Vintage Hair Tutorial – Three ways to style a vintage set Featured Hair and makeup by Francie Flathead - August 15, 2016August 15, 2016 Mavis Mayhem, hairdresser and our Retro Betty Beauty Editor, shares her tips and tricks on three different ways to style a vintage set.
Greazefest Brisbane 2016 Events Featured hot rods by Francie Flathead - August 12, 2016August 17, 2016 Greazfest Brisbane 2016 promised a few changes, like a new venue south of Brisbane, but the popular kustom kulture festival produced the same great bands, markets and big names in kustom kulture scene. This year was the festival’s first at the Cleveland Showground, with the new venue south of Brisbane offering
The Elvis Honeymoon Hideaway Experience Featured Mid-century travel by Francie Flathead - August 1, 2016March 27, 2017 It's a well know fact that Elvis fans flock to King of Rock n Roll's former home, Graceland, in Memphis Tennessee, but it's not the only domestic pilgrimage a fan of The King can make. The Elvis Honeymoon Hideaway house in Palm Springs, California is a spiritual experience for any Elvis
Upcoming events Events Featured by Francie Flathead - July 25, 2016July 26, 2016 Find all the latest upcoming hot rod, retro, rockabilly and pin-up events, both in Australia, New Zealand and internationally. JULY 2016 16-17 July Meguiars MotorEx Melbourne Melbourne Showgrounds, Ascot Vale, Saturday 10am-7pm, Sunday 10am-6pm. Featuring Meguiars Superstars, Freestyle Rides Inauguration, Muscle Car Marvel, Street Elite Showcase and more. 30 July 28th Annual Nambour Swap Meet Saturday only. Click the link
Mavis Recommends: Chi Matte Eyeshadow Palettes Featured Hair and makeup Pin-up by Mavis Mayhem - July 17, 2016November 14, 2016 Chi Chi Glamorous Eyeshadow Matte Palettes RRP $22.95 After watching a Miss Victory Violet makeup tutorial I decided to give these Chi Chi matte palettes a try. Available in three different matte colour ranges, with both warm and cool tones, ranging in pigment to make blending easy. The shadow is easy to apply evenly
Top 5 Mid-Century Spots in Palm Springs Featured Mid-century by Francie Flathead - July 11, 2016July 11, 2016 Palm Springs, California, is a small desert town west of Los Angeles. And it's mid-century heaven. Retro Betty Editor Francie Flathead shares here favourite retro spots in this unique city. Elvis Honeymoon Hideaway House A mecca for Elvis and Mid Century Modern fans, the Elvis Honeymoon Hideaway House is a Palm Springs
Mooneyes Yokohama Hot Rod Custom Show 2015 Events Featured hot rods by Anna D'Amour - June 26, 2016June 26, 2016 Associate Editor Miss Anna D'Amour was lucky enough to say konnichawa to the 2015 Yokohama Hot Rod Custom Show in Japan. It's not everyday you think of Japan and hot rods. A while ago, I wouldn’t have imagined a huge hot rod and custom car scene in Japan, unless it was something
The Black Lagoon Designs Interview Featured Retro Betty Interviews tiki by Francie Flathead - May 30, 2016May 30, 2016 Tiki Goddess Aims for the Heavens Danielle Mann is one of Australia's premier tiki artists, and the founder of Black Lagoon Designs. Well known for her fun and unique tiki mug designs, her work has been showcased at the Mecca of tiki culture, Tiki Oasis, and in countless publications and art
The Sherbet Birdie Interview – Part 1 Featured Pin-up Retro Betty Interviews by Francie Flathead - March 21, 2016March 22, 2016 Birdie Takes Flight If you love pin-up and vintage photography, chances are you’ve seen the incredible work of Sasha Dobies, founder and the one-woman dynamo behind Sherbet Birdie Pin-up and Vintage Photography, based in Sydney, Australia. Sasha has photographed some of the world’s most gorgeous and well-known vintage and pin-up personalities including
Mavis Recommends: R+Co DALLAS Thickening Spray Featured Hair and makeup by Mavis Mayhem - March 15, 2016March 15, 2016 R+Co DALLAS Thickening Spray RRP $40 R+Co DALLAS Thickening Spray is a product I’ve just started using and it’s wonderfully versatile. It gives volume at the roots and hold on the ends, which makes it the perfect setting lotion, for both wet sets and heat styling. It is a little bit on the
