Tripp NYC jeans marked down 35%

All Tripp NYC pants and jeans for guys and gals are marked down 35%. includes leopard, tiger, stripes, solids, skulls and more!

Strut your Stuff in a Stunning Surly Girl Dress!

Strut your Stuff and get all dolled up in a stunning Surly Girl Dress, available in Navy and Black! These puff sleeved dresses feature a gathered neckline, pink & white or red & white trim & white belts.

New and Restocked This Week.

New Limited Edition Anchor Printed Pint Glasses • New Potholders and Housewares • Rhinestone Embedded Bordello Pinup Heels • New Steady • Kreepsville • Lux de Ville • Loungefly • and More!

ALL STEADY NOW ON SALE!

All our Steady merch has been marked down by 20% for Sept. 21st - Sept. 27th.

Events This Week.

This weekend Pittsburgh is hosting one of the area's premier modern horror conventions Horror Realm! from Sept. 21st - Sept. 24th. Get event details at: www.horrorrealmcon.com

Do your 'do With New Sourpuss Octopus Hair Clips

Have you been hunting everywhere for a glittery octopus? Do you need a clip to keep your hair up?
Finally, the 2 aren't mutually exclusive! Add a little kitsch to your coiffure with our new Glitter Octopus hair clips in 6 vibrant colors! Whether you're looking for Blue, Purple, Black, Pink, Red, or Silver hair clips, we've got you covered!

New and Restocked This Week:
We have a whole slew of Gals T's featuring Classic Universal Monsters: You know, Frankenstein, Dracula, the Wolfman, the Bride of Frankenstein and more classic creeps • Also: New Sugar Skull Masks • Glitter Vinyl Iphone cases • Switchblade Stiletto dresses • Lucky 13 • and Restocked items from: Sullen • Rock Rebel • Sin in Linen • and More!

Event This Weekend:
Sourpuss is helping to sponsor this year's Steel City Mods vs. Rockers scooter and moptorcycle rally feat. live music, vendors, classic rides, and more. Sept. 8 • 1 - 6 pm • Pittsburgh, PA • www.steelcitymodsvsrockers.com

Fall in Love with I Heart You Tops

Fall in love this fall with our new I Heart You tops. These soft, jersey cotton tops feature contrasting trim, adorable cap sleeves & decorative heart buttons. They come in 4 colorways: Red, Pink, Gray and Black Stripes, and Black with white trim.

NEW THIS WEEK.
New Sourpuss stock keeps on rolling in! Besides out I heart You Tops we've also gotten in: Lil' Birdie Cardigans • Knotical Tops • Vertigo Stripe Tops • New Hair Accessories • Bolt and Bat Cutout Tunics  • Skull Chiffon Dresses • New Gals Graphic T's • And more!
We also have in new Amy Winehouse Fred Perry collection items including fitted dresses, polos, and Gingham shirts • Animal Print Skirts from Tripp • New Jewelry including Floral Earrings, Floral Bracelets, and chunky Vintage Beaded necklaces • Monster and Zombie Dolls • And more!

Sourpuss Vintage Rose Cardigans

The Sourpuss Vintage Rose cardigan is the perfect fit to look retro chic! These vintage inspired cardigans feature a classic style, with pearl buttons, removable black roses, a super soft knit & pointelle detail at the wrists & bottom hem. Available in Teal, Black, and Ivory, these are the perfect addition to any and all fall wardrobes!

New and Restocked Items This Week:
From Sourpuss: We have new Hair Clips and Pins in classic bow styles, as well as Octopi, Skulls, and Glitter Bows • Misfits Kids T's and Misfits One Pieces • Zombie and Frankenstein Kids' Scarf sets • Gals Graphic T's • As well as new and restocked items from: Lucky 13 • Tripp Leopard Pants • Dickies Dresses and Dickies Girl's Pants • Ghost of 77 T's • T.U.K. Slippers and T.U.K. Boots • ANd More!

