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• Hey Kid! Don't Think You're Safe From the Hump Day Wednesday Fashion Radar!!

  

  Above caption says it all! fengtastic.com Giggle, giggle. A friend of mine from elementary school used to do this type of print ad modelling. She said the... Read more

  Posted on 03 October 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Vintage Underwear? Really?

  

  No, not really. But as all vintage clothing enthusiasts eventually realize, the correct undergarments are essential to that vintage look. Women's bodies have no... Read more

  Posted on 02 October 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Vintage Lucite Purses

  

  So my latest passion is vintage lucite purses. You have all seen them..those creative and beautiful plastic mid-century purses. Often boxy in shape with unique... Read more

  Posted on 01 October 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• A Necklace Good Enough to Eat

  

  All I can say about this 1950s vintage costume necklace is - scrumptious! It's a double strand of pink and cream bubble gum. The colors are so mouthwatering I... Read more

  Posted on 27 September 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Hump Day Wednesday Fashion Radar Remembers Ugly Betty

  

  shinystyle.tv Normally I would look at an outfit like this and scoff and have some fun being snarky. I might be especially brutal as she's a young girl who... Read more

  Posted on 26 September 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Manners 101-1920's Style

  

  I love looking at societal etiquette from decades past. Each generation thinks that their young people are the worst behaved. People tend to look to the past... Read more

  Posted on 24 September 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Cool Weather Vintage Woolies

  

  With the cool crisp mornings and evenings now upon us, my mind changes gears and I look forward to layering with some beautiful woolens. I will be listing some... Read more

  Posted on 21 September 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• A Vintage Dress with a Secret Message

  

  This dress was recently listed and it's a bit of a mystery to me. I love novelty dresses but this vintage early to mid 1980s dress has more of a message.... Read more

  Posted on 20 September 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Hump Day Wednesday Fashion Radar Finds Tulle Much Bad Taste!

  

  whatemilydidnext.com Hmmm....sometimes my job is really easy. Writer's block is not an issue on Wednesdays, especially with inspiration like this one! This dres... Read more

  Posted on 19 September 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Preppy at Heart

  

  I'm a preppy girl at heart. My formative high school years were the early eighties and watching movies like Pretty in Pink and The Breakfast Club. Read more

  Posted on 18 September 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Why is It So Hard to Say I'm Sorry - Manners 101 Tries to Figure This One out

  

  I've noticed lately that Chicago was right in singing "Hard To Say I'm Sorry". People just don't seem to want to or are capable of saying those repetitive word... Read more

  Posted on 17 September 2012 LIFE COACH

• Vintage Robots & 1950s Sci Fi

  

  This pewter stick pin just arrived and isn't it fabulous? Sci-fi robot, 1950s. It's stamped too - SCA. Makes me want to go and watch Metropolis again. Read more

  Posted on 14 September 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Hump Day Fashion Radar - Another Reason to Love Wednesdays!

  

  skntter.com Quick! Give this girl a morsel of food! For goodness sake, she shouldn't be wearing that animal, she should be eating it! GADS! You need to put... Read more

  Posted on 12 September 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Dear Vintage Goddess...

  

  Dear Vintage Goddess, I'm writing to say that I'm actually really tired of seeing "vintagey" things everywhere I go. It's in the magazines, stores, furniture... Read more

  Posted on 11 September 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Manners 101 in the Office

  

  Husband has lamented for ages about his office dress code. He has always felt that it was more enforced on the men than the women of his company. Read more

  Posted on 10 September 2012 CAREER

• Trying on A Piece of Rock History

  

  Want to own a piece of rock history? If you are familiar with Kim Gordon and the band Sonic Youth, she is selling off a collection of her clothing at Mercy... Read more

  Posted on 07 September 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• The WHITE Thing To Do...

  

  I am currently writing this blog on Labour Day Monday, even though this post won't be published until Thursday. Why is this important? Read more

  Posted on 06 September 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Hump Day Wednesday Fashion Radar - School's Back So Let's Learn from Our...

  

  thefashionpolice.net I know that my mind is in the toilet a lot, but really? I have no words. Does that dress on the left need a Brazilian?! Urin-all kinds of... Read more

  Posted on 05 September 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Our Vintage Goddess Helps with Family Treasures

  

  Dear Vintage Goddess, Death in the family is always a difficult thing. Going through my mother's belongings has been both painful and illuminating. Read more

  Posted on 04 September 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• The HUMP DAY WEDNESDAY FASHION RADAR Has Cracked From Too Much Ugly!

  

  lulus.com There is an alarming fashion trend which is growing in popularity. Not only are people actually searching high and low for these fashion eyesores,... Read more

  Posted on 29 August 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE