Get the (Veganize) Vintage Look: Fran & Corie

Fran Kubelik- The Apartment 1960

Get a fabulous faux fur version of Fran's (played by Shirely Mclaine) awesome New Years Eve swing coat from ASOS. It's made from cruelty-free materials and is under $200.

Corie Bratter - Barefoot in the Park 1967

Get an ultra hip faux suede version of Corie's (played by Jane Fonda) brandy coloured suede swing coat over at Next Gen Herbivore. Next Gen Herbivore is a 100% vegan shop and this stellar coat is also under $200.

Image Source & Credit: ASOS & Next Gen Herbirovre

100 Years of Beauty: Ethiopia Edition

As per use as I love the history behind the looks even more than the actual looks themselves. How both videos are great. 

Happy Birthday: Kathleen Hanna

The best way to celebrate the amazing Kathleen Hanna’s Birthday today is to watch The Punk Singer and share her story/the documentary with every little girl (and well the boys too of course) in your life.


Nov 11 : I Remember

Today and every day I remember those who have fought for our freedom. Those who came home, those who lost their lives and those who are still fighting.

The Future of Fashion: Leanne & Vaute

A big congrats to Leanne Mai-ly Hilgart & the Vaute team, for helping taking animals out of the fashion equation. Innovation is the key to the making the future of fashion; cruelty-free, ethical and sustainable.

Mewow Happy Halloween!

There is nothing scarier than a pissed off cat in a costume! Happy Halloween from Mosi (pictured below), Beanie (my other kitty he was too tiny for the hot dog costume) and I! xoxo

100 Years of Beauty: Brazil Edition

As much as I love the actual 100 Years of Beauty videos from Cut Video, I love their behind the scene & history of the looks videos even more. 


History Nerd: Classic Red Lip Stick

Red Lipstick made its debut in the USA in 1912. It was worn by Suffragette's (including Elizabeth Arden) as a badge of courage and a mark of revolution as they marched for change and the right to vote. This and more is a part of the History of Red Lipstick....

History Nerd: The Good & The Bad History of Makeup

History + Make-Up = Uhmazing. A lot of our history as women is wrapped up in how we used make-up, especially over the last 100 years.

History Nerd: Haunted Landmarks of New York

It's my favourite time of year! It's time for The Bowery Boys podcast's yearly Haunted Landmarks of NYC's episode! I love that they talk about all the different ghosts that occupy The Chelsea Hotel, which for many literary, musical and artistic reasons is one of my NYC obsessions. Any way enjoy!

Image Credit: Courtesy Berenice Abbott

Image Credit: Courtesy Berenice Abbott

Haunted Landmarks of NYC
The Bowery Boys

Teenage Dream: Pride & Prejudice & Zombies

Jane Austen + Zombies = my teenage dreams come true. 

Fashion History: Wedding Gowns

All I can say is thank gawd it's not the 1980's anymore. However, I wouldn't mind time traveling back to the 1920's. The dress is just gorgeous and it's one of my favourite decades for fashion.


Fashion: Secondhand Style vs London Fashion Week

This is pretty awesome. UK stylist Emma Slade Edmondson uses second-hand clothing to recreate outfits from several different London Fashion week shows. Emma and her team livestream the shows and create the outfits on the go for Charity Fashion Live.

Behind the scenes of this fabulous challenge>

Have a Listen: Lore Podcast

My favourite new podcast Lore is a look into the history behind scary stories, folklore, fairy tales, myths and more. Their first podcast is all about Vampires (with barely any mention of Twilight, thank gawd!). You can listen to their first episode below and then the rest of their episodes over on iTunes or their website. 

Update: I also added Lore's podcast about America's first serial killer H.H. Holmes below, his story has intrigued me since I bought my grandmother The Devil in The White City in 2005. Leonardo DiCaprio is set to play H.H. Holmes in a movie version of the book, which is something I'm so looking forward to see.

Episode 1: They Made a Tonic
Lore
Episode 8: Castle
Lore

Fashion History: The Bra

The amateur fashion historian in me loves this video from Glamour Magazine that explores the history the bra.  I love learning all about the history of our undergarments!

New Tuneage: Leon Bridges

I've been looking for new music for what seems like forever and I think I've found it in the form of the amazing Leon Bridges. His glorious sound harkens back to a bygone era, the 1950's/60's to be exact. And since I have a mini obsession with both decades, I cannot help but put his whole album on repeat. I'm currently listening to it as I write this post. Have yourself a listen below and I dare you not to fall in love with his music (and his sweet sense of style).