By: dressesshop | 2010-11-24 | Weddings If you are wondering where to start and what kind of wedding dress is made for you. Why not inherit your grandma's or great-grandma's bridal outfit and show your guests a vintage wedding dress? Let's get back to 1950s. Turn ‘something old' into ‘something new' with these contemporary twists on the best vintages.1950s Femininity and opulence is the order of the day. read more
By: David Allen | 2011-04-08 | Aviaton A MiG fighter jet has become a good proof of how the persistence of Mikoyan, MiG-19 had experienced many dogfights in some conflict zones. read more
By: Adam Padlock | 2013-01-30 | Fashion Ray-Ban Wayfarer Sunglasses have been a fashion item since the 1950’s, worn on the faces of the most famous Hollywood actors, Presidents and rock stars. A fashion icon still today, these sunglasses are a true classic. read more
By: Craig Ellyard | 2010-03-30 | Automotive Mention classic American cars and the mind is drawn back to the 1950s. The Classic Car Club of America labels cars built before 1959 as classics. That tag is certainly deserved for cars built and designed during that decade as the American automobile manufacturers revolutionised the designs and technology of cars. read more
By: Christopher P Clark | 2010-10-07 | Home Management The 1950s were an iconic time in the US, full of boomerang tables, plastics and sleek new appliances. This unique time in American history will always be remembered for the unique styles making their way into the home during this decade... read more
By: Corwin Smith | 2010-11-12 | Interior design I love the 1950s Modernist revival. Lucienne Day fabrics, Danish furniture, muted autumnal shades. It's not sacharin like the chintzy Cath Kidston style but it's a lot easier to live with than 1960s space age modernism. read more
By: Craig Ellyard | 2010-03-30 | Automotive Britain made its name in the world of classic cars in the 1950s with names such as Triumph TR2 sports car launched in1952 and the Sunbeam Alpine a year later. As the decade progressed, another company associated with vintage British cars of the era, Jaguar, rolled out its XK140 and Mk II ranges. read more
By: Craig Ellyard | 2010-03-30 | Automotive The 1950s saw European car manufacturers turn out some of their most celebrated and memorable models, particularly from those car builders located in Germany, France and Italy. The cars built in Germany of this period were a sign of the economic miracle the country was enjoying as it built itself up following the end of the Second World War. read more
By: Ben Lovegrove | 2010-03-30 | Automotive The annual Goodwood Revival is three day motor sport event held over a long weekend in September at the Goodwood Motor Circuit in West Sussex, England. What makes this event so special is the atmosphere created by the visitors and spectators, many of whom dress in the clothes of the period, as well as the vehicles on display and taking part in the races. read more
By: Julie Blodgett | 2010-04-02 | Furniture The mid-1950s seem to bring about a new revolutionary wave of interior design. Modern furniture themes were taking over, and obsolete were the times when the implementation of traditional living room furniture sets was used. read more
By: Christopher P Clark | 2010-11-02 | Reference & Education Iconic TV shows like I Love Lucy, Dennis the Menace and My Three Sons seem to indicate that the 1950s were a time of wholesomeness. World War II had come to an end, wed survived the economic depression preceding it, and more and more families were getting used to suburban life... read more
By: Patricia A. Jones | 2011-07-24 | Arts & Entertainment The name jukebox is said to be derived from African languages. Some think that Juke comes from the African word jooy which means wicked. Others say that it comes from the word joog which means dance. Without live acts jukeboxes became one of the best things to get people up... read more
By: Janet Angel | 2010-07-26 | Automotive Have you ever wished that your car could fly when it is stuck in traffic ? Would you want to be like Baby Boomer who remembered the cartoon program the Jetsons? What would you pay to never have to set foot in a regular airport again for national travel? read more
By: Alex McCormick | 2010-04-01 | Weddings The 1950s can be remembered as the birth of rock 'n roll or the immersion of Doris Day. If you're considering a classy 1950s wedding, rather than just a vintage wedding, you'll probably want something closer to Doris Day's dress, rather than Bettie page. Doris Day is not the only bride is remembered as modest from the 1950s. Grace Kelly married her prince in 1956. The Father of the Bride premiered Elizabeth Taylor as the beautiful, pure and innocent bride of the 1950s. What they wore, is how we remember the 1950s wedding. read more