Geek is chic.
For a Sunday dose of vintage geek, I thought I'd share these pastel vintage-chic radios which I spotted on GeekAlerts. Unlike other radios which appear retro on the outside but are mp3 players on the inside, this radio is totally old school. With an AM/FM radio, top handle, a telescopic antenna and knobs for adjusting the volume and frequency, it doesn't get any more vintage geek-chic than this. Read more
British singer Rita Ora is poised to make a splash stateside this Summer with the release of her first album on Roc Nation, Jay-Z's label, as well a series of tour dates with Coldplay. We caught up with the platinum blond pop singer during her recent visit to LA to talk about her "gritty" sound, hearing herself on the radio for the first time, and her love of vintage clothes and playing dress up. Read more
A rocking horse is a must-have addition to any little kid's playroom, and while we still love that classic Radio Flyer, these modern alternatives are sure to excite both you and your lil one. From a superaffordable vintage Vespa design (my 1-year-old is getting a pink one for her birthday!) to a luxe sheep covered in real lambswool, keep clicking to find the perfect rider for your little rocker! Read more
Handwritten cards are always appreciated, but if you've forgotten to pick up a batch for the holidays, sending an ecard today might be your last hope for sending well wishes this season. Let your friends and family know you're thinking about them by shooting off a few ecards today (or whenever you get the urge to say hello). GroupCard — Want to personalize a thank-you card from your whole Read more
Would you wear these Victoria's Secret runway looks? Find out why Dakota Fanning's Marc Jacobs ad was banned We're giving away $1,000 to Tiffany and a bottle of Chanel No. 5! Fun and sexy vintage lingerie ads A look back at the couples from Twilight The history of the Radio City Rockettes 7 things you didn't know about Miss Universe Gender-bending actors who have cross-dressed in movies Couples Read more
Happy Halloween! There's nothing like a good ghost story to get you in the mood for All Hallows' Eve, which is why you should have Vintage Horror Sounds' YouTube channel on heavy rotation today. This station lets you listen to Alfred Hitchcock Presents: Ghost Stories For Young People along with other short-but-creepy tales and haunted-house sounds for after-dark fun. Who needs "Thriller" when you Read more
Baseball games have been a constant at our house this year, from attending home Giants games to watching them on TV and listening to them on the radio. If your household has a similar preoccupation, celebrate your love for the game by adding some vintage baseball poster art to your walls. Read more
Jennifer Lopez took to the stage in Las Vegas Saturday night at the iHeartRadio music festival. She performed a medley of vintage hits along with new tracks like "Papi" and "On the Floor." Following the show Jen and her backup dancers moved the party to Pure nightclub where the entourage partied until 3:30 a.m. Things got wild in the VIP area of the club when one of J Lo's dancers stripped off Read more
I'm excited to present a post from one of our favorite sites ShelterPop! We interviewed two flea market fanatics — a longtime seller and a devoted buyer — to get the scoop on how to get the best price on the octopus-shaped pendant or shabby chic credenza you've got your eye on. You like wearing other people's used clothing. You're not afraid of bedbugs. You love shopping at flea Read more
Sure, the new 2012 VW Beetle is trying to drop its feminine persona with new "manly" features, but the truth of the matter is, I'd still drive it. Of course, I'm already a VW fan — I've owned two VW GTIs in my lifetime — and now that the new VW Beetle is stocked with some new tech and comes with an all new style, I'm even more excited to take one for a test drive. There's no price listed on Read more
