tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54983265889132341892024-02-06T18:15:39.356-08:00The Retro NaturalThe Retro Naturalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08417750475148888546noreply@blogger.comBlogger134125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498326588913234189.post-1472680687318709472015-03-21T04:18:00.001-07:002015-03-29T11:31:52.298-07:00Turning a New LeafHello, retro lovers!<br />
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I've been thinking about the blog for the past (checks calendar) two months or so and I've come up with a nice compromise for myself. Tweak the blog (design makeover, yay!) to focus on other areas of life that interest me but keep it light and simple. I've always had a strong interest in practicing elegance so that it becomes second nature and being a gracious lady as many women of the past so effortlessly were. My clothing will be highlighted and while some of it will be more modern, many items I have will be older items that that give a nod to old money fashion - because not only are these style of clothing vintage, they last a very long time and that's of great interest to me. </div>
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For example, this old Land's End polka dot sweater:</div>
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Just posted about it as a favorite and I've had it for years now. It's lasted the test of time. I didn't realize it when I purchased it at an old thrift shop in Riverside but it was a great long lasting gem.</div>
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Now, luckily, I've finally upgraded my phone and I can post a bit more easily and freely from anywhere - with wifi but still, this is a big step up for me. </div>
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I'm continuing on Instagram so feel free to add me if you're so inclined: <b>@gogogadgetretro</b>. I had quite a long hiatus as my IOS couldn't be updated on the old (ancient) iPhone I was using. But I feel a sense of pride in reporting that no hipster who "loves<i>" </i>old things has used a 3Gs iPhone longer than I have, I highly doubt that. It was practically vintage. </div>
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So, thank to those of you who stuck in there and still check in! I will continue but I will write when the urge strikes and make another attempt to just have a good time with it. </div>
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The Retro Naturalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08417750475148888546noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498326588913234189.post-47005968835599263872015-01-25T12:44:00.001-08:002015-01-25T12:44:24.598-08:00InsanityInsanity. Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result. I haven't blogged since October (falling off the wagon is so shameful at times lol) and I have to wonder.. am I still truly interested in blogging? Do I just need another platform? I've downsized the number of social media outlets I log into. I'm on Tumblr and have been for some time now but I've rekindled our relationship. It's nice for me because it brings together all the stuff aside from hair and fashion that I think about. There's a lot going on in the world right now regarding people of color. Sometimes that needs to be addressed. But this isn't quite the place to do so, at least that's how I feel. So I fall off over and over again because other stuff is going on. I wonder too if my absence has driven viewers away at times. So I thought I'd check in and find out if people are still around as I ponder about my next steps... are ya followers?<br />
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Anywho, though my style fluctuates between more modern and a bit of retro flair, I think my hair has been more modern. I've been opting for less manipulation and my styles change up a lot. Does one keep a retro hair blog if no retro hair is to be seen? Who knows what will come of it all. What I do know is that at the very least, I'll leave my blog up for inspiration.<br />
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I'm going to go ponder some more. <br />
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Enjoy your Sunday, retro lovers.<br />
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<br />The Retro Naturalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08417750475148888546noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498326588913234189.post-69850820594729298372014-10-22T13:35:00.001-07:002014-10-22T13:35:22.752-07:00Muscle ManiaHey folks!<br />
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I've been managing a pretty busy schedule involving working out almost daily after work and once on the weekend. It's pretty much been a lot of eating, going to work, going home/to the gym to train, sleeping and running errands and doing food prep on the weekends. I really like weight lifting though, it's fun to see and feel your strength. I've been been more on the slender side but it dawned on me that I look much better with muscle. So I've been squatting and dead-lifting and tricep dipping and plyometric-ing? ...and it's been fabulous. I'm sweating a lot more and getting in more water and more protein so it's been a very positive experience. I did pull a trap muscle a week ago, luckily it's all healed up and I can bring it in the gym now! You're probably wondering what this has to do with the love of all things retro. Well, here's one thing:<br />
