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October 15, 2009

Shop Profile: Black Friday's

First up, I should probably apologize for my lack of posts lately. Paloma's doing a great job of staying on top of this whole blogging business, where as I have spent the last week in a frenzy of tattoos and shopping and general laziness.

Which brings us neatly to the topic of today's post. In search of a new retro rockabilly dress, I ventured into a shop I had read about but never actually been to: Black Friday's in Sherwood. Neatly located behind True Love Tattoo on Oxley Road, Black Friday's is my Favourite. Shop. Ever. Cheesecake pin up posters adorn the walls, the wooden floors creak underfoot in a homey, comfortable way and the speakers blast the best rockabilly tunes. They stock the finest in repro (and genuine) vintage: Stop Staring, Bettie Page, Heartbreaker, Rock Steady, TUK and Pleaser Shoes, Sailor Jerry... the list goes on (they also stock pomade for the gents). For all you pin-up princesses out there, Friday's also sell hair flowers, cosmetics, jewellry and compact mirrors. I purchased a rockin little pink and black diner dress, TCB magazine and US Kustom Cars catalogue for $160. Rad? I think yes.

Run by Lauren and Dutch, the whole shop has a laid-back vibe which means you won't feel awkward coming back again in the space of about two days. (I did just that. Trust - you won't be able to resist.) Check out there Myspace here - you can also buy items online - and if you're in Brisvegas, get yourself down to Black Fridays, ASAP.

September 30, 2009

A Very Retro Summer in Red

Red Crepe Wool Drape Front Dress - US$1655 by Alexander McQueen (a girl can dream!)

Miss Scarlet Dress - US$74.99 at ModCloth

Getting to Know You Dress - US$59.99 at Modcloth

Flutter Hem Dress - £125 at Boden

Angelique Dress - US$198 by Peta Pledger

Annette Dress - AUD$180 by Tiger Rag

Stop Staring Cheesecake Dress - US$99.95 at Daddy-O's

Stop Staring Swing Dress - US$79.95 at Daddy-O's

Vintage Tulle Homecoming Dress (size extra small) - US$228 at Unique Vintage

Vintage Polka Dot Skirt & Coat (size small/medium) - US$25 from Etsy seller Zwzzy!

Red Diner Shirt - AUD$89 by Tiger Rag

Retro Cherry Top - US$42.95 at Daddy-O's

Vintage Infinite Jest Ascot Blouse (size medium) - US$29.99 from Etsy seller Persephone Vintage

Tulip Petal Skirt - US$34.99 at ModCloth

A Line Wrap Skirt - On sale for AUD$98 by Fooism

Vintage High Waist Skirt (size small/medium) - US$18 from Etsy seller Ceicei Studio

Esther Williams Polka Dot Bikini - US$70 at Unique Vintage

Vintage Floral Bathing Suit (size extra small) - US$150 at Unique Vintage

Alegra Heels - 225€ at Chie Mihara

Snap Heels - On sale for 180€ at Chie Mihara

Ellie Peep Toe Platform Heels - US$74.99 at Unique Vintage

Paddington Ballet Flats - US$28 at Fred Flare

Juliet Heels - AUD$169.95 by Tony Bianco

Blooming Skull Cap - US$28 at the Village Hat Shop

Rose Ring - US$10 at Fred Flare

Ollipop Rose Ring - US$30 at Vintage Inspired

Vintage Bakelite Hoop Earrings - US$19 from Etsy seller La Dolce Vita Vintage Jewelry

Wallet M Red - 59€ at Collected by Tas-Ka

Vintage Red and Gold Clutch Purse - US$12 from Etsy seller Vintage Connoisseur

Frou Frou Umbrella by Boston Umbrellas - AUD$59.95 at Raw Space

September 29, 2009

A Very Retro Summer in Blue

Pretty on the Prairie Dress - US$44.95 at Modcloth

Blue Doll Dress by Stop Staring - US$84.95 at Daddy-O's

Pique Tulip Dress in Marina - Discounted to US$28 at Tulle4us

Satin Trim Top in Damson - £65.00 at Boden

(For a visual of how cute the top is in person, see this 'Some Girls Wander' post)

Vintage Pastel Blue Culottes (size small) - US$15 from Etsy seller Oh LeoLuca

Sailor Shorts - US$80 at Stop Staring

Sailor Skirt in Blue - AUD$89 at Tiger Rag

Vintage Navy Romper (size 6) - US$22 from Etsy seller Vintage Shouting!

Soda Pop Playsuit - US$117 at Stop Staring

The Veronica Bikini - US$129.99 at ModCloth

Ribbon Cloche Hat in Military Blue - US$50 at Banana Republic

Ice Cream Flats in Blue - On sale for AUD$39 at Melissa Australia

8277 Jeffery Campbell Heels in Blue - On sale for US$74.95 at Sole Struck

Vinyl Wedges in Blue - AUD$109 at Melissa Australia

Carriage Ride Wedges by Pink Studio - US$64.99 at ModCloth

Vintage Patent Leather Handbag - US$15 from Etsy seller By The Way

Vintage Leather Clutch with Chain - US$20 from Etsy seller Old Baltimore Vintage

Recycled License Plate Purse by Little Earth - US$252 at Babygirl Boutique

September 28, 2009

A Very Retro Summer in...

Well we are only into the first few days of Spring down here in Australia, but already it's hot and sunny like summer. As Eugenie and I are both big lovers of retro fashion, particularly the pinup era, I thought I'd do a write up of retro fashions available for this Australian summer. However there is soooo much great stuff around, I couldn't cram it all into one post. Seeing as cataloging by colour is just as good as any other arbitrary method of cohesion, I've decided every day I'll be posting 'A Very Retro Summer in...' until I run out of wedges on the colour wheel.

First up is sunny, happy yellow. Yellow can be a hard colour to pull off - it is after all, the colour of jaundice. If you don't think you can do a whole outfit, choose a statement piece like a bangle, badge or shoes.