The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch

“Up, Up & Away” – Badmitton Birdies are most definitiely Kitsch!

Up Up and Away in My Beautiful Baloooooooooon!...

May 16, 2010 by Zeppy

“Take my picture please” – Jeweled Denim Shoes

The day before I was browsing a resale shop and spotted some amazing things. I knew I had to return with camera in hand to snap this pair of...

May 15, 2010 by MyFunCloset

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The Orchids (UK Girl Group from Coventry – 7″ single cover art)

I just came across this group on line and at some point, this all girl group was judged by The Beatles on the show, “Juke Box JuryR...

by denny

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8-Track Standard | Platform Shoes Optional

Bell Bottoms Optional Too!...

May 14, 2010 by Zeppy

Sea-shell Stocking Dryer

Just what every girl needs! A plastic shell to dry her nylons on. It’s a SafTdri Sea-shell Stocking Dryer, creation of Donaco Plastics...

by Lisa Rios

Fashion Templates from 1977

I see these all the time and never realized how fun the covers are. Vogue for size 12 and bust 34 and large men from 42 – 44....

by denny

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Little Marcy “Sings Sunday School Songs” $1.98

This is my favorite Little Marcy cover. I would kill (well, not really) to get a hold of one of these dolls!...

May 13, 2010 by denny

Pillow Talk -meets- The Brady Bunch

I just love the B&W Checkered bolster sofas!...

May 12, 2010 by Zeppy

Kellogg’s Cereal Charm Bracelet…

What better way to express your fashion sense. A bracelet filled with cereal box charms adds a unique statement in this 1960’s Kellogg...

by MyFunCloset

Bacon Shoes

Nothin’ tastier in the morning then to slip on a nice pair of bacon shoes and go about your day. As someone who loves the meaty stuff,...

May 11, 2010 by Allee Willis

Crab Straw Purse

This crab has spent many a summer with me not to mention Labor Day weekend. Although she’s adorable and I get many compliments wheneve...

by Allee Willis

“I Can’t Believe I Ate The Whole Thing” Iron-On Patch

Introduced as the Alka Seltzer slogan in 1972, “I can’t believe I ate the whole thing” became one of the most popular coll...

by Allee Willis

Touch O’ Soul Pantyhose

Yes, the name and graphic are fantastic but couldn’t they have spent a little more time thinking about their target customer before th...

by Allee Willis

1950’s Fishing Motif Shirt

Classic and prototypical 50’s sports shirt, a prized possession of mine, worn only for the finest relaxing weekend occasions. Not a ri...

by Allee Willis

High Heel Bottle Opener

Bottle openers have captured the minds of designers since the Crown Cork metal bottle cap was patented by William Painter in 1892. This ladi...

by Allee Willis

Cowboy Hat Ashtray

Cowboy hat ashtrays had their heyday in the 1950’s. Made of tin, the dings and dents in this one make it more actual hat-like so I acc...

by Allee Willis

Come ‘n Get It BBQ Apron

Look how proud “I’m The Chef” is of his well seasoned steaks! This apron is speckled with the residue of much pit grease b...

by Allee Willis

Watering Can Purse

Almost didn’t buy this because a) it wasn’t vintage and b) it was SO good I thought it would germinate like weeds in shopping ma...

by Allee Willis

Thong Coasters

Oftentimes, despite having been handed a coaster, drunk guests miss the mark and their glass leaves a big white circle on your favorite tabl...

by Allee Willis

Priority Mail Envelope Hat

I love USPO Priority Mail envelopes because they’re made of that non rip, indestructible material that you could lose your teeth tryin...

by Allee Willis

Blue Jean Pitcher

Blue jeans were SO popular in the 70’s they not only were wrapped around every inappropriate body shape imaginable but also around eve...

by Allee Willis

Nylons In A Can

Pre-pantyhose nylons are alive and well inside this L’Eggs predecessor made by Modernage Hosiery in the 50’s. Open with a sardin...

by Allee Willis

Happy Friday Foster!

If only for the polyester bellbottomed poolside fashion shows and the razor blades embedded in Pam Grier’s afro, Friday Foster has att...

by Allee Willis