Anne Francis, most famous for her role in Forbidden Planet.

Found at Fille de Joie

Vogue 1972. I am a firm believer that more can really be more in some cases – pearls, as shown here – for sure.

Sears Catalog 1980. No wonder the decade is so influential.

A jaunty bulldog brooch with one questioning red eye.

This is my new cheetah pin from Casbah Cafe in LA. He’s huge, his tail moves and I love him. Don’t you?

Stills from the glittertastic documentary The Cockettes by David Weissman and Bill Weber. The performance group/acid heads depicted were drugged out, hippie drag queens swathed in glitter, crinoline, hoop skirts, and colored lace. Any fan of vintage and dressing up can’t help but be inspired by these images. There are many more after the jump.

These displays were incredible, but the old guy was a crank.

Waving hello.

Costume jewelry is king.

Bright beads.

Brimfield Market is an overwhelming, huge affair in central Mass. The next one takes place July 14-19. In the course of the four hours we spent there, we picked up some pretty neat items, including this demon/naked lady mug and some amazing vintage novelties.

Which rhinestone critter do I want?

Cheap and great Pakistani jewelry.

We liked her.

Didn’t think I could get away with wearing this without incident.

Vintage state fair game.

And its brother.

Mayan sacrifice carved on a bench.

Various armor, including chain – if your player class allows it.

Still life with horse, tank, and dirt.

African stuff.

More great displays.

Nurse Fiction.

Briefcase with pink and green.

Toy fun.

Robot son.