My High Rock-A-Billy Style

Heyhey!

Carrying on from my last post on High Rockabilly I thought I would do a separate one of my wardrobe.  These seem to be my most popular write-ups along with my photo shoot posts and it did take me quite a while to pull my outfits together.  Don't you just hate not having your full wardrobe on access when you need it the most?!

Here is a list of my entire luggage... 5 Dresses, 2 Two-Piece sets, 7 Tops, 3 Skirts, 6 Shorts/Pants, 2 Playsuits, 17 pieces of Lingerie, 4 sets of Bikinis, 7 Handbags, 6 pairs of Shoes, 5 Head Scarves, 2 Sarongs, 2 Fans, a Belt, lots of Hair Flowers & Accessories, Tongs & Rollers, 3 pairs of Sunnies, some Jewellery, a Parasol and heaps of Cosmetics/Products!

This happily came in under my luggage weight allowance.  I was pretty pleased with what I had achieved.  There wasn't too much I didn't use and I needed the choice!  Unfortunately I didn't photograph all my outfits so there are a few missing but there are still plenty here to show you.


Wednesday - Day of arrival

A quick freshen up and change of outfit after landing for our first night out.

Simple wife beater and high-waisted denim shorts with my tiki wedges.

Thursday - First Day of the Festival!

No capture of my beachwear but here I am for the pool party.

This two-piece is another of my tailor made outfits. Nice and bright!

In the evening I wore my Vivian of Holloway favourite blue Hawaiian sarong dress.

This was teamed with my Miss L Fire clear lucite handbag.

I wore a lovely up-do for this outfit.

You can't quite see the two rolls at the front here.

Friday - Day of Photo shoot

In the morning I went off to do a photo shoot by the beach.

Later for the pool party I dressed-down. It was so so hot and I was a bit tired!

One of my all-time favourite tops from Mode Merr.

Parasol became pool parties best friend...

In the evening we went out for an Indian meal before partying.

I wore my bespoke Leopard print Cheongsam dress.

Saturday - Hillbilly BBQ

Attending the Hillbilly BBQ in some leopard print hotpants and an off-shoulder top.

The party was by the pool but I'd feel odd eating a BBQ in my bikini!

This chair was surely designed for pin-up posing no?

My poolside attire - half bikini, half hot pants since I don't actually swim.

I managed to wear two of the bikini tops with shorts. Not bad.

(Apologies for the bathroom pic) I didn't get a full outfit shot by the pool.

There were definitely some mixed reactions to my hot pants.
Not sure why as we were by the pool. Haha.

In the evening I broke out one of my favourite pieces of vintage.

You may recognise this dress from my feature in a certain book ;) 

Teamed with my "new" handbag purchased at Old Style Weekend.

Sunday - Flea Market Day and the Last Day :( 
I don't seem to have any photos of my daytime outfit again.  It was the cutest little vintage top and circle skirt.  My apologies... but I do have the evening outfit!

One of my favourite made to measure two-piece outfits from a vintage pattern.

This is the second time I have worn it out and the crazy amount of compliments I get!

With my Vivienne/Melissa mules & newly purchased handbag from the flea earlier.

I really liked my hair that evening.

Veronica Lake style waves pinned to one side.

I hope you enjoyed my outfits for High Rockabilly.  Some of which you may recognise if you are a regular reader of my blog.  Going on two summer vacations this year has meant less clothes shopping for me.  Although pretty much everything is new-ish (if not new) having only worn them once or twice before.  Thank goodness I have a general addiction to shopping!  There are quite a few outfits missing from my trip, but mostly daytime ones.  I am quite excited to hopefully see some photos from the shoot I did soon.  I shall of course make a post on them.

I want to say a big hi to everyone I met.  It was lovely to meet those of you who read my blog also.  I thought that was really fun!  I will be back with an overview of High Rockabilly next time.  For now, I am thinking about Thursday when I shall be making a visit to The Vintage Patisserie head quarters!


