Posts Tagged ‘vintage’
Top Five Most Fabulous Glamour Shots
Tweet Remember when glamour shots were the epitome of elegance and style? No? That’s because they never were. Even in [...]
Remember when glamour shots were the epitome of elegance and style? No? That’s because they never were. Even in the 80′s and 90′s when people actually herded into their local Sears photography studio or Olan Mills branch glamour shots were still hideous and tacky. The problem is, back then people didn’t know anybody because good taste didn’t exist. Still, glamour shots... More...
By Gary • Apr 17th, 2013 • Category: BEAUTY, ENTERTAINMENT, FASHION
Five Obsolete Toys From the 80s and 90s
Tweet Moon Bounce shoes, AKA the Ankle Destroyers 3,000 I remember the late 80′s and early 90′s being a golden [...]
Moon Bounce shoes, AKA the Ankle Destroyers 3,000 I remember the late 80′s and early 90′s being a golden age of cartoons and toys. This is probably because I was a kid back then, and didn’t know any better. Still, ask anyone who was fortunate enough to be a kid during those times, and they will tell you that there are certain “classics” that may become obsolete, but w... More...
By Gary • Mar 27th, 2013 • Category: ENTERTAINMENT, Toys
Givenchy Couture in 2010 Was Magical
Tweet Before Givenchy was known for its prolific mirror-image birds of paradise shirts, or more recently, its Fall 2013 haute [...]
Before Givenchy was known for its prolific mirror-image birds of paradise shirts, or more recently, its Fall 2013 haute Disney looks, Riccardo Tisci had a much more ethereal, breathtaking moment with his Fall 2010 couture collection. It was nothing short of aesthetically decadent eye candy. This collection certainly deserves a trip down memory runway. Inspired by human anatomy, the zipper pulls... More...
By emilyc • Mar 12th, 2013 • Category: Dresses, FASHION
The Unfortunate Coordinating Looks of Destiny’s Child
Tweet Each day, you should be thankful for Beyonce, Kelly, and Michelle getting themselves together in the style department. If [...]
Each day, you should be thankful for Beyonce, Kelly, and Michelle getting themselves together in the style department. If you want to sustain a pristine, positive image of them in your mind, I’d stop reading this right now and go back to YouTube-ing the Super Bowl halftime show. If you’re one of those crazed fans who truly believes that these divas can do no wrong and would love them ... More...
By emilyc • Mar 5th, 2013 • Category: Bottoms, CELEBS, Dresses, FASHION, Jewelry, Shoes and Accessories
Three Tips To Create An Adorable Vintage Kitchen
Tweet Vintage kitchens are a hard thing to recreate in this age of technology. Sure, we all love the look [...]
Vintage kitchens are a hard thing to recreate in this age of technology. Sure, we all love the look of a vintage kitchen, but we aren’t often willing to give up our modern creature comforts in the name of style. It brings us back to the age-old quandary of form versus function. Still, there are some easy ways to achieve the vintage kitchen look without sacrificing your appliances, or even ... More...
By Gary • Mar 2nd, 2013 • Category: Decor, HOME AND REAL ESTATE, Interiors, Kitchen
5 Things You Won’t Believe Happened 15 Years Ago
Tweet Get ready to feel old. The following is a brief rundown of prominent things that happened 15 years ago. [...]
Get ready to feel old. The following is a brief rundown of prominent things that happened 15 years ago. I’m sorry, but how did a decade and a half pass so stealthily? It seems like just yesterday I was playing Oregon Trail on my bright orange iMac in school, and that is why it’s up first on the list: 1. iMac computers. I kind of wish they were still around. Do we get to pick a trans... More...
By emilyc • Feb 26th, 2013 • Category: ENTERTAINMENT, Events, Internet, Music, TV
Decor Spotting: Vintage Fans That Will Blow Your Mind
Prepare yourself to be blown away!
I don’t know about you, but I’m one of those people who absolutely, positively must sleep with a fan. Not because I’m hot and need the air blowing on me or anything, but because I can’t sleep in silence and turning the TV on while I snooze annoys the crap out of me. Thus, in an effort to score a cute bedside fan that doesn’t look heinous (trust me, it ain’t easy)... More...
By Elizabeth Mitchell • Jan 30th, 2013 • Category: Decor, HOME AND REAL ESTATE
Fashion Crave: The Kooples
Fashion Crave with The Kooples
Luxury clothing brand, The Kooples pride themselves with dressing men and women in sharp allure with a style borrowed from icons of fashion and a love for vintage. What is unique about this brand is the find interesting and beautiful and talented celebrity couples, and have them model the clothes. On their website they feature the most inspiring and beautiful one minute videos of each of the c... More...
By Casey • Dec 9th, 2012 • Category: BEAUTY, Bottoms, FASHION, Outerwear, Shoes and Accessories, Tops
Travel Spotting: The Shady Dell Trailer Park Hotel
Tweet Ever wondered how the “other half” lives? No, this time I am not referring to the super rich and [...]
Ever wondered how the “other half” lives? No, this time I am not referring to the super rich and powerful 1%. By “other half” this time I mean the people that live in the middle of nowhere in aluminum trailers that drink Natural Ice beers and eat fried everything. The Shady Dell Hotel in Bisbee, Arizona is a kitschy throwback to the 1950′s and the American open road.... More...
By Gary • Oct 26th, 2012 • Category: FOOD AND TRAVEL, Vacations
Giveaway Spotting: $25 Gift Certificate From StockingConsignment.com
Tweet Gone are the days of high fashion for high prices thanks to Stocking Consignment. I am not a fan [...]
Gone are the days of high fashion for high prices thanks to Stocking Consignment. I am not a fan of fruitless searching through consignment stores – they always smell a little weird and I can never find the fab brands I like. Stocking Consignment remedies that dilemma with their vast selection of dresses, tops, bottoms, shoes and accessories, and even vintage and one-of-a-kind pieces at a ... More...
By emilyc • Jul 2nd, 2012 • Category: Bottoms, Dresses, FASHION, GIVEAWAY, giveaways, Jewelry, Outerwear, Shoes and Accessories, Steals And Deals, Tops
