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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...

 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...

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....

  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...

Cats Like Us is located on Main Street in Tonawanda, NY, a northern suburb of Buffalo. It's not too big or too fancy, but this 2 block stretch is a slice right out of Americana. In a half mile of Main Street, USA you can find 3 clothing stores, 6 restaurants, a half dozen antique stores, thrift stores, liqueur stores and more. And to top it off it is right on the Erie canal, a historic and beautiful stretch of waterway that has recently seen some fantastic restoration. So if you're up for a day trip, Tonawanda is a nice...

The Sidecar is a delicious traditional retro cocktail to toast with your friends and family at Thanksgiving. Sometimes you just need a drink with a few simple ingredients that packs a punch. This drink is definitely a sipper that can be made with either Brandy or Cognac, just take it easy because this one will go straight to your head! Ingredients: 2 oz. Brandy (or Cognac) 1 oz. Triple Sec 1 oz. Lemon juice Method: Add all ingredients into an ice-filled cocktail shaker, shake and strain into a martini glass.For an extra twist, rim the chilled martini glass with sugar...

How to Measure Clothing and Find Your Size Most of my friends know that I LOVE vintage and retro style clothing, as a result they tend to give me their oldies but goodies regardless of what size they are size. Unlike most people I don’t have a 1 year rule—if you haven’t worn it in 1 year get rid of it. Julie Ann’s rule is more like: if you haven’t worn it in 5 years, MAYBE get rid of it. You never know when you might need that 1980’s suede bolero jacket with the pom pom trim or that neon...

  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...

On a daily basis I explain to women that that the reason an item does or doesn’t fit well is based on so many different factors. Why is this the case? Unfortunately, there is no standard in the garment industry on size. One brand’s size small will be the same as another brand’s size large. This is the result of vanity sizing over the years. The example everyone always references is Marilyn Monroe. In the 1950s she wore a size 12 which was equivalent to a 26 inch waist. A vintage size 12, is the same as a modern size...

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...