

I was actually very proud with how my hair turned out! I set my hair in hot rollers (using a heat setting spray) and, once they were cool, took them out, misted my hair with hairspray and put them in sponge rollers to set the curls better. This was the inspiration (I saved this picture off of Betty Lou’s blog a while ago) – no mugshots of me, though!

I got a few strange looks and I think I overheard someone talking about me as I was waiting to be picked up but all I caught was a guy standing nearby with his friends say something about ‘that chick’ and look in my direction. A girl did come over to me to tell me I looked like Dita Von Teese!! I know that’s really a generic kind of thing to say to a vintage gal these days (isn’t it?) but that doesn’t make it any less flattering!
There was also a Celtic punk band playing, called The Thieves, and they were jolly good! They clearly have a dedicated following as the crowd got a bit rowdy (and sweaty, no doubt) and some crowd surfing was done and quite a few shirts came off (of the girls as well as the boys) but, from a safe distance, the music was quite enjoyable. It was, however, a bit too loud for me – my ears clearly aren’t used to that kind of show anymore! I must admit I was half wishing that I was at home curled up on the settee with a nice cup of tea, watching Midsomer Murders. Ho hum.
I want to leave you with this video of my favourite Celtic punk band – the seminal act, The Pogues! I know it’s not my usual sort of vintage (but I suppose it does count as a kind of vintage because their heyday was back in ye olde 1980s) but if it’s not your thing, just ignore the video and look at me instead!
Love,
Andi B. Goode
x
that mugshot rocks!
ReplyDeleteDizzy Dame: It sure does! =D
ReplyDeleteooh dita!
ReplyDeletewhat a wonderful compliment!
love your outfit and especially your hair, gosh
Phebe: I was certainly flattered! Hee, thanks. =D
ReplyDeleteWell done on spotting those fab shoes in Big W. You've definitely got the eye.
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Louise: Thanks, hun! =D
ReplyDeletegreat shoes! fantastic hair! and the Pogues are vintage musical goodness, too.
ReplyDeleteYou're looking great !
ReplyDeleteI like your red shoes, yay for Big W shoes :)
ReplyDeleteI havent been to the Enigma Bar before. And you should be proud, your hair looks great! I cant wait until you do your hair tutorial :)
Dont you hate when you half hear something someone says about you...thats happened to me before. Im sure it was something nice though because you looked fab!
Rose
Oh I know that feeling, but you look lovely in your outfit! And how wonderful with a comment like that. =D
ReplyDeleteKeep doing what your doing because you are a inspiration for others!
Love Jenny.
Good job on the hair looks absolutely splendid! x
ReplyDeleteLove the Pogues, and fabulous shoes! Go Big W!
ReplyDeletevery cute look, I think you would stand out a lot in the punk rock crowd! :-)
ReplyDeleteOr one could look at you and listen to The Pogues, I like my cake and eating it too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a glamorous mugshot!! I love your outfit, your red shoes are so cute!
ReplyDeleteLoving your red pops on that fab dress!
ReplyDeleteFantastic, great job with your hair, too! And those shoes – wow!
ReplyDeleteLand Girl: Thanks! And I'm glad you like The Pogues. =D
ReplyDeleteStéphanie: Thank-you! =D
Rose: Thanks =D Oh, you're not missing out on anything not going to Enigma. ;]
Jenny: Thanks so much! =D
Yesterday Girl: Thanks, doll. =]
Frances: Hurrah for the Pogues! Thanks. =]
Eyeliah: Thanks. Hehe, I did - lots of flannelette shirts and tight jeans. ;]
Eriu: You could indeed! =D
Ms. B: Thanks. =D
Marie: Thanks, love!
Esme and the Lane way: Thank-you, doll! =D
Fab hairdo! I really like it :)
ReplyDeleteLOVE the hair! Nice work.
ReplyDeleteMadeleine Miranda: Thanks. I was rather proud of it. Hehe
ReplyDeleteMargaux: Thank-you! =D
Awwww, you look so pretty, that dress is really lovely.
ReplyDeleteI think it would be so cool to have someone tell me I look like Dita, but not being a brunette, I'll have to settle with the occasional "you look a bit like [I love] Lucy". I think you're every bit the amazing vintage fashionista Dita is, honey!
Big hugs,
♥ Jessica
Jessica: Thanks so much for the lovely comment. =D
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