This one really hurts… It’s taken me a few days to get myself together and make this blog post. LaDonna Adrian Gaines, better know as Donna Summers is resting in peace. She gave the world...
Sylvia Robinson, is credited with being the mother of hip hop music. Sylvia was the founder of Sugar Hill records. She helped produce the first popular rap song, ”Rapper’s Delight” ...
Am I the only one who remembers this?! I can remember watching “The Box” when I was a kid hoping this would come on. My sister and I loooooooved Another Bad Creation, so when we saw this ...
Carl Van Vechten captures Joyce Bryant on film wearing Zelda Wynn Valdes gowns. click photos to expand Photo credits: Carl Van Vechten
Madeline Jackson aka “Sahji” was a stunning 1940′s exotic shake dancer. Little is know about her life but these snippets are left behind. She even graced the cover of Jet magazine a...
Okay, I’m a day late for Selena’s birthday…but she’s been on my mind for weeks. She and Aaliyah have been heavy on the brain. Two talented beauties taken so young. To this day...
Hello out there! I’ve decided to do a new monthly feature. I have an extensive collection of vintage Jet magazine covers on file, and I think it’s about time I start sharing them. I have ...
For nearly 70 years this amazing vocational school taught values to young black children. The students made such an impression that even Albert Einstein himself gave lectures and sponsored scholarshi...
I’m so sick of this rain, but I’m lucky to have an awesome assortment of vintage umbrellas. Here’s some inspiration for your own collection. 16 Stone Vintage umbrella treasury on et...
This week has been full of bad news reports. Have a drink to get your mind off the craziness in this world. Grab a Bud…
This gorgeous lithograph will be all mine hopefully by next week. I’m head over heels for it right now. Enjoy!
Oh my goodness, I can’t believe I’m about to do a blog post about Just Another Girl on the I.R.T. I’d forgotten all about this movie. As a kid, I remember renting this from Blockbus...
This magazine is impossible to find. I have no info about the publisher or how long it was around. I came across this by chance during my many hours of obsessing over vintage magazines. I promise I ...
I had a few Barbie dolls growing up. But truth be told I only really liked one of them. Mine were all from the thrift shop and slightly used so that took away from the thrill for me. But there was a ...
Check out this fun pin up print by S. Harkey Buy this print
So I posted some covers from Brown magazine way back in 2010. I found a few more so here’s the full spread of them. I absolutely love the colors on this magazine and the poses too. These are a ...
*blows kisses* xxx ooo… Photos: Jet Magazine
1963 - The line of KODAK INSTAMATIC Cameras was introduced, featuring easy-to-use cartridge-loading film, which eventually brought amateur photography to new heights of popularity. More than 50 milli...
I can’t even talk about this right now…. This is terrible and heart breaking news. Whitney you will never be forgotten… Whitney Houston August 9th 1963- Feburary 11th 2012
As New York Fashion Week is upon us, I thought this was the perfect subject. I’m not in the mood for going to shows this season. While being broke saving for my wedding, I certainly don’t...
Beer, pizza, and buffalo wings time!
Ooooh la la…! Artist unknown: vintage postcard series
1938 – 2012 Funny…about 2 weeks ago I was in my room playing “I’d rather go blind” over and over. I sang along every time for almost a full hour. Something about Etta’s...
Wishing spring was here already so I can wear you again my loves… See you April…
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