Sourpuss KISS Kids in KISS Tour Mag

We just got in a copy of the official album and tour magazine from KISS put out by Fangoria! We were excited to see that it showcases a selection of our our KISS kids gear perfect for any of the little Destroyers out there, from KISS socks to Onesies and Bibs: you wanted the best kids' KISS designs? You got 'em!

Our Thrill A Rama Dress on Vintage Vandalizm

Jasmin Rodriguez, also known as Vintage Vandalizm, is an avid collector of vintage dresses, blogger, and is known for her style. Also an artist and aspiring designer, her philosophy on fashion has no boundaries, but takes inspiration from the 40s, 50s, and 60s pinup style.

She recently wrote up and did a super stylish shoot in our pink, Coney-Island-inspired, Thrill-A-Rama dress.

All this is featured on her blog Vintage Vandalizm, as well as an opportunity to win a dress of your own by following a few simple steps in her Sourpuss Giveaway.

New Graphic Gals T's & Romper Sale

We just got in a brand new set of Sourpuss graphic print tops for gals: from basic, flattering gals T's to scoop T's to deep-V cut gals' tops, there's a bunch of new designs available from us right now! From traditional tattoo inspired Dual, Twined Snakes on a Tee, to Zombie and Psycho Pinups, and Vintage Weight Lifters, we have every base of your interests covered.

ON SALE!
For a limited time all Sourpuss Rompers have been marked down! Every style from Cherries to Sparrows have been marked down by 20%!

NEW and RESTOCKED THIS WEEK!
New in this week we have a selection of Anatomical Paperweights, perfect for any oddity lover • Printed Flasks for Sippin on the Sly in Style • Adorable Sailor Shaped Pillows to rest your sea-worn head • Toothbrush holders shaped like Teeth • New shoes From Iron Fist • And new and restocked items from: Fred Perry • Iron Fist • Lucky 13 • Steady • And more!

Sourpuss in Skin Deep Magazine

The UK's best selling tattoo magazine Skin Deep is featuring a great little write up of our Sugar Skull Bowl and Bank set, as well as our Sparrow Bathroom set.  In addition to writing about our ceramic line, they are also putting 1 set of each of these up for grabs! Check out the magazine for details on how to win, and check out Sourpussclothing.com for more great housewares to refurb your home!

Sourpuss Salt & Pepper Shakers back in stock!

We just got back in our wonderful salt and pepper shaker sets. Whether you're looking for some Best Friend Monster shakers to hold your seasonings or the classically creepy Sugar Skull set, we've got 'em.
Also back in stock: our holdin' steady  Kustom Kreeps Monster inspired pomades . Get your claws on these gruesome options...True Fright, Monster Attack and Death Grip. Each with different weights (and scents) for that greaser look or an insane psychobilly pompadour.
Need a perfect shirt to complete your Kustom Kreep look? We just got in 3 new styles: Never Die, Local Grave Robbers Union, and Hellbent Speed Shop.

New and Restocked this Week:
New Anatomical Paperweights • Loungefly Tote Bags and Coin Purses • Flasks • And new and restocked gear from: Steady • Lucky 13 • Fred • Lux DeVille • Paperdoll • And More!


Events Coming Up This Weekend:
Summertime Jamboree: A fun-filled summer day at The Creekside with an outdoor live music stage, outdoor barbecue by Meat n’ Potatoes restaurant, drink specials, DJs, body painting, pin-up girl contest, custom car show, and Starlets of the 50s Burlesque Revue! In Santa Barbera, CA. See more HERE.

Cherry City Bombers Rust-O-Rama: A day full of classic cars, food, beer, pinup-models, tattooing, pinstriping, and all other things custom, rat-rods, and hot rods. Taking place at the Oregon State Fair Grounds. See more HERE.

