Growing up with a famous name, Juliette, comes with a lot of ridicule. For every new person I meet I am always asked the same question, "Where is Romeo?" or "Who is your Romeo?" I have to let out the usual giggle (like I have never heard that one before lol) but everyone says it.… Continue reading Romeo, Romeo – Where for art thou Romeo
Category: Lifestyle
Retro Diners
One of my favourite diners is Doughbox Diner at Enmore. It has a great 50s vibe. Image: Doughbox Diner's Facebook page Image: standing outside Doughbox Diner When you first arrive at your booth they bring you a jug of water & hot popcorn. The food here is delicious and I recommend trying the crepe cones.… Continue reading Retro Diners
Roller Coaster of Emotions
Life at 18
Women getting their points out there!
The bullet bra was actually created in 1939, but unfortunately WW2 put these plans on hold as women were needed to fill more traditionally male jobs and roles. Women joined nurse corps and the armed forces so that more men could be sent into combat. Advertisement for women in WW2 Image: wikimedia.org After the lean… Continue reading Women getting their points out there!
American Graffiti
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 Cat Strut
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
Stranded at the Drive-Ins
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
Who Loves Bettie Page Style Bangs?
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?
Sometimes You Just Have To Get Away
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
Great Places to Shop for Retro
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

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