Sunday comics!

 

Just wanted to share this with you all. Its a comic series from the 50's! Its called "The Vault of Horror", created by William Gaines and Al Feldstein and only ran for 29 issues. Together they created "Tales from the Crypt", "The Vault of Horror", and "The Haunt of Fear". The target audience for this comic were GIs returning from WWII, who were in search of more intense genres as opposed to crime fighters, and masked villains.  Here are a few examples of some of the covers:

Inspiration of the week

This week we want to showcase this wonderful portrait. We at My Desire Vintage love to obtain portraits like these and admire their beauty. It is very inspiring to see how little things like the design on the cover of this frame add a touch of interest, but without overpowering it. The woman in the portrait is radiant, her hair is simple but interesting and her gaze is captivating. The way it is all put together is what we find attracts us to the vintage lifestyle and the constant need to submerse ourselves with things from the past.

The Whriling Turban

With Valentine's day, and spring on the way, we cant help but feel the love in the air! With engagements and weddings on our minds we searched the web and stumbled on this gem! It's called the Whirling Turban, a vintage reproduction clothing maker. They make their dresses custom to order, with the best fabrics you could ask for in a vintage style dress. They try to replicate everything, from the fabric, cut, and stitching! We fell in love with this beautiful customizable mermaid wedding dress. These are great dresses for that special occasion or if you want to get something that's good quality that will last you a long time. So save your delicate vintage pieces and get yourself one of these gorgeous dresses you can wear and not be afraid to split a seams or snag!!

Sunday morning vintage comics!

Anyone heard of Miss Fury?

She's the first female superhero created and drawn by a woman in the 1940's. She was originally named Black Fury whose alter ego was Marla Drake. The Miss Fury character was loosely based her creator, June Tarpé Mills, who used her middle name to conceal her gender. We love Miss Fury! She shows us you don't need superpowers to fight crime.

Husband-Hunting from New Romance (1950s)

Once again the folks at Retronaut have dug up some cool vintage stuff! Here's how to hunt for a husband ladies!

Courtesy of How to be a Retonaut and That's My Skull.

Save the date! Ink-N-Iron June 8-10

I know it's a little early to announce it but hey I like to plan ahead! I'm excited to present to you the Ink-N-Iron festival in Long Beach, California. It's got a bit of everything for everyone, whether you love: Kustom cars, burlesque, tattoos, art, fashion, music, food, or all of the above, this is the place to be. The festival is three days from June 8 to the 10th at the Queen Mary. The ship as well as the dome and surrounding area will be taken over, for three days of tattoos, and beach side fun!

This year the band line up/ schedule is like this:
Friday June 8

Observation Bar Soirée
Red Skunk Jipzee…..12am-1am

MAIN Stage
Suicidal Tendencies………..10-11:30pm
Corrosion of Conformity …….9-9:45pm
TSOL………………………….8-8:45pm
Torch………………….……7:15-7:50pm
Long Beach Vagrant…………….6:30-7pm
Black Cobra………………..5:45-6:15pm

Tiki Drive-In Stage
Undead Vampire Collection…8:30-10:30pm

Sin Alley
Pleasure Portal Cabaret-………12:50-1:50am
International Pole Performer Showcase……11:45-12:45am
Los Shimmy Shakers………………10-11:30pm
The Avenues……………………….9-9:45pm

Queens Salon
Tattoo Contest…………6:00-7:30
Best Tribal
Best Traditional
Best Japanese
Best of Day Friday………9:00-10:00pm

Saturday June 9

MAIN Stage
TBA..……………….....…10:25-11:45pm
TBA…………………..…..9:20-10:05 pm
Misfits ………………………….8:15-9pm
She Wants Revenge …….......…7:15-8pm
The Mission Creeps ….......……6:15-7pm
Adolescents..…………….....……5:15pm
Slackers….…..…..……….....…….4-5pm
Aggrolites………………….….…….3pm
TBA……..……………...............…..2pm
TBA………………..……….………1pm
Rezurex…………………………….12pm

Tiki Drive-In Stage
Undead Vampire Collection.......8:30-10:30pm
Legendary Shack Shakers…..................7-8pm
Lil Red and the Howlin’ Wolves…..6-6:45pm
Bo Porter……………….5-5:45pm
Awards Ceremony…………4-5pm
Shake Before Us …………3-3:45pm
Pine Box Boys …..……..2-2:45pm
Red Skunk Jipzee ………..…..1pm
Dirt Daubers ….…………….12pm

Sin Alley
Pleasure Portal Cabaret …...................……12:30-1:30am
International Pole Performers Showcase....…11:15-12:15pm
The Palominos…………………............…..10-11pm
Dave Alvin………………………….......…..9-10pm
Marti Brom….………………………………….8-9pm
Pat Roberts& the Heymakers……………….7-7:45pm
Pleasure Portal Cabaret………………............6-7pm
International Pole Performer Showcase ………….5:20-6pm
Los Shimmy Shakers……………….4-5:15pm

Queens Salon
Tattoo Contest………….5:00-7:00pm
Best Black & Gray – SM
Best Black & Gray – LG
Best Arm/Leg Sleeve
Best Portrait Black & Gray
Best Portrait Color
Best of Day Saturday……10pm

