sliding down...

Does anyone know of any reputable tailors in the San Diego area? I am looking to get a few things tailored but I have no idea who to go to. I have gotten a few things done here and there, but I don't really trust them enough to send them something really special. Thanks!

Congratulations! You'll probably see my dad there, he is in the prop department.

I am not superstitious, but I do believe in parking karma. If you drive like a jerk, you will always get crappy parking spots and if you are a nice driver you will always have rockstar parking.

52Styleline, that is a sweet car. My primary vintage possession is also my car (an unrestored 64 Falcon currently undergoing an engine rebuild; I am the 4th owner), but it is not as vintage as I would like it to be. My graduation present to myself is going to be a early 50s wagon.

I have also seen gals with garters tattooed on their legs. I can't say that I care for the look personally, but for burlesque dancers in warm climates it must be nice and breezy.

My favorite pair came from my SO for x-mas a few years ago.

I just got a variation of the Louise Brooks bob and I love it. Mine is very heavily layered though, and if I had the patience or know how for waves I think it would look a little silly. If you got it more straight across I don't think that you will have any problems though. With my hair it...

Hello all! My 21st is coming up and I was wondering if anyone knew of some snazzy retro-lounges or bars in the San Diego area. I would rather not go the route of my local contemporaries and bar hop at the beach. Thanks for any suggestions!