Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Atomic Tuesday: For The Record...

Welcome to a pathetically neglected and often-MIA Atomic Tuesday!

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I've been losing my "atomic mojo" as it were, not being very inspired or motivated by much out there lately- (which seems to be the case with most vintage things- either there's a ton of cool stuff available all at once or a total dry spell)- until I saw this supercool Vintage Atomic Patterned 45 RPM Record Case:


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Record cases tend to be a dime a dozen and most of the ones I've come across were pretty bland (like the standard black or olive drab hue), so this one's crazy, Calder-esque pattern and nearly mint condition make it a winner!

Sunday, November 14, 2010

Prints Charmning Sunday: Roxanne, You Don't Have To Put On The Red Light

Welcome to Prints Charming Sunday!

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Today's vintage novelty print is utterly charming! (I know, it's super lame to call it that, considering today IS, after all, "Prints Charming Sunday", so it's not at all a creative description for it, but I'm telling you, it works. Behold, my good sirs and madams:

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And now, let's discuss the print. Not being the fancy-pantsical or superbly well-versed in 19th century playwrights type, I'm not 100% certain but I'm assuming the print is based on "Cyrano de Bergerac"? It sure looks like the scene where the dude with the big-ass schnoz is wooing Roxanne, under the guise of being the hotty hotpants dude. Make sense? I thought not. See for thine selves:


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Vintage 40's Rayon Novelty Print Dress currently available on Etsy from seller Vintageous Boutique.