Sunday June 10

MAIN Stage
Pennywise..……...….8:30-10:00pm
Face to Face..……...…7:10 -8:10pm
Punk Rock Karaoke…..…6-6:50pm
Pin Up Pageant………......5-5:40pm
Polecats………………..3:45-4:45pm
Quakes…………...…..2:30-3:30pm
Koffin Kats.………......1:30-2:15pm
The Avery Wolves….12:30-1:15pm

Tiki Drive-In Stage
Voo Duo……….……....…..6pm
Thee Merry Widows …....…5pm
Kings of Hell…………….…4pm
Stephen Rey & the Slicks…..3pm
Raygun Cowboys…….....….2pm
Low~Volts…………....……1pm
Los Bandits…………......….12pm

Sin Alley
Pleasure Portal Cabaret …………7-8pm
International
Pole Performer Showcase ………6-7pm
Los Shimmy Shakers…..…4:50-5:50pm

Queens Salon
Tattoo Contest…………….4:30-6:30pm
Best Back/Chest Panel
Best Color – SM
Best Color – LG
Best Overall Male, Best Overall Female
Best of Day & Best of Show…………..7:30-8:30pm

Aerial Show Times:
Fri 9:30p Main Stage
Sat 3:50p 6:50p wharf & 9:50p Main Stage
Sun 3:45p wharf & 7:50p Main Stage

I went a couple years ago and I'm making it my mission to go this year. My favorite part is the car show! I had a blast... didn't get tattooed but we'll see what happens this year ;)

Julien's Auctions' - Hollywood Legends

According to the Associated press, there will be over 100 images of Marilyn Monroe that have never been seen. Marilyn's photographs belonged to her make up artist of 15 years and will be sold along with their copyrights.  Also there will other memorabilia from stars like James Dean, Frank Sinatra, and Charlie Chaplin up for auction from March 31- April 1.

www.juliensauctions.com

Article by: Sandy Cohen

"A Ride of Death"

Thought this was interesting. Here's a few pages from a 40's pamphlet on bicycle safety. So, these are some things to keep in mind next time you ride a bike...brought to you by Retronaut, and Gene Gable. To see the rest, I invite all of you to go to Retronaut's site. Enjoy!
                                                                                                            

Vintage Hall of Fame

Here is an amazing tiki shot glass, its one of the most unique sets we have seen! It recently sold on our eBay store quicker than it took to post lol. Check out our shop at the link above for more great finds. 

Vintage Valentines!

Have you been thinking about vintage or vintage inspired valentine's day cards to make for your valentine? Here are a few cute, silly, and strange ones. Enjoy!

Vintage Finds!

So, today we'd like to share with you all some amazing things we picked up.

This rhinestone brooch. Very cute.

A couple milk glass vases. We love milk glass, you don't see much of it anymore...

This pair of decorative birds with the artist's name on them!

 

We hope to share with you more of our finds and vintage shopping adventures soon. Some of these items are available for purchase at our eBay store feel free to share some of your vintage shopping adventures :) : my desire vintage. Happy shopping!

RAIN.....

Well.... its raining here is Los Angeles. It doesn't rain here often, so as you can guess I'm not prepared! It doesn't rain here often so I searched online and found these AMAZING vintage/antique style umbrellas! The site is called Bella Umbrella. They have just about the most unique umbrellas ever... for rent that is. So, if you have a special event coming up, like a wedding or graduation, you can rent one of these beauties for about $20. They have some styles for sale but they're a bit pricey. I may order, one of these to protect me form the sun on our famously hot days. :) 

My favorites are the pagoda and the double layered, which one is your favorite?

*Images were taken off the Bella Umbrella website*

How to be a Retronaut

I recently stumbled on this site and wow.... it's like seeing history in images! You can see just about ANYTHING from 17th century skeletons from the catacombs of Rome, 1950's pin-ups and movie stars, to Video Game ads from the 1980's and 90's. The site is founded in England by Chris Wild. He describes a Retronaut as "someone who goes back in time using just perception". He believes you can open creative possibilities by changing how you think of time.

His site does just that. You can travel to any time period.... visually that is! I encourage you all to take a look at this site, it's an experience you won't soon forget!

Gil Elvgren pin-up

Remains of St. Maximus 17th century.

Atari ad for E.T. video game.

vintage vogue

Hope everyone has a wonderful holiday! Today I'd like to feature a gorgeous image from a vintage vogue magazine. It inspires me to always look my best   ; D

Vintage Finds!

Hello Everyone! as my first post for my vintage finds I would like to show you all some cute little gold and coral earrings. Lately I have had this mini obsession with the color coral and it all started with these cute angel skin coral earrings :)

Just a bit of history....

Here is an amazing photographer, his name is Richard C. Miller. He used a tri-color printing process in the 1940's and 50's called carbro printing process to create colorful images like these. The carbro process used a one-shot color camera that created three different color negatives which are then put together. Later on in his career he used Kodachrome transparencies but the carbro process was where he began. While working with the carbro process he also met Nicholas Muray and Paul Outerbridge, who then began to use this process as well. It was an expensive technique and could only be afforded by working professionals. We had the privilege of seeing some his prints at the Getty a couple years ago and WOW they are 100 times more beautiful in person! Hard to believe these were done way before photoshop... He did a series of women wearing colorful hats, among other beautiful images, but he is most famous for a series of a little known model named, Norma Jeane, who later came to be known as Marilyn Monroe!