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
I have never ever been an admirer of trucks. So when I was invited to attend the Museum of Fire for a Vintage Truck show by my husband, I was a little reluctant. But I had always wanted to go to the museum of fire, so I agreed. I really enjoyed the show!! There were… Continue reading Vintage Truck Show
If you purchase a retro display cabinet, it becomes a great way to display all your vintage collectables! This retro cabinet is in my lounge room and is getting fuller by the day! It features all my retro collectables and my crystal collection on the bottom shelf. I picked this great cabinet up for… Continue reading How To Display Your Vintage Collectables
I had the opportunity to see Kinky Boots at Sydney's Capitol Theatre (which is a great old theatre) with some friends. We got in early, had a great Thai lunch and did some shopping! We found a shop in China Town full of flamingo items, so of course I bought a few things. It… Continue reading Kinky Boots the Musical
Handbags have been recorded in history since 14th Century. A handbag is essential to fashion as we all have something that needs to be carried around with us. Even men carry man bags today. In the 50s there was a rise in designer handbags such as Chanel, Louis Vuitton and Hermes. Bags come in all… Continue reading Rockabilly Handbags
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
I had the wonderful opportunity to see Elvis in concert. Yes, I know I would have to had to step back in time, but "The Wonder of You: Live" did just that. The Philharmonic Orchestra accompanied filmed concerts delivered by Elvis back in the day. This concert at times made you think he really was singing… Continue reading Elvis in concert…. The Wonder of You
I have a bit of an obsession for vintage overcoats.......but at least I can admit it, right! I think they are snuggly, stylish and so warm. The quality in their make and design is undeniable. The fact that they have lasted over so many decades is testament to this and many still look like new.… Continue reading Vintage Overcoats
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