Vintage Hairstyling

My younger sister gave me the book, "Vintage Hairstyling" by Lauren Rennalls for my birthday in May. I had looked through the book and really loved all the vintage hairstyles but I felt overwhelmed at all the instructions and tools that you need, so I really didn't try anything from the book. I'm very lazy and I always look for quick and easy versions. Which is why I love YouTube tutorials. But on Saturday I picked up the book again and got inspired to try something from the book. I slept with pin curls on Friday night, slightly damp. Then in the morning I took out the pins and brushed the curls. I think next time I'll do a dry set because it came out slightly frizzy (you can see the frizz in the first picture). I wanted to also create waves but I don't have duck bill clips so I used the smaller size clips to hold the waves in place. I wasn't too crazy about how it came out but it was my first time trying this style. Next time I'll have the stuff I need and try again.
I was going to my sister's for dinner and of course the whole hairstyle got messed up while I was in the car and the window was open with wind blowing all over my hair.
Good thing I took pics before the windblown disaster!

1950's "Bobbi" pin curl permanent commercial

I love 1950's commercials!!

Cupcake Provocateur apron giveaway!

Cupcake Provocateur is having an apron giveaway that ends soon!(September 9th!) They have the cutest aprons! So hurry now and visit the website for this giveaway and take a look at which one you like so you know what to choose if you win. Good Luck!

Elizabeth Taylor inspiration

Here are some end of summer looks inspired by Elizabeth Taylor.

Bettie Bangs and Bettie inspiration

It seems lately Bettie Page bangs and her influence are everywhere now. First it was Christina Aguilera from her, "Back to Basics" album and her retro look. You can see Beyonce's makeup & hair from Lady Gaga's video "Telephone". Totally Bettie! In her video, "Why don't you love me" the homage to Bettie Page continues. She even does the same little dance Bettie does in one of those Irvin Klaw movies. You can check out the video below. I love it! You can see Beyonce really studied Bettie.
Then there is Katy Perry with her Bettie Page hairstyle in most of her videos.
I love seeing Bettie's influence everywhere. I also love seeing any kind of retro inspiration any where. Bettie lives on!

Christina Aguilera



Beyonce




Katy Perry




Beyonce "Why don't you love me" video

"Why Don't You Love Me" - Beyoncé from Beyoncé on Vimeo.

Back Home

We got back from vacation last week. It was great. My little man really enjoyed himself. Florida is beautiful as always (see below the pic of the sunset on the beach). It was really hot during the day though (that's why most people go in during the winter season).
Anyway, I've been feeling soooo lazy since I got back and trying to get into our every day routines again. It was month long vacation after all.
I can't wait to get back to reading all of your blogs and seeing what you guys have been up to this summer. It's good to be back home!

St. Pete Beach, Florida

Vacation time!

I'm so sorry I haven't been blogging as often as I should. It's just that I've been busy with everything. My little man graduated from pre K on Thursday. I'm so proud of him. I can't believe how fast the school year went! I can still remember how scared he was that first day and how nervous I was! Now he'll be going to kindergarden in September. My baby is growing up so fast! *sigh*
So, now is vacation time! We're heading to sunny Florida. We go every year and we love it. The beaches, the sunsets, the shopping! LOL! We'll be gone for a month. This year we're going to make it for the 4th of July celebrations! Yay! I get to see it on the beach instead of a crowded city! I don't know know if I'll have a chance to blog while on vacation, but I'll try.
And now I'd like to leave you with some vintage Florida postcards that I found on Flickr.

Vintage Pic of the week

Marilyn Monroe

Admiring Dita

I have to sit back and admire Dita for a while. She always looks so put together, glamorous and amazing! It got me wondering how long it takes her to get ready every day. So I googled it and found an interview in which she answers the question and even has a good tip for us gals!:

*Do you mind if I ask how long it takes you to get ready in the morning?

"Well it depends on where I’m going, I have varying degrees of how far I go. I can get ready in 20 minutes to look decent, but I would like 40 minutes if I’m putting on my full face of make-up. I’m actually writing a beauty book right now and we timed how long it took me to do my make-up and hair. Setting my hair in hot rollers took exactly 13 minutes, doing my make-up took exactly 22 minutes and that was for a full red carpet look, and brushing my hair out took exactly 7 minutes, so the whole thing took 42 minutes to get completely ready. I can do it really quickly because I’ve been doing it the same way for so many years, almost 20 years in fact."

*I’ve never seen a photograph of you when you don’t look stunning and so well groomed! Do you ever have an off day?

"I have a secret and that is to have a great coat, some great sunglasses and red lipstick. With that, you can fool anyone, they just think you’re completely dressed to the nines. You see those pictures of me out and about and I might be naked underneath or have my work-out clothes on and you’d never know."

