Last weekend saw me kicking up my heels again in Brisbane for Greazefest 2010. A Kustom Kulture festival full of cars, music and really really hot women. What’s not to love!
I was up there both to have a bit of time off and catch up with friends, as well as shoot for a few designers and compare the fashion parade.
Take a look see…
Greazefest plays host to a big Family Day that sees everyone come out in their finest threads for a bit of shopping, dancing and drooling over gorgeous cars. Boutique alternative labels come from all over the country to showcase their wares, from fashion to homewear, to music and even custom made headstone pillows!
I spent a bit of time shooting the Kitty Von Purr dress (cancer fundraiser) for Bernie Dexter too. Can’t wait to show you the fun photos from that day!
I don’t know if these friends would like me to reveal who’s butts these are, but 
The afternoon saw me comparing the fashion parade for all the vendors at the market place. A bit of vintage, a lot of Rockabilly, Psychobilly and some amazing vintage cowgirl wear! In fact there was one vendor who had a complete original 1940′s cowgirls ensemble like I’ve never seen!
Such a well dressed and well accessorised crowd!
Of course there was a lot of random gratuitous posing over the days there, and my favourite thing.. getting to meet so many readers! I love meeting you guys, it always makes my day!
Greazefest taught me one thing though. It may be a freezing 3 degrees when you leave Melbourne, but NEVER forget to pack the sunscreen when going to Brisbane – even in winter!!
If you’re wondering about the outfit details in these shots, the blue and white dress was a film costume from The Natalie Wood Story, found at Circa Vintage. The gingham ruffle shirt is from Route 66 and the awesome pants are my own design and make. The sunglasses are another vintage / retro find and appear to be 1980′s do 1940′s to me. Simple, chic and a nice change from my usual cats eyes.
So after all that, can you see why I’ve declared August Relaxation Month?! Make sure you check out yesterday’s post and leave me a comment as well as register to win your own super relaxing experience!
Next up… The Secrets to Glamour When You’re Sick!
Hi,
This was our first year at Greazefest and I must say that we felt so “at home” with so many like minded people there on Sunday… I took my husband and two boys, aged 6 and 2 as well as 2 girlfriends and we enjoyed ourselves so much we are already planning next year. The other thing I have noticed via facebook is that everyone in the rockabilly/kustom kulture/retro circle is so very supportive of each other, it’s like one big family….. I love it! You don’t see that in general society today.
See you next year at Greazefest!
Belinda, Jeremy, Khan and Jett Mathews-Bennett
hey, I love the way you edit your photos! What programme do you use? (:
Mitchel: This one took quite a long time actually as I did it all manually with photoshop. No pre-canned effects, sorry.
so amazing! love the shots and the well-dressed people
Wow! First of all — just found your site today, and I’m thrilled. Second of all — adorable. Everything! Every page. Every link. So well done.
Whitney: Thank you so much!!
Welcome.
This is amazing.. I didn’t know about Greazefest until now, and I am *SO* going next year! My boyfriend, his cousin and her husband are very into rockabilly/psychobilly style and love hot rods, tattoos, etc, and I have been known to dabble in vintage style.. plus, their little baby girl will be 1 by this time next year – old enough for her first cherry-print sundress and baby cowboy boots, I think!
Bunny: Sounds like a great plan! It is such a great day out and the kids love it. It was just gorgeous watching these little rockabilly boys spinning the little girls around the dance floor! <3
I just found your blog through the Sunday mag.
I LOVE IT!!!
I’ll be adding you to my favs and look forward to loads more visits
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