Tag Archives: 1940s

I Feel Your Pain–Wearing Dresses During the 1947 NY Blizzard

1947 Blizzard

Life.com has a great slideshow of images from the 1947 blizzard that blanketed New York and caused quite a bit of mayhem, and all the photos are interesting and beautiful, but one stood out to me.     For those ladies out there who live a vintage lifestyle, and dress appropriately to your era, you already know why this photo… (more…)

Vintage Diet and Exercise Plan?

I’m late on the draw for New Year, which is the point of the year when everyone seems to be talking about weight loss and physical fitness. I have every excuse in the world, from 17 hour workdays to grown family who have to be taken care of like they’re children. From no gym membership (or gym), to no sidewalks… (more…)

Photos: Middy Plus Haircut

Happy new year, everyone! Sorry for being so slow with this update, but I decided on to chop my Rita off (hated it, too much work!) and go for the middy plus (or as close to it as I could manage doing it all by my lonesome). It’s exactly what I hoped it would be, but I’m still getting used… (more…)

Video: Golden Era + Commercials = Extra Fun!

Well, I’ve been gone all month again, and a lot has happened (blame it on laziness and lack of time – but mostly laziness!). We have one less member of our household (The Boy moved out), and I’m actually amazed by how much free time I’ve had this month due to his absence. We have more time to work, more… (more…)

Rant: ‘Pin-up Hair in Under Five Minutes!’

I’m having an issue. So, what else is new, Faith? You always have something to bitch about! Listen, voice in my head! I’ve got a legitimate gripe here! And that gripe is about the fact that 1940s vintage hairstyle tutorials are as numerous on the internet as grains of sand upon the earth, but precious few of them are real,… (more…)