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Here's Looking Like You, Kid
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A working scrapbook of beauty, fashion & vintage glamour based on classic film looks.
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One More Time, With Feeling

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06 may 10

Here’s Looking Like You, Kid Is Moving!

Please, please, please come visit me at the new site: heres-looking-like-you-kid.com !

05 may 10

When You Say, “Drama,” I Say…

When you say, “Drama,” I say, “Evelyn Brent.” Exhibit A, these photos taken by Otto Dyar. The Stunningly Dramatic Evelyn Brent (I believe these were a series of promotional ph...

13 apr 10

Cheer Up, Buttercup!

I don’t think anyone could be sad wearing this vintage midriff baring shorts set. Vintage Romper Shorts Set Soft yet sunny buttercup yellow rayon with sheer white chiffon frills and real shell ...

13 apr 10

Great Sale Mail News!

You know I prefer vintage clothing, lingerie, shoes, jewelry, and accessories; but sometimes, when rarity and/or availability prevents me from having my way, I have to count on getting some classic p...

07 apr 10

Footwear Friday

Some fabulous vintage footwear for you. Turquoise is the color for Spring, so why not look ultra up-to-date with these vintage turquoise mules from the 1950s? The silver details (studs and trim) and ...

02 apr 10

Poolside Peignoir

The lovely Esther Williams wearing a sheer, dreamy peignoir as a swimsuit cover-up at the pool — the outdoor pool. This sure beats terrycloth! So why not bring this beautiful vintage idea back?...

01 apr 10

Getting A Bang Out Of Dorothy Sebastian

I must watch too many film noirs and assorted crime dramas, because I swore there was a gun in her hand! Dorothy Sebastian I bet many folks don’t even see Dorothy Sebastian’s hand; they g...

26 mar 10

Vintage Film High-Five Friday

This week’s High-Five Friday links are all about vintage films: 1. Film Sufi writes about Arthur Robison’s Warning Shadows (Schatten – eine Nächtliche Halluzination, 1923). 2. At Allure, ...

26 mar 10

Modern Photographer’s Silent Film Homage

I just adore these photos by Eugenio Recuenco; they capture the essence of silent film as well as inspire more modern wearable fashion interpretations! Eugenio Recuenco Photo Silent Film Glamour Sile...

26 mar 10

Mocking Modern Movies

Via Richard Jeffrey Newman I found this great video that mocks just about every convention that has been used in dramatic modern movies: Click here to view the embedded video. Specific outline of you...

17 mar 10

Reduce Your Carbon Footprint With Vintage Shoes (And Other Vintage Fashions & Accessories)

To celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day and this thrifty fashion lovin’ girl’s concern for her budget along with the planet, I present this, my “ultimate green post.” As report...

17 mar 10

This Week’s OMG Fashion Pick

This mod mini in grey wool is everything to love about the 60’s and yet completely wearable today. The only bad thing about it (aside from the normal problems of finding vintage in your size) i...

12 mar 10

Blue Suede Coffee?

Foxy, brown Coffy Pam Grier in blue suede is a shopping inspiration. Pam Grier Wearing Blue Suede Get the look with this blue sueded velour dress by Malouf of Dallas from the 70’s. REtro Faux S...

12 mar 10

Classic, Timeless Glamour On Sale

Via my Shop It To Me Sale Mail, news that this Valentino silk-blend dress is 75% off. Not only is it a classic little black dress, but it’s damn-near timeless with the three-quarter length slee...

11 mar 10

Racism In Vintage Films: It’s Not A Simple Black & White Matter

Cliff talks about Handling the Subject of Racism as a Classic Film Blogger — and there’s lots of interesting discussion in the comments too, including mention of a post about the film I r...

05 mar 10

Tips For Preserving The Fit Of New Look Foundation Garments

Deanna sent me this scan from a vintage (circa 1945) issue of Modern Woman magazine which has tips for preserving the fit of New Look foundation garments. Such care likely serves the collector and/or...

26 feb 10

This Week’s “Wow!” In Vintage Fashion

Once you see this week’s “Wow!” in vintage fashion, you’ll agree this sheer black vintage organdy blouse “tops” the list for many reasons. Vintage Sheer Black Orga...

16 feb 10

The Classic Little Black - Apron?!

This Solid Black Lace Bib Sophia Apron has all the elegance & flirtation of a little black cocktail dress! Vintage Styled Glamorous Full Apron With Black Lace Thanks to Deanna’s drooling ov...

12 feb 10

Thrift Is Glamorous

Thrift Is Glamorous Now there is a lot to be said for the communal experience of watching a movie at the theatre or cinema; it’s not just the big screen (which, with some folks’ home ente...

12 feb 10

High Five Friday Links To Vintage Fashion, Film History & Collectible News

This week’s High-Five Friday are a mixed lot of glamorous vintage fashion and film history and collectibles — and news. 1. At The Vintage Powder Room, researching The Lady Conceta face po...

06 feb 10

Comedic Advice From Silent Film

At the Silent Film Archive, I found this scan of an article in the June 1926 issue of The Home Movie Journal, by Raymond Griffith, titled What People Laugh at and What They Don’t. Page From Jun...

05 feb 10

Thirsty For Vintage Lucite Purses?

How about a Lucite purse from the 50’s in a root beer color? This vintage tortoise shell box purse has brass fixtures and rhinestones — like little glittering ice cubes in the root beer! ...

29 jan 10

Delight In The Toy Wife

The second Luise Rainer film I watched was such a fabulous film that I’m now devoted to collecting everything I can from or about it. Luise Rainer in The Toy Wife, 1938 Since this film is a per...

23 jan 10

Another Vintage Material Girl

Via this funny post at Kitschy Kitschy Coo, I found a link to this vintage photo of a singing diva that certainly looks an awful lot like Madonna — like vintage Madonna, anyway. (And don’...

18 jan 10

High Five Friday: Vintage Film & Fashion Fun

I’m giving High-Fives this Friday to: 1. A Tad Too Much Tan For Taupe finds a fab vintage circle skirt. 2 & 3 Inherited Values has more news on finding silent film footage presumed lost, an...

15 jan 10

OMG Vintage Moment Of The Week - For Fashion & Purse Lovers!

This vintage black wool circle skirt by Madalyn Miller features a working purse applique! Vintage Madalyn Miller Circle Skirt With Purse The cream wool felt purse with silver and black detail work ha...

15 jan 10

Meeting Luise Rainer

I stayed up late Tuesday night, celebrating Luise Rainer’s 100th birthday with TCM. This was my introduction to Rainer — and even though the three films I watched are neither her best kno...

14 jan 10

The Glamour Of Lace Shawls

The elegant and elaborate lace shawl is a glamorous accessory many think of only for holiday dressing — which is probably why Valentino’s Sequin Lace Shawl is on sale at Neiman Marcus (sa...

14 jan 10

A Dress To Match Liz Taylor’s Eyes

This vintage dress by Ida Mea of Chicago is a lot like the legendary eyes of Elizabeth Taylor: absolutely stunning in both shape and color. Created by layers of periwinkle chiffon over a pinked laven...

13 jan 10

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