In the early 1950's, ladies were required to wear gloves as etiquette and as part of fashion. They wore gloves that match their shoes or their outfit, while some ladies wore traditional white gloves. Fashionable ladies would wear striped gloves or patterned with matching scarves. Not only fashionable, gloves were also worn to warm hands.… Continue reading 1950’s Ladies Gloves
The 1950s saw a huge change in fashion. The transition from the 1940s post war fashion moved from the saloons to the streets. It was easy care fabrics with speedier manufacturing. This meant fashion was available for the masses! Designers such as Christian Dior, Givenchy and Chanel were influential designers in the 1950s. 1950s Fashion… Continue reading Fashion Icons of the 1950s
According to books from the 1950s, a woman's deportment and posture are complimentary to a woman's over-all look. Some ideas are quite questionable in today's society. Firstly, you should always stand with feet together and back straight. Breathe in, tuck in your arms and make sure no elbows stick out. This will make you look… Continue reading 1950s Lessons On Poise and Personality
My aim is to help people that are just starting to love and wanting to live the rockabilly way. Here are some of my favourite labels that you can look out for when wanting to purchase a Rockabilly outfit. Lindy Bop https://www.lindybop.com.au/ - Lindy Bop has stunning rockabilly dresses and skirts. They have such a… Continue reading Guide to Shopping Rockabilly
Resolutions made each year Do you find yourself making the same resolutions each year but never achieving them? Why not start 2019 on a more positive note and put more effort into achieving your resolutions this year! One resolution at a time and one step at a time.... List of resolutions Resolutions that are unachievable… Continue reading Resolution of Happiness
There are so many events to attend at Christmas time, do you find it hard to pick an outfit? Why not go for an outfit in a Christmas theme. There are some great rockabilly dresses available for Christmas. Hell Bunny Nevara Dress Hell Bunny Candy Dress Hell Bunny Blitzen 50s Dress Above Hell Bunny Christmas… Continue reading Christmas Rockabilly Style
I went to visit the historical town of Camden on the weekend. Camden is 65 kilometres south west of Sydney. The land originally belonged to the Gandangara Indigenous people. Camden NSW Explorers first visited the area in 1795 and named it Cowpastures, after a herd of cattle that had earlier disappeared were discovered there. In… Continue reading Purple Haze
On the last weekend of October, I attended Chromefest, held over 3 days at the Entrance. On the Friday the Chromefest starts with the arrival of all the classic cars. There was over 400 show cars to admire and take photos. On Sunday there were also retro caravans displayed. Below are some of the photos… Continue reading Chromefest 2018
On Saturday, my friends and I went to the Tiki Safari held by Barfly Promotions, the makers of the Sydney Rock 'n' Roll & Alternative Market at The Factory Theatre in Marrickville. The Factory Theatre Marrickville It was a fantastic afternoon and night! The event is held annually at the Factory Theatre, however it was… Continue reading Tiki Safari
You don't need big bucks to get fit! Women in the 1950's proved this. Women did not strive to go to the gym to stay fit like we do today, as they walked the kids to school, walked to supermarkets, carried heavy vacuums and other household appliances and many other manual tasks. With our modern… Continue reading The Secret to Women’s Exercise Routine in the 1950’s
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