Archive for March, 2010
How to be a Bobby-Soxer
“Bobby-soxers” or “bobby-sox girls” was a phrase coined in the Forties to refer to over-zealous young female devotees of Frank Sinatra, the first singing teen idol. The name alluded to the fashion among teenage girls at the time to wear short white ‘half-hose’ socks. Rosie Cowling reports. In 1945 the press, who were by now calling Frank Sinatra “The [...]
Behind the Burly Q – new documentary on the golden age of burlesque
The art of burlesque has experienced a new renaissance, but for years it was vilified and misunderstood and for the most part left out of cultural history. Now comes a feature documentary Behind the Burly Q, which offers an affectionate look back at the golden age of burlesque – America’s most popular form of live entertainment in the [...]
Diamonds are forever: steps to stylish vintage jewels
We all know that diamonds are a girl’s best friend. But what about emeralds, pearls, and sparkly gems? Our motto: Anything goes! Vicki Sipe, founder of Nostalgic Collections, has this step by step guide to collecting stylish vintage jewels.
Kings of Vintage: Girls will make passes at guys with vintage glasses
Today it seems that people are more likely to choose laser eye surgery over spending some time finding the perfect pair of glasses. Admittedly the prospect of donning a piece of plastic and glass on the front of your face may scare some – there’s no denying that glasses do change the way a person looks. But [...]
Your Thirties style blows us away, Vintage Queen no 65
Whether she is wearing a simple feedsack dress, a knitted jumper or a period swimsuit, our fabulous Vintage Queen number 65 looks utterly amazing wearing the styles of her favourite decade, the Thirties.
The Vintage Librarian reviews: The Golden Age of Couture – Paris and London 1947-1957
This week our Vintage Librarian Claire Pursglove is reviewing the couture coffee table book. With its amazing photographs and insiders knowledge, this is the number one book for anyone interested in Fifties couture.
