Fifties Dive

This cat clock is a nostalgic but cool gift for those who love the 50’s! The item has a longhand and shorthand that blends in well with the background color. The overall colors for this clock are white and black. This cat has a white outstanding bow and has a smile on it’s face. The eyes move and so does the tail that sways back and forth. My grandfather used to have a clock like this, and it used to freak me out as a kid. It brings back lots of good memories from my childhood. I loved it but hated it at the same time.

 Women's Roles During this time women's roles were quite strict and they had to do all the cleaning, cooking, raising the children.  On top of these they were pushed to be healthy and workout to stay fit for their husbands.  The men on the other hand were supposed to support the family based only on their one income and back in this era wages were for keeping people off the streets.  The 1950's were all about the family life and living to be peaceful after the war ended.  Women were taught to socialize as well but by hanging out with their girl friends and talk to people when going to the grocery store.  Many of the women did not have any social anxiety or felt isolated because they made time to hang out with others and made sure to be out and about even if it were to get coffee.  Lots of them did not rely on TV's to keep their time occupied and kept themselves busy by doing chores, socializing, doing fun activities, taking vacations with their familie...

This is a nice solid mug for those who love the 1950’s! This cup is in all white that matches many people’s modern kitchen style. It has a black print on the front of the mug and is small. The mug fits a good amount of coffee and looks to be sturdy as well. This cup has a tiny handle and has a round bottom. My aunt has a cup that is this similar and it reminds me of when she gets her morning coffee. She bought one for my grandpa, but he does not use it much. Anyway, she loves her coffee all black without any creamer which is quite strange.

 Brief Summary   Cinderella is a Disney movie is all about a young woman who lives with her evil stepmother and step sisters. They basically make her their slave and the mom and sisters get to be lazy and live their best lives.  The family gets too mooch off of Cinderella's fathers money. One night she meets a fairy godmother and she provides her a beautiful ballgown and glass heels.  Cinderella dances with this prince and they fall in love with each other at first sight. She then leaves and the prince is devastated so then he searches her and eventually he does and they live happily ever after.  What To Like About Cinderella   This movie does help the main character to be disciplined and to not be about boys but to focus on housework and her future. Although she did not get along with her family she still was kind and did not say anything bad about them.  Cinderella goes to the ball to have a fun time and did not have the goal to meet the prince. She ...

What Were Women's Jeans Were Like? Women's jeans in this era were fitted at the top but were loose at the bottom. I have noticed that a lot of the women in this decade rolled up the end of the jeans so it sits above the ankles. I do have to say that the jeans women wore in the 50's look so comfortable and somewhat fashionable but not all of them as some are questionable.  Some look a bit funny with the jeans just covering the knees and you can see their caves and ankles.  Others have good stylish prints that disguise the jeans and some look like men kaki's but could be used for job interview's. From the photo's I have found I love the jeans with a matching dark belt, and some chains hanging off from the side of the belt. It looks like pants from those K-pop Idols clothing.  Jeans Within Old Photos These jeans or pants for woman are not mentioned much upon searching within the 1950's category and I can see why as these do not resemble the image of society bac...

What I love about this Psychiatric interview is that the medical professional does not judge this woman at all but has patience and talks to her kindly.  It seems as if he knows she's having a rough time and only wants to help her as she seems lost and uninterested in anything in life but the mention of death. To others she may seem as if she is a normal person without a chemical imbalance in her brain making her struggle internally but do not dismiss her as if she is faking or just wants attention.  I know many people from this 1950's era would disagree with this statement but mental illnesses should be taken more seriously and should have a fragile approach.  At the next part of the scene they show this woman's wrists that are covered in bandages but the interviewer does not ask about them right away only later in the film.   He goes onto ask questions about her personal life, what she does in the day, how she feels, and if she eats enough. When explaining how...