Much love,
Alison xxx

A Collection of Outfits

Today I spent the afternoon playing "dress-ups" with my own wardrobe to help me with my packing for High Rock-A-Billy in Spain.  It's really not long now.  Only five days to go and I am counting!  I'm actually a little relieved to say that checking the weather again today the temperature seems to have dropped just a tad.  But still hot and sunny like a summer vacation should be.  I'm a little bit frightened of coming back with colour; which I will even with sunblock and parasol to hand as that always happens.  Even in England!  Oh well, at least it will be a good memory of a great time spent away :D

Anyway, looking at outfits and dresses has reminded me about posting some other outfits I have been sporting of late.  Ever since I started this blog I had the intention of doing outfit posts.  I know I do the occasional ones from attending events and going out but I wanted to show you my more dressed-down daily looks.  I think it's always nice to be dolled up but I find seeing peoples everyday style is also an inspiration too.

You will notice that nearly all the photos are self taken and I do apologise for that.  The reason being is that I feel a little embarrassed to keep asking my friends to take photographs of me.  I know they don't mind but I do.  I have however found it a little easier to build up a collection of my outfits since signing up to Twitter where I have been posting the odd ones.  These are outfits from the last couple of weeks when London has had the odd glorious days of sun.  

I heart candy stripes!

An oddly sporty day.  I felt like a 50s gym girl!

I have some new Converse. It's been many years since I've had Cons on my

feet but only because they are leopard print! Worn with bobby socks of course.

My favourite Dungaree Dollys from Freddies of Pinewood 

Freddies will also be at High Rockabilly which is all too tempting!

All my tattoos were on show that day.

The weather was hothothot! 

It's hard to tell but I am wearing my Vivien of Holloway halterneck top

with some high-waisted denim shorts.

Bow tights love - showgirl style!

My lovely Paul & Joe dress with the prettiest print.

That concludes the outfits.  It seemed the right time to post this before I go away.  Who knows, the weather in England might have turned for the worst when I arrive back.  It would be silly to show such summery outfits then!

I may get time to write another post before I jet off but I can't promise... I only managed around 20% visual packing today.  Lots more to do!

Toodles,
Alison xx

My new Freddies!

I love Freddies of Pinewood... but you already know that!

The new thing is I love my NEW Freddies which came through the post a few days ago :)
The best thing is they were on sale!  Great when you don't have much to spare.  Although I must add that Freddies prices are amazing and I will be building up my collection when I can.  I'm seriously thinking ahead about some winter shoes.  Maybe a pair of black leather biker boots?  Come wind, rain or snow I will be good!

Check these out before they are go go gone.
Not many sizes left now... not when they are £25.

Ton-Up Jeans

As described on their website - For ladies in the fast lane!  The new tighter style - a late 50s look.  They look great rolled up to make pedal pushers too!  These come with gold coloured stitching and have a yolk on the back.

I gave them a whirl yesterday.  I teamed it with this lovely halter top from Vivien of Holloway with a pair of ballet pumps and my beloved college bomber.  I wore them with a few small turn-ups so they were cropped which worked great.  Rockabilly Pin-Up made easy.

Next in my Freddies shopping basket will be...

Black Cord Dungarees - great for the coming winter me thinks!

1950s Utility Jeans

When I have more $$$ to spare

xxx

Viv's Birthday Sale

Did anyone else visit Vivien of Holloway on the BH Monday for their 2nd Birthday sale?

This is the second time I have been to one of their 25% special day sales.  They had one back around May time and it was fab so I decided to venture up to Holloway for it again.  There was a small queue on arrival and the store was indeed packed.  Luckily I had a good idea what I wanted to pick up and also what size I needed.  I already had a look on their website; this keeps me under control (well, sort of).  I also wanted to pick up another Miss L Fire repro Lucite handbag.

I had my eye on these but unfortunately they didn't have the size I wanted :(

I love the floral on this fabric.  It's so fresh and really beautiful.

Rails and rails of lovely dresses!

I did manage to find this lovely Leopard Sarong Dress in my size though.

I also had my eye on this so yippee!

A few other pieces I would have liked to buy but again it was not available in my size.

As you can see I love my sarong dresses!

Rockabilly Chic!

Their cash desk is just to die for. I want one of those for all my accessories!

All in all I was really happy with my purchases even if I didn't go away with all my wants.  I would have had too much of a difficult time to choose between them all anyway.  I really wouldn't be able to afford them all at the same time.  I did get my other want of a second Miss L Fire repro Lucite Handbag and a few other accessories too!

Oh, I also picked up a white peasant top with lovely green ric rac trimming which I couldn't find a photo of to show you.  As soon as I get my Leopard Sarong dress taken in (unfortunately their sizes are too big but I love them too much not to buy) I will be sporting it before the weather gets too cold and taking a photo for you and the peasant top too.

