Tag Archives: 1950s

Some exciting news for Christine’s and Vivien of Holloway

Posted on December 31, 2017 by Mallory Holley

Aiming to ‘make the world a more fabulous and glamorous place’, the UK clothing label called Vivien of Holloway produce an exquisite range of dresses and separates that embody ‘the charm of authentic vintage’ with the ‘ease of care to suit modern lifestyles’. Each of these are available in … Continue reading →

Posted in Christine's, Events, Photo Shoots, Vintage Threads | Tagged 1940s, 1950s, 40s, 50s, Christine's, clothing, fashion, fashion designer, Fitzroy, heels, high heels, leopardprint, Melbourne, news, party, Pin-Up, pinup, pinups, Polkadots, retro, Tiki, Tiki Garden, vintage, vintage clothing, Vivien of Hollloway, Vivien of Holloway Australia | Leave a comment

Picnic in the Hayshed

Posted on July 26, 2017 by Mallory Holley

One day I received a phone call from a gentleman called Declan who wanted to surprise his girlfriend whose name was Sarah, with a vintage inspired couple’s photography session. Since it was almost her birthday, he decided that a gift … Continue reading →

Posted in Behind The Scenes, Couples, Photo Shoots | Tagged 1940s, 1950s, 40s, 50s, behind the scenes, Christine's, country, Couples, fashion, fifties style, GSL Makeup, hair, hay, hayshed, high heels, iPhoneography, makeup, Mallory Holley, Melbourne, mornington peninsula, MUA, photography, photoshoot, picnic, Pin-Up, pinup, portraiture, retro, shed, studio, studio photography, Victory Rolls, vintage, vintage fashion, vintage glamour, vintage reproduction, Vivian of Holloway | 2 Comments

The Westernport Festival Car Show -February 26th 2017

Posted on February 4, 2017 by Mallory Holley

Whilst attending a recent car cruise, I bumped into a gentleman called Les who told me that he and his lovely wife, Marie were organising a car show at the Westernport Festival. He also asked if I was interested in … Continue reading →

Posted in Cars, Events, Kulture | Tagged 1940s, 1950s, Biscayne, blues, Car Cruise, Car Show, Cars, Chevrolet, Chevy, Christine's, classics, Diddy Reyes, Diddy Reyes and the 59 Rockers, Events, Festival, fifties, free, Hastings, Hastings Day, High Heels & Whitewall Wheels, Highway Patrol, Hillbilly, hotrods, kustom, kustom kulture, Mallory Holley, Melbourne, Motorbike show, photography, photoshoot, Pin-Up, pinup, pinup competition, pinup style, ratrods, retro, rockabilly, Sheriff, Straight 8's, Treasure Fontaine, Truck show, vintage, Vivian of Holloway, Warbird, Westernport, Westernport Festival | 6 Comments

Happy Christmas & Best Wishes for the New Year!

Posted on December 23, 2016 by Mallory Holley

Cadillac and I would like to wish y’all a fabulous Christmas. May you share special moments, creating wonderful memories with those that you love. We wish you peace, love, and joy for not only this holiday season, but also throughout the … Continue reading →

Posted in Cadillac (My GSD), Christine's, Puppies, Special Offers | Tagged 1940s, 1950s, 40s, 50s, Animals, cadillac, Christine's, Christmas, Christmas tree, coupon, cute, dog, fashion blog, German Shepherd, German Shepherd puppy, Gold Diggers, gsd, high heels, High Heels & Whitewall Wheels, Iron Fist, kustom kulture, Leopard print, Mallory Holley, Mallory Holley Studios, Melbourne, New Year, pets, photography, Pin-Up, pinup, pinup photo shoot, pinup style, retro, rockabilly, sarong, Shoes, Shopping, style inspiration, thrifted, vintage, vivien of holloway, voucher | Leave a comment

Forever Marilyn –An Opportunity Not to be Missed

Posted on July 8, 2016 by Mallory Holley

I could not resist telling everyone about how amazing my visit to the Bendigo Art Gallery was when I attended the Marilyn Monroe exhibition presented by the Gallery and Twentieth Century Fox. I truly loved it so much and craved … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Vintage Inspired Fashion | Tagged 1950s, 50s, art, Bendigo, Bendigo Art Gallery, Christine's, event, exhibition, Explore Bendigo, flowers, Forever Marilyn, high heels, Marilyn, marilyn monroe, Marilyn Monroe Collection, Marilyn Monroe Exhibition, Pall Mall, petticoat, Pin-Up, pinup, polkadot dress, sculpture, Seward Johnson, Shoes, Some Like it Hot, subway scene, The Seven Year Itch, Twentieth Century Fox, vintage, Visit Victoria, Vivien of Hollloway | 4 Comments