Rompin' Around this Summer

Looking for the perfect Summer outfit to romp around in on your super summer holidays? Well, you're in luck! Grab your beach towel, sunscreen and one of our new Rompers! It's time to lounge by the pool in these vintage, tattoo,  and nautical inspired rompers. Featuring a dark Blue Gingham with an anchor embroidery, a Black and White gingham with an embroidered sparrow, and an all over Cherry print, whatever your taste, we've got ya covered.

New And Restocked This Week:

We Just got In New Items Like these Sourpuss Tank Tops • Loungefly Sugar Skull Bags and Sugar Skull Wallets • Adorably Creepy Housewares from Uglydoll including Shakers and Picture Frames • Modern Fit Button Downs from Warrior • As well as restocked Items from: Sullen • Lucky 13 • Steady • Tripp • And more!

Free Shipping!

Now until July 10th, thru the USPS for all domestic, retail orders can get free shipping. Just enter the code INDEPENDENCE (in all CAPS) at checkout!

New Markdowns!

Make sure you check out the 'SALE' tab on the search bar on our site for a whole selection of newly sale priced items.

This Weekend's Event:

Are you near Flagstaff AZ? Have any interest in Car shows, Pinup Pageants, and Live, Rockabilly Music? Get ready to have a rockin’ time and don't miss this year's Rockabilly Royale, June 30, 2012. See all the details HERE.

Get All Tied Up in our New Retro Tops!

Look simply darling in the All Tied Up top! This figure flattering, jersey cotton top has an all over bow & dot print, black lace trim & decorative bow on the neckline. Available in multiple, classic colorways including Rose, Turquoise, and Gray.

Were Having A Sale! 
All Tripp NYC is on sale for 25% off now (June 21) thru June 29th!


New and Restocked This Week:
New Vintage and Horror Inspired Dresses • Vintage Creepy Insect Earrings with Centipede, Tarantula, Japanese Beetle, and Snake Prints • New Guys Tees from Felon, Rocking Bones, Cocksparrer, etc. • New Pins and Patches from Lucky 13  and bands like Anti Nowhere League the Koffin Kats • And Restocks from Steady, Lucky 13, Dickies, Fred, and More.


This Weekends Events!
 •Cupcake Fest: Come eat some delicious cupcake creations as a benefit for the Bloomfield Animal Shelter and the NJ SPCA. See all the details here: www.Cupcakefest.com

•Ohana Luau at the Lake: Looking for the most action-packed, fun filled, value packed biggest little event in TIki? Check out the Luau at the Lake in Lake George, NY. See all the details Here: www.fraternalorderofmoai.org/ohana

Your Favorite Sourpuss Items Back In Stock!

We just got in a HUGE shipment of some of your (and our) favorite Sourpuss items. Everything from summer time stylin tubetops, to rompers, to cutout gals T's and sassy sailor inspired dresses we've got you covered! The styles we got in include: 

• Tattooed Tubetops and Cardigans • Drop Dead Skull Cardigans • Nocturnal Tubetop with offcenter Bat print • Green Tiki Dresses • Skipper Dresses • Doll Baby Dress in Octopus, X-Ray, and Dots and Bows • Kool Yer Jets Dresses • Cherry, Leopard, Sparrow, and Anchor Rompers • Polly Tubetops and Dresses • Dainty Dresses and Tops • True Love Tattoo Dresses and Tops • And More!

NEW MARKDOWNS!

On some of the best looking stuff from: Living Dead Souls • Merc • Pinup Couture Shoes • Attempt 

EVENTS HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND!

Another busy weekend! So much happening all over the place, so, if you're in any of these areas, be sure to get out there and check out these awesome events.

Pittsburgh Vintage Scooter Club's Band Camp Rally.

June 15th - 17th • Pittsburgh • The 13th installment of everyone’s favorite scooter camping rally! This year’s rally is themed “More Bond than Vegas” See the details: HERE.

Johnny Cash Roadshow Revival.

