The drive-ins are playing retro movies and last Saturday the feature was the classic movie American Graffiti. Skyline Drive in The retro experience at the drive in. Website: eventcinemas.com.au I was so excited as I love the movie. There were some hot rods and classic cars, which my husband and I were hoping… Continue reading American Graffiti
Stray Cats were a rockabilly band formed in America in 1979. Rockabilly music blends country with rhythm and blues. The band was formed by guitarist and vocalist Brian Setzer. Other members included double bassist Lee Rocker and drummer Slim Jim Phantom. Stray Cats Logo Image: stray cats.com The band was influenced by music… Continue reading Stray Cat Strut
You have to admit that today's advertising has changed so much when compared to decades earlier. Some retro advertising will make you laugh, some will shock you, some condones violence and some are so sexist. Women really were advertised as second rate citizens and if you didn't meet the standard or were ageing, they promoted… Continue reading Retro Advertising……. try not to laugh!
At the Drive-Ins they are having a "Retro Experience" and playing old-style movies each Saturday Night over a few months! Blacktown Skyline Drive-in The retro experience at the drive-in. Website: eventcinemas.com.au It was so much fun watching Grease at the drive-ins (even though I had just watched it 2 weeks prior lol)! There… Continue reading Stranded at the Drive-Ins
Bettie Mae Page was a 50s icon. She was an American model and gained a significant profile as a 1950s pin up girl at a time when sexuality was repressed. Bettie appeared in many Burlesque films. She appeared as a centerfold in the January 1955 Playboy, one of the earliest, and soon shot to stardom… Continue reading Who Loves Bettie Page Style Bangs?
We had a wonderful weekend away at Ettalong Beach.First we stopped at the lookout above Ettalong. What a view! It is a lovely old town surrounded by water.It has a lively promenade along the beach, with a lot of people and their dogs. It also has a great restaurant and a little cafe. There is pelican feeding… Continue reading Sometimes You Just Have To Get Away
I have undertaken some research and found the below 100 suggestions for places to shop for vintage items! Below are some of my suggestions and in brackets I have added what type of items that they sell. Addvintage Parramatta (furniture) Bowerbird Vintage Kogarah Marrickville & Parramatta (homewares and furniture) Antique General Store North… Continue reading Great Places to Shop for Retro
There is so much information out there to help you achieve your retro lifestyle and to be creative in achieving your own look. There is information on home decor, cooking, cleaning, fashion, accessories, music, makeup, hairstyles or attitudes. Here are a few ideas for where to attain this must have reading. Vintage cookbooks… Continue reading Great Reading for Retro Ideas
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