Forever Marilyn Monroe -Bendigo Art Gallery and Twentieth Century Fox present an exhibition to honour this enduring icon

Posted on June 18, 2016 by Mallory Holley

Marilyn Monroe has truly captivated the hearts of millions and continues to remain forever young and forever remembered. After all, she was much more than just a pinup model or movie star. Allured by the beauty, intelligence and talent that … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, marilyn monroe | Tagged 1950s, 50s, 60s, art, Bendigo, Bendigo Art Gallery, bruschetta, Bus Stop, cafe, Diamonds are a girl’s best friend, exhibition, Exhibition catalogue, fashion, fashion illustrations, Forever Marilyn, gallery, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Gold lame gown, High Heels & Whitewall Wheels, hollywood, Hollywood glamour, Mallory Holley, Marilyn, marilyn monroe, Mum, my family, Oma, Postcards, retro, Seward Johnson, showgirl costume, The Seven Year Itch, Twentieth Century Fox, vintage | 2 Comments

Heat FREE Curls with Twisted Retro Rag Rollers

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Mallory Holley

When I was a little girl, I always wanted curly hair, just like my mother’s. Since this was back in the days when spiral perms were incredibly fashionable, my gorgeous mum totally rocked the style and I longed to look … Continue reading →

Posted in Hair, review, Selfies | Tagged 1950s, 50s, A Little Pin Up Everyday, Aussie Made, Beach Waves, Beachy Waves, Cotton Candy, Curls, hair, Hair Curling Tips, Handmade, Heat Free Curls, Hell Bunny, Manic Panic, Melbourne Blogger, Mystical, No Heat, No Heat Curls, Pin-Up, pink hair, pinup, Product Review, Rag Roller Review, Rag Rollers, Rags, retro, retro style, review, rockabilly, Twisted Retro, Twisted Retro Rag Rollers, Unicorn Dress, vintage, Vintage Hairstyles, Vintage Inspired, vintage telephone, Waves | 7 Comments

Saturday Night Live at the Outbound BP

Posted on August 29, 2015 by Mallory Holley

For a few weeks now, my Dad has wanted to go to the ‘Saturday Night Live’ meet at the BP Outbound servo, located on Melbourne’s Eastlink Tollway. So last Saturday night, he had his 1959 Cadillac Coupe DeVille washed and ready … Continue reading →

Posted in Cars, Events | Tagged 1950s, BP, BP Outbound, cadillac, Car Cruise, Commodore, corvette, ford, Happysnaps, holden, kustom kulture, Mustang, pinup, Saturday Night Live, Servo, XTOGVK | 6 Comments

Playful puppies and prints

Posted on July 25, 2015 by Mallory Holley

A little while ago, I seized the opportunity to shoot with the darling Miss Dodge, since I knew this adorable German Shepherd puppy was definitely not going to stay this little forever. Naturally, I thought this would also be the … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Dress Review, Puppies, Vintage Inspired Fashion | Tagged 1950s, 50s, 50s inspired, a-line, Animals, Banned, bone heels, Bull Terrior, custom made, cute puppy, Dress Me Gorgeous, earrings, Embroidered cardigan, FJ Holden, flamingo shoes, Flamingos, floral, German Shepherd, handbag, high heels, hot hot pink, jewellery, Jubly Umph, made with love, Manic Panic, mingos, Necklace, pink hair, pinup, print, Puppy, Purse, seamed stockings, Shoe Me Gorgeous, Skirt Review, Too Fast, Victory Rolls, vintage fashion, Vintage Inspired | Leave a comment

Congratulations Kelly & Adam!

Posted on May 27, 2015 by Mallory Holley

I am very lucky to have had the privilege of being able to capture special memories for wonderful people, such as those for newly engaged, Kelly and Adam. Although my new studio is expected to be opening in July this … Continue reading →

Posted in Cars, Christine's, Couples, Photo Shoots, Vintage Inspired Fashion | Tagged 1950s, 1950s repro, 1950s reproduction garments, 1955 Holden, 50s dress, 50s outfit, bike, Christine's, circle dress, classic gypsy top, Couples, couples photography, couples shoot, engagement, Engagement photos, F.J. Holden, gingham shirt, Grace dress, halterneck dress, Lowrider, new studio, Pandora bracelet, Petrol check shirt, Poppy peach, red roses, rose petals, studio photography, Tartan pencil skirt, tartan skirt, tattoos, vivien of holloway, Vivien of Holloway Australia, Wild Rose Cerise | 2 Comments

