Learn an Updated Take on Veronica Lake's Iconic Waves


Updated 04/07/11 10:08 AM · Posted by · 4 comments

How to Get Iconic Veronica Lake Waved Hair

Michael Dueñas, founder of Hair Room Service, an exclusive agency that brings professional stylists to clients, shared a gorgeous way to update Veronica Lake's perfectly soft waves. The original look is a classic, but Dueñas had a few tips for making it a bit more wearable for modern times. "I'd create more volume and more wave, but also make the look cleaner and more polished," he explained. Read more

Would You Ever Use a Black and White Television?


Updated 02/05/11 6:16 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Photo of Retro Home With Black and White Television

Wisconsin retro decorators Joe and Heidi Kinder have created an unmistakably atomic-age look in their home, right down to the wood-encased black-and-white television set in the living room. While I love the detail-oriented authenticity of their home, I don't think I could ever give up my color set for a black-and-white version. After all, RuPaul's Drag Race just wouldn't be the same without all Read more

PhoneXPhone Landline iPhone Dock: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?


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Retro Phone Handset For iPhone

We never seem content with the sleek, high-tech look of smartphones, and this iPhone landline disguise is no exception. Just plop your iPhone into the retro dock's recess and connect it to the handset, and voilà: yet another old-school way to answer your calls. Even the PhoneXPhone's description calls this $42 item "almost useless," but its one minor functionality is the ability to easily access Read more

A Cute Desk Set With a Retro Theme


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Cute Cassette Themed Desk Accessories

I'm loving all of the cassette tape-themed finds this year (like this awesome holiday card), and here are two more fun finds perfect for a cassette-lover's desk. The Here's My Demo Tape Dispenser ($15) and Dub Duty Keepsake Box ($16) would make cute, inexpensive gifts, too. Both are made from dark stained wood and painted with colorful cassette designs, and both are absolutely adorable. Read more

Vinyl Stickers For All Your Retro Geek Needs


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Vinyl Wall Stickers

When I peruse Etsy (which is often), I always end up scoring something awesome. Case in point: this Cassette Tape Sticker Pack ($9). I mean, I didn't know I needed vinyl cassette tape stickers that are "ever so slightly larger" than the real thing, but once I saw them, I had to have them. But taking a cruise around the rest of Beepart's shop, I found a treasure trove of vinyl goodness that you Read more

Favorite Décor Shots From Season Four of Mad Men


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Photos From Season Four of Mad Men

This Sunday marks the season four finale of Mad Men. While the season has had its share of surprises, one area that I'm not surprised by is the show's consistently amazing set design. Whether depicting a bar, an office, or a residence, Mad Men always gets it right. Let's take a look at some of my favorite shots from this season. Photo courtesy of AMC Read more

Guess Who Used This Kitchen?


Updated 10/07/10 10:11 AM · Posted by CasaSugar · 1 comment

Quiz on Retro Kitchen

First of all, I have to take a moment to acknowledge how adorable this kitchen is. From the enamel cookware to the vintage cookie tins and fabric curtain, it's perfectly restored to reflect its era. As a child, a certain rock star who would have celebrated his 70th birthday this month lived here with his Aunt Mimi. Can you guess his name? Read more

Retro-Inspired Gadgets: Love It or Leave It?


Updated 09/29/10 1:40 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 1 comment

Retro-Inspired Gadgets

Phones, TVs, and anything from Apple keep getting smaller, but many of us have a place in our hearts for those boxy tech goods of yesteryear. I've rounded up some products that are masquerading as vintage but are purely modern. Take a look through the gallery and let us know if you'd love it or leave it! Read more

Get the Look: Cozy Retro Living Room


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Retro Living Room Interior Design Inspiration Photo

I'm getting eager for turning leaves, crisp mornings, and an excuse to relax next to a roaring fire. Given these sentiments, it's no surprise that I was attracted to this cozy retro living room, from Mark Bolton's portfolio. I'm dreaming about escaping to a Northern California coastline cabin with a similar retro, cozy vibe and curling up with a cup of tea and a good book. Many elements of the Read more

Do You Hold On to Old VHS Tapes?


Updated 09/12/10 12:45 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 10 comments

Do You Hold On to Old VHS Tapes?

It may be nearly Fall, but I've been doing a ton of Spring cleaning of my own and recently came across my stash of VHS tapes from high school and college. Funny enough, I haven't had a VCR in years — but two years ago most of you said you still had one. I'm not sure why I'm holding on to the tapes; nostalgia, maybe? I keep telling myself I'll convert them to digital format at some point. Until Read more