Saturday, August 6th, big Summer bash in Fuga Dóleo shop, the coolest "garage" in town, where you can find 6 top national rock n roll DJs: Carlos deLuxe, GoGo Man, Miss Sailorette, Señorita S...
Yes, its that time of year again. The sun is shining, the birds are singing and the fact Im now graduated has started to sink in. But unlike most Portuguese, I dont grab my towel and run to the ...
Oh boy, does time fly. Can you believe Às de Espadas opened one year ago already? Best part is the wonder duo behind the shop is hosting a party to celebrate with their friends and costumers. Not onl...
Summer holidays have been bittersweet, as per usual. Im still looking for a job, the weather is overwhelmingly hot and this past week, staying in with my books and newly acquired 1950s fashion magazi...
Did I mention everythings happening this weekend in Lisbon? Well, it is! La Belle Bombshell is hosting a final workshop before they go on holiday, so today is the last call to enrol. If any...
This week I joined a beginners Lindy Hop workshop. What is Lindy Hop, you ask? "Lindy Hop is the rythm that gave way to sing and, later, Rock. Its the 1930s famous crazy dance, from the Sav...
A lot is happening in Lisbon over this weekend, so theres plenty to choose from. One of my must-go events is the Texabilly Rockets showcase at tattoo parlour and streetwear Shop Clockwork Lisboa...
The Vintage at Southbank Centre PR office kindly remembered me and forwarded some information on the festival for me to share with you. Having known about it for months, Im still trying to decide wet...
Being on holiday, even in Lisbon, is very relaxing so Ive been spending a lot of time just catching up with friends (and sleep!) lately. In the meantime, visiting charity shops and the flea market ha...
This Saturday I visited friends at the Swap Meet one of them had organized. It was awesome! The concept is everyone is allowed to bring just brought in 2nd hand and vintage clothing to sell or ...
I couldnt think of a better way to start the week than share my interview with Miss Dani California, another one of those fabulous people you come across by accident; either because read about them a...
After the widely popular guest blog by Ms. Retro Chick, Ive recently teamed up with Jayne from Jaynes Kitschen; well now contribute to each others blogs on a monthly basis. She is a new retro bl...
I recently had a less than nice comment about how I dont pay enough attention to local shops and designers-makers here at SLR. That couldnt be further from the truth, as even though a portion of my c...
SLR is not just a fashion blog. Vintage and alternative music is a big part of my life too, so much that a lot of the events I attend are festivals or gigs! Ive written about our musical scene and th...
1950s Lucite Handbag Ad (source) Just a small post today as Ive a busy day/weekend coming, plus will post something exciting on another blog as a guest!It just so happens that after ordering new seam...
Ive been dying to post an opinion article that will surely interest you all, but meanwhile have been keeping busy with other musings and that little thing some like to call a personal life. Todays po...
Ahoy! To start the week in beauty, today Im sharing my latest interview feature with the talented ReeRee Rockette. In a way, reading someones blog and speaking to them over the years you grow th...
- The news is out; summer is here to stay. Why wait til June or July to get your season frocks out when its so nice and warm already? Now this also comes with a problem if, like me, yo...
As I previously mentioned, times have been hard for me. After my relationship ended, personal worries snowballed as Im soon to be graduating without clear perspectives which put me down a fair bit. N...
You know that feeling when Spring starts, the sun is shining outside, you take your summer clothes out of that grim corner of the cupboard... I was home on one of my week days off from college (grant...
I turned 22 this weekend. And as I think of it, it was one of those days you never really expect too much of and turn out to blow your mind completely. Knowing the The Dixie Boys were playing in my f...
Hi, guys and gals!After news of vintage Hollywood st ar Elizabeth Taylors passing going around media and social networks it crossed my mind that I hadnt heard a word about her in longer than...
Good evening! This is usually that time of day Im reading through my favourite blogs updates, so its so funny I should be posting one of those on my own blog. As I often read and follow Ms. Retro Chi...
Heres Monday, and with it my late favourites post!Today I received a couple of packages, one of them containing retro lingerie from ASOS sale. A lot of retro and vintage loving gals are confronted wi...
Today, Im presenting you with a mainstream fashion post by my friend plus guest blogger Cerise Rouge. As you may have noticed, the new retro trend on the catwalk to highstreet is the 70s look, and gi...
Ahoy!So, Im gladly on a three day break from college due to Carnival celebrations but the countrys not stopped which meant the postman brought me one of my recent on-line purch ases, as...
Oh Sundays. Unfortunately I had a rather unpleasant, busy week that withdrew me from the pleasure of writing you about news, likes/dislikes, the day to day rumble and special finds although there are...
Hello, guys and dolls!Speaking of news and novelties, here is the most recent retro online shop to make heads turn and journalists and bloggers ink run; Stop Traffic Clothing. Rebecca kindly wrote me...
Good Sunday!After the quietest weekend Ive had in a while, complete with college assignments on 1960s north american Art and Music movements (no one said it had to be completely uninteresting!) and a...
Good day, ladies and gents!Browsing through some blogs and online magazines I often read, yesterday, I found the news of the gorgeous cardigan Dita Von Teese signed for Australian vintage inspired br...
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