June 16th • Ventura Fairgrounds, Ventura, CA • A day of performances in tribute to the original man in black himself, Johnny Cash. See all the details on this year's revival: HERE.

Scarlett Fever East.
June 16th • Maxwell's, Hoboken, NJ • Not to be missed! A car show, bands, art auction, raffles, door prizes and more at this benefit to help support Scarlett and Rett Syndrome Awareness. More Details: HERE.

Featured Sourpuss Retailer: Cats Like Us

Sourpuss(SP):  

Give us a little background on Cats Like Us.

  

Cats Like Us (CLU):

Well the Cats Like Us background starts with my background. I grew up loving rockabilly before I knew what it was.  I was a little girl obsessed with big puffy skirts and saddle shoes as a result of being raised on Happy Days and Shanana.  I couldn’t understand why everyday people didn’t wear the fabulous outfits found on these TV shows.

Everyday was Halloween and dressing in theme was my new passion.  Some days I wanted to be Bettie Page, some days Marlene Dietrich, maybe a 60s go-go dancer, or June Cleaver, it just depended on the mood I was in.  As a hobby, I would rummage through the thrift store to find the saddest looking vintage garment I could, and visualize what it was like in it’s heyday.  I would lovingly take it home and recreate all of it’s splendor with a dye job and new buttons. Ta da fabulous new clothes!

My husband, Andrew, and I enjoy dressing in vintage and retro clothes to go out swing dancing, to car shows, to tiki bars and concerts and have long been fans of vintage and retro clothing.  A few years ago we had the opportunity to attend the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekender in Las Vegas -- basically the Lollapalooza of the rockabilly / pin-up / classic car culture world.  We had such a great time that on the plane home we started talking about creating our own store to bring those fashions to Western New York.  After doing some research and realizing there are no other similar stores in Western New York, we pursued the idea and made it a reality.

Lots of times people ask about the name, here’s the short of it… funny story, the name was one of the hardest parts of opening up our store.  We had a running list of possibilities ranging from “Shindig” (which I still like) to “The Black Cat”, but none of them seemed right.  We wanted something Kitschy and vintage-cool but nothing really came to us. Until one day we were listening to Cats Like Us by the Hillbilly Hellcats, one of our favorite bands, and the lyrics described what we want our store to be about.  Then we thought what a great name for our store, and it was settled.  The Hillbilly Hellcats know about Cats Like Us, the retro clothing store, and we met Chuck H. the singer, and he was really gracious about it. They haven’t been to our store yet, but  hopefully someday they’ll stop by.

 

(SP): Is it just the 2 of you? How are the daily duties split?

(CLU):Yes, it’s just the two of us. I do all the customer service, answering the phone, emails. Run the store on a daily basis, opening, closing, cashing out, deposits. Monthly accounting. Modeling for the online store. Packing and shipping web orders. Buying new merchandise, receiving merchandise, descriptions for merchandise, tagging, displays, folding or hanging and steaming merchandise. Creating purchase orders and receiving vouchers. Restocking merchandise. Making facebook, twitter and pinterest posts. Coming up with monthly in store events and marketing them. Working with local designers on exclusive products. Being the street team and going to related retro events.

Andrew maintains catslikeus.com and fixes any glitches that come along. He designs all the ads both print and banner. Is in charge of sponsorships and marketing. Can run the store, pack and ship orders, and also makes posts. He is always looking for new ways to be more efficient and save time and money while keeping up on technology and can do practically everything I do as well.

We are dedicated and believe in real customer service.  That's retro right?  Our small size allows us to be very proactive in terms of customer service.  In our store customers are greeted at the door and get our full attention.  On-line orders are usually fulfilled and shipped

the same day.  We answer the phone and return emails the same day.  We're real people and like to help customers.

My business experience and Andrew’s marketing and web experience have allowed us to do almost everything needed to run Cats Like Us.  All we need to do now is continue our winning formula and grow.

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