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The count down to Halloween is now 51 days and I just can't apologize for being super excited! The store is filled with kooky spooky fun, like the Moon Faces Spooksville Dress that are inspired by vintage Halloween art from the 1920s and beyond. As a retro lover, it's no surprise that we are all drawn to these wonderful images whether it's on clothing, tattoo art, the actual vintage decorations or reproductions. Black cats, witches and jack-o-lanterns, oh my!  One of the most iconic images is the black cat which appears on the Lucy Fur Vintage Cat Handbag (limited edition!) and...

Image: Pixabay Sometimes going back to school can be a drag, especially when (technically) Summer isn't over yet, but Cats Like Us can help chase those blues away. Whether you're a student, teacher or parent who is preparing (or already in full swing) for the new semester, we understand it can be a little tricky to 'switch gears'. So, we've put together some class appropriate retro ensembles that are most certainly 'Aces' all around. The Monroe Off the Shoulder Top paired with the Wine Country Plaid Haute Skirt makes for a great Autumn into Winter outfit, but if chilly shoulders or...

 Photo: Wikipedia Commons Even though Fall and Halloween items are appearing in stores and Starbucks' Pumpkin Spice Latte will soon be released, yet there is still plenty of Summer to go! Lots of time to visit the beach, grill up some grub or enjoy an outdoor Tiki gathering. Take a stroll in the woods or have a picnic, go to a carnival or enjoy an evening sipping a beer on the porch. Enjoy yourself! Cats Like Us is getting in lots of Halloween items, but we are still feeling summer-y with all the floral prints, nautical styles and bright colors...

I am a huge fan of the Peter Pan collar and 1960s fashion, but I was always curious as to how the rounded collar got its name. Though very similar collars have been dated back since the 1640s, I wanted to know how my beloved crisp white collar was given it's name. Could it be.....  Named in direct relation to the fictional character we all know and love? Why yes, yes it was! The collar on the costume was named after actress Maude Adam's stage costume in her 1905 role as Peter Pan. Due to audiences loving Maude's performance as...

Wow, I can't believe it's been almost 5 years since I've written the blog, Get Your Shape In Shape! Crazy how times flies and yet (some things) stay the same. I'm still wearing my shapers and I still am still recommending them to all of you!  Now, I want to clarify something. When Julie Ann and I recommend wearing a shaping garment under the retro clothing styles we carry at the store, IT DOES NOT MEAN WE ARE SAYING YOU ARE FAT! Oh goodness, we understand that body image and the way we all feel about ourselves is a delicate...

When you say, "Twin Peaks" to people it usually conjures up images of Laura Palmer, Agent Copper and phrases like, "This is a damn fine cup of coffee". The late 80s cult TV show gained popularity due to David Lynch and Mark Frost's directing and writing, the wonderful cast of actors and the odd imagery and themes that were present throughout the show. There is no denying that Twin Peaks was a TV show that should have never been canceled. Something I enjoyed throughout the show is the 80s does 50s fashion that is pure nostalgic gold. The Audrey Horne character was...

Anne Jeffreys With Valentine's Day right around the corner, I thought it would be fun to visit some glamorous pinup's of yesteryear. The wonderful sets, props and costuming, make these photos so lovely and kitschy too. I would be as bold to say that pinups are much better than chocolates, well maybe a close second. Hehe! Ann Miller  Barbara Bates    Marilyn Monroe   Rita Hayworth  Cyd Charisse     Love is in the air, but at Cats Like Us we love you all year around. *Wink* -Meagan Kyla

Can I wear a crinoline under my skirt or dress? Maybe, as not all skirts are created equal, so we're going to explore a way to determine if you can wear the Malco Modes crinolines that we specifically sell at Cats Like Us. Our advice and guidance is for a crinoline with a two layer outer skirt that has multiple tiers of nylon net with matching satin binding on each tier. The underskirt is made of nylon organza to prevent scratchiness against your legs. This type of crinoline creates a full look. But before we go on with the show, a little...

"The Turban came into style starting in 1936 and were consider the hat style of fashionable American women in 1940 according to Vogue. It was a style that could be high fashion or low fashion depending on materials and decorations. At its simplest it was a long piece of fabric knotted at the forehead and tucked back under to form a wide bow." -Vintage Dancer The turban hat being in fashion during the wartime era of World War II was bore out of necessity. Often, a turban was worn by factory workers to keep their hair off the face and away...

If you’re like me you tend to buy, make, and trade hair flowers and bows with girlfriends. They are a nice, retro inspired finishing touch to an outfit and look great on all hair lengths and textures--but how do you take care of them and store them? (How not to store them, thrown into a drawer!)   When you buy hair flowers or bows, even before you wear them, be sure to examine how they’re made. Some are better put together than others and depending on what they’re made from, you may want to add a little “TLC” of your...