Retro Dee Presents: 1950’s Summertime Links

Hi folks, this is Retro Dee wishing y'all a very happy and safe summer. No matter what you do this summer, take time to take a trip to the past and have a glimpse at what summer was like during better times. Last year, I wrote three posts about Summer in the 1950's. This summer…

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: 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…

Retro Dee Reviews – Movie Classics: Them!

Hey folks. Welcome to Retro Dee Reviews. This time instead of music, I'll be reviewing an actual MOVIE from the 50's. Golly gee, it's about time! Okay. So on Halloween night I was looking for a movie to watch, when I came across the 1954 horror classic Them! on TCM. It was great timing, because…

Fifties Study Hall: TV Sitcoms of the 1950’s

Welcome to 50’s study hall.  In this section, I will be publishing a series of lists that will allow readers to use them as a reference for the given topic. Please feel free to message me if any of the info needs correcting, or if you have anything to add.  I hope this section will…

Passion Pinups Issue 14 is Here!

Hi everyone! It's Retro Dee and I have an exciting announcement to make: Passion Pinups has released Issue 14! Passion Pinups Issue 14, Summer 2020 What a great cover, featuring Dave Ribbands and Miss Molodestskaya as a 1920's gangster couple. And yes, that's me on the top left column with my leopard fan! This is…

True Vintage Fashion Finds: Pat Hartly

Bon jour, mes amis! I'm Retro Dee and Welcome to True Vintage Fashion Finds! In this section, I'll be sharing some of my true vintage fashion finds from my closet. Whether you're a fellow vintage clothing enthusiast or not, I hope you enjoy them. I've been shopping for vintage 1950's era clothing for about 3…