Fashion, vintage

Brooches….A Rockabilly Fashion Accessory

  Brooches have been worn throughout history: Celtic brooches were used as cloak fasteners Aigrette brooches worn in the 17th century En Tremblant brooches worn in 18th century Mourning brooches worn for sentimental purposes Grand Tour brooches worn to represent social status Cameo brooches (that I love and trying to find one for me) date… Continue reading Brooches….A Rockabilly Fashion Accessory

Fashion, Makeup, vintage

My Number 1 Make Up Tip 

Eyelash extensions are a necessity to achieve a rockabilly look. You have no use for mascara anymore, and no more black smudges appearing under the eyes! Let me show you. The eyelash extension procedure consists of you lying on a bed for 1 hour with your eyes shut. I personally take it as an opportunity… Continue reading My Number 1 Make Up Tip 

Decor, Hair, vintage

Decorating a Vintage Dressing Table

If you can get your hands on old vintage dressing table it is an item you will adore.   Vintage Dressing Tables come in a variety of styles. You can find plenty of dressing tables at charity stores and garage sales to suit your decor and your style. You can also decorate or find a… Continue reading Decorating a Vintage Dressing Table

Decor, vintage

The Many Uses of Vintage Suitcases

I absolutely adore vintage suitcases - the look of them and the history behind them. I especially love when you find a new suitcase and see the tags and names of the owner inside them, wondering who the bags owners were and which countries they had visited! There are many ways to use your suitcases… Continue reading The Many Uses of Vintage Suitcases

Decor, vintage

How to Achieve a Retro Kitchen

There are many ways to achieve a retro style kitchen. I am going to give you some ideas on how to achieve your own retro kitchen. Combining both authentic vintage and modern retro style items Above you can see I have grouped together vintage tins, a lollie machine & mincer, with retro look items such as… Continue reading How to Achieve a Retro Kitchen

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A Retro Girl Living in a Modern World

Women in the 50s had many roles. They may work outside of the home and inside the home. They were housewives, mothers, beauticians, hostess, handy man, a decorator, a vet, undergo doctor or dental duties, psychiatry help, financial help & decisions, cleaning, washing and ironing, cooking, taxi driver, support for her parents and numerous other… Continue reading A Retro Girl Living in a Modern World