Cats Like Us Blog — fashion

We're so excited to share one of our newest confetti lucite accessory brands, Match Accessories! Here is a little bit about them, Match Accessories™ and it’s associated lines Sparklite™ and Litewood™ were created by the husband and wife team Samantha and Jeremy Miller in the San Francisco Bay Area. Jeremy is a mechanic, and Samantha works full time here at Match. Match Accessories was a dream that has become a reality. We both love the nostalgic eras of the 1940's, 50's, and 60's. We strive to create unique pieces inspired by those eras, with a bit of a spin on the...

What is sweet, sultry, wholesome, risqué, and red all over? Cherries! Cherries are a classic retro motif seen throughout pinup, rockabilly, and vintage lover circles all over. I attribute its duality of being sweet and sultry to its ability to effortlessly travel throughout these fashion and lifestyle groups. All in all, there is no question that cherries are some versatile fruits! I recently picked up two great items from Cats Like Us which embody this duality perfectly! The White Cherries Estelle Blouse by Heart of Haute is the perfect something sweet to add to your collection and become a staple in your...

One of the many awesome things about working at Cats Like Us is getting to see all the wonderful items we carry at the store....and nabbing a few things for myself before it's available. Hehe! As soon as I laid my eyes on the Maui Tropical collection, my little Tiki heart skipped a beat!    I normally wouldn't go for a crop top, but pairing the Maui Tropical Tie Shirt Top and the Maui Tropical 50s Swing Shirt just seemed like a no brainer. This comfy cotton combo features reddish pink hibiscus flowers and palms leaves on a black background...

Today I am going to write about ZIPPERS! Yes those finicky things that keep you in your clothes, that are too often taken for granted, that are even taboo because no one ever seems to tell you how to use one, it's just assumed everyone knows. Well surprise! Zippers are not that easy and I have a few tips to help you make zipping and unzipping a snap... (but not real snaps because we are talking zippers. 'Cmon keep up with me here!)   In theory, if you can pull both sides of the zipper together when the garment is...

  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...

 At Cats Like Us we often get questions about 'how-to' dress in retro styles, often with people being a bit shy or embarassed as they don't know where to start. While it can be intimidating, there is nothing to fear with wanting to express yourself with retro styled clothing. Whether you're interested in infusing a few pieces into your current wardrobe or are looking for a complete style overhaul, have no fear-Cats Like Us is here! Boomerang Halter Swing Dress by Bettie Page Clothing A few things to ask yourself are; what attracts you to the retro vintage clothing styles...

  Model: Kelvis Photographer: Bella Donna Boudoir It's laundry day here at Cats Like Us, so let's roll up our sleeves and talk about some suggestions on garment care! I know a lot of people can be afraid of buying certain items due to apprehension about trying to care for them. So, before we dive into some tips and tricks on how to launder your Cats Like Us garb, we need to gather some items to help us make the magic happen. The equipment: Drying Rack Drying racks come in many shapes and sizes, so no matter what design you...

  One of the reasons I opened Cats Like Us is that, as long as I can remember, I have loved vintage style. In fact I've been collecting vintage clothes for about 25 years. I always liked the shapes of vintage clothes and how they fit me. Today I buy them based on what I like, not fancy labels, or even if it is vintage. If something catches my eye and can integrate into my wardrobe, I buy it. I also keep my clothes a very, VERY long time. So if you think I wear something different everyday, I might, but that dress I'm wearing...

Running a retail store I have learned more than I ever thought I would about clothing. And there are some universal truths of clothing and shopping online. Over the past 5 years we have come to know many of the misconceptions and confusion about sizing clothing, and I am writing now about just that. Let's get a few things out of the way early...   I have no idea! Never having shopped for a dress (not that there is anything wrong with that) I most certainly don't really know what you ladies go through each time you enter that fitting...

Calling all you groovy ghoulies, dapper cadavers and zombified pin ups, Living Dead Souls is just the ticket to infuse your 'creature of the night' tastes with a retro appeal. Living Dead Souls is usually found amongst most clothing retails of the gothic or punk persuation, but Cats Like Us doesn't leave the gothabilly's out (oh yes, we do exist!). So step right up to check out these styles to please. Let's set the mood with some music, shall we.... Now that the Cult of the Psychic Fetus has got you dancing in your crypt and rattlin' those bones, I want to share...