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Yep, Ms. Marilyn. Lifting. I saw this photo in a friend's bathroom a long time ago and thought it was so amazing, because it's a simple yet captivating image.<br />
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I think something odd happened in history with regard to women and weight lifting. It somehow became a "man's" thing and it isn't. There are tons of old photos you can view of women in the earlier days who had muscle and a bit of glam. I never saw women lifting weights when I was younger. I only saw aerobics and maybe those 2 lbs dumbbells. Those are NOT weights. They're just not. My tape dispenser weighs more than that! So.. I'm way into building a stronger body that translates into that ultimate sense of glam and glitz from the old days. I plan on continuing to be good to my body and keep it fit and lean with lots of curves ;)<br />
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Til next time!<br />
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~The Retro NaturalThe Retro Naturalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08417750475148888546noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498326588913234189.post-30297773926293198382014-09-22T13:45:00.001-07:002015-03-29T11:31:07.240-07:00An End of Summer UpdateHello retro lovers,<br />
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I'm cringing a little as I type this. It's been months since I've posted. I've been focused on work and working out lately. Of course I try to have some fun when I can...necessary in this life! I've been weight lifting since January of 2013 and I'm in wonderful shape! I don't think I've been looking 'as retro' as I could and I don't document my outfits often so the photos are somewhat lacking but I do have a visual recap for ya of what I've been getting into.<br />
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Most of my Spring/Summer clothing aren't as vintage looking as I'd like them to be. Plus I've gained a bit of muscle (welcome to the gun show!) so some things no longer fit me at all. I've donated old stuff I no longer wear... I suppose it's time for a new wardrobe? Perhaps for my birthday ;)<br />
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But enough of that.. here's your photo recap!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A sporty day at the beach, but not so much in that water.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">From my birthday brunch. The dress is extremely 80s, very rare for me.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Getting a good sweat in at the gym, I'm one of the few gals in there :-D </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Me on the court, I'm actually pretty good at tennis!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I went to the super old school arcade.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The place I stayed at in Ojai had a trampoline. It exhausted me in under 3 minutes!</td></tr>
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That about wraps it up, I do hope you enjoyed :) I do hope to have a hair pictorial sooner or later. I've been doing more up-dos to keep my hair in more simple and protective styles. I plan to wear it curly rather than straight, it's just time for a change. I trust that all of you are doing well and enjoying the start of a lovely Fall season.<br />
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Til next time!<br />
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TheRetroNaturalThe Retro Naturalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08417750475148888546noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498326588913234189.post-23892795539966928002014-04-16T10:33:00.000-07:002014-05-01T16:25:08.867-07:00Next Stop: Relaxation!Howdy retro lovers!<br />
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I'm due for a post and I'm also due for some relaxation so how about a combination?? I'm going camping soon and I'm so excited to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city. I'll be listening to the radio station that is nature for a few days and frolicking through the wilderness.<br />
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Now, there are some who go camping and go au natural, but for me, I enjoy my makeup no matter where I am. Some people don't seem to understand that for me (and countless others), makeup isn't for them. It's for me. The answer to the question: If RetroNatural is alone in the forest, does she still apply makeup? ...is yep! Don't believe me? Exhibit A.<br />
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Here are a few more photos from camping trips that this ultra femme enjoys going on :)<br />
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<br />The Retro Naturalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08417750475148888546noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498326588913234189.post-71764178510303319372014-03-10T13:32:00.000-07:002014-03-10T13:32:38.013-07:00Statement Pieces - The CapeHeyyyy retro-lovers!<br />
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I wanted to show off one of my most loveliest outerwear pieces - a great cape I found at a vintage shop, perhaps a year or two ago. I haven't had a chance to wear it because I couldn't pair it together with other pieces but I've finally worn it and have found that it makes me feel pretty sophisticated and super elegant.<br />