This is the reason that I am hooked on the Sarong dresses!

I wore this lovely version over the summer and it made me feel gorgeous.

Just what a girl needs!

Nighty night,
Alison xx

A-Bombers 16th Old Style Weekend (Saturday)

I Am in Love!

Not with who... but with Sweden!  Well, maybe with the boys too but a girl can't help it!  I am helpless against the Swedish charm.  You know, I really could see myself moving to Sweden.  But what would I do there?  I'd have to be married off first... that's the quickest way to do it I guess?  No really, how should I go about moving to Sweden?

Anyway, back to the point in matter hehe.

My fourth instalment of the excitement that is Hot Roddin' weekenders!  So Saturday morning came and our plan was to go to Magnus' parents who live nearby for a shower and freshen up.  How lucky are we to have that.  Actually, on previous years Malin and Magnus have stayed over at his parents during OSW.  But this time they drove their caravan along to stay in and so we all camped there staying up until god knows what hours of the day/night.  We chose our 'Races' outfits and left the campsite.  There were the four of us so a queue was formed for the shower/mirror/hair dryer!

We arrived at The Devils Peak Hill Climb Race with time to get a good viewing spot.  I was hoping that the offer of riding in one of the Rods for the race would come through but unfortunately it wasn't to be.  It would have been nice to take part, especially since it was my first visit.  Oh well, that's boys for you.  Maybe next time.  Any offers?

The crowds gathered in their hundreds.

All up the Hillside and along the whole race track route too.

The A-Bombers Speed Division team doing their bit.

All lined up and ready to go!

Dust in your face!

Here are a couple of video's that have been uploaded onto YouTube of the Devils Peak Hillclimb.

This one is of all the Cars & Rods climbing the hill and then snippets of each of them racing past!

Here's a nice little video of the Cars & Rods lining up for the Devils Peak Race with some stills of cars parked at the site.

The girls at the Races!

Malin in her tiki playsuit, Marea in a polka dot halter and denim pencil skirt.

I'm sporting a wife beater and my royal blue Tara Starlet pencil skirt with my trusty Wrangler cropped denim jacket.  It was a bit nippy!

As the race finished, crowds dispersed and we left via the car park with all the beautiful cars.

The results of the race was announced in the evening.

And lunch back at Magnus' parents home.  It was sooo yummy!

Where the sun also came out :D

This was the scene before we ate lunch.  Marea and I were so tired from being up all hours.

How embarrassing... haha!

Back at camp I had a wonder around to check out all the new arrivals before we had more drinks and got ready for the evening.  On my way I also met a very stylish lady.  I was also filmed by a Swedish TV channel during my walk for a fashion coverage :D

Look at this cute number!

I saw a fair few of my beloved Mercurys as mentioned in a previous post -

  I don't even drive.

Right.  Time to get all dolled up for the evening and lots and lots of drinking too.  I was the hairstylist for the weekend which was really fun but I will leave that for another post.  Plus I have enrolled on to a make-up course too which I am really excited about.  Again we were back and forth all night between our party tent and the bands.  

The precedings for the evening.

and back again...

Now here's where the fun begins... The drink has flowed.  You have been warned!

Malin is getting violent haha!

Malin in her Stop Staring number.

I am wearing my Vivien of Holloway sarong halter dress.

We had a bit of a Hawaiian theme going on. 

Beautiful x

As more drinks flowed...

Things seemed fine again...

Or not... eek!

Back to the party tent we went with DJ Malin.

3. 4. Girls!

Things were starting to get rather messy... and I was falling off my sit.

By the end of the night Malin had to hold me up as I did my geisha steps.

And my eyes stayed closed...

That was pretty much our Saturday at The Old Style Weekend.  I know this turned into a bit of a picture post but I really don't think I could do better than show you.  We had such a blast and remembering bits and pieces of the nights event afterwards through the photographs is so much fun and sometimes so embarrassing.  I love it!  Does this make you want to go to OSW?  I hope it does because I sure want to go again.  Year on year.  I met some lovely people and although I am always silly enough to forget to take peoples contacts I know I will see them again next year or the year after.

I will tell you all about Sunday and my last days in Sweden next time as this is probably getting a bit too long now.  Until then... Alison xx