Scarlett O'Hara 2010!

Gone With The Wind was one of the first movies  I watched over and over- mainly to see all the amazing dresses and fashions I always imagined myself in. I never thought it could be a reality.

… until I came across Mary Magdalene on Stylehive.com.

I am in serious WANT over these dresses:

 

MM also makes super cute skirts, jackets and accessories:

What a source of inspiration! I will own dresses etc.  like these one day.

 

Mannequin vs. Human Head?

My sewing machine has a new home on the kitchen table for the time being before a proper sewing table/ space is created. I don’t mind, actually is the best sewing area I have had in a while and I thoroughly appreciate it.

I brought out my trusty sewing friend to help me with an idea I had for some hair clips I thought up last night.

This is the first of many to come:

Always thinking of what’s next- listing the clip in my store- I wondered how to show what it looks like when worn. I’d like to be able to give ideas on hair styles and how to use the clip with them.

This brought up the question – Do I wear the clip? Someone else? Mannequin? Dog?  

Personally I really like the idea of the mannequin. 

A new search begins. A retro looking mannequin that can show off my hair accessories and allow me to practice up-do’s. 

Ideally, I would like the base to resemble these beautiful ladies:

Found @: NostalgicCorner on Etsy

Found @: LBDK on Etsy

…but with hair. I think that is going to be the tricky part. A future project? Yes, I think so.

If you know where I may get a mannequin head with hair for a reasonable price please share!

What do you prefer: mannequin or human for a model?

 

Lisa Freemont Street's 11,000 Subscriber Giveaway!!

Lisa Freemont Streets videos on YouTube are amazing if pinup is your thing and your glitz needs a little polishing . 

As just announced she is having a giveaway as a way of saying thanks!

Leave a comment here to be entered, by May 31st:

What’s New Pussycat?

ALOT! It has been about a month or so since my last delicious post. That is too long, I apologize as it will not happen again (if I can help it!)

 

I have been spending a good portion of free time organizing my thoughts and ideas for The Retro Diva.  I have a schedule now for this lovely blog and I plan on bringing to you my research of the world of pin up and all things retro and wonderful!

There are many new items for sale at the TRD Etsy Store:

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Even more fresh ideas coming soon and of course I let y’all know when they are listed!

ALSO:

The TRD blog has had a little makeover itself.  I gave her a new background and created the blog button to the left:

So If you are a Retro Diva- let the world know. Copy the code and paste the button to your favorite social network.

Stay tuned for more retro goodness.

 

Retro Home 1.0

 

Since I have known about our upcoming move (one week to go) I have been in search of the perfect retro home decorations. I am SUPER excited to decorate my new home and would like to share some of my favorite things I’ve found :)

These are 3 posters I will be getting for the house. The first 2 are for the bedroom- which will be done with a pin up theme. The 3rd I think will be in the living room. Keith Weesner is an amazing artist!

This fake-cake by CARAMIACAKES on Etsy is ADORABLE and would make me look like I was a baking betty even if I was out of energy. Spray vanilla extract in the air and who’d know?

 

  

I love this frame.  Some sort of sexy pin up picture needs to go in this.

More coming soon.

Home Sweet Retro Home.

On April 3rd, my family and I are moving our life a little more east. A bigger place, a nicer design and MORE ROOM. This move is what we have needed. It is also proving a major resource for retro research. This home already has its own retro flair- and with my loving touch I hope I can transform it into my own personal notch in another era.

Don’t forget that I have given myself a deadline of April 20th for the grand opening of The Retro Diva Etsy store! Make sure you set a reminder for when she opens! I want it to be big!!!

                              

Over the next couple of weeks I am going to share with you the research I find as I look for ideas for my new home. Please feel free to give input, via your own ideas or websites you trust. Please keep in mind my retro style.  I am so excited for this project!

What is a Retro Diva?

 eret·ro 

Pronunciation: \ˈre-(ˌ)trō\

Function: adjective

Etymology: French rétro, short for rétrospectif retrospective

Date: 1974

: relating to, reviving, or being the styles and especially the fashions of the past : fashionably nostalgic or old-fashioned

di·va
Pronunciation: \ˈdē-və\
Function: noun
Etymology: Italian, literally, goddess, from Latin, feminine of divus divine, god
Date: 1883

1 : a usually glamorous and successful female personality ; especially : a popular female singer s>

My name is Didi. I love art and crafting. I am especially fond of the fashions and styles from 1920-1950. This past Christmas I opened the RetroChristmas store on Etsy. I found that I am very fond of retro Christmas and all the decorations that go with it. I  also found it limiting.

In this blog I will share my thoughts, ideas, crafty-ness, as well as the fabulous retro things I find around the web, and of course stories from my retro adventures. 

Don't forget to stop in often as I will update frequently.