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It's a nice plaid pattern of green and mustard with a nice mustard colored lining and gold colored buttons. Plus, it's got pockets..verrrry important, yes? I wore it with a tan colored sweater top and whiskey colored wing tip heels. Browns or neutrals seems to go best with it. Spring is almost here so I'm not sure how many more times I can wear this but, the less I wear it, the longer it'll last? Behold! ;)<br />
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Hello fellow retro lovers! Happy New Year to you! I realize that I totally missed 2013..whoooops!</div>
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It's been a verrrrrrry long time since I've written in my blog. You know how it goes, you get enthusiastic about posting and after some time passes, you either get just a big lazy or you get super busy. It's been both of those scenarios for me. But, I do want to contribute to the retro world as it's very dear to my heart :) </div>
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I've had crazy knots and split ends too so I cut my hair a little and that makes a huge difference. It's interesting, I don't miss having the longest of hair because I still manage to have fun with it. I think it's due to my desire to wear my natural hair. My confidence has increased so much that it doesn't matter how my hair is, I usually love it. Score! </div>
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So, I've been here and there and enjoying life, working out a lot more and trying not to sweat the small stuff. I hope you all have been well, do let me know what you've been up to! I can't promise not to disappear because, well, you know lol. But! I think I'm getting back into the posting spirit. Huzzah for that! </div>
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I've been at it again, having some splendid fun sewing!<br />
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It's Summer so I figured why bother with long sleeves? Off they came!</div>
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The Retro Naturalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08417750475148888546noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498326588913234189.post-10733591073897027682012-08-15T09:58:00.004-07:002012-08-25T07:36:13.638-07:00Red Houndstooth Skirt Sewing Adventures!I'm back with a little update from my last post and I'm happy to report that I made a decent skirt. Go me! I have this anxiety about sewing, I feel like I'm going to waste a bunch of fabric! I'm getting over it though. I'm trying to create one article of clothing each week. This will help with the need to hold off on starting a project. So I made the skirt and my next project was a playsuit for this weekend, also a success! Below are a few shots of my skirt/outfit. I tested it out on a date night at the Queen Mary. The plan was just to walk around but we stumbled on the Mods versus Rockers rally. There was live surf music and lots of classic mopeds and motorcycles. My phone wouldn't take good photos unless there was really great lighting..and there wasn't in the bar area. But I still got a few (sort of shoddy) snaps of my outfit in other areas of the boat. It was really fun goofing around..I think it'll be a common theme since it's so close to home.<br />
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I've been trying my hand at sewing and it's going much better than I expected! I'll show you all the outcome of this gorgeous houndstooth print soon, it's for a special but totally free outing to go see Raphael Saadiq perform Bon Dylan classics. I made a matching tie for the Dear One and we plan to go out in style :) <br />
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I don't know how many Los Angeles followers I have out there but if you're one of them and want to attend a very fun, very entertaining drag performance show - along with burlesque and belly dancing tossed in the mix - I'll be headlining at <i>A Mid Summer BENT Dream</i>. Proceeds benefit the Equal Rights Campaign. Fun and fundraising all at once! Plus you get a raffle ticket if you wear a mustache or wings ...who doesn't love a reason to don a 'stache or fairy wings? Grab your tickets by <a href="http://bent11.eventbrite.com/" target="_blank">clicking here</a> :)<br />
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I've made some more hair flowers for the Summer. Yellow and white are perfect colors that go with almost anything. <br />
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Next hair flower project will be getting some pretty reds and pinks into the mix! I think I'll show off my hair scarves next though. What are you current favorite accessories? <br />
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I've been many things lately... tired, giddy, lazy, frustrated, stressed. But as of today, I'm feelin' pretty good! Shall i say a bit more balanced? Life can be too much at times. So much to do and so little time for the self. I've been trying to do just that for the past month. May was my birthday month so that meant even more time for the self albeit with tons of partying ;) <br />
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So as an "oops, sorry for going MIA" apology, here's a visual recap of what I've been up to. <br />
