Category Archives: Out Of My Closet
All Of A Sudden My Heart Sings
To commemorate my final performance on Shindig which aired 11-20-65, I’m celebrating this November Full Moon by sliding into the original Hawaiian Holoku I wore on that occasion. You’ll see behind me in the vintage video a view of Waikiki, … Continue reading
Capitol Records Recording Session “Smokey Joe’s” (1965)
Here’s a photo from July 6, 1965 in Studio A at the Capitol Records Tower. I’m wearing an outfit that I designed and made, a 2-piece Pink Polka Dot bell bottom pants and top. Pictured, from extreme left: Al DeLory … Continue reading
Dr Pepper Wardrobe: Mod Camel Jacket & Boots
It’s time for Fall wardrobe evaluation. No need to go shopping this season. Look what I found in my closet. It’s vintage, as you can see by the stains on the label. That was from sweating out a ribbon-cutting ceremony … Continue reading
My Wedding Suit on “Mothers-In-Law”
One of my last television appearances was an episode for a 1960′s sitcom, Mothers-In-Law. Loved working with a live audience and the ‘golden girl’ veterans Eve Arden and Kaye Ballard, among others. The segment was called Herb’s Little Helpers and … Continue reading
Louis Feraud, Brigitte Bardot and Me
SURPRISE BONUS: Rare Dr Pepper Radio Commercial (circa 1965) Out Of My Closet: Neon Yellow Long-Sleeve Mod Dress Here I’m wearing an outfit by Louis Feraud at a Dr Pepper event. From the mid 1950s he was dressing the Parisian elite and designed … Continue reading
Holy Redemption, Batman!
Look What I Found In My Closet! Wow! I fit into the “Susie Gone Good” outfit I wore on Batman. Wardrobe supplied me with only one outfit, the cheerleader, which was returned to Western Costume. All the other clothes were … Continue reading
Out Of My Closet… 60′s Top
Look What I Found In My Closet! During my designing days in Hawaii I paid homage to a pleated top that I originally wore in the Sixties (below). The original blouse was made in cotton and buttoned up the back. … Continue reading
Out Of My Closet… Turquoise Party Dress
Look What I Found In My Closet!
Out of My Closet… Simplicity Pattern Commercial (1965)
Look what I found in my closet… Many of you have asked about the Simplicity Pattern television commercial I did in the Sixties, so here it is. Shot in NY in April of 1965, it was an all day affair … Continue reading
Out Of My Closet… White Fox Stole
Look what I found in my closet… wore it numerous times in the 60′s (see below)! (My apologies to PETA)