2023-10-23 13:31
So when it comes to Halloween costumes, there are people that go all out and start planning in May, and then there's people that throw something together the morning of. Either way, it'… Read More
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2023-10-11 00:45
I'm so honored to be surrounded by talented business owners on our #RetroBlockTonawanda, and Sweet Heart Pin Up is the place to be this spooky season!
Destiny ~ the owner ~ e… Read More
2022-11-22 01:58
Holiday time is here again! Shopping for the holi-DAZE can be overwhelming, but we will try to make it easy with a few conventional and unconventional ideas!
Holiday Gift Guide
Consider the… Read More
2022-10-06 16:45
If you know me, you know I'm always thinking about Halloween. It's a lifestyle and I truly feel like you can make anything a costume if you're so inclined! Here's a few ideas I have using ou… Read More
2022-01-21 21:37
With Covid and wearing a mask, I find myself reaching more for necklaces and brooches, than earrings. What I often forget is that there are many ways to wear a pin or brooch and here are som… Read More
2021-10-26 21:23
Andrew and I like that Buffalo, NY is centrally located to take road trips. Last year we had planned a trip to Jamestown, NY, which is about an hour and a half south of Buffalo... and t… Read More
2021-10-01 20:09
It's Halloween---oops I mean October! Some of us get pretty excited about this time of year... I'm here to get you inspired for a Halloween costume using what you may already have in your wa… Read More
2021-04-14 01:54
I was chatting with some customers and they asked me why anyone would ever wear a slip. I'm going to let you in on a little secret...I wear slips! I've worn them since I was a young gir… Read More
2021-03-26 20:06
I always say that Cats Like Us brings people together and I am very lucky to have met Derek Hendrickson one of the first days that Cats Like Us opened it's doors! He's the creator of Sufferi… Read More
2021-02-27 20:35
Hi Friends. If you did not know, we had a beautiful little girl named Ginger. She was a huge part of our lives for almost 16 years, and part of everything we did and the store too. She also… Read More
2020-12-12 20:00
Interview by Julie Ann Davis, appears in AUXILIARY magazine's fall 2020 issue.
El Gato Gomez has a style all her own that harkens back to stylized Mid Century Modern artwork, sure to… Read More
2020-11-17 17:15
When I shop for people I either like to buy in a theme, or buy two little things, so if one doesn't quite work out the other one will. Call me a "type A" personality, but I like recipients t… Read More
2020-10-10 20:16
This Halloween season is sure to be different for everyone. Maybe you don't want to invest in a costume because you're not sure if you're dressing up? Shop your closet! Grab that Little Blac… Read More
2020-09-26 23:24
I love a good basic dress. You might think that The Houdini Striped Swing Dress isn't a Little Black Dress so it's NOT basic, but it truly is! I always say stripes are a neutral, especially… Read More
2020-07-17 10:21
When were you first interested in rockabilly music?
I was born in the mid 60’s. Growing up in that era and I had access to all of the variety shows at the time that included artists l… Read More
2020-03-30 15:59
Some of the blogs I've written are based on real life questions I get from customers, and this one is no different. Since Cats Like Us started carrying vintage clothing one of the more frequ… Read More
2020-02-12 14:25
I knew the Buckminster Cat Cafe was opening soon, as the owner Molly stopped into Cats Like Us last summer and we were in communication about cross promotion. Well they finall… Read More
2020-02-11 00:24
I often get asked, "Where can I find vintage wedding dresses?" Here's a short blog about that (hint: you can find them at Cats Like Us!)
As the saying goes... Something old, something new, s… Read More
2019-11-23 21:15
We know people can sometimes be hard to buy for... Well you're in luck -- Cats Like Us wasn't awarded Best Funky Accessories for nothing! Here's a blog to get you inspired and shopping… Read More
2019-10-19 19:33
Cats Like Us made it! After 5 years we thought that was quite an accomplishment, but we are on 10!
