September 2022 Update: Sadly it appears this podcast no longer exists which includes my interview not being around anymore.
Friends! I have had the honour of being interviewed for the fantastic podcast ‘This Retro Life‘ by Kia from Australia.
ABOUT:
This Retro Life is dedicated to telling the stories of people who are bringing the lifestyle, fashion, collections and music back from a bygone era.
Meet some of the best modern day pinups, burlesque dancers and vintage collectors and hear the stories behind why they are make this modern life a little more retro.
I talk Lindy Hop in Toronto (the bands, the dance), Toronto Vintage Society (the shopping, the fun), my blog and everything else that makes me tick in my vintage life (like my passion for old photos).
It’s been awhile since I have done a roundup of my favourite vintage reads and videos. So just as we close up October….here you go. Enjoy everyone!
Oh and HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!
A friend of mine is selling the below 1940s/1950s Harford Frocks Sales Cards and I was very curious on the history behind them. Well the fantastic ‘Vintage Traveler‘ Blog has written a post on these cool items of fashion history and solved my mystery. It’s well worth the read, so check it out HERE!
Prime Minister King poses with Nellie McClung, 2 senators and “Famous Five” family members in front of the tablet unveiled commemorating the “Women as Persons” ruling.
In a Fit of 1940s Optimism, Greyhound Proposed a Fleet of Helicopter Buses
Article by Smithsonian – The 1940s were a period of rapid technological advancement in America. On that account, perhaps, the planners at Greyhound can be forgiven for their optimism when, on this day in 1943, they promised that people would be trading up their bus seat for one on a helicopter bus soon. Continue Reading Article…
1940s Nail Guide-Now this is not an article or a video but it’s just to fun NOT to share!
She was a pioneering pilot, flying planes for the military during WWII, a coder in the early days of computers and a tireless community advocate. And now, one Walnut Creek resident is on a quest to rename Oakland International Airport in her honor. Read the story HERE
An old portrait of Maggie Gee in her pilot’s uniform is shown on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2009, at her home in Berkeley, Calif. Gee served as a pilot for two years during World War II and was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in July. A children’s book based on her life as a Women’s Airforce Service Pilot (WASP) was just published. (Maggie Gee/Contributed)
Have a wonderful rest of your week friends and if you read or saw something really cool, please share in the comments section below. Thanks!
