For many of us, our only experience with “flip glasses” was that scene in Pretty Woman in which Julia Roberts (as Vivian the prostitute) goes to the opera, ineffectually swings her limp... more
I See London (But I Skip France) Just To See The Vintage Underpants
I’ve not yet been to London, or any other place across The Pond, but when I read this story of spies and lingerie– Hold on a minute! Did I just say “spies... more
Vintage Jayne Mansfield Lingerie
This is a page from the lingerie section in an Aldens Catalog, 1956-57: Only At Aldens… Beautiful dreamers picked by the famous star of screen and stage, Jayne Mansfield Exciting sleepy-time fashions... more
Sleeping With Sawdust
From the, “I know I’m old because…” files, I will now reminisce about how back in the day, kids slept and played with animal pals stuffed with sawdust, straw and even wood... more
Wish I’d Saved It – Collecting Vintage Clothing
When visiting antique stores, I have noticed a significant increase in the number of booths that feature vintage clothing. Much of it is from the 1950s or 60s and (I hate to... more
