How about this for arbitrary history?

I am a huge fan of the AMC TV series Mad Men, and when I found out that Banana Republic and AMC were doing a “Mad Men Casting Call” contest, I had to jump all over it.

As a history buff, my interests in research and writing generally go further back than the 1960s; but, on the other hand, since the 1960s was my parents’ generation, and it was also an extremely important time in myriad ways, I do have a more than passing fascination with it.

I also love nothing more than dressing up and posing for photos in historical costumes. I have pictures of myself dressed in a costume from just about every decade of the last 150 years.

So, naturally, when my hairstylist had some fun with my hair the other day and made me up in a true 60s ‘do, I rushed home to change into my 60′s dress and vintage jewelry, and glob on the green eyeshadow and fake eyelashes. With the appearance taken care of, all that was left was some good photography, and for that I had to look no further than my multi-talented husband, who took about 80 fabulous photos.

We were so excited with the results, that I uploaded my submission last night, and am now officially entered into the contest to win a “walk-on” appearance in an episode of next season’s Mad Men.

I hope you’ll take a look at my submission and submit your vote for me at: http://madmencastingcall.amctv.com/browse/detail/8ETV2M. Each person can vote on it once a day until Sept. 17th, so vote early and vote often.

Thanks for your support!

-Tori

Tags: 1960s, advertising industry, AMC, Banana Republic, historical costumes, historical drama, Mad Men, television series