We've been through quite a bit. So far we have survived our building being hit by a car, tr… Read More
2019-09-18 01:08
Here at Cats Like Us we are always thinking about Halloween and wrote a blog about Halloween costumes using our Vintage Collection, but now it's time to take a look at our Retro Collection!… Read More
2019-09-18 00:46
I'm so honored to be surrounded by talented business owners on our #RetroBlockTonawanda, and Sweet Heart Pinup is the place to be this spooky season!
Destiny ~ the owner ~ encouraged m… Read More
2019-09-01 19:31
The lovely lady featured in our Everyday is Halloween Collection banner is Chevygrrl. Known locally for founding the Nickel City Dolls and as an internationally published pinup, we decided… Read More
2019-08-29 00:27
It's never too early to start planning Halloween costumes. Here's a little inspiration using some of the vintage pieces from our Cats Like Us Vintage Collection. What's great about vintage a… Read More
2019-04-22 09:51
Spring is here and we're taking a step back in time to see how Easter was celebrated in the 1950s!
The Fashion:
Easter was a time for family photos wearing matching outfits. Look at… Read More
2019-04-05 17:50
With VIVA LAS VEGAS ROCKABILLY WEEKENDED less than 2 weeks away, we can't help but notice all the "first time what do I wear/do" posts on Facebook. Never fear guys and gals, we're here to sh… Read More
2019-03-22 19:31
For as long as I can remember, I’ve loved stripes. I don’t know what it is that always draws me to them, so today I’ve decided to explore my obsession. Is it the slightly a… Read More
2019-03-12 17:16
Many of the blogs we write come from conversations with customers in Cats Like Us... and this one is no different. I often get asked where you can buy vintage looking shoes. True vintage sho… Read More
2019-02-22 19:19
We're super excited to announce we are officially carrying vintage at Cats Like Us. It has been a bit of an experiment for us, but we have had so much success over the last year we are expan… Read More
2019-01-30 17:54
My friend Shannon is a talented seamstress and tailor who owns Krampus Cuties hair ties. (Cats Like Us sells a lot of them and you can see exclusive designs here). She chooses really fun pr… Read More
2018-09-23 19:30
Bucket of Blood
Ok, back to the movies. This week they showed Bucket of Blood and The Corpse Grinders as a double feature along with trailers for quite a few Grindhouse classic… Read More
2018-09-22 17:53
What do you get when John Waters makes a musical that is based in 1954? You get an amazing movie that is full of quirky 50s nostalgia, a (very hot!) Jonny Depp aka Cry-Baby Walker and a who… Read More
2018-08-24 18:58
While waiting for the Balboa dance lessons to end and the attendees of the Rhythm shuffle event to peruse our wares, I was chit chatting with my mom. She had come to help run our Cats Like U… Read More
2018-07-28 21:51
There is no denying how much Polynesian eye candy is in Blue Hawaii starring Elvis Presley. This 1961 film is set in Hawaii with lush colorful imagines of the South Pacific, beautiful Wahi… Read More
2018-07-28 21:48
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Treat your guests to some delicious Bloody Rum Punch at your Halloween party this year! This very boozy punch is said to pack a whollop, so it might be best to play aro… Read More
2018-05-22 16:10
This past weekend was so much fun and it's no wonder, I spent it with the Salt City Belles and beautiful retro and vintage styled ladies. I took a road trip to Syracuse, NY with some friends… Read More
2018-01-27 22:05
Here at Cats Like Us, we enjoy having in store events that feature fellow business owners, artists, and musicians from Western New York. This February 3rd 2018 from 11am to 3:30pm we will ha… Read More
2018-01-16 15:14
I always say I am lucky to live in Tonawanda ~ NOT because of the cold weather ~ but because it's so close to other metropolitan cities. Just this past Sunday a friend and I took a road tri… Read More
2017-12-17 19:50
If you’ve never seen Bell, Book and Candle (1958) starring Jimmy Stewart, Kim Novak, Jack Lemmon and a beautiful cat named Pyewacket, you must see it now! A dear friend recommended it… Read More
2017-12-01 00:45
The holiday season is fast approaching! Don’t sweat it - stay cool and do your holiday shopping with Cats Like Us!
