1950s Starter Pack | How-To Dress

The 1950s is THE most popular decade for vinties and probably the decade even those who are not fashion-minded would associate with "retro" style. Wide, full skirts with nipped in waists and high necklines in whisper-toned pastels are likely what most people think of right away. But true '50s womenswear wasn't exactly what you'd expect.…

Brand Spotlight: Secrets in Lace

Let's get right into it! Intros are for wussies. About the brand: Secrets in Lace was founded in 1984 in northern Virginia, USA. The brand offers a wide array of stockings and tights, bullet bras, and shapewear, all inspired by mid-century styles. Claim(s) to fame: Every possible stocking style you can imagine. A variety of…

Brand Spotlight: What Katie Did

Oh, lingerie. The very word inspires images of calculated and sophisticated sexuality. These days, lingerie is almost exclusively associated with the bedroom or adult entertainment, but for women of previous decades, lingerie wasn’t only sensual- it was functional. With fewer items of clothing, pieces had to last, and one way to achieve that was by…

Brand Spotlight: Heart of Haute (+ Review!)

A lot of the more well-known vintage/retro inspired reproduction brands seem to be based in the U.K.: Collectif, Lindy Bop, Freddie's of Pinewood, Vivien of Holloway... all are great brands I’m striving to order from and review one day but the way international shipping and my budget is set up for now I think I'll be…

My Top 5 Makeup Essentials for Vintage Looks

I love a good throwback look, but often it’s the small details that make the ensemble. When it comes to vintage fashion, makeup and hair can go a long way- even further than the clothes sometimes because the style is so iconic. Even the most average Jane can spot a 1920s boyish bob, pencil thin…