What if I told you I could go back in time, pick up some hot retro shoes from the ’50s and bring them back to you the next day? Would you give me money to get them for you or just a high five?

What if I said my time machine was a cardboard box I colored with crayons in my closet … would you give me money or just a strange look?

Well, then how about I just make it easier for the both of us and you can pick your own damn retro shoes from Endless.com. They specialize in not only free shipping, but free overnight, free two day shipping, AND even free return shipping if you don’t approve.

Retro & vintage shoes aren’t super common these days, but they are making a big resurgence in the fashion world that’s for sure.

If you are a big retro fan like Mable’s crew is be sure to check out our retro phone, vintage swimsuits, 70′s clothing store, and more vintage shopping guides all over Mables.com for your sweet nostalgia fix.

Posted by Sean in Clothing and Accessories,Retro and Vintage,Unique on April 29, 2010
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Step back in time with a beautiful vintage inspired dining set with classic red and white coloring. Maybe black and white is your preferred retro motif? Either way a dining set like this will send Grandmas and kids alike back to a time when it all seemed a bit more simple.

Mix the past with the future by blogging, tweeting, and surfing the web via your fancy iPad at this retro table and chair set and you might just cause a time vortex. Or time leak, or maybe just a plain ol’ flashback in your giant brain.

Either way mixing the sexy retro past with today’s technology brings us all closer to living without limits of time, or space, or decor. So do us all a favor and pick out some retro decor from our friends over at Stacks and Stacks and live life Doctor Who style by straddling multiple time periods at once.

Posted by Sean in Household,Retro and Vintage,So Pretty,Unique on April 26, 2010
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You’re probably not enough of an 80′s child to get all these rad references, but I’ll reveal the eight hottest 80s cartoon t-shirt list anyway. We’ve blogged about our idea of Rad 80′s Shirts before, but this time it’s official.

BEHOLD! Now announcing The eight hottest 80′s Cartoon T-Shirts ever!

• - G.I. Joe – The Battle : apparently it turns heads and provokes random fist pumping and screams of YEESSSS!
• - Turtle Power : Solid bright colors and a political statement?
• - Soundwave Transformers : Do you like Music? How about Transformers?
• - Cobra Commander T-Shirt : GI Joe is big, but is Cobra bigger? Classic 80s guy tee.
• - Shake Your Bear Behind : Cute, pink, comfy, and a real Hollywood actress wore one once.
• - Optimus Prime ’84 Transformers : Get ready to be stopped on the street wearing this classic 80′s design
• - Strawberry Shortcake And Friends : You know you played with Stawberry Shortcake when you were little, don’t lie.
• - Michelangelo TMNT Costume Hoodie : so it’s not a t-shirt, but it still rocks your socks.

There it is, the top 8 shirts that represent your Saturday morning 80′s lovin’ lifestyle. Find more at the always awesome 80′s Tees store.

Looking for more retro clothes?

Need more options for 80′s themed t-shirts? Here’s one, two, and maybe you want to cut your shirts up 80′s style like this video.

Posted by Sean in Clothing and Accessories,Nerd,Retro and Vintage,Unique on April 24, 2010
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When was the last time you truly felt like royalty lounging in greatness?
Maybe it was your well worn Lazy Boy chair at home or maybe it’s your $4,000 massage chair labeled “The World’s Most Advanced Massage Chair.” Or maybe you just can’t remember that far into your past lives?

Well, relax I’m here to show you how special you really are. You deserve a a chair built for a king, and a queen. That’s right, both you and your fellow majesty can fit comfortably in this over-sized stadium style chair. Stadium style meaning; you are towering over those peasant sized chairs the normies use. And I know you, you are worried about your “help” getting hurt transporting this colossal chair for you. Well don’t fret, it comes with a duffel bag to make it easy to carry.

Plus it’s portable for all those outdoor sporting events you so effortlessly grace with your glowing presence. The lifetime guarantee lovers over at Hammacher call this the The Brobdingnagian Sports Chair, but we just call it awesome.

Posted by Sean in Outdoors,Unique on April 22, 2010
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Are you ready to make more sales? Are you ready to bring more awesome traffic to your website? Then advertise right here on Mables.com and take advantage of the thousands of cool people who visit Mables.com everyday.

We’re highlighting our advertising for Mables.com because we’ve recently switched text link networks to handle the larger number of advertisers. And many possibilities of how you can advertise.

Head on over to LinkWorth.com and sign up to quickly and easily get your ad up on Mables.com today. Whether it’s one text ad, a banner ad, or site wide links, we are ready to have you join our team.

Let’s share the wealth!

Posted by Sean in Surprises on April 19, 2010
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Let me guess, you’re the kind of guy who needs the authentic Burton / Depp style Mad Hatter Hat? Not one of those fairy tale mad hatters full of bright colors and goofy faces. Right? right.

Well, you can take the hipper cheaper DIY route and make one on your own.

OR, you can have someone else make you a Burton style mad hatter hat custom sized to your tea lovin’ head.

OR, buy a ready made mad hatter top hat from the #1 costume shop online; with crazy orange hair, without hair (shown in picture), or even small cocktail party size.

Nothing goes better with the hat than the entire Johnny Depp style mad hatter costume. Remember the flashy orange eyebrows!