Do you need a stunning outfit to celebrate the season? We’ve go… Read More
2017-11-04 21:16
What do you think of when you hear the word “burlesque”? I think of confident women (and men) using their bodies to express themselves and perform for enthralled audiences. Bur… Read More
2017-10-27 19:52
“Buffalo is experiencing a resurgence.” It’s been a hot topic in Western New York for the past few years. New restaurants, bars, and businesses are opening in the city and… Read More
2017-09-16 22:01
Fall is here again and it brings with it chilly nights, sweaters, and everything pumpkin spiced. We all know what that means - HALLOWEEN IS NEARLY HERE! We’ve already talked about how… Read More
2017-09-07 00:28
At Cats Like Us we are always trying to bring you the best curated Retro Collection and this this fall we have collaborated with Dear Yesterdays!
Located just a hop, skip, and jump fro… Read More
2017-08-11 21:32
What do you think of when you hear the word “diner”? I think of thick malted milkshakes, neon lights behind block glass, and The Beach Boys playing on the jukebox. You might th… Read More
2017-07-15 21:23
Halloween is my favorite holiday! It’s a day that you can be anyone you want to be. Why limit yourself to one day a year to express the essence of you? You can let your true self shine… Read More
2017-06-10 16:35
She's the beautiful and talented model, Cherokee aka Cherry Dollface! Cherry has been seen modeling everything from rockabilly fashions from Steady Clothing to being featured in tatto… Read More
2017-06-08 15:29
On Saturday May 27, 2017 I was lucky enough to attend the 1st Annual Retro Ladies Day held by the Salt City Belles and Beaus at the Barnes Hiscock Mansion in Syracuse, NY. Only a two and a h… Read More
2017-06-02 21:47
Do you love cats? We know you like cats because you like Cats Like Us, but have you heard of CatCon? CatCon celebrates all things cats - it’s where popular culture and cat culture meet… Read More
2017-05-27 19:13
We never really considered ourselves big beer drinkers until the fairly recent boom of micro breweries. In almost any community we visit you can find one and they're usually unique and exce… Read More
2017-05-05 19:50
There has recently been a resurgence of dressing up and stepping out at the world’s favorite Disney theme parks. Are you planning on visiting the Happiest Place on Earth? Do you want t… Read More
2017-04-14 14:42
On a daily basis we are asked how we came up with the name for the store "Cats Like Us". The short answer is that it's the name of a great song. But the long answer is hopefully a little mor… Read More
2017-04-08 20:30
Whether you have a pompadour, side part, psycho pomp or just slick it back, most likely you use some sort of styling product, like pomade. Even gals will use pomade for their Victory Rolls!… Read More
2017-02-23 19:00
Mixed drinks, martinis, and polynesian libations are real crowd pleasers when it comes to having a drink to fit your retro lifestyle. But there is something to be said for the look, history… Read More
2017-02-23 18:55
I was lucky enough to meet Monica as a customer at Cats Like Us. Then I found out she has a business making gorgeous hair accessories reminiscent of vintage Hollywood Glamour under the name… Read More
2017-02-04 18:52
While waiting for the Balboa dance lessons to end and the attendees of the Rhythm shuffle event to peruse our wares, I was chit chatting with my mom. She had come to help run our Cats Like U… Read More
2017-02-04 18:47
I know a lot of you dames are pondering, "How can I achieve those rockin' retro inspired hair-do's?". Vintage hairstyles like Victory Rolls can be challenging. I wanted to take the fear out… Read More
2017-02-04 18:37
I have to admit I'm not crazy about musical's, but there is something about Grease that has my toes taping and me singing along. I think I may have seen Grease over a hundred-somethin… Read More
2017-02-04 18:21
You know those people rummaging through the clearance rack, shopping sales, and using coupons at the cash out? Yep, that's me, I am a bargain shopper and proud of it. I love fashion and I li… Read More
2017-02-04 18:07
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Shipwrecked, Salted Caramel Martini is as delicious as it sounds! This cocktail recipe is borrowed from Cocktail Vultures, which is amazing resource for yummy… Read More
2017-02-04 18:00
So I've been dying parts of my hair for years now and decided to go a little more drastic--- I had all of my hair dyed completely bright orange. Originally I thought about going blue or Cats… Read More
2017-01-12 23:34
