Short Vintage Hairspiration

I've found recently that the only setback of having short hair is that its very limiting in the amount of different styles you can achieve (not that I'm good at styling my hair anyway!) so I've been looking for vintage hairstyles that are easy to achieve with short hair.

The first (and easiest) one I came across is the Rosie the riveter look. Simply pop all the hair into a headscarf leaving the fringe poking out. Here's a great video from Susie Brown of the JaneDear Girls:

Short hair also lends itself very well to finger waving. 

Here's a great tutorial for quick and easy finger waves:

Pin-curling is also great for short hair that may be too short to put rollers in properly. Here's a fantastic tutorial from Super Kawaii Mama:

Once curls have been achieved you can style your hair in a number of styles from victory rolls (which I find easier with short hair)

Casey from Casey's Elegant Musings

or the pompadour (with the help of a hair fringe insert if you have a short fringe like me)

I also checked out old starlets for short hair inspiration and came across these fabulous styles:

Audrey Hepburn

Elizabeth Taylor

Ava Gardner

And finally I searched for inspiration from fellow bloggers:

Bex from Subversive Lesbian Anarchic Femme

What Emma Did - 27th November 2011

This week I have been:
♥ Shopping for birthday presents for my nephew and great niece
♥ Starting reading the 50 books to read before you die beginning with American Psycho which as far as I can tell is just a list of luxury items indispersed with scenes of horrific and brutal violence against women. Personally I don't see the point of this book!
♥ Going to see The Inbetweeners Movie
♥ Buying some items for our new unit including these fab flamingos which I love but the hubby thinks are a little tacky!
♥ Decorating the new unit and putting in a new kitchen

Daily Outfit: Ready to Bop!

Here is what I wore on Sunday when we headed into town to check out Cronulla's annual Beach Bop.

Black cats eye sunglasses (these are becoming my go to sunnies for everyday!) - My Vintage Fix on Etsy
50's lemon gypsy top - Sewing Machine Girl on eBay
Denim high waist shorts - Jay Jays
Red peep toe bow pumps - Novo
Lipstick - Rimmel Moisture Rich in Voluptuous

I really must start trying new things with my hair. When it was first cut it looked really nice but now its grown a bit longer its starting to look a little messy. Whats more its still too short to recreate any vintage styles. I may just have to go with headscarves until its grown some more!

What Emma Did - 20th November 2011

This week I have been:
♥ Viewing and being accepted for a new unit in Engadine (We pick up the keys on Friday and move in the Friday after!)
♥ Shopping for DIY stuff to make the new unit awesome
♥ Heading into the city to see the Peels: My Ass is Haunted Before Xmas
♥ Going to the Purple Fairie's for a Nutrimetics party
♥ Popping into Cronulla to check out the 2011 Beach Bop!

The Peel: My Ass is Haunted Before Xmas

On a very rainy Wednesday night he hubby and I headed into the city to check out The Peel's Halloween /Christmas show ingeniously titled 'My Ass is Haunted Before Xmas' Hosted by the fabulously funny and charismatic Lauren LaRouge and the lusciously leggy Holly JaDoll, The Peel is a monthly burlesque show now held at the fabulous Slide Bar.

Slide not only host the fabulous show but have a fabulous meal and a show menu that the hubby and I sampled. Unfortunately by the time we got to Slide we were both so hungry we forgot to photograph the food. But I can firmly attest that the salad landaise we had for entrees and the pork belly main was absolutely delicious!

As for the burlesque well it was a fantastic mix of burlesque virgins and veterans. Special mentions go to the always fabulous Kelly Ann Doll, Lucile Spielfuch's sensational emperors new clothes routine which culminated in Lucille 'taking off' her 'new clothes' but then become surreal when she pulled a baby from her wig! and Lillian Star's inspired 'Ghost' routine!

The next Peel is in February 2012 so put it in your diary now for a fabulous valentines date!

What Emma Did - 13th November 2011

This week I have been:
♥ Looking at more units in Engadine with the hubby
♥ Heading over to see the Purple Fairy and planning another UN girls weekend away at The Entrance!
♥ Planning a possible holiday to NZ for this time next year
♥ Booking tickets for the last Peel of the year wonderfully entitled - My Ass is Haunted Before Xmas!
♥ Buying some fabulous accessories for my Christmas outfit (I'll share with you soon!)

Daily Outfit: Feeling Peachy

I was going to meet the girlies for lunch today so this is what I wore:

Peach ruffle top - SES
Black peplum skirt - SES
Bracelets - Robin's Nest Vintage
Pearl Necklace - H. Samuel
Shoes - I love Billy

This Weekend in Sydney

This weekend sees a hosts of fabulous events around Sydney:

For all those swing kings (and queens!) check out The Velvet Set Big Band Show at the Factory Theatre, Marrickville this Friday for what promises to be the biggest night of swing dancing this year!


Doors: 7.30PM The Velvet Set: 8.30PM – 12.00AM. Tickets are on sale here for $26

For all those burlesque beauties Saturday night sees 34B's 6th birthday bash at QBAR 44 Oxford St, Darlinghurst. With a fantastic line up this is sure to be a fantastic night of burlesque.

Tickets are $25 or $35 to reserve a table (min of 3 people) Get yours here!

Saturday is also the Miss Pinup Australia State Final at the Windsor RSL - $30 entry for members and guests

and...

Miss Ink Australia Grand Finale at the Factory Theatre, Marrickville at 7pm - Tickets $35 available here

And to round of the weekend Sunday plays host to the monthly Ruby Revue Burlesque at the Arthouse Hotel. I can firmly attest a fabulous night of burlesque frolics is sure to be had! Tickets $27 for general admission or $50 for dinner + show available here or on the door

So whatever you chose to do this weekend have a fantastic time!

