Product Promo: Parrot on Parade
Product promotion can be boring, most people see so much of it you just get blllaahhh SO we thought we would shake it up a little, we love this guy!
In a mystical world of squash-buckling pirates and wild raging seas the exotic parrot set off for an adventure of good times and gold bullion.
Well makes for a good story…
Bring our Emperor Parrot Statue to life like Long John Silver and Captain Flint, he’s so kitsch and is ideal for any freaky tiki home. You’ll find him in our Hawaiian Tiki Bar Collection!
PARROT ON PARADE!
For Sydney-siders you can see him in person at the Sydney Rock’n Roll Markets on 3rd June at Sydney Uni, Manning House.
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The Cosby Sweater Project, hipsters…
Tumblr is full of hilariousness and seriousness depending on who you are, we’re feeling hilariousness right now with this blog, The Cosby Sweater Project. We didn’t realise the Cosby’s were such hipsters and wore what would be now sort after op shop quality clothing.
Check out the full blog at http://www.thecosbysweaterproject.com/
We love it!
Our favourite Pinner: Meet Shien Lee…
We’ve been on Pinterest for a few months now, and loving it. If you sift through the millions of wedding boards and DIY crafters there is actually another world with all sorts of things. Our boards focus on the different styles of vintage and retro we are influenced by, there are a few pinners we follow and thought we would share with all of you.
Shien Lee (shienlee) is a NYC Event Designer, owner of Dances of Vice and author of the blog NotYourChinaGirl.com, Shien Lee definitely has a common thread with her style. Influenced by vintage fashion, art deco and burlesque including fashion and obscure design this really shows in her boards.
Photo above by Barry Fontenot
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Viva Las Vegas, start planning now!
We found this post on the blog Along for the Ride, author John Straub truly depicts Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekender in a way words by us just can’t describe… We’re bringing you a little reminder that tickets for 2013 event are already on sale, so if you were thinking of going to the biggest Rockabilly event in the world you probably should start planning now..
“Snap, snap,” as I thumbed the cards in my hand, laying them flat on the black jack table. Out of the corner of my eye, two spades, both black, a ten and an ace hit the orange felt. Glancing over to the guy with a “tatted” sleeve next to me, I asked, “Your first time at Viva?” He raised two fingers marking his second outing here. I said, “Me too,” then I gave him a good luck wink as I got up and shuffled along the red and purple laced broadway with bandits standing tall, each side. The visual, guys and girls dressed in their best 50’s garb crowded the landscape everywhere. How cool is that?
Early Saturday morning I decided to do a little steppin out with my camera to put a finger on the shutter button and click away at some cars before the light got hard. Onlookers soon swarmed the car show lot and then it was time to turn my lense to the people, the stripers, the pin-ups, the well dressed, and the bad dudes havin’ fun. This was the 15th Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend at The Orleans Hotel.
Viva is more of a time warp party, rather than just a rod gathering. It’s four days of round the clock music, pool parties, burlesque shows, a film festival with a special Betty Page flick, bowling parties with Sailor Jerry “Gutter Shots,” fashion shows, tattooing, dancing, dance lessons and contest, not to mention the vendors with vintage everything. Not far from that, in the car show area, the rides rolled in all day and night with nothing but good vibes. The cameras clicked as the ladies striking poses dressed the cars to their best. Saturday afternoon rocked the show area with Duane Eddy, then the Ventures and finished off with the Poll Cats on the main outdoor stage.
In my mind, one of the biggest pluses of the weekend are the people. They are there only to have fun, plenty of it. They’re there with friends, car club buddies, or just by themselves taking it all in. I find something strangely refreshing to leave everyday life and immerse yourself in a 40’s-50’s world for a short time along with a mixture of all ages, especially youth marking their point in time with badass rides. Yep, even the young guys connecting with cars they’ve built, American iron, it’s a cool thing. VLV 15 sold out fast and was pushed far over the top, my plans are already made to return next year for Viva Las Vegas 16.
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Surf’s up with vintage from Von Weirdos!
