Showing posts with label rockabilly. Show all posts
Showing posts with label rockabilly. Show all posts

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

How Much Fun Can You Have With One Little Old Vintage Scarf?

The answer? A whole heck of a lot! I posed with this scarf today and, boy, did I have fun. Granted, it was pretty easy since it is a gorgeous 1960s silk Italian scarf in a retro Hawaiian print. Just try and not have fun with that. I dare you. ;) Here are some of the different photographs. I didn't post all of them because a few are just a little too goofy even for a goofball like me. Here goes:


I'm pretty sure I'm humming The Hills Are Alive here, though of course, the song would better fit some of my Trachtenmode pieces....


According to Wikipedia, it's a little known fact that Mary Magdalene was actually very into retro tiki Hawaiian print which she combined splendidly with religious pathos. Who knew?


This one I call my Isadora Duncan look, though I suppose the scarf would have to be a tad bit longer...


And this is my Mata Hari (come on, let me flatter myself. ;) )


Here I am, doing the discerning Haufrau, trying to decide if what I have in my hands is a quality item. Come on, lady. The scarf is from the 60s, made in Italy of 100% pure silk, is in mint condition. Geez. What else do you need to know?


I also think the scarf would make a fab belt, but it would have to be on someone with a slimmer waist than mine. Thank you little old scarf for providing so much entertainment on a humid late summer day!

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Living Vintage In Berlin: Hula Hoop Cafe In Charlottenburg

For any fan of Rockabilly or the 1950s, Hula-Hoop in Charlottenburg is definitely the place to be. Decked out with original kidney tables, cocktail chairs and pastel-colored tulip lamps lends the cafe an overall fab-50s-vibe.

Run by a husband and wife team who have been avid 50s rockabilly style collectors for years, the cafe has been put together with lots of love and care. You can sip a nice, frosty banana milk shake while listening to Peggy Sue Got Married on the vintage 1960s jukebox.


There is also a shop attached to the cafe, so if you've ever wondered how you might look in a poodle skirt, this is the place to finally give it a try. They also sometimes host concerts and, if you come in a petticoat, you get it for free. Golly gee, Hula-Hoop is simply out of sight! ;)

Hula-Hoop, Mommsenstrasse 42, Berlin-Charlottenburg
Open: Tuesday to Saturday from 1 to 6, Sundays from 2 to 6, closed Mondays
Website: Hula-Hoop