Pink Polkadots & Gold Diggers

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Mallory Holley

The 1950s reproduction halterneck circle dresses by Vivien of Holloway would have to be one of my all-time favourite styles of dress for both everyday wear and for an evening out. They have an ingenious design which includes a boned bodice, tightly nipped … Continue reading →

Posted in Dress Review | Tagged 1950s, 1950s repro, 1950s reproduction garments, 50s, bolero, Cadillac Necklace, Cadllac, Christine's, Christine's Grand Opening, clothes, Detroit Star, fashion, Fitzroy, gold digger, heels, high heels, Iron Fist, Manic Panic, Melbourne Fashion, Necklace, OOTD, Outfit post, pink heels, Platform heels, polka dot dress, Polkadots, Purse, Retro a-go-go, Sams Petticoats, Vivien of Hollloway, zombie heels, zombie stomper | 4 Comments

Christine’s Grand Opening… The Official Party!

Posted on February 14, 2015 by Mallory Holley

Although vintage reproduction clothing store, Christine’s has been trading on Brunswick Street for the last five months, we celebrated the official opening with a champagne reception last Sunday on the 8th of February. To fire up the excitement of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Christine's, Events, Music, Rockabilly | Tagged 1940s, 1950s, 40s, 50s, Christine's, Fitzroy, Hula Hangout, live music, Melbourne, Melbourne Rockabilly Scene, music, new venues, Onyx deVille, pinup, retro, retro style, rockabilly, Shopping, The Infernos, Tiki, Tiki Bar, U.K., vintage, vintage reproduction clothing, vivien of holloway | 5 Comments

Christmas, New Year & Film Noir Photographs

Posted on February 1, 2015 by Mallory Holley

I’m pretty certain that Christmas and New Year has been one big blur! Boy did it go fast! In between shoots, I managed to move my studio to its new home, as well as edit the photographs that I shot … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Behind The Scenes, Enzo, Film Noir, Photo Shoots, Selfies | Tagged 1940s, 1950s, 40s, 50s, Animals, Antique Piano, Bang Bang Beauty, behind the scenes, Cat, Chiffon, Christine's, Christmas, clothing, corvette, Counting Days, cute, Editing, Enzo, F.J. Holden, Fender, film noir, GSL Makeup, Leopard print, Loretta Lowbrow, Mallory Holley, Manic Panic, Manic Panic Cotton Candy, Manic Panic Wildfire Red, Microphone, Miss Voluptuous Vixen, New Year, petticoat, piano, Pin-Up, pinup, Retouching, selfies, Silver Screen Sirens, Sonorian, studio, The Infernos, Victorian piano, vintage, vintage fashion, Vintage Microphone, vintage telephone, vivien of holloway, Vivien of Holloway Australia | 2 Comments

The Infernos ‘Still Fired Up’ Album Launch

Posted on December 13, 2014 by Mallory Holley

Recently, the trendy tiki-themed venue, The LuWOW in Fitzroy, Melbourne, housed the launch party celebrating the release of The Infernos‘ second album, titled ‘Still Fired Up’. There was a smokin’ hot lineup of Melbourne music talent including; Rosie & The Mighty Kings, The Flyin’ Saucers, … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Rockabilly | Tagged 1940s, 1950s, CD Launch, Christine's, Dave Rogers, Don Wycherley, Emi-Lou, entertainment, Eva Las Vegas, Fitzroy, floral prints, Hell Bunny, high heels, Lissy LaVette, Margarita Monday, Marjorie May Fair, Melbourne Rockabilly Scene, Miss Holly Wouldn't, music, New album, Pandora Porcelain, Pin-Up, pinup, pinup competition, Pinup Girl Clothing, Pleaser, Pleaser Revolver, Pleaser USA, pokadots, Pretty shoes, rockabilly, Rosie & The Mighty Kings, Rouge Noir, Shoe Me Gorgeous, Steve Bird, Still Fired Up, The Flyin' Saucers, The Infernos, The LuWow, The Pacific Belles, Tiki Bar, Tiki Doll Tara, Trixie Belle, Vicky Lee, vintage, vivien of holloway, Vivien of Holloway Australia | 8 Comments

Silver Screen Sirens

Posted on December 3, 2014 by Mallory Holley

The film noir movies of the 1940s and ‘50s created fashionable Hollywood crime dramas out of the dark attitudes and plots deriving from the unsentimental crime fictions that emerged during the great depression. In the simplicity of the low-key black … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Photo Shoots, Special Offers | Tagged 1940s, 1950s, 40s, 50s, 60% off, antique, Ava Gardner, Cailyn, Cailyn makeup, childern, Christine's, christmas gift idea, film noir, glamour, GSL Makeup, Loretta Lowbrow, pampering, photo shoot deal, photo shoots, piano, pinup photo shoot, Rita Hayworth, silver screen siren, special, Victorian piano, vintage hair, vintage makeup, vivien of holloway, Vivien of Holloway Australia | 2 Comments