We’ve been scoping these guys at Von Weirdos out for a while, if you’re into surfing memorabilia and old skull surf culture these guys are for you. From surfboards, skateboards, art or anything else vintage and beach these guys have sourced a great collection.
They are pioneers for the surf memorabilia industry holding exclusive licensing deals with major brands here in Australia. We love their website, it’s easy to use and if you sign up to their updates they’ll send you emails when they get new things in stock.
Von Weirdo’s promote Where Old’s Kool… and they’re right on the money.
Here’s some vintage pieces they have in store at the moment, worth a look-see…
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Nerd Alert: Thunderbirds ARE GO!
As you may have heard in our previous posts we are big fans of Art You Grew Up With, they’ve now released working with Selfridges London and iTV Global Studios Entertainment a collection of original and limited edition artwork International Rescue style!
There are many more than we’ve put here in the post so if you’re a raging fan of the 1960’s television series starring marionette puppets, you’ll need to add one of these puppies to your wall.
Artists such as Paul Oz, Des Taylor and Okse portray our heroes as you’ve never seen them before!
The official portraits of Scott, Virgil, Jeff, Gordon, Alan and the beautiful Lady Penelope are all available individually if you have particular favourites. Each edition created from the original negative archived at the studio. Limited to just 295 worldwide. Numbers 1-50 are reserved for the complete sets.
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Top Ol’School Tattooists we’re loving…
Ok, here at Vintage & Retro we love old school tattoos, we’re a big fan of the western and traditional americana tattoo style with big bold outlines featuring cartoon like images of pinup girls, anchors, eagles, daggers, hearts, nautical stars, roses and swallows.
This old school style has influenced a number of tattoo artists that we think are doing a fine job and thought we would give them a mention in our blog, you can swoon over some of their work and maybe give you some inspiration for your next tough stamp!
Angelique Houtkamp - Salon Serpent Parlour | Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Bodie - Shanghai Charlie’s Tattoo Parlour | Sydney
Toby - Shanghai Charlie’s Tattoo Parlour | Sydney
Clare Hampshire - Clarity Tattoo | Melbourne
Mimsy Gleeson - Mimsy’s Trailer Trash Tattoo | Brisbane
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Retro KitchenAid Advertising
Cruising the net as we do, we found DDB Worldwide Communications Group has launched an original series of Advertisings for their client Whirlpool KitchenAid. They’ve combined art trends like surrealism, art deco, pop art and modernism to bring to life their fabulous piece of iconic kitchenware.
We’re a sucker for fancy imagery, bright colours and vintage inspired art.
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Vintage & Retro at Sydney Rock’n Roll Alternative Market
On 3rd June we will be featuring as a stall holder and our OFFICIAL five’n dime store OPEN DAY with the re-launch of the Sydney Rock’n Roll Market at the new location Manning House, Sydney Uni.
So if you’ve been eyeing off a few things in the store and think you would like to see it in the flesh, get down to the market and visit us we’d love to meet you!
Embracing the Rock ‘n’ Roll, Rockabilly, Ska, Punk, Metal, Goth, Glam, Mod, Alt. Country, Garage, Alternative, Roller Derby and Burlesque scenes + more.
Clothing, Jewellery, Accessories, Footwear, Record’s, CD’s, DVD’s, Collectables, Art, Comics, Candle makers, Homewares, Handmade Products, DVD’s, Hair Products, Kid’s Rockin’ Clothing, awesome NEW food stalls and more.
Plenty of live music with Gay Paris, Captain Reckless & The Lost Souls, Danny & The Cosmic Tremors and The Swingtanic Sextet - Oh and stacks of DJ’s too.
YAY can’t wait to see y’all there!
https://www.facebook.com/events/195160427272175/
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Vintage & Retro Store is….
For all our Tumblr followers who haven’t seen on our other every growing number of social media sites Vintage & Retro has now opened an online store.
Very exciting stuff for us and a life long dream, Vintage & Retro is about all things vintage and retro - that hasn’t change - but now selling 6 different collections of nostalgic inspired home and gift wares.
Vintage & Retro inspired homewares, the nostalgic styles you love in one five’n dime store!
Check out our brand new website www.vintageandretro.com.au and here are some photos of products on offer.
