Blogs Posts on "1950s"

'tis the Season for Sharity by Compliments of the Season on Nov 20, 2009Here's a little listing I'll try to keep up-dating as the season moves along. Album shares from sources who normally cover other fields of music. Links are to the original blog posts where you'll find the download link. While there, have a look aroun...

Compilation: Retro Christmas by Compliments of the Season on Nov 19, 2009Posted over @ Ultra Swank is a great 25 track 86MB compilation titled Retro Christmas that I think is a great addition to your playlists. CaptainOT did a review when it first came out. I'll sum up what he said and add my ditto ... great effort! So he...

Prints Charming Sunday: Foxy Lady. by The Girl Can't Help It on Nov 15, 2009Welcome to Prints Charming Sunday! Today's vintage novelty print pick is this tooth achingly sweet Vintage 50's Fox Novelty Print Blouse. But it's not what you'd think: they're not just boring ol' foxes, but they're girlie foxes with flirty eyes! See...

Aqua Blue Heaven Friday: Plastic, Fantastic, Spastic. by The Girl Can't Help It on Nov 13, 2009It's Aqua Blue Heaven Friday once again, kids! I've gotten a few emails from some charming gals over the past few weeks, saying that while they love vintage, being plus-size means that they're limited to pretty much only being able to wear vintage ac...

Scarlett smoulders in retro campaign for Dolce & Gabbana by Lucire: Insider on Nov 12, 2009Earlier this year, Dolce & Gabbana broke its first campaign featuring actress Scarlett Johansson. In the latest advertisements for the brand’s l’Eau the One, Johansson is back, shot in black and white with a 1950s’ retro style. Our v...

Atomic Tuesday: A Star Is Worn by The Girl Can't Help It on Nov 10, 2009Howdy, kids! Ready for this week's Atomic Tuesday? I thought so. I know you so well.It's a little late coming to you today, but I had a Very Important phone interview with a Very Important person this afternoon and so I'm a bit behind on, well, stuff...

Pleasantville by Miss English Rose on Nov 9, 2009Firstly, my sincere apologies for being a pretty rubbish blogger the last couple of weeks. With all this holiday prepping and trying to squeeze as much time in with my sweetheart before I jet off on Saturday I have had...

Christmas on the Radio by Compliments of the Season on Nov 9, 2009A few years back I became a big fan of Old Time Radio (OTR) and so naturally really liked listening to the Christmas episodes.Jack Benny, Burns & Allen, Fred Allen, Bob Hope, Milton Berle, Red Skelton, Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Orson Welles, Fibber...

Prints Charming Sunday: (I Hope That Someone Gets My) Message In A Bottle by The Girl Can't Help It on Nov 8, 2009Welcome to Prints Charming Sunday! I think today's novelty print pick is so awesome, I almost can't stand it. On second thought, I definitely can't stand it, it's just that rad. It's this coolio Vintage 50's/60's Ship in a Bottle Novelty Print Blouse...

Perfect for Fall: the Helen Bond Carruthers Cardigan by Past Perfect Vintage on Nov 7, 2009It's always a rare treat to see these 1950s Helen Bond Carruthers cardigans. And isn't this one just about perfect for Fall? Talk about serendipity. Not that time of yeat makes any difference to HBC fans. The worksmandship is superb and I love her us...