While we’re all staying home and practicing social distancing, I’ve made a list of period dramas on Netflix and Amazon Prime Video to watch in April if you need a good distraction. Period dramas are pretty much all I watch, other than the occasional detour to a more lighthearted episode of Younger or The Good […]
One of my favorite ways to find vintage style inspiration is to study vintage makeup and beauty product advertisements. With all the uncertainty in the world right now, and being stuck inside most days, I thought I’d offer a distraction and share some vintage magazine ads with you! These photos of vintage advertising are from […]
March is National Reading Month so I’m celebrating by sharing my vintage book collection. I love reading and have a hard time leaving a thrift shop or estate sale without a new (to me) book in hand! I feel that you can learn so much about history and how people from the past thought and […]
Beauty trends come and go, but Smith’s Rosebud Salve from Rosebud Perfume Co. is one of the few products that has stood the test of time. The very definition of “an oldie but a goodie,” the salve was first sold 128 years ago and today is lauded as a reliable do-it-all product. Most people use […]
Not all red lipsticks are created equal, and after years of trying out different products I’ve found some of the best red lipsticks for fair skin. Whether you’re looking for a long-lasting liquid lipstick or a good drugstore lipstick that’s a little easier on the budget, I’m sharing the red lipsticks that have worked best […]
Happy New Year! For my first post of 2020 I’m sharing the 12 books on my reading list for this year. One of my resolutions is always to read more, but now that I’ve developed an obsession for true crime and history podcasts, I haven’t allowed myself as much reading time. Hopefully, this list can […]
I cannot wait for the season 3 premiere of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel this Friday! It quickly became one of my favorite shows. To celebrate the return of the comedian with the amazing hat collection, Miriam “Midge” Maisel, her unstoppable manager Susie Myerson and her funny family and friends, I created a drinking game to […]
October is one of my favorite months of the year, partly because I love searching for Halloween decorating ideas! Shopping at antique and thrift stores is a great way to save money on Halloween decor and pick up unique pieces you won’t find anywhere else. I’m sharing all the details on how I gave my […]
It’s already October and as much as I want the year to slow down, I am really looking forward to putting together a Halloween couples costume! I love dressing up, so any occasion where I have an excuse to get creative and make a costume or special outfit, I’m all about it. I would almost […]
Hot off the press! In each Vintage Minute you’ll find news about fashion and beauty, product releases from vintage-inspired brands, book releases, retro-themed events and more. What to wear on vacation to make jaws drop: Retro fashion influencer and mega bombshell Jasmin aka @vintagevandal is releasing a clothing line in May. Pieces include a 1940s-style […]