Dreaming of Vintage Treasures

  A little while ago, my sister, mum and I attended  An Evening with Priscilla Presley  in the city, an event I was looking forward to. We saw her at a similar event in 2017 and I was happy to see her again, this time talking about her new autobiography. We were a bit rushed to squeeze in dinner, but I enjoyed a nice plate of lamb chops by the Yarra River. Just beyond the water, a towering Christmas tree stood bright, evoking seasonal joy. Having read her books and heaps of books on Elvis already, her stories were ones I've heard before but what I really loved was seeing her in person, a few rows from the front. No photography was allowed during the show, so this was the only one I snapped before it commenced. Priscilla Presley was very candid and giggly, regularly making the audience laugh. She spoke of her childhood, film and TV career, animals activism, her famous ex husband, and family. Audience members came away with a feeling that she has been very resilient through...

Last week, my mum and I had the absolute best day out! We went to the Elvis: Direct from Graceland exhibition in Bendigo! After a 1.5 hour drive, we were happy to get out of the car, stretch our legs and be dazzled by the shiny, golden entrance.     I couldn't resist a smooch with my first musical love.       Many years ago, a family friend gave me an Elvis CD from his collection and my taste in music immediately changed. I was hooked on Elvis' music and it led me to uncovering a treasure trove of other old music and bands that I may not have otherwise discovered and gradually influenced my sense of style and love of vintage fashion.     Everyone seemed to have the same idea as us and many were blowing kisses!     I loved the large images plastered on the exhibition walls.     The first part of the exhibition showcased items dating back to Elvis' childhood and highlighted his family's struggles and poverty. I was amused...