The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch

Holden the hair out of the eyes

Forget his performance in SUNSET BLVD– bobby pin hawker is how we’ll all remember William Holden. These “Bobby Star”...

August 10, 2010 by Douglas Wood

Woodpecker Toothpick Holder

I actually have several of these in a couple of different color combinations. The woodpecker has two little pokey-prongs in his beak that ca...

August 9, 2010 by Nessa

Before “big” hair …1964

The mid ’60s… It was a time for straight, smooth hair. No big hair, no drastic hair colors, no curls, nothing too edgy. Well tha...

August 8, 2010 by MyFunCloset

Wolf Trap Men’s Cologne

My parents bought my husband an assortment of mini men’s fragrances for Christmas before we were married. This was the MOST Kitschy an...

August 6, 2010 by Planet Joan

Loretta Lynn Nail Clipper

This is another Loretta Lynn souvenir from the gift shop at the Lorretta Lynn Ranch....

August 5, 2010 by Planet Joan

Hair-band-bracelet

Not only is this weird, wonderful faux hair thingy weird and wonderful; the photograph was taken at the wonderful (not weird, just completel...

August 3, 2010 by Pop

70’s Mens Fashions

Is that Jan Michael Vincent to the right?...

July 31, 2010 by denny

Miss Who

This is a handmade, modified version of the popular board game Guess Who. All of the mystery people on this game board come from a catalog o...

July 28, 2010 by Mooshe

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Dave Nault “Music For People With Two Left Hands” (Dave Nault at the Baldwin Organ)

I can’t figure out if this is real or what? Can people really be born with two left hands?...

July 27, 2010 by denny

Loretta Lynn Pill Box

I bought this pill box while visiting the Lorretta Lynn Ranch in Tennessee. I have been twice, but haven’t stayed overnight. It is rum...

July 26, 2010 by Planet Joan

The “Wonder Body Exerciser” is still around…

If you had a door with a knob, you were ready to go. Before home weights, bands, step and ball, this was THE home exercise in the 70’s...

by MyFunCloset

ESTER WILLIAMS WOULD BE PROUD…

This kitchy little vintage bathing cap is covered with rows of blue nylon ruffles, and the crown opens to reveal platinum blonde braids and ...

July 24, 2010 by k2dtw

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Avon Rhino Cologne Bottle

When I was a young teen growing up in the 1960’s, my dear grandmother began giving me Avon decanter bottles of cologne and after shave...

by Michael Ely

Denny’s Adventure’s In “Willis Wonderland” – part 24

Is this 4 tired table a scream or what! I especially love the knobbed feet on it! Blow out the afro man! I must be the only white boy I know...

July 22, 2010 by denny

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Denny’s Adventure’s In “Willis Wonderland” – part 23

Vintage pool rules! What an incredible cover. Zsa Zsa Gabor – My Story! A gigantic drawer filled with all sorts of vintage ashtrays fo...

July 21, 2010 by denny

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Moderne HIS Cologne Bottle

This men’s cologne bottle from 1947 was made by The House of Men, Inc. and is one of my most cherished tchotchkes. The dapper looking ...

July 9, 2010 by Douglas Wood

Vintage Glamour Lips Tissue package with Girl in Hula Skirt

For the fashionable little girl or Mom who carries said girl’s items in her own purse. These are a package of tissues called “Gl...

July 7, 2010 by kookykitsch

Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – 1960’s Miss Breck Hair Spray

Although I was always an Aquanet gal back in the day when I would let hairspray anywhere near my hair, THE ubiquitous brand of follicle glui...

July 1, 2010 by Allee Willis

1960’s LSD propaganda film

Do you like to eat hot dogs? Did it ever occur to you that hot dogs have feelings just like you? That they have familes? Watch this film and...

June 29, 2010 by Michael Ely

Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – “Frozen Smiles” Ice Cube Molds

I don’t know about you but there’s nothing that I’d like to see floating in my drink less than a set of teeth. Unless they...

June 27, 2010 by Allee Willis

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Betty Dain Creations, INC – (a protective hair net)

We were trying to figure this one out. My buddy here says that this was worn by ladies to keep the bugs away. I put it on myself to shoot bu...

June 25, 2010 by denny

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Zonte Douches “Modern women make sure of internal cleanliness” – vintage ad

I am amazed at the amount of ads from this era marketed at people who supposedly have an issue with odor....

June 23, 2010 by denny

cheetos lip balm

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June 22, 2010 by john switzer

Women with things on their heads – vintage ads

I love these!...

June 16, 2010 by denny