A recent visit to an estate sale turned up a fabulous little book published in 1953 entitled “The Clothes You Buy and Make”, by Caroline E. Wingo. Being a home sewer, I picked th… Read More
2017-01-12 19:02
(Some creepers from my collection)
I realize the title of this blog sounds a little odd, especially when you combine “creepers” and “obsession” together, by no means… Read More
2016-12-08 17:52
I wear a lot of bandana's in my hair and even when I'm not wearing one, I get asked, "How do you fold your bandana's?". I have done many mini tutorial's for our in-store customers, so here'… Read More
2016-12-08 17:42
I love scarves because they are so versatile for an easy, vintage inspired old hollywood look. Especially the new ones we just got in! http://shop.catslikeus.com/search?q=sash They are long… Read More
2016-12-08 17:42
This past month Cats Like Us sponsored Deco Fest (http://www.deco-fest.com/) at the Buffalo Central Terminal and we tried to capture some nice photos of our customers who were swinging aroun… Read More
2016-12-02 21:34
We Love Instagram, Show Us Your #catslikeus Style!
We *heart* Instagram and we love when you share your photos with us and everyone else! Show us your Cats Like Us style by using the has… Read More
2016-12-02 21:33
Between her running from photo shoot to photo shoot, launching her new hair flower retro accessory line "Hair Affair by Kelvis", planning her wedding, and her exclusive Retro Lovely Magazine… Read More
2016-12-02 21:33
What are you wearing tonight?
If you love the dance world as much as I do, you’ve probably come to learn that the experience truly becomes complete when donning a fabulous outfit. I f… Read More
2016-12-02 21:32
If you’re like me you tend to buy, make, and trade hair flowers and bows with girlfriends. They are a nice, retro inspired finishing touch to an outfit and look great on all hair lengt… Read More
2016-12-02 21:31
Who is Beth Dauria or 'Dolly' with her 'Rockin' bags built to last'? Well, she is the designer and creative business woman behind the handbag line Dungaree Dolly and dress line, Dolly Valent… Read More
2016-12-02 21:30
I too am overwhelmed when packing for VLV. I used to teach packing seminars and I made a video with some advice that I hope is useful:
1. If possible try to plan what you are doing each da… Read More
2016-12-02 21:04
"Color is my day-long obsession, joy and torment."
~Claude Monet
We often feel the same way as Monet, especially when it comes to our wardrobe... Why do we wear the colors tha… Read More
2016-12-02 21:03
At Cats Like Us we love all aspects of retro and we like to show our darker side every once in a while. Kreepsville 666 is just the brand to help us bring out our inner (or outer!) goth and… Read More
2016-12-02 21:03
We don't get out much… literally! But we are fortunate living in Western New York to have many destinations only a few hours away. So that when we do decide to take a few days off it'… Read More
2016-12-02 21:02
Another Monster Matt installment from Ha-Ha! Horror (soon to be a book!)
What do you get by crossing Charlie Brown’s dog, Snoopy, with a Michael Keaton/Tim Burton ghost?
BEAGLEJUICE… Read More
2016-12-02 21:02
Hello Ladies and Gents… Well mostly the Gents, the name is Jonny Pomade and I’m here to review.....well…Pomade. I would first like to say that I’m a Pomade Addict… Read More
2016-12-02 21:01
Last year we had such a good time attending the New England Shake-Up in Sturbridge, MA that we decided to attend and vend this year! (You can read about last year's adventures here.) Here's… Read More
2016-12-02 21:01
Hair Danna's are a great alternative to a plain ol' bandana. These cute creations by Lil' Darlin' Accessories aren't just for those bad hair days anymore! The Hair Danna's are a versatile ac… Read More
2016-12-02 20:57
I love watching movies from the 40s and 50s, not only for the wonderful clothing, but for the fabulous hairstyles. The golden era of Hollywood was such a magical time when womens hair was al… Read More
2016-12-02 20:55
Summer is almost here and a lot of us will be celebrating Memorial Day weekend with friends, family, food and cocktails! I'm always searching for an easy-to-make, easy-to-serve and easy-to… Read More
2016-12-02 20:54
No matter what your shape, there may be parts of your body that you may not like, try to camouflage, or want to enhance. No one is perfect, yet the great thing about clothing is that you can… Read More
2016-12-02 20:54
Not too long ago I started using a double edge blade safety razor for daily shaving. What follows is my take on this traditional form of shaving, and how easy it can be to get started.
