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
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
Life at 18
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!
There is a wide variety of retro wall collectables, and some of them are just adorable! I have purchased a few over the years and I am still on the lookout for more unique ones, but who isn't? Retro black deer head with gold trims This a very stylish piece and is still able to… Continue reading Not Just Another Fly on the Wall…
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
Nobody puts Baby in The Corner
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
Ridiculously Retro 
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