As any vintage beauty enthusiast can tell you, we put our hair through a lot to achieve the pretty styles of the past. Setting into pin curls, sleeping in rollers, brushing out curls, and teasing can create gorgeous hairstyles, but can also cause hair breakage. I like to give my hair some days off from […]
I hate when I find out about an amazing event after it has already happened, or too late to plan on going. To make arranging this year’s vacations and weekend getaways easier, I’ve created a list of all of the can’t-miss vintage events in the U.S. happening in 2024. From film festivals to old school […]
It’s time to finalize plans for February 14 and select the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for your sweetheart that says, “here is a token of my everlasting love and devotion.” (Bonus: I gave you something to write on your Valentine’s Day card!) When it comes to classy Valentine’s Day gifts for her, there are options […]
Makeup trends come and go, but there are some beauty products that are still going strong, decades after making their debut. Red lipstick is one of those things that never goes out of style, and there are a few specific shades of red that stand the test of time. Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in shade […]
There are a lot of places I find vintage style inspiration: on shopping excursions, in old magazines, social media, friends and strangers on the street. Another place I turn to for tips on building my dream wardrobe is the screen: classic movies and sitcoms and period dramas, to be exact. I’ve started a collection of […]
It’s officially cozy mystery season and Katy Watson is back with another suspenseful tale. Sprinkled with glamorous doses of movie star lifestyle—flashy parties, elegant fashion—a little romance and plenty of adventure, A Very Lively Murder has all the elements of a 1930s mystery set in modern day. I had the chance to interview Watson about […]
The arrival of fall brings a lot of change, from how we dress to how we eat to where we socialize, and of course, how we apply our makeup. In addition to using a lighter hand when it comes to bronzer, it’s also time to swap lighter lip colors and glosses for darker, richer hues. […]
Culottes are underrated. The wide-leg cropped pants are perhaps the most versatile piece of clothing one could own. In the right fabric, the same pair can take you from working at home to coffee meetups to happy hour and beyond. The roomier fit means you won’t tire of wearing them halfway through the day, unlike […]
Packing for a trip, no matter the distance or length of time, requires in-depth planning for fashion lovers. You have to account for different types of weather, balancing comfort with style and occasionally, different levels of dressiness. Thankfully, I’ve found the best shorts for travel that can be dressed up or down and are just […]
Swimwear has changed a lot throughout the years, from the wool romper-style swimsuits of the 1920s to the the structural swimsuits of the 1940s to the itsy-bitsy bikinis of today. A lot of vintage styles have made comebacks in more recent decades—though thankfully, not the wool rompers—with more modern touches. I’ve rounded up some of […]