The Fab 50's

I doubt that in fifty years people will want to have 2010's themed party where they can dress up in bright skinny jeans and listen to electropop music.

But we have 1950's parties and I think it's because we're still in love with that golden era.


Misc. Facts:

• In 1954 the words "under God" were added to the pledge of allegiance.
• Credit cards were introduced.
• In 1952, 3D cartoons made their debut.
• Barbie and Hula Hoops were some of the most popular toys.
• McDonald's was founded in 1955.
• Alaska and Hawaii become the 49th and 50th US state.
• Minimum wage was 75 cents per hour.

The Trends:

• drive-ins and diners
• having a television (the average kid watched it 6 hours a day)
• going steady
• rock and roll
• cruising the boulevard
• hanging out at the malt shop
• sock-hops

The Lingo:

• actor - show off
• agitate the gravel - to leave
• ankle biter - a child
• cast an eyeball - to look
• cat - a hip person
• cube - a normal person
• cut the gas - be quiet
• fat city - a great thing or place
• in orbit - in the know
• radioactive - very popular
• royal shaft - badly/unfairly treated

The Movies:

• Roman Holiday
• Titanic
• Father of the Bride
• Sabrina
• Old Yeller
• Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
• The Shaggy Dog

(And of course) The Look:

• Men wore gray flannel suits and women wore dresses with pinched waists and high heals.
• The teenagers wore what we remember most though. Poodle skirts, crew tops, and saddle shoes.

It's so vintage - I love it!

"Sabrina"

Thomas Fairchild ~ He's still David Larrabee, and you're still the chauffeur's daughter. And you're still reaching for the moon.

Sabrina Fairchild ~ No, father. The moon is reaching for me.

Smile for the Camera!

Last year when we were on a trip, we went into a flea market and found this camera. I thought it would be really neat to have a couple of antique cameras since I love photography and it would go along with my bedroom décor. So my parents bought it and gave it to me for Christmas.

You might be wondering why I’m posting about something I got about three months ago. The main reason is: I hardly know anything about it. 

I’ve seen cameras like this on TV shows like I Love Lucy and The Waltons, so I’m guessing that it was made around the 1940’s. But that’s just a guess and I’m really wanting to know more about.

Like…

• Exactly what year it was marketed.
• What company made it.
• The name of the model.
• How much they sold for.
• What film was used.
• Even examples of the pictures that it took.
• Et cetera.

I was hoping that one of my readers knew something about it. So if you do, please let me know!