Tag Archives: fashion

Break Out the Popcorn

Posted on April 30, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Are you still taking up real estate on your couch? Well, for this week’s Raves n Faves I have some fantabulous films for you, by the clever and controversial director, Otto Preminger. They’ve got power, … Continue reading →

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Love, Italian Style

Posted on March 12, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Getting ready to spend a wild weekend, hunkered down in your book fort? For this week’s raves n faves, I’ve got some great suggestions for some wonderful reading by one of my favorite authors, Adriana … 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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Don’t We All Need a Little Living in Fifties Fashion?

Posted on October 24, 2019 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Have I got a great Raves n Faves for you this week. It’s one of my favorite sites to visit. Well, in fact, settle in and stay for hours on end. Trust me, it’ll take … Continue reading →

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Don’t Just Accessorize, Glamourize!

Posted on November 6, 2016 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Every now and then, it’s a good idea for a gal to discover some new little tricks and tips to keep the glamour game going. This week, yours truly is sharing some gems of my … Continue reading →

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Life Style, Circa 1950’s

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Let’s have a little stylish fun today, shall we? My Poppy Cove Mysteries of course have a little murder and mayhem in them, but being that Daphne and Margot, the two main super sleuths, design … Continue reading →

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What Do You Mean You Don’t Want to be Trussed Up Like a Turkey?

Posted on November 9, 2014 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there guys and dolls!  Today’s blog is about clothing, or rather what shall I do in my own world and in my own way.  Now as many of my long term, faithful friends have known, not only do my … Continue reading →

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