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Magical Mermaids
Mermaids are legendary creatures of the sea. The head and upper body are of a female human with the tail of a fish. Mermaid is a compound of old English - merely meaning sea and maid, being a young woman. Above image Mermaids are a part of worldwide culture! Sightings of mermaids have been recorded over… Continue reading Magical Mermaids
Bag a Barsony
My latest obsession is with the Barsony Lamp. I love the look of the lady figurine and the shades are gorgeous! Above: Barsony lamp Below: a Barsony lamp collection I'm about to purchase my first Barsony lamp! Barsony Ceramics was an Australian company in production from the 1950's to 2005. They boomed in popularity from… Continue reading Bag a Barsony
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
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!
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
Rockabilly Handbags
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
Great Reading for Retro Ideas
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
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