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    Cashmere sweaters

    Are you wearing your Saks sweater more than the others? The pilling could be caused by excessive friction (as a result of more wear).
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    Show Us Your Purchases....GUYS !

    Thrift store find. Pre-1955 UGWA label (before AFL merged with CIO). 3-button suit. The lapel covers the top button. Note the proximity of the 2 belt loops on the left: For you button/pocket fans. The button on the jacket pockets are there just for show (the pockets are...
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    Vintage Salt & Pepper Shakers!

    Holy guacamole!! Forget the salt and pepper shakers; I'm dying to see a family photo! P.S. Great set of salt and pepper shakers, Leaette.
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    Westerns for people who don't like Westerns

    You may want to consider adding The Searchers, staring John Wayne, to your Clint-filled list. One of the best movies in any genre.
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    Today would have been Frank Sinatra's 92nd Birthday

    In honor of his birthday, the Sinatra stamp was unveiled today. Looks real nice. Here is the article from the LA Times: Ol' Blue Eyes will get his own postage stamp next spring. The stamp commemorating Frank Sinatra was announced last week by Postmaster General John Potter, who...
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    I just discovered the best little magazine...Reminisce

    There is also a magainze called "Good Old Days." Not glossy like Reminisce (rather, it has only black and white photos and heavier paper), but has more personal stories. Here is the blurb from the website: "Good Old Days® magazine, published monthly, is the magazine that remembers the best of...
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    Classic Movie Commentary

    I just finished watching/listening to the Maltese Falcon. Very good commentary by Eric Lax - but many of the movie references went over my head. Clearly, I need to watch more movies!! Interesting items - (1) Bogart wore his own clothes but Sydney Greenstreet's were supplied by the studio, (2)...
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    Recommended Article

    Thanks for the article. The article was both bittersweet and inspiring. I found this amazing: "My idea was to find some institution to take the entire wardrobe—which, in addition to 130 bespoke suits, includes about 500 handmade shirts, mostly from Jermyn Street, 50 pairs of Edward Green...
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    New Review: Stranger on the Third Floor (1940)

    Thanks for the review. Reminds me that I need to buy myself a holiday gift - I'm thinking I'll pick up the book "The Lost One - A Life of Peter Lorre." It has received good reviews on Amazon. Have you read it?
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    Inspirations

    3 of my very favorites: (1) Keye Luke (2) Erik Rhodes (3) Ricardo Cortez
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    Union Labels

    Thanks for posting this Vintage Betty!! It is a valuable resource. You may want to cross-post this in the Suit section under the sticky called "Union Label." Thanks again!!
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    Historic Movie Palaces

    It took almost 80 years, but they are now finishing the Pantages in Hollywood. From LA Daily News: Pantages Theatre expansion envisions 10 more stories for Hollywood landmark By Rick Orlov, Staff Writer Article Last Updated: 12/06/2007 08:44:21 PM PST Everything old is new again...
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    What are you wearing today??

    Like Orgetorix, I decided to go with a bow tie today. However, as usual, he is much more stylish.
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    Movietone News

    The Fox News website has approximately 35 Movietone news shorts (between the years 1927-1963). The news items include coverage of Pearl Harbor, FDR's funeral, 1930's style, the Lindbergh baby kidnapping, etc. Good stuff!
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    MEN'S PAJAMAS and DRESSING GOWNS

    For a mere $750.00, this could be yours...
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    September 9th Parade...

    I thought you would enjoy this short essay from John Carroll of Carroll & Co.: Carroll & Co. and the Hollywood Golden Age - 10/10/07 We are often asked the question, “Do any celebrities shop in your store?” The answer is an obvious “Yes”, simply by the fact that we have the...
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    Slow cooking

    I bought my slow cooker about 2 years ago, and use it almost every weekend. My favorite receipe is simple - just throw in all the vegetables you can find (potatoes, corn, onions, mushrooms, etc.) and some herbs (basil and chives). Fill to top. Cook for 6-8 hours on high and its done!! Can...
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    See my film debut - today only

    See what happens when you watch the news that early in the morning....:) :) In all seriousness, well done!!
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    Suspenders and a belt?

    Col. Littleton sells a pair of suspenders that are made to be worn with jeans. The website has a picture of the suspenders together with a belt.
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    Artie's birthday today

    Much congratulations!! With today's kids, I expect he'll be posting on this site in no time...

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