Cats Like Us Blog — Behind the Scenes

  One of the many great events that kicks off car show season in Buffalo, NY is the Buffalo Motorama. This was the first year we sponsored Motorama's Open Wheel Room and it was such a success we can't wait until next year!   While there we were lucky enough to meet a vendor that we think really fits the mission of Cats Like Us: One Tough Chick. When we saw her vendor's booth of shiny studded bags, you can bet I was excited-- after all, I'm easily distracted by shiny things! I spoke to the owner, Zofia, and was...

Hello folks, Jonny Pomade again. Today I’m here to do a three-part review on the new pomade Cats Like Us is carrying. American Greaser Supply has been around for years and has always put out a high quality product. I’ve personally have been using them since the beginning of my pompadour days way back in 2002, but they’ve been making pomade since 1997! American Greaser Supply has three “weights” of pomade, ranging from 40w to Super 90w with 90w being right in the middle. First I’d like to start off reviewing the "Super 90w". This stuff is STIFF! I have...

Who is this unsuspecting MonsterMatt person? I have to say I meet the most interesting people working at Cats Like Us, so many of our friends have started off as friends of customers or customers and MonsterMatt is no different. You'd never know by looking at his vanilla exterior that his love of monster movies is so vast. Horror love is readily apparent through his creative talents, and if you ever want to talk bad horror movies, this is the guy you should have in on the conversation! Now without any further delay let me introduce you to MonsterMatt. 1....

  What made you start recreating vintage plaster chalkware? The truth is I had searched some time for a reasonably priced set of vintage mermaids. Unfortunately I began my search right after the price of vintage chalkware went through the roof.  I remember one day at a local antique and flea market seeing a set at the end of a vendors table. Eager with anticipation I picked up the larger mermaid of the two and immediately fell in love with it. It was in good condition, the colors were neutral and the eyes were quite fetching. Then I found out...

Who is Beth Dauria or 'Dolly' with her 'Rockin' bags built to last'? Well, she is the designer and creative business woman behind the handbag line Dungaree Dolly and dress line, Dolly Valentine. Miss Beth (you can call her Dolly) creates the bags and dresses from her own drafted patterns, some vintage inspiration, and her sewing skills to create wonderful and unique items for all us rockin' ladies! Dolly always strives for a perfect product, with her infectious smile, and over all sparkle, she puts all that magic into each of her creations. Every bag, dress and accessory is made with...