Ahoy!
Here in Perthville, we recently hosted a Lindy Hop exchange. Hullaballoo to be exact. For those not in the know, a lindy hop exchange is where people from all over Australia (and sometimes the world) come together for dancing good times. Hulla is always such a blast! The organisers did a great job this year. Each night had a theme kind of based around old movies from the Casablanca ball to the Western mixer. One night was a marine themed night. Now I am one lady who loves her nautical, probably more that is considered healthy. After looking in my wardrobe for an outfit for the night, I discovered I had a lot more seafaring gear than I realised. So I decided one night was not enough and that I was going to be a sailorette for the entire exchange! Here is the result:
Dress: Vintage (Seams Classic on Etsy)
Hair Bow: Astraea on Etsy
Stockings: What Katie Did (these are the best stockings EVER. Get some! Right now!)
Shoes: Vintage (from the Retro Market)
Dress: Fallen Feathers (custom made for me by Sapphire Demure!)
Brooch: Some awesome junk shop in Kyoto
Belt: Chut a Chut markets, Bangkok
Socks: ummmmm??? I have no idea!
Shoes: plimsols from Payless
Dress: Vintage (Becky Drolan on Etsy)
Brooch: Sportsgirl
Stockings: What Katie Did
Shoes: Vintage (from the Retro Market)
Blouse: Tara Starlet
Shorts: Tara Starlet
Scarf: Vintage
Stockings: What Katie Did
Garter Belt: What Katie Did
Shoes: plimsols from Payless
This outfit gained one of my favourite comments ever from my lovely friend Lexi. “CUUUUUTTTE!!!!” *makes grumpy face* “Too cute! GET OUT!”. Tehehehehhe Also, I think the garter belt + stockings + shorts combo will be added to my regular wardrobe rotation.
Blouse: Harbour District on Etsy (it buttons up the back *sqquuueeeeee*)
Shorts: Tara Starlet
Sock Garters: Swan Clothing on Esty
Socks: Shibuya 109 in Tokyo
Shoes: Vintage (from the Retro Market)
I think it made the exchange way more fun! I certainly had a blast. I also got a chance to meet swing dancer and fellow burlesque-ing lady, Luna Eclipse from Peaches ‘n’ Gin. She was a delight. I’d love to see one of their shows!
Now just as a last little bit of fun, I thought I’d post this little video. There are actually quite a few lindy hoppers in Sugar Blue Burlesque and we also love our charleston (I have previously waxed lyrical about my love for this crazy dance). They had a charleston competition at Hulla this year and myself, Lulu Peekaboo and Mia Bella entered. I don’t know if this link will work without you being logged into Facebook but I figured I’d just post it anyway. Let me know if you have any issues!
2010 Hullabaloo Charleston Comp
Bye Bye Darlinks!
Clara
xoxo
