RetroLove

Minxy Vintage by Kelly Doust

2011-10-04T00:25:00.001+11:00

If you have a love for vintage and a love of craft then this new book by Kelly Doust is for you. In Minxy Vintage, Kelly combines her love for fashion with creativity and her enthusiasm for craft, and transforms stained, musty, dated clothes into modern and unique pieces. Feel inspired with over 50 projects ranging from customised frocks, wedding dresses, trench coats, cardigans and accessories.

This is not just a book about loving vintage fashion – it’s about seeing the possibilities for reinventing all old clothes, and how to look fabulous doing so, no matter what your age, location or budget.

To buy the book go to: www.booktopia.com.au (published Oct 1st 2011)

To see all of Kelly's books, go to: thecraftyminx.com.au

The Little Guide to Vintage Shopping

2011-09-15T05:51:00.003+10:00

I love this little book for insider tips and helpful hints on vintage shopping

In 'The Little Guide to Vintage Shopping', vintage clothing dealer Melody Fortier demystifies the buying process, telling you just what to look for, what to avoid, and what to expect to pay. With The Little Guide to Vintage Shopping tucked in her handbag, the frugal fashionista will be able to confidently select and wear unique and stylish fashions unlike anything in the local mall or overpriced boutiques. The hunt for treasures is on!

To find this book on amazon, click here

To shop at our online vintage clothing store go to: http://www.etsy.com/shop/RetroLoveVintage

Vintage Retro Pin-Up Inspired Swimwear

2011-09-13T06:29:00.004+10:00

So its spring in Australia now and that means it will soon be time for fun in the summer sun! This year i will be searching for the most fab swimwear to wear to the beach, lake, pool etc, to encompass my love of 50's and 60's swimwear design. Some inspiring options include the lovely sirens swimwear range.

To get inspired and dress your best this summer, check out www.sirensswimwear.com.au for some ideas or maybe even the perfect piece.

Love Vintage Clothing Show & Sale

2011-09-12T06:23:00.002+10:00

About the show:

Held twice a year in Sydney in April and October the show features over 65 of the best vintage dealers from all over Australia, selling retro, vintage and antique clothing and accessories, antique and vintage jewellery, linen, lace and textiles and small collectables. The show will also feature presentations of vintage fashions on the stage, lectures by guest speakers, swing dancers, a workshop and demonstrations of vintage makeup and hairstyle techniques and other fabulous entertainment.

Sydney: October 14 – 16, 2011
Canterbury Racecourse Function Centre,
King St, Canterbury

To find out more about the show, go to: www.lovevintage.com.au

Sydney Vintage Retro Pin-Up Hair Stylists

2011-09-05T05:07:00.005+10:00

Milena is a truly one of a kind hair stylist, her passion and specialty is retro, vintage, old Hollywood, sexy, glamorous, pin-up style hairdressing. Highly inspired by the strong, sophisticated, and seductive iconic women from the 20s - 60s and let’s not forget Betty and Joan from Madmen.

Milena is an award winning celebrity stylist with numerous industry accolades. With over 15 years of experience, classically trained in London, Milena has transformed some of Europe’s biggest names - Geri Halliwell, Chrissie Hynde (The Pretenders) and more recently Katrina (Cassette Kids), Ms. Goodrem and Kasey Chambers. On a local scale Roller Derby Girls, Burlesque Performers, the Black Cherry beauties, Rockabilly and Swing hipsters are all beating down her door.

Milena’s talents have graced international run ways and fashion houses with countless glossy magazine credits - Harpers Bazaar, English Vogue and Culture magazine. Featured in CLEO, Rock n Roll Bride, ciao Mag. Milena is also a highly acclaimed editorial and freelance stylist and is highly sort after for feature films, theatre productions, commercials and advertising / fashion campaigns.

Cnr. Brown & Wilson St.(Next to Satellite Cafe) Newtown, NSW 2042Mobile: 0401 017 275

mel@leopardlounge.com.au

For more information visit the website: www.milenahair.com.au

STERLING Hairdressing Parlour & Barber Shop is located at Shp 3, 29 Brisbane Street in Surry Hills, Sydney. Their speciality lies in vintage and kustom kulture cuts, colouring and styling. They can take you from Louise Brooks to Bettie Page or Joan Holloway. Sit back and relax while you drink cups of tea from vintage cups and if your lucky home made biscuits and sweet treats. This isn't just for the Ladies they also have a Mens Barber shop out the back - the kind you used to go to with your father. Its strictly mens business....clipper cuts, precision trimming, cut throat shaves, pomades, hair grease and all those nostalgic smells of talc and shaving lather, and of course if its the right time of day, ice cold beers. Read more at...http://sterlinghair.blogspot.com/

Address: 3, 29 Brisbane Street Surry Hills, NSW Australia

Telephone: 02 92627777

Email: sterlinghair@gmail.com

Fifties Fair- 21th Aug 2011 @ Rose Seidler House Sydney

2011-08-15T19:12:00.002+10:00

The Fifties Fair is the ultimate celebration of all things 1950s, set in the grounds of Rose Seidler House – Harry Seidler’s first Australian commission (1948–50).