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I'm still semi MIA as I've turned off my facebook and haven't been doing videos either. (Can I just say that even with getting the right cords for my pc, I ran into yet another issue regarding a broken port for my internet cable?!) But I've been on Tumblr because it's just more interesting to me at the moment and doesn't require as much attention. Ah, that's it! I think I ran out of attention to give! However, I'm slowly filling that tank back up. So thank you all for not unsubscribing!<br />
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this time, dubstep,
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Celebrated Pride with friends and went to a very hot club, proceeded to sweat profusely as I danced, walked back to the car clammy and caught a cold! </div>
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Annnnd..now I'm just working and trying to keep it mellow.. Hope you enjoyed the visuals, do you forgive me for being absent? Do ya?? I totally would have failed grade school at this rate, huh?<br />
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May was crazy but June will be a simple month of simple activities. Don't confuse simple with boring though. I have an erotica reading to go to and while I won't be boozing it up nor dancing all night, it'll be very sensual indeed! So, til next time and it won't be over a month until "next time" comes around! <br />
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<i>~The Retro Natural</i>The Retro Naturalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08417750475148888546noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498326588913234189.post-55321102830505283322012-04-21T12:09:00.001-07:002012-04-24T13:07:47.782-07:00Back in the Garden!Me and the misses are planting our sprouted veggies at home in our urban garden and it's lovely out! Super sunny, expect extreme squinting. What a nice combo though, right? We've got spinach, sugar snap peas, black seeded lettuce and yellow squash. They're doing really well and we can't wait to sample them! Is it just us or are baby plants just as adorable as baby animals?? <br />
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And that's not the only nice news, my home pc is almost up! I just have to get it connected to the internet..woo hoo! I plan to post a bit more often..perhaps doing a hair tutorial a bit more often if I can continue to find ones that really inspire me or come up with some on my own. <br />
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I'm also working on another page for this site that'll link finished hair styles to their video tutorial. I thought that would be genius because that way, you don't have to look through the whole blog for a tut. Go me!<br />
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Soon lovies, reeeeal soon! <br />
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<i>~The Retro Natural</i>The Retro Naturalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08417750475148888546noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498326588913234189.post-32624936301002718782012-04-12T08:27:00.000-07:002012-04-12T08:27:56.461-07:00The Most Peaceful Lunch Spot<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I read a post by <a href="http://adventuresoflucy-mae.blogspot.com/2011/11/where-do-you-have-lunch-on-work-days.html" target="_blank">Lucy Mae</a> some time ago begging the question, where do you eat lunch while at work? For me, the duck pond at my job is one of the most tranquil spots to have lunch at. It's scenic, (usually) quiet and the shrubs and water features are just so calming! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I call it the duck pond because a duck couple has pretty much claimed the the location as their castle. They do share it with the crows and seagulls though. They're pretty used to us humans too. They walk or waddle over to me often! I come out here to clear my head and get some air. Some people smoke out here and that can kill the scenic feel but otherwise it's a lovely little spot. It really has a pseudo feng shui feel to it. Very earthy, lots of shrubs and greenery, rocks, streams and waterfalls here and there. It's the best work lunch spot ever!</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>~The Retro Natural</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div>The Retro Naturalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08417750475148888546noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498326588913234189.post-70480539989928467052012-04-08T20:10:00.002-07:002012-04-08T20:29:22.203-07:00More Photo SharingHey lovies! I'm proud to announce that I'll be sharing more photos with you all because I've finally got a smarty pants phone and some fun apps including blogger and instagram! So even if I can't post a detailed blog entry, I can at least share a photo of something retro and fabulous :)<br />
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Here's a few to get the ball rolling!<br />
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1. A simple protective style with a retro scarf.<br />
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2. My beloved vintage lamp.<br />
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3. Vintage peep toe wedges from Ms. Vanessa of Sweet Leigh! <br />
