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
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?
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
Clothes for work can be retro, stylish and professional. Here are some of the outfits that I have been wearing to work. I like to mix and match vintage items with retro items and labels such as Hell Bunny, Dangerfield, Princess Highway, Revival, Banned Apparel, Sourpuss, Wheels and Dollbaby, Voodoo Vixen, Natasha Marie Clothing,… Continue reading Work Wear Retro Style
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
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
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