This year’s entertainment includes live music that will inspire you to jive and rock‘n’roll along side our rockabilly dancers, a 50s DJ, live vintage styled mannequins, vehicle displays and kids’ activities.

Go dressed in your best 50s threads for a chance to win a prize in the fabulous Fifties fair fashion awards. Specialist collectors and dealers will be selling 50's furniture, clothes, kitchenware, records and much more.

A free shuttle bus will operate between Turramurra train station and Rose Seidler House for the duration of the event.

Rose Seidler House
Sunday 21 August
10.00am — 5.00pm

General $25 | Conc/member $20 | Family $70 | Tickets available at the gate

50's Fair On Myspace

Spring Dresses NEW from the UK

2011-08-06T12:38:00.015+10:00

Enjoy the newest fashion on sale now

directly from RetroLove

- NEW from the UK -

Local shipping from Sydney, Australia. Combined shipping available on multiple buys. International shipping available, all prices on request.

All enquires for size, price and information
email: retrolovefashion@gmail.com

RetroLove sells online and at markets around Sydney, Australia

Online store: www.etsy.com/shop/RetroLoveVintage

New Authentic Vintage Retro Mod Dresses @ RetroLove

2011-08-06T12:34:00.008+10:00

Check out the new vintage dresses and shirts

on sale @ RetroLove

Shop online @ www.etsy.com/shop/retrolovevintage

email: retrolovefashion@gmail.com

Vintage Love- Be My Valentine

2011-02-09T16:51:00.010+11:00

Saint Valentine's Day (Feb 14th) is approaching and I hope these

beautiful images inspire you to send a hand-written Valentine to your loved one

To visit our online store, go to: www.etsy.com/shop/RetroLoveVintage

Anna Sui Purses

2010-09-07T20:20:00.130+10:00

- New Anna Sui -

Bags + Purses

- Vintage -

contact RetroLove at:

retrolovefashion@gmail.com

online store: www.etsy.com/shop/RetroLoveVintage

Vintage by Kate Moss

2010-04-19T16:52:00.002+10:00

Kate Moss has launched Vintage by Kate Moss, her fourth fragrance for women, in September 2009.

Vintage is a fruity floriental, and was developed by perfumer Olivier Polge. The fragrance notes include pink pepper, freesia, mandarin, heliotrope, jasmine, almond blossom, tonka bean, vanilla and musk.

Vintage by Kate Moss will be available in 15 and 30 ml Eau de Toilette and in matching body products.

View Commercial on YouTube

Handwritten Letters / Vintage Typewriters

2009-11-17T11:53:00.004+11:00

I love handwritten letters. In todays digital world they are no longer as common as email, so why not get out the pens and paper and get writing something special. Calligraphy is great fun, and a sealed letter that looks dated is just gorgeous. Check out the below link for tips on how to make paper look old.

How To Make Paper Look Old

Another suggestion could be to type it using a vintage typewriter, i found this online shop for more inspiration...

Vintage Typewriter Shoppe

Fun Retro Camera's

2009-11-14T20:43:00.000+11:00

Fuji Instax Mini 7S

also available in white*

OKTOMAT

8 lenses, 35mm Cam

Diana Mini

allows you to shoot square format or half-frame pictures using standard 35mm film

for those feeling extra crafty, get the

Pinhole Art DIY Combo

Get shooting with some fun camera's this holiday season! Above are some of my favourite low cost buys. There are plenty more to choose from, its hard to not want them all!

source: Lomography

Vintage YSL, UNGARO, DIOR

2009-11-10T20:44:00.004+11:00

NICOLE RITCHIE IN GORGEOUS VINTAGE YSL GOWN

KATIE HOLMES WEARING VINTAGE UNGARO FROM THE 80'S

JESSICA ALBA IN VINTAGE DIOR

Dita Von Teese

2009-11-10T20:25:00.001+11:00

Love this dress!

