2012 It's All Happening!

In the words of Bette Davis - "Attempt the impossible in order to improve your work"


This is exactly what I've been doing lately. I've been trying new ways of crafting and creating. With trial and error I've found the best ways to do things. Without challenges, it would be boring and I'd lose interest.



Miss Rockabilly is slowly evolving. It is my hobby after all and I do have a full time job but in my spare time it's one of my escapes. I love creating gorgeous little pin up girls on hair clips, resin jewellery and focusing on my other hobby! Sometimes I need to sit down and relax and not try to do everything at once. Last week I said 'today is time for me' and what did I do, cleaned the house until 3pm. Somehow I don't think that was 'time for me'.


I do feel I need a holiday or week off to focus more on other crafty elements I want to try. I have many art pieces in the works because I just love drawing and painting but I never seem to complete them in a hurry. That will be my next focus.


In other news, the Mega Sale was a great hit in March and that was followed up in April with the BrisStyle Indie Twilight Markets. It was a bit of a rainy evening but we were nice and cosy undercover with plenty of shoppers! My table below and Mite Design in the 2nd image. 

Not a week's rest from the BrisStyle markets and I was back in full swing for the Garterbelts and Gasoline Festival on Mount Tamborine over the long weekend in May. This year I thought to give one last pin up comp a go and what a night it was! It is always wonderful to meet such wonderful pinups and support stage staff to make a fantastic night! A couple of pics from the night.

After a big night on stage it was a 6am wake up to do all the pin up hair and makeup once again for the Garterbelts & Gasoline Hot Rod show. Perfect weather and what a crowd! I had such fun and the cars were a delight. But always best to get there early and see the cars before they start heading home around lunch time. My wonderful pin up pal Chi Chi Cheetah and myself at the car show. More pics to come... they are still on the camera!

Thanks to all the lovely fans that stopped by the Miss Rockabilly stall. You will find me next at Cooly Rocks On June 9 & 10 - Coolangatta. Just off Marine Parade. I'm right near the food vendors which may be a bit detrimental to my waistline! Be sure to come say hi from 9am-5pm! 

After Cooly Rocks On there is one more major event Miss Rockabilly will be at in Queensland. Can you guess what it is?

First Ever MEGA Sale

Hi Followers! I know it's been a while since posting. It has been very hectic! There are lots of things happening for Miss Rockabilly this year, new products being crafted all the time and an array of markets coming up this year.

Before all the markets kick off I'm having a MEGA Sale. It's my first sale night for my Facebook fans so pop over tomorrow night at 6:30pm Brisbane time to grab a bargain. I'm not having another mega sale until probably the end of the year at this stage.

xx

Cruzin Magazine

Recently I was approached by Cruzin Magazine to do a photo shoot for their latest issue. I started pursuing pin up modelling from early 2010 in order to compete in the Miss Pin Up Australia competition, since then the opportunities to grow in the industry have been incredible!

I am truly grateful to those who have made this possible and from the support of friends, family and other wonderful pin ups in the industry. You instantly know genuine people that surround you from their level of encouragement and support.

The message I have to all those wanting to pursue a career in any industry to never lose faith in your own abilities and believe that what you want will come in time, no matter the ups and downs everything happens for a reason.

If you want to have a peek at the magazine go to any local Newsagent in Australia, the November Cruzin Magazine issue is out now! Such a gorgeous purple hot rod on the cover. Just love that car!

Here is one shot from the day that was taken by Photographer Dale Haberfield. Thanks Cruzin!!

Cancer Research Charity Auctions - Nearly at our target!

The Girls Night In Charity Auctions all of October have been going great!

Thanks to our sponsors for their wonderful contributions. We only have a few days left of charity packs so get on board and lets see if we can hit the $400 mark for Cancer research!

Without the following contributors it wouldn't have been possible so check them out on Facebook or Etsy!

• Petal Accessories - lovely lingerie and accessories
• Vintage Caravan Magazine
• The Collective Store - stocking handmade goodies
• Hungry Designs - gorgeous wearable art
• Pin Up Boudoir - Reproduction pin up clothing
• Journal Addiction - funky stationery for everyone
• LoveLeigh Designs - handmade hair accessories and jewellery
• P is for Pinup - handmade pin up handbags and hair accessories
• 3 Girls and a Goat - handmade gift cards and stationery
• Jubly Umph - handmade tattoo art jewellery
• Dead Gorgeous Hair and Make Up
• Kiss My Button Vintage - vintage fashion
• WA Roller Derby
• Me & Holly B - felt creations

The Collective Store - Everything modern retail chains are missing!