Winners are Grinners

Posted on November 11, 2014 by Mallory Holley

The first Tuesday of this month was of course the Lets Go Cruisin’ cruise night at Mornington. Hence, an eclectic collection of hot rods, rat rods, classic cars and muscle cars again gathered at the Peninsula Homemaker centre on Bungower … Continue reading →

Posted in Cars, Dress Review, Events, lets go cruisin' | Tagged 1950s, 1959 Cadillac Coupe De Ville, 48-215 Holden, 50s, cadillac, Cars, Chevrolet, Christine's, chrome bumper, circle dress, classic cars, clothing, coffee, fashion, FJ Holden, FX Holden, heels, high heels, holden, just like old times, Lets Go Cruisin', Manic Panic, Melbourne Cup, Mornington, My Dad, petticoat, Pillarbox Red, Pinup Couture, Sams, Shoe Me Gorgeous, Shoes, Vampire Red, Victoria, vintage fashion, vivien of holloway, Vivien of Holloway Australia, Wildfire | 14 Comments

Pin-up Competition at The Infernos’ CD Launch

Posted on November 4, 2014 by Mallory Holley

Rockabilly trio, The Infernos have just released their second album, titled ‘Still Fired Up’ and will be having their launch party this Friday, November 7th 2014. This exciting event will be held at the trendy tiki themed venue, The LuWOW at … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Music, Rockabilly | Tagged 1940s, 1950s, 40s, 50s, CD Launch, Christine's, DJ Emi-Lou, Free Competition, LuWOW, Pacific Belles, Pin-up Competition, Pin-Ups, Prize, rockabilly, The Flying Saucers, The Infernos, The Mighty Kings, Tiki Bar, vivien of holloway | 4 Comments

Dress Me Unique

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Mallory Holley

Too many times have I searched high and low for a particular garment that I have envisaged for a specific occasion, only to be coerced to compromise with something else. Well not anymore! Not only does Dress Me Gorgeous stock … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Dress Review, Shoes, Vintage Inspired Fashion | Tagged 1950s, 50s, Animals, Custom Made Clothing, Designer Showcase, Dress Me Gorgeous, Dress Me Unique Pencil Skirt, Fashion Shoot, German Shepherd, high heels, Jubly Umph, kustom kulture, Leopard print, Location Shoot, Made to Measure, Manic Panic, Manic Panic Hot Hot Pink, Miss Dodge, Pencil Skirt, Pin-Up, Pinch Pleat, pinup, Pinup Clothing, pinup photo shoot, Pleaser, Pleaser 660FH, Puppy, seamed stockings, Shoe Me Gorgeous, Skirt Review, Sourpuss, Victory Rolls, vintage, vintage fashion, Vintage Inspired Clothing | 7 Comments

Castaway!

Posted on September 27, 2014 by Mallory Holley

Back in the day, when I was learning photography at university, I had an AE1 Program Canon, my very first SLR camera. My AE1 was special because it had extra program features, which set the aperture and exposure automatically. Many … Continue reading →

Posted in Magazines, Press, Vintage Inspired Fashion | Tagged 1950s, Anchors, boot, Canon AE1 Program, Castaway, Christine Bitomsky, Christine's, circle dress, Couples, couples photography, fishing, halter neck, just for fun, kitsch, lifebuoy, magazine, Mallory Holley, Melbourne, modelling, petticoat, photography, Pin-Up, pinup, pinup photo shoot, Pinup Skool Magazine, Published, Stars and Swallows, studio, vintage inspired fashion, Vivien of Hollloway, Vivien of Holloway Australia | 13 Comments

Pink Hair, Don’t Care!

