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  1. April Showers, Bring May Flowers…

    April 1, 2012 by 16stone

    I’m so sick of this rain, but I’m lucky to have an awesome assortment of vintage umbrellas.

    Here’s some inspiration for your own collection.

    16 Stone Vintage umbrella treasury on etsy.com

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  2. Need a Drink? Have a Budweiser

    March 29, 2012 by 16stone

    This week has been full of bad news reports. Have a drink to get your mind off the craziness in this world. Grab a Bud…

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  3. Soul Magazine

    March 26, 2012 by 16stone

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  4. 1950′s Pin Up Treasure

    March 15, 2012 by 16stone

    This gorgeous lithograph will be all mine hopefully by next week.

    I’m head over heels for it right now. Enjoy!

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  5. Vintage Movies We Love: Just Another Girl on the I.R.T.

    March 13, 2012 by 16stone

    Oh my goodness, I can’t believe I’m about to do a blog post about Just Another Girl on the I.R.T. I’d forgotten all about this movie. As a kid, I remember renting this from Blockbuster at least 5 times. I had my own VCR in my room, so my parents never knew about the cursing and the sex scene. They figured it was some tween movie I was watching. Yesterday, it popped up as a suggestion for me on Netflix and I had a sudden flashback to 1992. It’s hard to believe that was 20 years ago already.

    Just Another Girl on the I.R.T.  is a classic hood movie based on a 17 year old girl named Chantel. When I was little I wanted to be just like her. I wanted those braids she had and those round sunglasses she wore. But I watched the movie again last night and my feelings about it have changed slightly. As an adult, Chantel’s character now looks to be rude, naive, and just plain dumb. At one point in the movie she dumps the boyfriend she’s seeing for a new guy just because he had a Jeep, lol. Not to mention she curses at her teachers and parents throughout the movie. She’s certainly not the type of character I’d look up to now. Regardless of the over acting and sketchy plot line, it still remains a cult classic to me. This movie had a lot of heart and a banging soundtrack. For those of us who remember, here’s a look back…

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  6. Rare Vintage Magazine: Color Magazine

    March 9, 2012 by 16stone

    This magazine is impossible to find. I have no info about the publisher or how long it was around. I came across this by chance during my many hours of obsessing over vintage magazines.  I promise I will find more. I love a challenge of finding the rarest of the rare. I love how vivid the covers are, hence the name. Enjoy!

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  7. Vintage Toys Love: Shani Dolls

    March 7, 2012 by 16stone

    I had a few Barbie dolls growing up. But truth be told I only really liked one of them. Mine were all from the thrift shop and slightly used so that took away from the thrill for me. But there was a cheaper option that was sold at the grocery store called Shani dolls. I had one called Asha. I still have her to this day somewhere in Chicago in my mom’s storage. I loved that doll with all my heart. I felt like we looked just alike and I loved the built in gold earrings she came with. I would put on my mom’s big gold earrings and pretend to be Asha.  When I played with my other dolls, Asha was always the Queen. Strawberry Shortcake, Barbie, and Polly Pocket were her loyal subjects in her kingdom. Here’s a trip back down memory lane…

    Asha and Shani Beach Dolls

    The Shani dolls came in different editions. My Asha doll was the beach hair streak version above on the left. I wanted a Soul Train one so bad. I might still get one the next time it shows up on ebay.

    Shani Dolls Soul Train Special Editions: Asha, Jamal, Shani, and Nichelle

    Asha Soul Train

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  8. Retro Gold

    February 28, 2012 by 16stone

    Check out this fun pin up print by S. Harkey

    Buy this print

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  9. Brown Magazine part 2

    February 22, 2012 by 16stone

    So I posted some covers from Brown magazine way back in 2010. I found a few more so here’s the full spread of them. I absolutely love the colors on this magazine and the poses too. These are a lot of fun. Enjoy!

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  10. Vintage Valentine

    February 14, 2012 by 16stone

    *blows kisses* xxx ooo…

    Photos: Jet Magazine

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