Can’t get enough Burton/Depp costumes? Fit yourself into a mysteriously wonky Willy Wonka costume or of course a Mad Hatter Costume.

Posted by Sean in Clothing and Accessories,Halloween,Unique on April 12, 2010
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Fifties fashion has been gaining popularity since the 90′s and those sexy retro styles keep coming back every year. Is it the simple elegance of a “proper lady?” Or is it the way curvy women looked so sexy with so little skin showing? Maybe it was the care free feeling of the time after the war?

Whatever it was, it’s still there in the 50′s clothes, big poofy hats, cat eye glasses and accessories. Which is why we all are still clamoring for the fifties fashion.

Mable’s 50′s clothing store is dedicated to showing the latest fifties fashions up for grabs on eBay. The ultimate in green shopping.

Are you looking for a 50′s costume? Poodle skirts, 50′s wigs, Marilyn dresses, the sock hop, Grease and more found on our 50′s costume guide.

Perhaps you want that 50′s retro look to inspire your new age clothing? Be sure to check out Fashion-Era & WikiHow for ideas and inspiration, and how about some videos for more ideas and attitude from the 50s.

Posted by Sean in Fun on April 10, 2010
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Men, are you getting bored of sifting through all the vintage clothing stores just to find they only have two options for real 80s vintage clothing that you’d actually wear?

Me too. Which is why Mable’s has just what you need … a guide with popular 80′s clothes just for men. See what’s available right now, via eBay auctions, sorted by the most popular. Cowboy shirts, Members Only jackets, 80s themed t-shirts, old school Adidas and Nike, even vintage 80s style sunglasses. All of those links go to eBay since that is where the real vintage is these days without paying the fashion store prices. Mix and match and create your own 80′s outfit to fit your lifestyle today.

Maybe you are looking for those tall striped socks, some short shorts, and an authentic 80s headband for a day at the beach … ok maybe it’s just an 80s party, or maybe everyday is your 80s party. Whatever you want, you got it. View Mable’s 80s clothing guide for Men now.

Other resources for 80s clothes for men are: MonsterVintage, Rusty Zipper, and just for fun Zimbio 80s. Totally RAD!

Maybe you prefer the 50s, 60s, or 70s look instead? Check out the guide that spans multiple decades for awesome vintage clothes @ our Men’s Vintage Clothing guide.

Posted by Sean in Clothing and Accessories,Retro and Vintage on April 9, 2010
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Warning: You’re going to fall in love with Mable’s for this tip

Are you ready to effortlessly lose inches from your waistline? Summer weather is right around the corner and I’m stoked I found THE easiest way to get a flat tummy.

I don’t care if you’re a size five or are 50 pounds overweight. This method will shrink your waist in 1 week, guaranteed. Best of all, it’s a natural method that is good to your body. Unlike diet pills and fiber cleanses, you won’t feel tired or bloated or endanger your health.

Here’s how it works. Everyone on the planet is carrying around spare gunk inside of their guts. Everyone. This is why you might be doing a bunch of ab crunches, eating healthy, and trying to take care of your body, but still have a pooch. There’s a layer of old food and cooties from your colon that is literally stuck inside of you. That stuff lines your intestinal walls and pushes your belly out to create a “spare tire” or “beer gut”. And there’s only one way to remove it: a cleanse.

Get a handle on your love handles by flushing away the “gut gunk”. Oxy-powder is a unique product because it uses activated oxygen to comfortably dissolve that build-up. In just 6-7 days, your intestines & colon will be clean and your tummy will be flatter. No gas, no bloating, just a rapidly shrinking belly.

This is not a diet pill, and it does not dissolve excess fat. If you’re overweight you will still need to limit your caloric intake to burn excess fat. But no matter what size your body is right now, Oxy-powder will significantly shrink your waist in just 1 week. There is even a 90 day money back guarantee if you’re not 100% satisfied. That’s how certain the manufacturers are that you will love your results.

We’re big fans of natural health here at Mable’s, and we only share products that we feel totally confident about. I’ve been personally searching for a way to cleanse my body without the side effects of herbal & bulk fibers. Oxy-powder is the only product I’ve personally tried that delivers what it promises, and is truly healing to the body. Try just 1 bottle and you’ll see what I mean.

Posted by Lauren in Just For You,Unique on April 8, 2010
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Spring Break is upon us all over the US, and Summer is fast approaching, but what ever will you do about that vintage swimsuit you’ve been dreaming for?

Vintage Swimsuits weren’t always easy to find without some serious searching online. Don’t fret my pet, Mable’s Crew has done the hard work for you and found a way to put the most sought after eBay auctions for vintage swimwear on one easy to view page. We call it our totally fab Vintage Swimsuit page, but you can just call it bookmarked. *hint hint*
Vintage Swimsuit: find rare womens or men’s retro swimwear from the hands of those who scour the US for truly retro styles.

Be sure to check out our already extensive line of retro and vintage clothing today and get yourself some stylin’ threads from the past without leaving your home.

For even more selections on retro swimwear browse through the always hip PinUpGirl Clothing’s line of quality vintage swimsuits.

Posted by Sean in Clothing and Accessories,Retro and Vintage,Unique on April 7, 2010
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