Cherylynn Tsushima

Next week!

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rosebudvintage:

Posted this on my FB page, but am reposting it here so that everyone’s mind can be blown by inflation.

Here’s my original comment, with prices adjusted for inflation:

‎”What it Costs to be a Well Dressed Flapper”-
here’s a breakdown of prices, adjusted for inflation, just so you get a sense of exactly how expensive it was!

white chiffon velvet tam, cost $25 in 1926 and would cost $324 today.

black silk faille coat, cost $150 in 1926, would cost $1944 today.

white silk faille blouse, cost $25 in 1926 and would cost $324 today.

that large white gardenia would have been $5 in 1926 and a whopping $65 today

black silk faille box pleated skirt was $30, would be $388 today.

lizard skin bag would have cost $30, would be $388

the chiffon stockings were $4.50, or $58 today.

three strands of pearls for $50, which would be $648.

doeskin gloves, $8.50 then, $110 now.

leather shoes, $18.50 then, $239 now.

No doubt many of these prices were inflated for added shock value, as this was really meant to express what a frivolous waste it was to be fashionable.

Add them all up, and the total cost for the entire outfit in 2012 would have been close to $4,500. Now think of the fact that you can find a bevy of beautiful 1920s garments and accessories for prices less than what they originally retailed for, and well-priced antique or older vintage clothing looks like an absolute steal!

[from How to be a retronaut]

Wishing I could go to the Jazz Age Lawn Party with Kirin and Gemma!

So many munchkins at Bryant Park to see The Wizard of Oz.#summer #nyc (Taken with Instagram)

The view from my fire escape. #brooklyn #summer (Taken with Instagram)

rbateson:sufferbus:

Nothing says summer like Otter Pops.

Or Fla-Vor-Ice/Freeze Pops, as you East-Coasters say.

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jamesnord:

it’s a football town 

I am going to buy a soccer ball and a frisbee. Everyone should come play with me in Prospect Park.

It’s quite simple.

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theniftyfifties:

‘Picnic’ by Robert Frank, 1958.

I’m ready for summer.

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fractionmagazine:

untitled by ashes of strass on Flickr.

There are a bunch of nifty old cars in my neighborhood. I’m feeling a summer photo series of the classic cars and brownstones of Crown Heights. And dogs. There are so many cute dogs.