This is a gorgeous coffee or teacup for fifters! The light blue cup has flowers that droop down and has long stems. It has long dark green leaves and other different flowers that have a fluffy white top. The overall cup is tall and looks like it can hold lots of coffee in it. There is a white handle that is so cute with a bit of gold at the top of it. My grandma used to have a small teacup just like this one and I remember she used to tell me stories about how she met my grandpa while holding it. They met while my grandpa flew in from the military and settled within Arizona.

These are beautiful posters gift for those who love the 1950’s! The picture boards have four different deserts that are for sale. There is strawberry, root beer float, hot fudge, and vanilla shake. All of them have whipped cream and are of affordable prices. They all seem to have a rough but straight to the point font and all of them look super yummy. My friend has a poster similar to these, but she only has two. She got them from her mother in law as a birthday gift and she always love when she gets gifts from her.

This is a cool and fun straw holder gift for fifters! The lid to this holder is of a silver color and made of metal. It has a glass covering over it and shines brightly in the light. At the bottom this straw holder has this candle like shaper of tin and has red and white straws inside. This decoration represents coca cola and can fit nicely in your dining rooms. My friend has this exact straw holder and she displays it on her window in her kitchen so everyone can spot it quickly. She talks about how she got this gift from her boyfriend’s mother. This is the smallest picture that would fit.

Coming at number one that is the most popular name for a boy in the 1950's is the name James. For a girl the number one name of this decade was Mary.  It is no surprise that Mary is the number one name that was most used for babies during the 50s and I am sure everyone had to add their last name for signing up for anything. The name James is not what I expected as a list of names that people came up with to name their children in this time period.  I honestly thought it would have been John or Charles since you have seen so many movies with these type of character names that represent earlier decades.  What surprised me the most was that some women named their baby girls Cynthia. This is not a name I would have thought blended in the 1950's era.  Another one to add to this list is a boy name Michael although watching some shows that were within the 1920's decade, I should have caught on to this sooner.  I know one thing for sure is that names can be shocking to ...

What is good about this video is that they do not shame you because you are overweight but they try and tell you that your health is at risk. They seem to care about your health and weight but this may be just this film they produced.  The narrator expresses the concern that excessive calorie intake can cause you to have a lower lifespan.  How men and women should not eat too much and stay fit not only for themselves but their children too.  Looking at what the 50's called "fat" seems to be skinny in the modern age today and they look healthy.  They do not have rolls that break the clothes nor seem to have them altered to their body shapes.  This video caters more towards older people as they look at a picture frame from when they used to be young and thin.  Although I do not think that older people should be bashed a lot but I think that they do what is right for their bodies and health.  Elders do not have good metabolisms like they did when they wer...

This is a sunning small glass gift for fifters! This whiskey glass fits the right amount of alcohol and has an eye-catching print that many would love to buy. It looks great in frame and can hold some ice. The cup has a bit of space at the bottom and is clear. This whiskey glass represents the 1950s and looks like it won’t break easily. My grandfather has a collection of old alcohol glasses and displays them with this china he got from japan. He always loves to talk about where he got each glass.

You would think that 50's fashion did not have many restrictions but that is a false assumption.  There was some hidden pieces of clothing that were scandalous at the time and many people were criticized so much for them. One that made huge headlines were coned bras and the reason these bras got so much hate was because it resembled a lot to nipples poking through the fabric.  This clothing item made people distracted and disgusted by looking at this piece.  I can only imagine what the older ladies thought of this clothing trend back in the day. Another clothing outfit that was widely criticized was a dress that had too deep of a V-neck line.  Many women were bashed because they exposed too much of their breasts with these sharp necklines.  Which makes no sense to me but people had different opinions back then.  Wearing no make up made lots of controversy as women were supposed to look presentable not only for their husbands but for the public.  Women ...