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Mallory Holley

Some people may laugh at me because I’m different, but I laugh at them because they are all the same. I have never been one to wear what everyone else is wearing, and I have always been extremely independent. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Vintage Inspired Fashion | Tagged 1940s, 1950s, 50s, Animals, blog, blogger, circle dress, clothing, Collectif, fifties style, Halter neck dress, Holley, kustom kulture, Leopard print, pink hair, Polkadots, Sarong dress, snake, vivien of holloway, Vivien of Holloway Australia | 22 Comments

Confessions of a Vintage Junkie

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Mallory Holley

Once again, I attempted to promise my better half that I would cease entering op shops and antique stores, after I just HAD to adopt my 1906 singer treadle sewing machine and table. My partner was concerned, as this little pastime … Continue reading →

Posted in 1920s, Shoes, Vintage, Vintage Inspired Fashion | Tagged 1920s, 1940s, 1950s, antique dealers, birthday flowers, circle dress, Denise Moretti, flapper, halterneck dress, op shop, pinup, pinup photo shoot, pretty flowers, retro, seamed stockings, thrift shop, Victorian piano, vintage, vintage fashion, vintage telephone, vivien of holloway, Vivien of Holloway Australia | 8 Comments

Peacock Royale

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Mallory Holley

Peacocks are the epitome of beauty and grace. With their extravagant eye-spotted tail feathers, boasting beautiful blue and green hues, I have great admiration for these truly majestic creatures. Hence, when I first laid eyes on Heart of Haute‘s ‘Monique … Continue reading →

Posted in Cars, Dress Review, Vintage Inspired Fashion | Tagged 1950s, 1960s, 50s, 60s, airport, Betts, corvette, Dress Me Gorgeous, dress review, Heart of Haute, Heartbreaker, high heels, Mallory Holley, Monique dress, Peacock, Peacock Royale, retro style, Shoes, Vintage Inspired, vIntage inspiredfashion, vintage style, Whitewalls | 5 Comments

Shoe Love is True Love

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Mallory Holley

There’s something sexy and empowering about a pair of high heel shoes (preferably in my size of course). The higher, the better! And obviously, us girls can’t just stop at one pair… or after three-hundred pairs (in my case). After … Continue reading →

Posted in Shoes | Tagged 1950s, bombsell, bordello, Denise Moretti, Dress Me Gorgeous, flame heels, high heels, leopard print jeans, Mallory Holley, Mallory Holley Photography, nautical, photo shoots, photography, pin up couture, pin up model, Pin-Up, Pleaser, rockabilly, sailor girl, sailor jerry, Shoe Me Gorgeous, Shoes, vintage, website photograhy | 2 Comments

The Golden Rules for Washing Vintage Threads:

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Mallory Holley

It can be a rather nail-biting experience when washing your freshly-acquired vintage threads for the first time. Unlike modern-day garments, most of those made prior to the 1950s do not have washing or care instructions (let alone a size label), … Continue reading →

Posted in Tips & Tutorials, Vintage Threads | Tagged 1940s, 1950s, drying vintage clothes, golden rules, ironing vintage clothes, pin-up clothing, threads, vinegar, vintage clothes, vintage fabrics, vintage photography, washing vintage garments | 4 Comments

Miami Cheesecake

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Mallory Holley

Due to popular demand, my exhibition; Miami Cheesecake has been extended! Therefore until the 30th January 2013, the colourful canvases, most of them filled with cool cars and gorgeous girls will continue to nobly grace the rich burgundy walls of … Continue reading →

Posted in Behind The Scenes, Exhibition | Tagged 1940s, 1950s, 40s, 50s, B'artiste Lounge Bar, Bettie Page Christmas, Burlesque, cadillac, Cars, catwoman, coffee, comic book heroines, corvette, Denise Moretti, exhibition. bartiste, Factory Girl, Frankston, gallery, gold digger, heels, Holley, hotrods, kustom kulture, Lit'l Red, Little Boy Blue, Lucky Buoy, Mallory, Mallory Holley Photography, Memphis Black, Miami, miami cheesecake, Miss Eliza Kaye, Nostalgia, Pin-Up, poison ivy, polka dot dress, Samantha Doll, she hulk, Showgirl, Skye Medusa, Starstrukk, superheros, tigra, Vicky Aisha Blackthorn, vintage, vivien of holloway, zombie stomper | Leave a comment

Love Vintage

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Mallory Holley

For many, vintage may be seen as a growing trend, an obsession or even a lifestyle, since they surely don’t make things like they used to. Even if an item is a vintage reproduction, there is always something classic and … Continue reading →

Posted in Events | Tagged 1950s, Carlton, exhibition, Femme Fatale Magazine, kustom kulture, Love Vintage, magazine, photo shoots, photography, reproduction, Royal Exhibition Building, vintage | Leave a comment

New Housemates!

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Mallory Holley

I’m really sorry if you came across my blog in a google search, but this has noting to do with the Big Brother television show that is currently running on channel Nine. Instead, I am going to tell you about … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals | Tagged 1950s, big brother, blog, broken iPhone, channel nine, cute, finally, google, hello, house, iPhone, little friends, new housemates, orphan, photography, picture, possums, released, ride, shy, statesman, television, waiting, wild, wildlife sanctuary | 4 Comments