Where and Who are they?

The Collective Store is located in Wynnum, Queensland. They are a handmade boutique store filled to the brim with handmade and unique Australian products.

What makes The Collective Store stand out?

Simply put - great customer service, products that radiate love and owners with a passion for what they do.

How often have you walked into a retail store, couldn't find the staff to ask a question and when you did they were rude and put out that you even found them. This is something I have found that many retail stores and chains are really lacking - great service and passion for what they do. Which is why so many shoppers hate going out, dealing with bad service and not finding what they want.


Outlets like The Collective Store are different and there is a reason for it. I cherish when I walk into a store filled with love - from the products being sold down to the people that work there. You feel welcome and at home as soon as you set foot inside and could browse the endless range of unique products for hours. This is exactly what The Collective Store has created. 

How did it all start?

Leonie McIntosh is the owner and creative mind behind The Collective Store. 


“As a hobbyist silversmith I had found it almost impossible to make my craft even a tiny bit profitable. Galleries and boutiques charge too much commission, markets can either be too expensive when you sign up for designer markets or depressing when you are competing with stallholders who deal in imported, inferior products but who seem to be making money hand-over-fist. Online selling is difficult for jewellery because it’s such a tactile product; it really needs to be seen first-hand to be judged for weight, size, texture and quality”

This is how The Collective Store came into fruition.

It's “a marketplace for high-quality products handmade in Australia. I envisioned a community of independent artists, crafters and designers bringing beautiful handmade products to the general public by way of a fresh, fun, co-operative wrapped in a gorgeous little boutique – a shopping oasis!”

You can also have a look on their website – www.thecollectivestore.com.au and check out the monthly featured sellers. There are so many talented art and crafters that deserve to be recognised.

How do I get some gorgeous handmade products?!?

Head to their store in Wynnum and check out all the goodies or on their facebook page!

Bid on the latest auction for your chance to get hold of a $100 voucher from The Collective Store generously donated by Leonie! All of the money raised from bidding goes direct to the Cancer Council. This auction closes tomorrow at midnight so be quick! It is a fantastic cause so dig deep. Wonderful sponsors have been kind enough to donate their wares and services to make this possible!

New Miss Rockabilly Products

This is your first peek at my new products! I made a bunch of stock over the past week and some were on display at the Beenleigh Roller Derby on Saturday night.

Pin Up Girl Lace Fascinator $18 - one off piece

Hand Painted Tattoo Art Lace Fascinator $35 - one off piece

Cherry Stripe Shoe Clips Set of 2 $18 - one off piece

Crown Polka Dot Hair Bow $15 - one off piece

Babushka Gingham Hair Clip $10

October Events for Miss Rockabilly

October is jam packed full of Miss Rockabilly events and promotion! I have been flat out lately creating product for stockists, Miss Pin Up Australia prize packs and other events.

Just gone was the Pin Up Parlor event held in Sydney. Lots of performances and it looked like an all round fun pin up evening! Here is the video. Miss Rockabilly was a sponsor of the event with prize packs!

http://tattooink.tv/?movideo_p=45508&movideo_m=131860

Here is what is coming up in October:

• 25% off all Online Sales in October of Miss Rockabilly Products are going direct to The Cancer Council! So get Christmas shopping on Etsy or Facebook
• Sponsor Prize Packs are being auctioned off all month on Facebook with all funds raised also going direct to The Cancer Council as part of the Girls Night In event. So follow my fan page to bid! Lots of goodies will be up for auction. Check out our sponsors below!

• This Sunday the 2nd is the Dead Gorgeous Spring Carnival Hair and Make Up course. Miss Rockabilly Hair Accessories will be on sale! Perfect for spring racing pin up style.

• Saturday October 8 is the Roller Derby at Beenleigh - Defiants V Furies. Miss Rockabilly is having a stall from 4pm onwards so come check out all the new products

• October 28 is the BrisStyle Indie Twlight Markets in King George Square, Brisbane. I am sharing a stall with a Touch of Glass so come say hello!

• October 29 - Live QLD Pin Up Heats for Miss Pin Up Australia. Tweed Seagulls. All the winners and runners up are getting Miss Rockabilly products and vouchers!