Go to Dita's Website

Brigitte Bardot

2009-11-10T18:33:00.002+11:00

Brigitte Bardot by ModCloth on Polyvore.com

My Wonderful World Of Fashion

2009-11-05T09:19:00.004+11:00

"Dear future boy of interest - If you are looking for a gift to get me for the holidays, or any occasion, you can never go wrong with a book. A book to read, a book to write in, or, I can even doodle on the pages! In the instance that you just happen to stumble upon this "Wonderful World of Fashion" publication, stop! Look no further. Be still my heart, I'll think, when you present me with this beautiful, creatively-inspiring book with a bow on top or wrapped in recycled newspaper with love. With 272 back-to-back pages of interaction, coloring, and crafting, this book is filled to the binding with fashion illustrations by Nina Chakrabarti, brief historical notes, and even simple fashion how-tos like making your own sari and dying a T-shirt. My personal favorites from its pages are the many references to high-end fashion designers, pages of henna designs, and even more suggestions for creating your own nail art! Even if I don't receive this book as a gift anytime soon, rest assured, I will definitely be giving it as a gift to some of my most creative chicas!" -Julie, Fashion Writer

buy this book at

Modcloth

Fanciful Rococo Chiffon Wallpaper Print Ruffled Party Dress

2009-10-31T03:24:00.003+11:00

See item on Etsy

Polka Dot Cookies & Cakes Newtown

2009-10-26T17:58:00.001+11:00

HIGH TEA

Elisabeth Marriner, creator and proprietor of Polka Dot, is a qualified pastry chef with a lifelong interest in drawing and design. Over ten years of demanding patisserie experience led to a career in cake decoration and after designing literally hundreds of wedding cakes for happy brides and grooms, the confidence to build a business offering sweet treasures baked with her own unique and joyful style.

Polka Dot Cookies and Cakes is located on 601 King St, Newtown NSW & orders can be made online. Visiit Website

Leather To Love

2009-10-24T05:53:00.009+11:00

Vintage 80s LEATHER Jacket Batwing RED Michael Jackson

Size 10 Black ITALIAN Leather Riding Boots with Circle Cut out Details

Ladies Vintage leather gloves - Rust colored

All found on Etsy

Retro Halloween Costume

2009-10-23T04:51:00.007+11:00

Sandy Deluxe Leather Jacket Adult Costume

Go retro this halloween and spice things up! This simple costume idea i found online at Costumebox, although it might be just as easy to put together yourself. I suggest watching your old favourite movies for more characters and costume inspiration!

Pin-Up Vintage Lingerie

2009-10-21T03:33:00.009+11:00

I just love this sexy pin-up lingerie! I

found this cute under garment online at Vintaga, a store based in the UK.

RetroSuperFuture Sunglasses

2009-10-11T12:33:00.006+11:00

The Beckerman brothers together with Sean Beolchini, the Pig Magazine team, created this eyewear brand. With friends in the music and fashion scene, the request for the super glasses is so high that you’re lucky to find your pair! The style is inspired from the classic wayfarers, and gives the wearer that fashionista or nerdy nu rave look! Super quality as they are handmade in Italy.

website
RetroSuperFuture on Myspace

Ray-Ban Remasters

2009-10-07T11:39:00.003+11:00

Just as Ray-Ban has re-issued the original Clubmaster, merging 50’s style and nostalgia while embracing a future trend, Ray-Ban has enlisted some of the most impressive new bands to cover classic songs of the past.

Ray-Ban’s “Remasters” series features today's hottest indie artists such as The Black Kids, Ipso Facto, Ladyhawke, New Pants, The Kills, White Williams and Young Knives, who were all challenged to reinterpret their favorite fifties and sixties tracks in their own unique way to represent the re-launch of the Ray-Ban Clubmaster frame. Ray-Ban “Remasters” also tapped renowned British music and fashion photographer Dean Chalkley to capture the experience on film.

Free MP3 downloads for the first 2000 people to visit. Password: raybanremasters | http://www.ray-ban.com/remasters

The 80's are back- at the Powerhouse Museum

2009-10-07T11:26:00.006+11:00

The Powerhouse Museum is bringing back the 80s with a exhibition that will reveal the good and the bad about the decade vividly remembered for its over-the-top excess. 'The 80s are back' will explore the decade’s styles, trends and subcultures, and how they found expression in fashion, design, music, film and television. Opens Dec 12th 2009. read more...

Polka Dot Cupcakes

2009-10-01T17:28:00.012+10:00

I love polka dots and i love cupcakes...

so combining these two loves makes tasty sense!

thank you Betty Crocker for this retro recipe :)

Spring Polka Dot Cupcake Recipe

Orla Kiely

2009-09-28T08:11:00.009+10:00

I heart Orla Kiely. I can't wait to visit her London store for more fabulous inspiration! :)

Ray-Ban

2009-09-28T06:15:00.004+10:00

Check out the history time-line on the official Ray-Ban website (from 1937-today). You can also download the Ray-Ban Virtual Mirror which allows you to virtually try on the latest Ray-Ban styles (windows users)

www.ray-ban.com

Cassette Tape Tote by Fred

2009-09-25T07:14:00.008+10:00

found at: www.worldwidefred.com/cassette.htm