This 1940s braided headband hairstyle is an easy vintage hairstyle for long hair. It’s a quick style for any day but also makes a lovely holiday hairstyle by adding festive hair accessories. I was inspired by this photo of Rita Hayworth to create this 1940s hairstyle—and who doesn’t want Rita Hayworth hair? If you follow […]
These pretty holiday table decor ideas from the 1950s and 1970s will give your Thanksgiving table an extra charming and inviting look. Whether you’re hosting a small family gathering, celebrating with that special someone or making the most of Friendsgiving with your roommates, these vintage table decor ideas will add to the holiday decorating fun. […]
Yes, it is possible to dress up for Halloween without buying a costume from a party shop you’ll probably never wear again. There are so many last-minute Halloween costumes you can put together with clothing and accessories you already own. If you’ve got a Halloween party coming up and aren’t sure what to wear (or […]
This vintage Halloween party playlist is full of spooky tunes to get you in the mood, whether you’re hosting a stay-at-home Halloween party or just want something fun to listen to while you carve pumpkins. There’s at least an hour’s worth of Halloween music for your listening pleasure, with songs from the 1930s through the […]
The half moon manicure is my favorite vintage nail polish style. It’s done by leaving the bottom half of the nail, known as the fingernail moon, bare, and applying a color of nail polish to the rest of the nail. It’s an elegant manicure style that’s easy to do at home. I’ve only had a […]
Some cloth face masks are better than others, and of all the reusable face masks I’ve bought since the pandemic started, one stands out as the best. If you’re in the market for a new reusable face mask, I’m sharing three cute and comfortable cloth face masks that I keep in rotation. These include the […]
Today marks the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month, and I’m starting the celebration with a Frida Kahlo hair tutorial to honor the Mexican artist. This easy braided updo is inspired by the hairstyles Kahlo often wore with flowers picked from her own garden. Frida Kahlo was born on July 6, 1907 in Mexico City and […]
Summer may be nearly over, but that doesn’t mean we should forget about protecting our skin from sun damage. I keep skincare and makeup with SPF in my beauty routine year-round! As someone with very fair skin, it’s important to me to wear SPF products every single day. Wearing a face moisturizer with SPF every […]
Goodwill is one of my favorite places to shop for vintage clothing. To celebrate National Thrift Shop Day on August 17, I’m sharing my top thrifting tips on how to find great vintage clothing at Goodwill and Goodwill online. These days I’m trying to save as much money as possible, so Goodwill is one of […]
Celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday on July 31 with DIY Harry Potter potions labels. This is a really fun Harry Potter craft that’s easy to make with items you already have at home! Use them as a decoration or as a party activity. In this post you’ll get my ideas for how to make potions labels […]