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Betty's Vintage Musings
bettysvintagemusings.blogspot.com
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A retro fanatic's perspective covering all things from vintage fashion and vintage living to surviving the modern world!
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(BOTD) Bakelite of the Day!

Just for fun, I decided to do a "BOTD" i.e. Bakelite of the Day post! I normally wear bakelite in some form every day, usually as bracelets or earrings.In the last two years, I have been buil...

03 may 12

Hair Flower Tutorial!

For the longest time, I have wanted to do a hair flower tutorial. And after much procrastination, here it is!Here are the supplies you will need:hair flowermetal (or jewelers) pliersglue gunglue stic...

30 apr 12

Frequently Asked Questions

My rockabilly style is quite different from the norm in this modern era and as a result, I often get asked why I dress they way I do, why I have tattoos, why I wear red lipstick everyday, and why I l...

22 apr 12

Viva Las Vegas 15- Photos and Synopsis (Part II)

Here is my Viva 15 synopsis Part II! Today we talk about the Saturday car show, Saturday night, JD McPherson, Sunday, dining at Aureole, Sunday night dancing, and my journey home.Day 4: Saturday, the...

18 apr 12

Watching History Over My House!

This is Space Shuttle Discovery on the back of a huge NASA 747 flying directly over my house at 9:46 am. I am on my back deck in my vintage house coat and chiffon nightie yelling like a nut on a roll...

17 apr 12

VLV 15! Photos and A Day-by-Day Synopsis (Part I)

Last Monday (technically Tuesday), I returned from Viva Las Vegas 15 at midnight. Despite the fact I fell ill with a major cold immediately upon my return, this years Viva was a blast! Not only did I...

17 apr 12

Love me Some Lottabody!-A Review

For a while now, I have been reading rave reviews for Lottabody Setting Lotion from various vintage bloggers. Many of you gals use it to do pincurls, foam curler sets, and hot rollers.I was out buyin...

30 mar 12

New Hair Color!

This is me, with my allergy eyes and new hair color! I had the color (a dark brown) done by my amazing stylist of 5 years, Corry, last Thursday. I have been red with blond and just red (I go bac...

27 mar 12

Meeting Up at VLV 15

VLV 15 is now less than two weeks away! I cannot believe it! I still have so much packing to do! Nevertheless, for those of you who are going this year, I would love to do a meet-up or two at the eve...

23 mar 12

VLV 15- Making a list!

At this moment, it is 23 days before VLV 15 begins! In preparation, I have made my clothing list, been going to the gym 5 days a week, and have created some new makeup looks.I am so looking forward t...

12 mar 12

Getting Ready for VLV 15!

In just under 40 days, VLV 15 will begin in Las Vegas, Nevada! I am so excited! This will be my second event and for those of you who are going as well, I would love to do a few meet-ups! The event i...

25 feb 12

Random Things on A Friday Night

You know your life is exciting when your Friday night consists of brushing and playing with the cat, experimenting with the goodies from your latest MAC order, doing laundry, and watching reruns of y...

18 feb 12

Valentines Date Night Look! (Updo Inspired by BerlinHairBabys Youtube Tutorial)

(image from artfire.com)Yesterday was Valentines Day and even though I did not want anything, the husband (ie Big Daddy), took me out to dinner at Ruths Chris. It was packed!  The food was too g...

16 feb 12

A Journey of Understanding My Makeup!

This is me in 1992. It was late August, a week before my senior year began. I was 17 and when it came to makeup, I had no clue! My brows were penciled in using a Maybelline pencil that was too orange...

16 feb 12

Beauty Review! The Skincare Edition (lengthy!)

In the 20+ years I have been aware of the need to care for my skin properly, it seems like I have spent the entire time searching for the "holy grail" or "secret treasure" of products...

10 feb 12

FOTD Post! False Eyelashes for the Office? Yes, Why Not?

This is me, this morning before work. Makeup is done but I still have my dressing gown on! I gotta get dressed! Also, I want to apologize for the hair! It is in a claw clip because I have a hair appo...

09 feb 12

A Post Long Overdue

I know I have been away a LONG time. Combined with the holiday season, a vacation, an illness, and my fathers health, life has been busy!The holidays brought me a 50s vintage chrome toaster, a cerami...

08 feb 12

Have We Become "Too Casual" In Modern Society?

This past weekend, I started reading my new (1955 edition) Emily Post Etiquette book I bought off Etsy.com (only $8.00 USD!), I visited Old Town Alexandria with my sister, niece, and nephew, and yest...

21 nov 11

My Daily Makeup Essentials! (Pic Heavy)

I would like to share with you all my daily, essential beauty products/items. In the 20+ years I have been wearing makeup, I have experienced the good, the "meh," and the downright bad. ...

18 nov 11

Latest Vintage Finds (Picture Heavy)

During my recent back and forth trips to my hometown of Mechanicsville, Virginia, not only was I able to hang out with my best friend of 23 years, she and I got to visit the Cold Harbor Antique Mall ...

15 nov 11

A Fist Full of Sundays

As of late, I seems like I am wavering between actively posting on this blog and periods of absolute stagnation. "Feast or famine, "all or nothing," "stationary and static." ...

15 nov 11

If You Cant Make It, Fake It! (Or faking it until it grows back!)

This is me, decked out in my kimono, about to start my entire skincare routine before bed. Moreover, this is how my hair looks in its natural state. You may not be able to notice but my hair is very ...

19 oct 11

I WANT This! Self-Adhesive Wallpaper with a Vintage Look!

Today while getting my red hair color refreshed and getting a hair extension colored to match (more on that in my next post), I was flipping through the latest issue of Lucky Magazine and came upon a...

19 oct 11

Besame Lipstick Review: Classic Color Collection In Cherry Red

After updating my makeup kit last week, I realized that I was lacking a deep, cherry-toned red lipstick. Sure, I have several red lipsticks ranging from bright pink-toned shades, vibrant tomato-infus...

19 oct 11

A Tale of the Neglectful Blogger

Again, I find myself being a lazy blogger. I have been busy with work and some family things but for the most part, my absence from the blogging world is mainly due to not making time for writing. Wr...

19 oct 11

New Season, New Hair Color

Now that fall is in full-swing here in the DC area, it is time for changing my hair color. For most of spring and summer, my hair was red paired a bold platinum blond chunk. Part of me misses my blon...

18 oct 11

We Have a Winner! 250+ Follower Giveaway!!

Hello, gals! I hope everyone had a lovely weekend! Mine was spent visiting my husbands family and I hosted a big brunch yesterday. Despite the fact I cleaned up and kept all my windows  open for...

26 sep 11

Finding Meaning and Peace After Being Robbed (My Car was broken into, again)

Fairfax County Motor Officer, circa late 40s. Photo courtesy of Fairfax County Police Online.On the morning of the 22nd of September, 2011, I got into my car to go to the gym before heading off to wo...

26 sep 11

Its Giveaway Time! Over 250 Followers!!

Edit: There is still time to enter the giveaway! If you have not done so already, just follow my blog and/or leave a comment by 11:59 pm EST (United States)!Its giveaway time again, gals! In honor of...

20 sep 11

A Little Bit of "Mad Men" in My House

(The above artwork is by New York-based artist, Dyna Moe)Here is her website: http://www.nobodyssweetheart.c om/When "Mad Men" first debuted on AMC in 2007, I didnt watch it. There was a part ...

20 sep 11

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