Having a Nautical Time at Rockabilly Rules III

Yesterday was the third annual Rockabilly Rules, a benefit event that supports the Pinup Angels. This group puts together care packages for military serving overseas, and all proceeds from the event go towards the care packages. This year had a great turnout of guests who came out to see the best of the local rockabilly bands (who all donate their time), along with burlesque dancers and plenty of awesome vendors. The 5&Diner was there to serve up awesome food and milkshakes (all while braving the scorching heat), and there was even a retro barber shop set up.

My outfit was created by Vee Vin Tage; for the first Rockabilly Rules, she made me a cheesecake version of a Marine uniform. This year, I decided to join the Navy! My two-piece outfit was made from navy blue gabardine, and I accessorized it with a vintage Navy hat (from Matilda's Closet, I believe this one dates to the 40s), 1940s leather platforms, a 1940s anchor pin, and rhinestone-studded red earrings.

These photos were taken by 60's Model Photography--we ventured out into the blazing sun to snap a few pics. I'm quite pleased with how they turned out!

xoxo,
Amanda Lee

Rockabilly Rules Phoenix

My Sweetie's band played at the Phoenix Rockabilly Rules weekender a couple of weekends ago, and since it was the day before Halloween, we decided to appear in costume as Lil Abner and Daisy Mae (Vee Vin Tage did a fabulous job on my outfit, Chris can make any outfit a girl could ever want!) Bill Garrett of Garrettero Custom Photography and Art took these fantastic pics; you'd never guess that it was positively sweltering that day! Of course, having the opportunity to have Bill snap a few pics was worth leaving the shade for a few minutes! I definitely hope to work with him again in the future.

xoxo,
Amanda Lee