Peta Pledger Dresses Have Arrived!

Drawing inspiration from vintage patterns, Australian 50s housewives, pin-up glamour, rock n’roll and tattoo culture, Melbourne designer and dressmaker Peta Pledger creates one-off and small run garments and accessories.

Using quality fabrics, Peta’s specialty is made-to-measure figure-flattering garments, which she designs to be equally suitable for rockabilly gigs, weddings or garden parties.  Here's a sample ....

Nautical inspired cotton dress is half lined with cotton. It has an invisible zip in the centre back. With two vintage anchor buttons on the front.    Get Go Retro.com

Be Cheeky Why Don't You??

Looking for a little bedroomo glamour?  Be Cheeky is a specialist online shop for a great choice of sexy and seductive Lingerie, Swimwear, Accessories, Mens Underwear and Men's Swimwear. They stock lingerie from top quality specialist designers and manufacturers from around the world – most of their  items can't be found on the high street and many lines are exclusive to Be Cheeky.   Here are two on my wish list!

"Petal Applique Daisy Soft Bra by Damaris, Exclusive to BeCheeky"
Petal Applique Daisy Soft Bra by Damaris

 

 "Nicole Luxury Padded Plunge Bra by Fauve"
"Nicole Luxury Padded Plunge Bra by Fauve"

Well Bowl Me Over ... Cool Picks for the Fall Bowling League!

Bowling is a fun sport where you can actual look cute. Why not? Look cool whether you win or lose.  A list of cool bowling shirts, shoes and just plain old "stuff". Enough to bowl anyone over!  B

See more of my Well Bowl Me Over! Everything for the Bowler! list at ThisNext.\

Mad Men's First Episode in Haussner's Baltimore Restaurant Hon!

Thumbs up .... Mad Men's first episode takes place in the famed Haussner's Restaurant in Baltimore Hon! I was lucky enough to go there before it shut down (years ago.) Definitely not a place to eat light ... the food was German, heavy on the gravy and mashed potatoes and fantastic.

Filled with antiques it was old world charm and as much a museum as it was a restaurant. Check out the auctioneer's listing of items that were sold when it closed! And, I can't believe in everything I have read, no one has mentioned the humongous ball of string!!!! You had to check the ball of string before you left ....It went up for auction and fetched $8,250.00 When Baltimore's famed Haussner's Restaurant closed its doors, Opfer Auctioneers held a sale of the restaurant's memorabilia, including the massive ball made up of the string that bound rental napkins. Compiled by the employees for generations, the bundle stood four feet tall and weighed 825 pounds.

If you are a fan you need to read the great article in today's Baltimore Sun. A snipped it below:

"At the heart of the episode is a business trip Don Draper ( Jon Hamm) and Salvatore Romano (Bryan Batt) take to Baltimore to do a little hand holding with one of their agency's clients, the father and son team running the company making London Fog raincoats.The episode is titled "Out of Town," and it is written by series creator Matthew Weiner, who was born in Baltimore and attended Park School before his family moved to Los Angeles. Robin Veith, an Emmy-nominated writer on the series, also was born and raised in Baltimore. She has been promoted to executive story editor this year.As the title suggests, the trip to Baltimore dominates the episode with Draper and Romano eating dinner at Haussner's, spending a night at the Belvedere Hotel and the next day at the London Fog factory."

As a Marylander I would be remiss to not share one of their recipes .. which of course has to be a famed crab recipe:

Haussner's Crab Imperial Serves 6 as an appetizer

1 lb. crab meat

2 slices white bread

2 eggs, beaten

4 T. mayonnaise

1 t. prepared mustard

1 t. salt

1 t. black pepper

1 t. Worcestershire sauce

1/2 t. chopped parsley

White Sauce (see recipe below)

1/2 t. paprika

Pick crab meat carefully to remove any shells without breaking up lumps. Cut bread into cubes, discarding crust.Combine eggs, mayonnaise, mustard, salt, pepper and Worcestershire in a medium bowl. Add bread and parsley. Fold in crab meat carefully to prevent breaking. Spoon into individual dishes. Top each with 1/2 teaspoon White Sauce. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake in a preheated 350°F. oven for 15-20 minutes.

White Sauce

1 C. milk

2 T. butter

2 T. flour

pinch of salt

Heat milk in a small saucepan. In another saucepan, combine butter, flour and salt and cook, stirring over medium heat. Do not cover. Add hot milk in a stream, stirring constantly until mixture is smooth and thick.