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In other news, if you follow me on twitter, you mighta noticed that keeping up with the sites I manage has been a bit difficult for me. I'm seeing that I'm going to put some thongs on hold. I can't dedicate enough time to videos, I've been trying but I'm still lagging! So I'm gonna remain neutral about it. I won't close my channel or anything but I can't feel compiled to post if it just can't happen organically. So there ya have it. Nice to kinda get that off my chest. I'm gonna do what's easiest for me at the moment. As for the rest, que sera, sera! It's Spring time, so I'm alright with trying something new.<br />
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~The Retro Natural<br />
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I recently won a raffle to have a hair styling session at Mahogany Hair Revolution here in Los Angeles so I scheduled my appointment for this past Sunday.. I was pretty happy to be able to have my hair done by someone else for a change, it can get a bit tiring doing it yourself all of the time, ya know? I wanted to get some big voluminous hair (a la Tracee Ellis Ross if possible - I didn't have a photo so that may have helped a bit more) but I actually ended up with tendrils..Shirley temple curls I suppose? It wasn't the look I was going for and they were pretty but I realized when I got home that my hair + Shirley temple curls = tangles after about two days. I've been noticing my hair tangling more often so I decided I had to brush it out before it got to that point. While I was initially happy to have my hair done at a salon, I wasn't used to being in a salon for such a long time and being there for 7+ hours was very daunting for me. It's awesome that I style my own hair on a normal basis I suppose. :) <br />
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<i>~The Retro Natural </i>The Retro Naturalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08417750475148888546noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498326588913234189.post-25670404905840876282012-03-16T15:15:00.001-07:002012-03-16T15:16:02.572-07:00An Interview with SweetLeigh Hats and AccessoriesSorry for the missing in action, March is a busy month for me at work! However, I have something wonderful for ya to read sooo...<br />
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I had the pleasure of meeting the lovely and talented Vanessa Leigh through a mutual amiga (Hey Tasha!) at a get together. Vanessa is the oh-so-fabulous mastermind behind <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/HelloSweetLeigh" target="_blank">SweetLeigh</a> - a line of beautiful hats and hair accessories and it's chock full of retro prints and fabrics and she's even coming out with a Grace Jones line! I picked Miss Leigh's brain a bit and have a little interview for you all, so enjoy!<br />
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<b><i>TheRetroNatural</i></b> - What inspires you when creating your accessories? <br />
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<i><b>SweetLeigh</b></i> - I am inspired by glamour! I start with a muse, like Frida Kahlo, or Marlene Dietrich, or Grace Jones who inspired the Winter collection (The Amazing Grace Jones Collection), always women with unique style. I love old movies, great music, art, and all of those things inspire me as they do everyone I suppose. I of course love current fashion as well, Valentino never disappoints for lady like fabulousness, Jill Sander is inspired this spring and fall as is Suno. But really it comes down to my interpretation of the muse. I don't really believe in trend, I worship at the house of style. In my world the hat never went anywhere, and women want to be seen.<br />
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<b><i>TheRetroNatural</i></b> - How long have you been sewing? <br />
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<i><b>SweetLeigh</b></i> - I've been sewing since, 2001? Not long really. Sometimes, I think it's a shame I never thought to go to Fashion school as a kid. I was super political, an activist for over a decade while working in non profit orgs and then moved into non profit case management which is a very different path that directly led me to sewing, so there you go. All is well.<br />
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<i><b>TheRetroNatural -</b></i> Where would you like to see your hats and accessories sold at in the future? (You know you gotta tell the Universe whatcha want lol) <br />
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<i><b>SweetLeigh</b></i> - Universe, I would love for my hats to be at the LACMA gift shop, as well the Craft & Folk Art Museum gift shop here in Los Angeles, which has the best gift shop ever! Universe I would love for my accessories to be sold at an upscale vintage boutiques where people love and appreciate craft! I would love to make a limited edition collection especially for a design house like Carven or Rodarte.<br />
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<i><b>TheRetroNatural</b></i> - What's currently inspiring you for a future line of hats/accessories/etc? <br />
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<i><b>SweetLeigh</b></i> - I am obsessed with Masterpiece's Downtown Abbey and it takes place over my favorite time in the 20th Century. The second season ended with the New Year of 1920. I have also newly started watching Boardwalk Empire. I am definitely considering doing a spin on the Cloche for spring. Which I need to figure out yesterday! Wink. And as of now, I am pretty committed that Carmen Miranda be my muse for Summer Cannot wait!<br />