What… Read More
2016-12-02 20:54
I often get asked how can a modern woman dress in the 1940s style? The 1950s and 1960s styles are readily available and identifiable, with big crinolines or mini skirts but the 1940s s… Read More
2016-12-02 20:53
What makes you think about getting a new dress? Well there are many occasions to wear a dress if you don’t wear one everyday. There’s always weddings, showers, graduations, recit… Read More
2016-12-02 20:53
As I sit here sipping my morning coffee it's hard to think of basking in the warm summer sun while lounging next to the pool with a tiki drink in hand, because it's January and I live o… Read More
2016-12-02 20:52
We are all a buzz at Cats Like Us headquarters over our new holiday arrivals! There are so many amazing items that will be available next week, yet we wanted to give you a taste… Read More
2016-11-24 23:50
It's that time of year that you may be invited to a back yard luau or plan on attending your first large Tiki gathering, so have no fear, Cats Like Us is here! All of our closest friends (an… Read More
2016-11-24 01:52
I am sitting here during a snow storm, I'm daydreaming of being whisked off to a tropical location with a Tiki drink in one hand and a Tiki drink in the other. Hehe! The winter months are of… Read More
2016-11-24 01:52
The Sidecar is a delicious traditional retro cocktail to toast with your friends and family at Thanksgiving. Sometimes you just need a drink with a few simple ingredients that packs a punch… Read More
2016-11-24 01:51
I'm a little late to game as Valentine's Day was last week, but seeing as I love to make drinks we'll toast to the love of a good cocktail! The Jump Up and Kiss Me cocktail was found in a l… Read More
2016-10-28 15:30
Halloween is almost here! Costumes have been planned out, candy has been purchased and now it's time for a party! Whether you're attending a Halloween shindig or having one of your own,&nbs&helli…Read More
2016-10-21 14:02
If you visit Cats Like Us anytime in October you're likely to hear our Halloween mix playing. We often get asked for our playlist -- so here is our collection of the best of the best kooky-s… Read More
2016-10-14 11:34
Keeping with Cats Like Us Halloween tradition, we are offering you some kooky spooky costume ideas! We truly believe that thinking outside the 'big box' Halloween costume stores will… Read More
2016-09-09 13:59
The count down to Halloween is now 51 days and I just can't apologize for being super excited! The store is filled with kooky spooky fun, like the Moon Faces Spooksville Dress that are… Read More
2016-09-02 16:58
Sometimes going back to school can be a drag, especially when (technically) Summer isn't over yet, but Cats Like Us can help chase those blues away. Whether you're a student, teacher or par… Read More
2016-08-19 12:32
Even though Fall and Halloween items are appearing in stores and Starbucks' Pumpkin Spice Latte will soon be released, yet there is still plenty of Summer to go! Lots of time to visit the b… Read More
2016-08-12 16:49
We love having so many different types of sunglasses to choose from, but we know it can possibly get overwhelming when it comes to shopping online. "Will they look good on me?", "Are they t… Read More
2016-07-29 18:38
It's 93 days till Halloween and we've already been getting in some 'treats' to tickle your spooky bone. We absolutely love Halloween at Cats Like Us (Did you know the owners, Juli… Read More
2016-07-21 16:20
We are very excited as we've restocked all our plain circle skirts in pink, red, black and (the not so plain) black & white polka dot. While I was restocking the sales floor with t… Read More
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