Source: Baltimore Sun (David Zurawik); White Horse Knitting

Random Act of Kindness Alert! Pinups for Pups Needs Donations

Pinups for Pups is trying to raise at least $500.00 for their Pup Food Drive. If everyone out there could donate $1.00 it would make a huge difference for them. If you have an extra dollar you can chip in here: http://sondrajoy.chipin.com/pinups-for-pups-food-drive. Every little bit makes a difference!

Visit Pinups For Pups at: http://www.pinupsforpups.com/

Kate Moss in Agent Provocateur's Kerry Bikini, 2009 Swimwear Trends

Shamelessly seductive lingerie, corsets and swimwear is perfect for any bedside or poolside siren. Agent Provocateur's Spring/Summer 2009 bikini range includes bright prints and flattering fits in a vast range of rich colours and luxurious materials. Above, a two-toned mixture of denim and gingham, the bikini comes from Agent Provocateur's Spring/Summer 2009 bikini range, which Kate Moss, was spotted recently wearing while soaking up the sun on one of St. Tropez's numerous yachts. And, she wears it well.

Click here for 25% off any item from Agent Provocateur’s Jean lingerie range!

Photo by: Daniel P Dykes Source: FashionSing.com

Oh La La in Pink and We Have the Lolita Anchors Swimsuit

Finally in ... we have the Lolita Anchors Swimsuit ... only a few left. Also in stock the "Oh la la" swimsuit in pink. Was available in blue ... but hot pink just hit the shelf!

Available at Get Go Retro!

Le Cabinet de Curiosite's de Mademoiselle M. Blog

We are so pleased to be featured in the Le Cabinet de Curiosités de Mademoiselle M. blog. Thank you Mademoiselle! She has a wonderful blog that is worth checking out! Everything from cosmetics, to tea cups, history, and vintage photos. It's a beautiful blog in both words and pictures! Be sure to visit!

Licensed Bettie Page Apparel at Get Go Retro

Just added today .... some great looking bowling shirts that are Bettie Page Licensed apparel. They are both snazzy and comfortable and you can get them personalzied! And we have plus sizes in these shirts.

This shirt for insance has a fully embroidered sexy silhouette of Bettie Page, queen of the pin-ups, this shirt is sure to raise eyebrows.

SHIRT FEATURES:

Swingmaster Style Bowling Shirt
Box-cut oversize action fit
Heavier weight rayon/poly blend material
Black body shirt with red front panel & white piping
Embroidered Bettie Page logo in Red thread
Available in sizes SM thru 3X (Under $40.00)

The bowling shirts look great with jeans, shorts or even capris! (Under 30.00)

Both available at Get Go Retro!

Pink Parking Spots for Fashionistas in High Heels

Actually ... this works for me!

Pink parking spots have been designated in Seoul South Korea for fashionistas wearing stiletto shoes. They will be treated the same as people who are handicapped. The pink parking spaces are closer to shopping and business places so women in high heels don't have to walk as far. 4,929 pink parking spaces have been marked by a group known as "Women Friendly Seoul Project."

Source: Examiner

Pretty Kitty Swing Dress for the Rockabilly Kitten!

Awesome Rockabilly Swing Dress with a purrrrfectly charming kitty (applique) sitting demurely at the left side of skirt in the same fabric (cotton) as the bust panel. Kitty is wearing a Pink Satin ribbon collar. A ric-rac leash loops up and around into the waist seam. Fabric is a beautiful soft Black Rayon/Poly blend medium-light weight. Fluid fabric ... wish I could demonstrate the twirl on this baby - just gorgeous! Concealed extra strong lapped zipper at back with a hook closure at waist and top. This beauty is also available in Natural- Leopard color (see the ever so lovely Pin Up Miss Bernie Dexter modeling this unique dress!)

Comes in Black and Pink or Black and Neutral Tan at Get Go Retro.

Unique Retro Swimsuit that Changes Color When Wet

Looking for a classic retro swimsuit? Looking for something no one else has? Check out our "Bettie's Got a Secret" Swimsuit. Classic 1 Piece with sweetheart neckline. White shell with zebra lining. When suit is wet, zebra lining is visible which reveals Bettie's Secret ... her wild side! And, under $100.00! Available at Get Go Retro!