I stumbled on this while reading the September 1940s issue of Good Housekeeping magazine. I tried looking for the article again but can not find the magazine at the library at the moment. I did take took a couple of notes and in the article they mention Ida Jean Kain, her way does not have one...
Pachucos during war times
Iconic Pachuca Looks and the history
Latino Americans History http://www.pbs.org/latino-americans/en/watch-videos/#2365075996
Me being a Latina, Guatemalan/Spaniard on my dad's side and American on my mom's side. And a vintage enthusiast especially the 1940s and I...
There is a radio station in Chicago and online world wide, Saturdays from 1-5pm central time that broadcast old radio serials, adverts, interviews, and even sit and read a newspaper from the era the radio is showcasing, its usually the 1940s-1960s. Link for the latest podcast...
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Its no secret that I am a fan of captain America and the 1940s. So when I was told that Agent Carter got her own TV show I was super excited! And being a brunette I've been told a number of times that I look like Agent Carter :)
Here is the link to Agent Carter's style guide...
Thanks to this blog post http://www.lindasonline.com/petite-bras-guide.html I finally found out why my 30D bras were not fitting me correctly. I learned I have a petite 30D/C bust. Here is a blog post also explaining more on the petite bust...
I have been using these for a year and they are my favorite feminine product Party In My Pants is a sister-owned and operated mini business, handmade with love in Ashland, Wisconsin http://partypantspads.com/
I discovered these at my local co-op and Whole Foods Market, tried them out...
Hi Guys,
Stumbled across this blog and youtube channel by The Rebel Rouser.
He reviews all kinds of pomade and gives advice on his youtube channel, why your pomade might not be working and the right hair cut for your hair type.
TheeRebelRouser youtube channel...
I hope some places continue to have pay phones available.
PayPhone https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Payphone
The Payphone project http://www.payphone-project.com/
Payphone network http://payphonenetwork.com/
I have my own story to tell, why Payphones are still worth keeping around...
I am a clerk "AKA" secretary, I very much dislike the title clerk (modern term). It confuses people, when I say secretary I get the ohhh look.
I have always admired the 1930s secretary look but have been so over whelmed when trying to achieve the 30s secretary wardrobe. Especially in the...
Most of the threads in the powder room and beauty forum focus on wonderful fashion (repo shoe and clothing web sites), make-up, and hair styles of the 1940s-1950s.
Yet, I do not see any threads on hair, make-up, and fashion of the 1960s.
I am adoring the early fashions of 1960-1964 but I...
I saw this at Walgreens http://s253.beta.photobucket.com/user/katia357/media/Mobile%20Uploads/utf-8BSU1HLTIwMTMwMTIyLTAwNTU5LmpwZw.jpg.html#/user/katia357/media/Mobile%20Uploads/utf-8BSU1HLTIwMTMwMTA5LTAwNTQyLmpwZw.jpg.html?&_suid=1359066864206007874577057036985
I looked up some information on...
I have a medium size and growing vhs tape movie collection, granted some of the vhs tape films I own are on DVD and some are not on DVD. For me, I do not see any reason to spend more money for a DVD version of a movie I already own, unless the vhs tape is to damaged to play then I'll consider...
Here is the link from Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Fashionable-Clothing-Sears-Catalogs-Collectors/dp/0764306154/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1349388182&sr=8-2&keywords=1960s+clothing
The book is in excellent condition.
The book offers full color photos of clothing worn during the late 1960s...
I adore her youtube page. http://www.youtube.com/user/ThePinupNoire The great thing about how all of these mainly 1940's hairstyles is they are all done without the use of styling products.
This one is my favorites http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3v2-kWzTUgU&feature=plcp ideas on hair rat...
While looking through my vintage movie collection I noticed I do not have any film noir movies.
What are your favorite film noir movies or in your collection (please list the year of each movie listed)?
My favorites so far
The Window (1949)
The Face Behind The Mask (1941)
Black Angel...
I saw this blog mentioned on another blog http://dapperashell.blogspot.com/ some post may or may not be about vintage attire. I found it quite interesting.
Did women wear petticoats in the 1930's-1940's? I have my eye on some but am not sure about getting one. If this has been asked before feel free to merge the thread. I could not find it in the search box.
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