During the 1950's, they loved using red lipsticks and everyone wore a red lip at one point or another.  To recreate a 50's make up look is to include a red lip . This color of red is shiny and not too bright but not too dark either.  They used this type of red to appear youthful and attractive to men. As you know woman wanted the appearance of minimal make up. During this time period women wanted fuller eyebrows. The used a dark eyebrow pencil to darken woman's eyebrows at the time.  They seemed very particular on what products they used on the daily basis. Mascara for those in the 50's was everyone's favorite accessory.  Just a little bit of mascara carried women and girls feminity and beauty for men. Moving onto blush and you know many people in this era loved this make up product a lot.  What was interesting to find out was that blush was used to be put on the eyebrows back according the 1950's magazines.  Many women went for the rosy and pastel hues o...

This is a beautiful heart mask gift for those who love the 1950s! The mask is small and has four different colors on it. There is the black straps, yellow hearts, white orbs, and some grey orbs as well. This face wear has two straps that hang on the ears and are adjustable. It has a wire within the top part and would fit nicely to any face. My mom has a mask similar and she wears it constantly. She loves to collect pretty and uniquely designed masks.

This is a good clear solid beer glass gift for fifters! The glass is very tall, and it has black ink print that advertises it is 1950’s vintage. This beer glass can hold lots of alcohol and next to it has a big box case that holds this antique based glass. My friend has this exact vintage glass and displays it in his sleeve in his living room. He always talks about how this is always a conversation starter.

This is an outstanding clear wine glass gift for fifters! This glass has an oval shape and can contain lots of alcohol. It resembles an egg and has a fancy print on it as well. The bottle says, “1950 Aged to Perfection Limited Edition.” This is easily breakable but does not require lots of effort to clean. My best friend has this glass and she always drinks from it during and when there is not parties, she’s hosting. This is her favorite out of all of them she collects.

Cocaine is a stimulant drug that is made from leave of the South American coca plant.  Many people during the 1950's people did not use cocaine that much because it was outlawed around the era of 1914.  During this time it was said that African Americans were the ones who were the dangerous criminals since they used this drug the most.  The reason cocaine became illegal was because the community feared that southern women were in mortal danger of being attacked by cocaine African American men.  It was the Harrison Act that became the law and one of the first pieces of American legislation on the issue of drug regulation.  What shocked me to find out was the use of cocaine in soda and opium products. Many people in this era just took them without a second thought.  They did not know the harsh effects it has on the body now and how it makes you look older and unhealthy. Although Cocaine was banned many people were still using it and secretly snorting it all t...

 1) Soda Fountains If someone wanted a cold drink or an ice cream back in the 1950's, then you would find the soda fountain. These were popular among the teenagers when they had parties.  When having a soda fountain you would be labeled as a cool person back in this era. I bet these sodas tasted amazing. 2) The Conical Bra This bra was the hugest trend for women back in the 50s and it definitely brought a lot of attention from the public. This was also known as the bullet bra or the torpedo.  The bullet is described as the bra that has the cone shape and was considered a sexy piece of item in this era.  3) Sideburns Elvis Presley and James Dean were celebrities that had the best sideburns in history. These sideburns were about one and a half inches below the ears.  This combined with the sleek look with the leather jackets were the hottest thing in the world in this time period.  4) Hula Hoops  These hula hoops were a big hit in the 50s as many women i...

Family life in the 1950's seemed so simple and they all appeared happy during this era or at least were portrayed like this in films. I know not all families were happy and had healthy relationships with each other but the media did try to influence public that this is the right way to act and aspire to be. The video starts off with showing a house, the father was waving his son to stop what he is doing and to stand by him. Along with the mother and daughter coming outside.  This family prioritizes their quality time together and makes sure to schedule it in advance.  Before this family was a mess and all the responsibilities were on the mother only. Which was unfair.  It was stated that the mom did all the laundry, cleaned her daughters room, did the dishes, ironed her sons pants, and did not have any time left to go to the movies with her husband.  Instead the mother set a family meeting in their dining room and suggested that everyone have their own roles in the h...