Great tip! I do the red lipstick already. Now all I need is a great coat and some great sunglasses. Although I could never do the naked underneath the coat thing....

Vintage pic of the week

Gene Tierney

Remembering Lena Horne: 1917 - 2010

Born on June 30, 1917, Lena Horne was considered one of the most beautiful women in the world. She came to the attention of Hollywood in 1942 and was the first black woman to sign a meaningful long-term contract with a major studio, a contract that said she would never have to play a maid.

Horne died at the age of 92 on May 9 at the New York-Presbyterian Hospital in New York City.

My little man

This is my little man and I on Mother's Day. He's 5 years old and he can be a pain in the butt sometimes, but I love him to death and can't imagine my life without him.
I love you baby!

Have a gorgeous Mother's Day!

I'm wishing all my lovely readers and bloggers a Happy Mother's Day. I know it's on Sunday but I won't get a chance to get on the computer. For all you dolls out there that are moms, I hope you get treated like the Queen that you are! So get all dolled up and enjoy your day, cuz I'll be doing the same ;-)

Pin up hair do w/bandanna by Kandee Johnson

Kandee Johnson is so adorable and a very talented makeup artist. I love all her tutorials!

Fun with Editing Pics

This is a picture of me that I tried to get that vintage look. I have way too much fun editing pictures. This was done with a combination of
Bakumatsu Koshashin and Picnik photo editing.

Vintage Pic of the week

The gorgeous Gene Tierney

Remembering Bettie

Today is Bettie's birthday. She's passed on to a better place but I still see her and her influence everywhere. Happy Birthday Bettie! You are loved & never forgotten.

Vintage Pepsi Commercial with James Dean

Can you spot a young James Dean in this 1950 Pepsi commercial? It was his first acting job.

Vintage Pic of the week

Natalie Wood

Breakfast at Tiffany's award!

I'm speechless! Yet another award by the beautiful Miss Go Lightly. She's a huge Audrey Hepburn fan and of course loves Breakfast at Tiffany's (who doesn't? Audrey is fabulous!). So she decided to create this wonderful award because in her own words it "represents the feeling that Miss Go Lightly gets when she visits Tiffany's", which is utter happiness! Awww! I love it Miss Go Lightly!. Thanks so much. Your blog makes me feel the same.
"There aren't any 'real' rules to this award. Simply bestow it upon as many blog writers who make YOU feel like you are at Tiffany's! and if you would like to take it a step further, briefly state why these particular blogs make you feel like you are at Tiffany's. If not, then simply list them. Oh, and of course don't forget to copy and save the award :)"

I would like to pass on this award to:

1)http://bobbypinblog.blogspot.com/
2)http://a-red-lipstick.blogspot.com




Miss Go Lightly, this is for you:

I feel loved!

This must be my lucky day. I received yet another award from another adorable friend, Miss Go Lightly from A Chock-Full of Rants and Raves from a Thirty- Something Mama Thank you Miss Go Lightly for thinking of me! In the short time that I've been here in blog land, I feel so glad to have met you! And of course, all the other wonderful bloggers that I'm getting to know! It feels so good to meet others that share your love for vintage.

Five Things That I Love To Do:
1) making my son laugh
2) shopping for vintage clothing
3) spending summer days at the beach
4) listening to my fave music
5) taking pictures

The rules are simple:

"Copy and save the award graphic above for use in your post,
Blog about receiving the award and share five things that you love to do with your readers
Keep passing along the Circle of Friends award with however many of your own readers you’d like to."

This award is for:
1)http://soldierslady.blogspot.com/
2)http://glamourdaze.blogspot.com/
3)http://whiskeychipsandrocknroll.blogspot.com
4)http://thischarminggal28.blogspot.com/

My very first blog award!

This is my very first blog award. I'm so thrilled. Thanks to my sweet friend Birdie at Soldier's Lady for thinking of me. You have to check out her blog, she's funny, classy, she's a mom like me and she's a Soldier's Lady. What more can you ask for?

"The rules for said award are to thank the bestower (check) and list seven things about yourself."

I'm supposed to write 7 things about myself, but since my previous post was listing things about myself also, I'll count that one for this.

Now, I'd like to present this beautiful blogger award to these fantastic dolls:
1)Miss Go Lightly at http://mzhollygolightly.blogspot.com/
2)Kim at
http://1950sunlimited.blogspot.com/
3)Melanie at
http://pinkychampagne.blogspot.com/
4)Miss Matilda at
http://missmatildadreams.blogspot.com/
5)Brittany_Va-Voom at
http://vavoomvintage.blogspot.com/
6)Amanda at
http://flapperdays.blogspot.com/
7)Art*Deco*Dame at
http://artdecodame.blogspot.com/