Kewpie Dolls originated in 1912 in Germany. The inventor was Rosie O'Neill, a cartoonist. Her cartoons featured baby cupid characters. The cartoons gained popularity in 1909. First there was paper doll variations of Kewpie dolls. In 1912 kewpie dolls were produced in bisque. Then in 1920 they were produced in celluloid. In 1949 they… Continue reading Kewpie Dolls
Clothes for work can be retro, stylish and professional. Here are some of the outfits that I have been wearing to work. I like to mix and match vintage items with retro items and labels such as Hell Bunny, Dangerfield, Princess Highway, Revival, Banned Apparel, Sourpuss, Wheels and Dollbaby, Voodoo Vixen, Natasha Marie Clothing,… Continue reading Work Wear Retro Style
I love the look of vintage shower caps! And they are really easy to make. I will show you how! WHAT YOU NEED: Fabric Circle template (large enough for shower cap), you can use anything! I used a serving plate. Marker Scissors Elastic Sewing machine STEPS: Select the fabric of your choice. It should be… Continue reading How to Make Vintage Shower Caps
Brooches have been worn throughout history: Celtic brooches were used as cloak fasteners Aigrette brooches worn in the 17th century En Tremblant brooches worn in 18th century Mourning brooches worn for sentimental purposes Grand Tour brooches worn to represent social status Cameo brooches (that I love and trying to find one for me) date… Continue reading Brooches….A Rockabilly Fashion Accessory
Eyelash extensions are a necessity to achieve a rockabilly look. You have no use for mascara anymore, and no more black smudges appearing under the eyes! Let me show you. The eyelash extension procedure consists of you lying on a bed for 1 hour with your eyes shut. I personally take it as an opportunity… Continue reading My Number 1 Make Up Tip
If you can get your hands on old vintage dressing table it is an item you will adore. Vintage Dressing Tables come in a variety of styles. You can find plenty of dressing tables at charity stores and garage sales to suit your decor and your style. You can also decorate or find a… Continue reading Decorating a Vintage Dressing Table
I absolutely adore vintage suitcases - the look of them and the history behind them. I especially love when you find a new suitcase and see the tags and names of the owner inside them, wondering who the bags owners were and which countries they had visited! There are many ways to use your suitcases… Continue reading The Many Uses of Vintage Suitcases
There are many ways to achieve a retro style kitchen. I am going to give you some ideas on how to achieve your own retro kitchen. Combining both authentic vintage and modern retro style items Above you can see I have grouped together vintage tins, a lollie machine & mincer, with retro look items such as… Continue reading How to Achieve a Retro Kitchen
Over time I have had the opportunity to purchase a few vintage mirrors. Last weekend I had the pleasure of adding two more mirrors to my collection. At the moment they are my favourites! These two were a bargain online from a lovely ebayer and I was able to purchase each one at $15. Bargain...… Continue reading The Beauty of Vintage Mirrors
Women in the 50s had many roles. They may work outside of the home and inside the home. They were housewives, mothers, beauticians, hostess, handy man, a decorator, a vet, undergo doctor or dental duties, psychiatry help, financial help & decisions, cleaning, washing and ironing, cooking, taxi driver, support for her parents and numerous other… Continue reading A Retro Girl Living in a Modern World
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