Having a jean jacket in your closet is essential! Jean jackets are just made to be put on with anything you already have, which is …
Books to Give Vintage Lovers This Christmas
Word around Germ is that I’m the “Oldies Expert,” or at least, that’s what my editor once told me. I do enjoy reading (especially about …
DIY: Distressed Vintage Bookcase
Quality bookcases can be quite expensive, and inexpensive ones can be very flimsy and unsturdy. I was recently in need of a new bookcase, and I didn’t want …
5 DIY Vintage-Inspired Costumes for Halloween
Halloween is just around the corner, and you still haven’t decided on this year’s costume. You want something different — a disguise that won’t be …
How to Make Your Professional Wardrobe More Fun
When I was in high school, I was well-known for being “the tutu girl” because I wore colorful tulle skirts and knee-high rainbow socks all …
How to Vintage Thrift Shop
Thrift stores may be your destination for decade-inspired outfits, but have you thought about shopping there often? Second hand stores are where you find treasures …
The Evolution of the Swimsuit: from Bloomers to Bikinis
It’s summer, and you know what that means…swimsuit season! I know so many of us ladies dread this time of year because we are forced …
Vintage Love
I walk into my typing class at McNair High School, and the stereo is playing 99.3 KJOY–– “Light rock with less talk.” I take a …