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The Forever Influential & Iconic Barbie

The Forever Influential & Iconic Barbie

Barbie, the world's most famous and influential doll, has captivated the hearts and imaginations of millions since her debut in 1959. Created by businesswoman Ruth Handler, Barbie revolutionized the toy industry and became an enduring cultural icon. Join us as we take a journey through the fascinating history of Barbie, exploring her evolution, impact, and controversies along the way.     The Birth of Barbie: Barbie's story begins in the 1950s when Ruth Handler, co-founder of Mattel, noticed her daughter Barbara playing with paper dolls and envisioning them as adult figures. Inspired by this observation, Handler set out to create...

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VLV 26 - The largest Rockabilly Event in the World - By Paula Hayward

VLV 26 - The largest Rockabilly Event in the World -  By Paula Hayward

This is my second time going to this event, once in 2019 and then this year, which was a blast.                                                         I have been lucky enough to be a guest stylist for the ‘Atomic Style Lounge’, on both occasions and it's been such fun, and met so many lovely people from all over the globe.    After being up for 24hrs, we finally got to our hotel room. I unpacked straight away, I unpacked...

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Donn Beach (God of the Tiki)

Donn Beach (God of the Tiki)

Donn Beach, also known as the "God of Tiki," was a legendary figure in the world of mixology and tiki culture. Born Ernest Raymond Beaumont Gantt in 1907 in Texas, Beach had a lifelong fascination with the South Pacific and its exotic cultures. He traveled extensively throughout the region, immersing himself in the local customs and traditions. In the 1930s, Beach opened a small bar in Hollywood called Don the Beachcomber. It quickly became a popular hangout for celebrities and socialites, who were drawn to the bar's tropical decor and inventive cocktails. Beach's drinks, which he called "rum rhapsodies," were...

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Twinwood Festival: A Fabulous Celebration of All Things Vintage, Music & Dance..

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Twinwood Festival: A Fabulous Celebration of All Things Vintage, Music & Dance..

Twinwood Festival: A Celebration of Vintage Music and Dance The Twinwood Festival is an annual event that takes place each summer in Bedfordshire, England. It is a celebration of vintage music and dance, and it attracts people from all over the world who share a love of the 1920s & 30s swing and jazz eras.. all the way through the Classic 1940s wartime & Into the 1950s RocknRoll eras .. The festival takes place over three days, normally August bank holiday, and it features live music from some of the world's top swing, jazz , Rock'n'Roll & rockabilly bands. There...

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Viva Las Vegas .. Pt. 2 - Be Bold , Be Brave .. Swimwear Contest Winner

Viva Las Vegas .. Pt. 2  - Be Bold , Be Brave .. Swimwear  Contest Winner

Imagine heading off to Viva Las Vegas weekender and winning the Swimsuit contest !! that is just dreamy right ..  Well, one of customers did exactly this .. sharing her wonderful story with us is the stunning Helen Mansell who won the pool contest wearing a hidden treasure that had been found from family past  ..  Helen won the contest in April 2022..  here is Helen's wonderful story ..  it really is a must to read ..                                           I won the...

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