Cats Like Us Blog — fashion

Ok, so I'm a dress wearer. I didn't have my first pair of jeans until I was about 10 years old. I actually don't even like pants. If you ever see me wearing them, it's mainly for warmth. Even with it being so cold out this winter I was determined to wear as many swing dresses as possible! Here's the secret of how I stay warm while looking cute: Layering. Layering? What people in warm climates don't know is that layering is truly an art-form. If it's 20 degrees (or even lower!) you can still be warm, but you have...

With the dawn of the Atomic Age in the late 1940s after the detonation of the first atomic bomb, the world was fascinated with nuclear technology and space. Following the post-war recovery, though the United States in the 1950s was a very prosperous and innovative time, it was also a time that people feared atomic attacks and the possibilty of a nuclear world war. While the atomic threat was real, Atomic Age themes were seen in movies such as; "The Day the Earth Stood Still", "Them" and "The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms". We also saw atomic themes in home decor,...

We are always so excited to welcome a new brand into our #catslikeusstyle and Charcoal Designs is no exception! Their kitschy resin jewelry is hand cast and dyed in their L.A studio and have been doing so since 2004. We've hand picked some amazing jewelry, like this Gone Fishing Brooch in this custom color lime green, (also comes in red!) which is paired with the Vintage Butterfly Prizm Dress. We can't deny that the Cats Like Us crew are Tiki fiends, so naturally the Big Kahuna Tiki Necklace and the Retro Fruit Fakelite Brooch make our like Polynesian Pop hearts...

The Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekender is only two weeks away and though none of the cats at Cats Like Us will be in attendance, we'd love to see your #catslikeusstyle. Don't forget to tag us on Twitter and Instagram! If you're scrambling for some last minute outfit ideas, or you need some inspiration, there is still time to shop! Don't drag your heels though, our hot items are going fast....... Outfit for the car show, enjoying the bands, or for a day of sight-seeing. The Red Sugar Cuff Sweater paired with the Leopard Sugar Pie Capris, Deco Diamond Atomic...

My friend and I got to talking about brooches and she asked me how to accessorize dresses and tops with her favorite pins. It really had never occurred to me that many others might have the same style dilemnia, so here's a little blog dedicated to suggestions on how to wear your brooches and pins! Brooch placement can often be perplexing, too high and it may appear like it's sitting on your shoulder and too low it may look like it's dangling off your breast. Not all brooches are created equal and not all necklines may allow for a pin...

"I read your blog (Coffin Kitsch) quasi-religiously and I love your style. I was hoping I could talk you into doing a special about handbag and outfit combinations. I feel that when I put together an outfit my handbag of choice is often forced. I would really like to see how you put handbags and outfits together." I was asked this question over on my personal blog about styling handbags with outfits. Since we got so many great new and fun styles in, I thought this question was relevant over on the Cats Like Us blog. Atomic Argyle Wiggle Dress...

I'm so excited to share our Holiday Collection with all of you. It's December 1st, so let's deck the halls and decorate ourselves in holiday style! Do you want to be in the holiday spirit, but don't want to make a too much of a fuss? Looking as darling as our model Andrea is a breeze with the Amanda Red Matrix dress by Heart of Haute paired with the Scallop Mambo earrings and a blue sequin hair flower. We love the Amanda dress as it's 100% cotton, easy to layer and would be the perfect dress for a holiday party....or...

It all started out so innocently.  These things usually do.  I was skulking through shops and galleries in the funky-artsy-affluent Geneva suburb of Chicago with my brother Steve and his wife Heidi.  We stumbled upon one of those vintage shops that are a very organized brand of chaos.  Beautiful, seemingly unorganized gems everywhere with the lack of rhyme or reason that makes you feel like you are on a treasure hunt.   There, under a black fedora that featured a pink feather hat, I found my first pair.  Emerald cut stones in a deep mossy green.  A window pane frame...

Mode Merr is one of the brands that Cats Like Us has carried since the very beginning. The brand epitomizes some of the best qualities of modern retro clothing - it's well made, creatively designed, classic, and just fun! It really appeals to not only the pinup girl and rockabilly hellcat, but every gal who wants to put a little retro with an edge in their wardrobe! The line is made by a gal named Angela that is so fun, creative and like minded, we thought you should get to know her a little better. I can't say enough good...

Rat Bastard Rockabilly sounds like a tough name for a tough guy, but when we talked to Chris Johnson the creator of the brand, he's the most down to earth and approachable fellow you could ever meet. Read more to find out about his brand, inspiration and products. How did Rat Bastard Rockabilly start? You could say that it all started about 10 years ago when I was living away from home .There has always been a creative side to my life and all the hobbies I have indulged in just added up to multiple talents. Drawing being the most...