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Anyone who's into retro hair styling would benefit from owning a piece (or seven!) from her Etsy shop. I had the pleasure of hanging out with Vanessa at a vintage and craft market and I even got to try on a few things.<br />
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Check out a few additional snapshots from the market.. I'm in love!<br />
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You can learn more about Sweet Leigh and shop by checking out these fine, dandy links:<br />
<a href="http://sweetleighsewn.com/" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank">http://sweetleighsewn.com/</a><br />
<a href="http://hellosweetleigh.etsy.com/" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank">http://HelloSweetLeigh.etsy.com/</a><br />
<a href="http://facebook.com/HelloSweetLeigh" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://facebook.com/HelloSweetLeigh</a> <br />
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Treat yourself to something pretty, lovies! I think the cherry print tilt hat is calling me!<br />
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<i>~The Retro Natural</i>The Retro Naturalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08417750475148888546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498326588913234189.post-3941582455009667612012-02-29T10:31:00.000-08:002012-02-29T10:31:14.017-08:00Old Things: The 1940s ChestBy now you're probably quite aware that I really like old things, they're full of stories and I enjoy thinking about their uses, who had them in their possession and where they came from. I try not to think about the fact that a family pet may have perhaps peed on them at one point in time or another. I try to shrug that part off. Here's a very old chest from 1940 that belongs to my sweetheart (who also loves old things) and is now filled with seasonal clothing that shouldn't be worn at the moment. I'm focusing on the details, the details! Why? Because an old chest looks like a simple box but when you see the details, it becomes much more interesting...and I'll admit that I'm a fan of macro-esque photography. Close up shots of bees are just amazing! <br />
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Here are a few photos I found via Google images. Aren't they great? I'm sure we had some amazing entertainers in the past....such a shame. Not to say there aren't great entertainers out in the world but they aren't in the spotlight much. We all know why that is so we'll just keep it moving. True talent doesn't sell as often in this world unfortunately. Looks and marketability matter more. Such is life though. I guess this is why I marvel at our entertainers of yesteryear so much and why I'd rather look at a million photos from the past than the airbrushed ones from last week. Oh and of course the clothes and hair have something to do with it ;)<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><i>All Photos found via Google Images </i></div>The Retro Naturalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08417750475148888546noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498326588913234189.post-38262970774920346592012-02-15T14:25:00.000-08:002012-02-15T14:25:46.832-08:00Because I was Celebrating Yesterday...Soooo...Happy Valentine's Day m'dears! :) I hope love is in the air for you all...whether it's your sweetheart, your bestest friend ever, your doggie or your turtle, always spread the love!<br />
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<i>~The Retro Natural</i>The Retro Naturalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08417750475148888546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498326588913234189.post-31900302536999340152012-02-09T09:45:00.000-08:002012-02-09T09:47:01.463-08:00All Things Natural Hair Care SeminarHey Lovies,<br />
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I should have posted this last week, but a last, I have failed you. Not truly...just being a bit dramatic! Anywho, there's a great educational hair care seminar happening on February 18th. It's being put on by Mahogany Hair Revolution (a lovely salon whether you're natural or not) and I did a giveaway on YouTube (congrats to Karma and Kyma!) and I wanted to just post the details for the Los Angeles folks who want to learn more about haircare and the problems we all face from experts. At this event we'll learn about scalp issues, hair loss, growing longer, healthier hair and a bit about being a product junkie and how to overcome it. I'm excited because although I can do my own hair pretty well, I'm a bit ignorant to issues of the hair such as why we get dandruff or the type of hair loss we can experience. I'm ready to learn! A warm fuzzy shout out to Nicole Harmon of <a href="http://www.hairliberty.org/black-hair-care/" target="_blank">Hair Liberty</a> and Dr. Kari Williams of <a href="http://www.mahoganyrevolution.com/" target="_blank">Mahogany Hair Revolution</a> for allowing me to offer tickets to my subscribers and attend the seminar. Check out the details of the seminar below. <br />
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Hope to see some of ya there!<br />
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