Tag Archives: 1950’s Fashion

Get In with the In Crowd

Posted on April 22, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! You know, it’s been so much fun getting to know so many new friends and readers. All this mixing and mingling with my long time chums is such a blast. Carrying on this week, I’m … Continue reading →

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Advice to Make April Agreeable

Posted on April 3, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Want some advice? Yeah, I didn’t think so. That’s okay, I’ll dole it out anyway. After all, there are two fine ladies who do and maybe you will benefit from my half-wit wisdom after all. … Continue reading →

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The Good LIFE

Posted on April 2, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Is your life feeling weird these days. Take heart, it will get better. In the meantime, to help you pass the days, I’ve found a real treat for you. Why not take a gander at … Continue reading →

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If You Knew Ozu Like I Know Ozu

Posted on March 19, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! How’s everybody doing? Planning on nestling down in front of your TV this weekend? Well, I have some terrific Raves n Faves for you. Five of my favorite movies by Japanese director Yasujiro Ozu. Now … Continue reading →

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Pathe Knew How to Make Them Grand

Posted on February 27, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! For my Raves n Faves this week, I am sharing some of my all-time favorite things, Pathe films. There are so many great ones, but I am focusing in on some fantabulously glamourous ones. Just … Continue reading →

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Sew New, Sew You

Posted on February 6, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Ever yearn for the good old days? To slip back in time, to an earlier era that calls to you. Now you know you are always welcome in mine by just popping open a Poppy … Continue reading →

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Best Workday Wednesday Ever

Posted on January 22, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Did you miss me? Gee, thanks. I missed you, too. For those of you who have no idea what I’m talking about (that is, the ones that follow my daily diary), I was AWOL for … Continue reading →

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Well, Somebody is Asking for It

Posted on January 17, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! We made it to Friday. Aren’t you proud of yourself? And some other folks we should all be proud of are these two fine folks, knowing that they need help and asking for it. And … Continue reading →

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Rock Hudson, Doris Day Will Chase the Winter Blues Away

Posted on January 16, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Almost everyone everywhere is telling yours truly how the winter blahs are getting them down. Well, never fear, raves n faves Thursday is here! I’ve got a fantastic triple bill suggestion for you to hunker … Continue reading →

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Some Advice you May Not Want to Take

Posted on January 10, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Would you look at that – the first free advice Friday of the year. And do I have a couple of good questions to share with you today. Let’s get right to it, shall we? … Continue reading →

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