7 Accessories from the 1950’s (No Gal Should Be Without!)

Hello folks! It’s Retro Dee and I’m here with another swell listicle to make your vintage-living life easier! The 1950's were a time where there was a place for everything and everything in it's place. Women's accessories were no exception. In fact, they were quite important! So today for you I have... 7 Accessories from…

Doing Your Makeup Vintage: Lipstick – The Final Nine

Hi everybody, I’m Retro Dee and Welcome to Doing Your Makeup Vintage! Last November, I showcased a third group of 9 lipsticks being offered on the current market which replicate the bold, red-colored lips that were so popular in the 1950’s. In this post, I will review The Final Nine lipsticks in my collection. Why…

Doing Your Makeup Vintage: Blush Like The Rosy 50’s

Hi everyone, I’m Retro Dee and Welcome to Doing Your Makeup Vintage! Like all eras, the 1950's had a specific trend going in makeup. The red lips and wing-lined eyes might be what is remembered most from that time, but what about blush? ca. 1950's Elizabeth Arden advertisement. Women in the 50's loved blush, however…

Fifties Fashion Fix: Dressing for Spring

Hi everyone! Welcome to Fifties Fashion Fix! It's finally Spring and Spring means springtime dresses. Spring was probably the most iconic season for the dresses of the 1950's era. From pastel shades and florals to pretty polkadots and stripes, the frilly feminine look of the fifties is partial to springtime. Ca. mid 1950's clothing catalog…

Searchin’ For The 50’s: Sweater Weather

Welcome to a new segment from Retro Dee's Guide to the Best Era Ever called "Searchin' For The 50's!" I was inspired to do this segment when I was reviewing some of the things people were searching for that sent them to my blog. While some of the search terms sent them to a post…

Fifties Fashion Fix: Dee’s Top 6 Retro Outfits of 2020

Hello everyone! Welcome to a Special Edition of Fifties Fashion Fix! This edition is a tad behind schedule, as it's a year-end compilation. But better late than never! Here I'm showcasing the Top 6 Retro-Styled Outfits I wore in 2020. The ranking of these outfits was determined by the amount of likes they got on…

Doing Your Makeup Vintage: Lipstick Review – The Next Nine

Hi there everyone, I’m Retro Dee and Welcome to Doing Your Makeup Vintage! Way back in the Spring, I showcased the second group of 9 lipsticks being offered on the current market which replicate the bold, red-colored lips that were so popular in the 1950’s. The upcoming Holidays are a great time wear a bright,…