The weather is a mixed bag each year and Whangamata is a beach town so come repaired for this. This year we have been promised a lovely high! So sunblock and a hat is a must, for those of us showcasing our beautiful hair then a parasol will be the perfect accessory. Don’t forget to pack your vintage swimsuit for those promenades down the beach
There are a variety of cruises throughout the event to beaches or through town, so pack something to protect you from the sun and a light cardigan or bolero. Cute dresses prove popular, capri’s with a cute top matched with wedges or ballet flats offer comfort while driving.
There are markets to stroll through, the Retro Fashion show and Beach Hop Idol to attend so these are perfect events to dress up in your best pieces and show your amazing style. Some of the events are across town so pack some cute flats in your bag to pop on for these walks before switching to your heels and wedges.
This year shows the introduction of the Miss Tattoo comp and Bombshell Burlesque Comp, these are Saturday night events and of course a perfect excuse to dress up before hitting the town to watch the live bands.
Town gets very busy, make sure you grab your water bottle at the beginning of the day to keep hydrated in the heat and a little pack of baby wipes goes along way on the day when wanting to freshen up.
The programme
Tuesday 27th March
Coastal Rockers Club Night – 7pm Whangamata Club
Wednesday 28th March
GO WAIHI Warm Up Party – cruise to Waihi or meet us there!
Drive in Movie Whangamata Area Schoo
Band at Whangamata Club
Thursday 29th March
CRAGAR Kick Off Party at Tairua
Bands in the Bar
Nostalgia Quiz Night at Whangamata Club
Friday 30th March
Castrol Edge Thundercruise to Onemana Beach
Bands in Bars
Hop Idol Heats from 7pm
Saturday 31st March
Rock’n’Roll Club March
Grand Parade
Meguiars Main Street Car Show
Ford-Sony Xplod Car Shows & Bands
Junkyard Fashion Show
Retro Beauty Show in association with Rita Sue
Prize Giving
Hop Idol Finals
Bands in the Bars
Kustom Rockabilly Tattoo Comp at Whangamata Memorial Hall 4.30pm
Bombshell Burlesque Comp at Whangamata Memorial Hall 9pm
Sunday 1st April
Nostalgia Fair
Auto Trade & Swap Meet
Top 10 Shoot Out
Classic Car Show
60s Surf Fest
Rock’n’Roll Church Service
One of my friends just emailed me the look book from Red Valentino and I had to share! Very sweet details and choice of fabrics. Red Valentino describes this as a contemporary fairytale, which is made apparent through their use of the over exposed fairy tale back ground. Check out their site, there is some stunning pieces.
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| Photographer: Zoe Estelle, Wellington |
I’m 32 and live in Wellington but the truth is I’m from Oamaru.I bought my first op shop purchase when I was 10, it was a stunning over sized 1980’s sweat shirt in faded fluro shades of green, yellow and orange-yummy!
I’ve left the 80’s behind and these days wear 1950s & 60’s clothes both vintage and re-pro, as a bigger girl I can’t always get the real thing but I aint going to complain as re-pro’s can just be chucked in the washing machine! I’m a bit hopeless when it come’s to doing my hair but I make up for it in shoes (200+ pairs), I love finding clothing bargains but never pinch the pennies when it comes to skin care, make-up or bra’sAfter 15 years working as a Chef I’ve finally put down my knives and reverted to my original career aspirations , I’m currently studying fashion, this year is pattern drafting which is pretty fabulous. I’ve started my own business (vamporium.co.nz) Currently I’m specialising in 1950’s style petticoats but am working on lingerie and clothing, my main aim is to re-make the vintage items that are too hard to find any more and in modern sizes. I’d love to have my own shop and one day be an era specific costumier for film & tv but I’m quite happy taking it slow at the moment-I just sent my first petticoat to Switzerland-yay!I’m having a work room sale this Sunday during the Newtown Fair (Wellington) so pop in and say hi, 19 Newtown Ave, 11 am untill 3pm
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| Joan Blondelle and Bette Davis |
Eyebrows are a must ladies…
Remember – the easiest mistake to make is to over pluck! Start slowly but surely.
Eyebrows should have an arch, however this doesn’t often happen naturally.
A -The perfect brow starts on the inside corner of your eye (the tear duct area) Hold a pencil or your brush vertically against the side of your nose, notice where it meets your brow – this is where the brow begins.
B – In a ideal perfect “pin up world” the arch happens over the iris, the colored part of your eye. It should be gentle. Hold a pencil or brush against your nostril and move it diagonally out across your iris – this is the best place for the arch tweeze a few hairs at a time from A to B tapering the line slightly thinner toward the peak of the arch – this will start to create a great shape for your brow.
C – they finish at the outside corner, above your eyelashes. With the pencil or brush against your nostril extend it across to the outer corner of your eye – this will guide you to the best place for the brow to end, if you tweeze from B to C tapering the line thinner.
As mentioned above if you are planning to re-shape your arch yourself, have good tweezers and a plan in front of you with the shape for your brows.
Tip; plucking eyebrows in the direction of growth ever, and the skin between thumb and forefinger, stretch it. ALWAYS tweeze in the same direction as the hair grows.
If you are having trouble taming those brows, here is another little trick. Take a toothbrush and spray with a little hair spray and then brush on brows. The stickiness of the hair spray will help keep them in place.
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| Bespoke Hat – Miss Amy Jensen Leen Millinery Dress: Bettie Page Clothing available at Rita Sue |
I adore cycling, I adore the rush of going down the hill after work, weaving back in forth like a child, my little cane basket nestled on the front, my floral helmet, making my way through traffic faster and not paying for petrol. I adore not so much rainy/ windy days when cycling becomes a chore, people who cut me off in their cars , people who scowl when I ride my bike on the footpath because people are cutting me off with their cars and some days helmets when I’m having a fab hair day.
Unfortunately my basket is sitting forlornly on the bench in the garage as I had to send lovely bicycle back to my friend who kindly lent hers to me, BUT I have big plans for the next bicycle who does make her way into my home. She shall be adorned with red paint and accessorised with white mudguards, topped with her basket and shiny round bell and she shall answer to the name Molly……………..doesnt she sound lovely!
Do you have a bicycle?
Does your cycle bring you joy?
Do you find your neighbourhood supportive of cyclists?
A little link love for some cycling sites here in New Zealand and abroad thalt have kept me inspired and are encouraging New Zealanders to embrace cycling.
Bike on New Zealand – Their aim is to assist and enable NZers to experience the joy of cycling.
Mamachari bicycles in Wellington provide adorable and city worthy bikes, perfect for riding on the waterfront, hitting the markets or heading to and from work/ uni.
Rosina Lee 