I just came across this bit of trivia - Albert Einstein wore a Patek Philippe watch. Patek Philippe & Co. make one of the most expensive watches in the world! In 1839, Antoni Patek started making pocket watches in Geneva. In 1845, he joined with Adrien Philippe, a French watchmaker and Patek […]

It seems that high fashion in Europe eventually makes it way to the United States. Sometimes that includes car accessories as well. A new trend in Europe, led tail lights, is making its way here and you can now buy custom led tail lights for almost any make and model of car. […]

Platform beds started to become popular in the 1970s. A simple mattress was put on the platform and they were not very comfortable. They also came in various shapes (remember the round bed in Austin Powers?). Those old beds were very uncomfortable and they soon made way for the mattress and box […]

If you love gold chains and Rocky Balboa, then you need to purchase the Rocky Balboa Golden Boxing Glove Pendant! Yes, Rocky himself wore it in the movie. Of course, I find it a tad bit tacky, but I didn’t like any of the Rocky movies anyhow!

What was it about the 70s and the need to design things that looked space age? A Finnish architect named Matti Suuronen designed a UFO shaped house. In the late 60s and 70s we all believed that technology would be able to solve all the world’s ills. I guess designers thought that […]

The 80s brought us lots of strange fashions. One of these was wearing what looked like fine lingerie as clothing! They were called baby doll dresses and tops. I am surprised that parents let their daughters wear some of these outfits to school. To refresh your memory, here is a picture:

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Do you want to dress like a celebrity? I just found a new site called Seen On! Seen On! features products that are worn by celebrities on television and film. You can find handbags, jewelry, clothes and more. You can even buy bobble head Dwight dolls from The Office if you […]

My daughter was preparing a skit for the camp she is attending and one of the songs they were going to use is “Can’t Touch This” by MC Hammer. She had NO idea who MC Hammer was, so I made her watch the video. I told her she would have to do the […]

When Air Jordan shoes first came out in 1985, they became extremely popular all due to the endorsement by Michael Jordan who was then recognized as one of the best basketball players of all time. The problem was that the shoes were very expensive. There were many rumors floating around about kids beating […]

Saddle Shoes first gained popularity in the 50s and 60s when you could pick up a pair for about $3.00. Saddle Shoes are two-toned leather shoes most frequently seen in black and white. Other popular colors have included brown/white, blue/white, red/white and pink/white. Both the toe and the back are white. […]