The Luscious Ladies have been busy making the rounds on Long Island, sporting their signature vintage era outfits and helping to raise money for a variety of worthwhile causes.
The Luscious Ladies is a community of women who support and foster charitable events with a flair for the retro lifestyle. The Messenger recently chatted with Rosemarie Casaceli, Vice President of the LI Chapter of the Luscious Ladies.
As of May, the “Ladies” have appeared at several fundraising events, including Habitat for Humanity, The Make a Wish Foundation, and Last Hope Animal Rescue, helping to raise hundreds of dollars for these organizations, says Ms. Casaceli.
On November 12, the Ladies will assemble at Rosie’s Vintage Store, located in Huntington, for their second annual Thanksgiving food drive. Last year’s event was a huge success, with visitors bringing food items, browsing the vintage items and antiques, and enjoying the company of the Ladies, who were dressed in their vintage garb.
To illustrate their love of all things vintage, the Ladies use pseudonyms when identifying themselves, such as The Dizzy Doll, Rosie Rivets and Violet Moxie.
“We came up with fun names as a nod to the 50s era and it also allows us some personal anonymity,” says Casadeli.
The Luscious Ladies was founded in California about fifteen years ago, and currently has chapters throughout the country, including, Florida, New England, California, Washington, Nashville, New York City, and Long Island. Each Chapter has 5-13 members.
Several of the members are models who specialize in 1930-1950s vintage styling, although their focus is on helping local charities. Other organizations they support include Light House Mission, Long Island Cares, Paws of War, and various VFWs. The Long Island Chapter, which prides itself on its charitable works, was started four years ago.
The Luscious Ladies has a website, thelusciousladies.com, where you can learn about upcoming events, donate, or fill out an application to join. You can also email them at [email protected].