Some Fancy Ladies 2012 Calendar

If you're stuck for a Christmas presents this year why not check out Some Fancy Ladies 2012 calendar!

Some Fancy Ladies™ are Australia’s very own premier vintage style pinups. Recreating the glamour of the 1940’s and 1950’s pinup art for a modern market sorely in need of a little more class. With the overwhelming amounts of flesh on display even in commonplace advertising, these ladies have captured the spirit of the naughty but nice pinup images of days gone by.

As long time vintage aficionados, and well-known personalities in their own rights; Candice DeVille, Bonnie Rose, Foxtrot India and photographer Helen McLean, hatched a collaborative project to share their passion for a more sophisticated and suggestive style of sexy.

The first Some Fancy Ladies calendar "Sugar 'n Spice & all things Nice" is photographed by renowned pin up photographer, Helen McLean, and modeled by Australia's premier pin up models, Candice DeVille, Foxtrot India & Bonnie Rose. The calendar pays homage to one of the world's master illustrators in the pin up genre, Gil Elvgren

It is 30x30cm full colour gloss cover & 12 high quality images of nostalgic lady-like glamour per month on 230gsm paper stock. Staple bound and drilled hole ready for mounting on your wall.

At just $25.99 + p/h its a bargain to add a little fanciness to your life!

Check out Some Fancy Ladies website here and order yours now!

Love Vintage Fair - October 2011

Well dear readers its been almost a month and I've yet to post about the Love Vintage Fair.

The hubby and I headed over to check out the fair on Sunday and after checking out all the beautiful things each stall had to offer and having a nose at some of the girls being coiffured by the lovely ladies at the Lindy Charm School for Girls stall we grabbed our seats to watch Bonnie Rose's Fashion Parade of Fashion for Special Occasions. There were some fabulous frocks on show (including the one Bonnie was sporting which was a gorgeous light blue 1950s creation) also well as some other 'interesting' pieces. I especially loved this beautiful 1950s polka dot dress but unfortunately (I could tell by the very petite model wearing it) it would have been to small for me.

After checking out the fashion show we headed over to the Darnell Collection stall which was just stunning and had some beautiful items from the 1920s to 40s on show that Charlotte Smith had shown in the When Fashion Meets Fiction: Fashions Fit for an Agatha Christie Novel presentation that had been earlier in the day.

After wandering round a few more stalls and the husband trying on a few leather jackets we headed home to rest our aching feet and revive with a nice cup of tea!

As for purchases we both came away empty handed as I found some of the prices a just little high. Having said that I will definitely be attending next years Love Vintage show although I have to say this may be one for the girls as the hubby is not really into vintage fashion and seemed a little bored at times!

Unfortunately I didn't take my camera on the day but there are many wonderful shots from the show all over the web! Here's what I wore on the day. I got many lovely comments on my dress:

The Bookworm Presents: Retro Makeup

I was so excited when I got my copy of Retro Makeup in the post. I've heard a lot about this book on various blogs and websites so I definitely had to check it out for myself. The book is written by Lauren Rennells a hair and makeup artist and author of Vintage Hairstyling.

Retro Makeup covers an array of styles split into sections for each decade from the 1920's to the 1960's.Every section has some history and information about makeup and styles from the era at the beginning. Each style is simply set out and very easy to follow with clear instructions and photos for each step of the way. The book is beautifully illustrated with fabulous original and modern day shots.

The beginning of the book also contains a highly informative history (or 'her-story') of makeup, a section on tools and techniques and sections on brow shaping, eyelash and lipstick applications and the best colours for different skin tones.

Having tried out a few of the looks I can say that the book is easy to follow and the looks simple to achieve.

Daily Outfit: Beachside Bliss

Yesterday was a beautifully sunny day so we decided to take advantage of it and head down to the beach. I wore my new top from SES and these cute shorts that I ordered for our holiday to Fiji.

Blue bow top - SES

Rockin Girl high waisted shorts in blue - Retro Vixens

Swimsuit (underneath) - Jantzen

Red bow pumps - Novo

50s cats eye glasses - My Vintage Fix on Etsy  

What Emma Did - 6th November 2011

This week I have been:
♥ Heading to the beach to lap up the sunshine with Tinkerbell and her son
♥ Going to catch up with the UN girlies
♥ Making plans with the hubby to take dance classes next year
♥ Looking at more units in Engadine

Weekly Buys - 4th November 2011

Here are a few items I've bought recently but yet to share with you:

This gorgeous 1950s yellow peasant blouse from Sewingmachinegirl on eBay for the bargain price of $12.99!

Remember a few weeks ago I mentioned I picked up a gorgeous red dot top in market city? Well here it is. Sorry the pictures not great but I will be putting together an outfit post soon.

and finally a good few months ago I changed my red dot canisters for these fabulous 1950s Lincoln Beautyware ones I also have the flour one but its too big to fit on top of my bread bin.

Blogging Belles and a Few Other Bits and Pieces

I just realised that its gone past the 1st of the month and Ive yet to post another 'Blogging Belle' I contacted many bloggers to interview for this section but unfortunately none have replied so I will continue with the section but it will be posted randomly as and when I get replies. I you have any bloggers that you would like to see interviewed please comment to let me know!

Also I know the blog has been a little quiet the last few weeks. I have been very busy with work and to tired any time I do have off to post. Please stay tuned though as I have many new posts in the pipeline including my post from the Love Vintage Fair and what I wore, many book reviews and a fair few new outfit posts. I will try to get some written up over the weekend and scheduled to post throughout the week!