tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031911635288474052024-03-19T19:03:14.136+10:00Sheri BombMy words are my weapons...Sheri Bombhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18220906981157426429noreply@blogger.comBlogger399125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-203191163528847405.post-61154927697282306192015-12-01T11:30:00.000+10:002015-12-01T11:30:24.556+10:00Dakam The Halls<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">It’s the first of December and I
simply can’t contain my excitement for Christmas any longer! If it wasn’t for
all the hate mail I anticipated, I would have been posting about Christmas in
November! If you know me, you know I LOVE Christmas and this year is no
different. Whilst I haven’t put my tree up just yet (I think my housemates
would kill me) I know it’s just around the corner, and I’ve already been
shopping for Christmas presents and treats. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Something I was adamant I was not
going to miss out on this year, are the incredible baubles produced by Dakam. I’ve
been following Dave’s work for quite some time now and last year I spotted the
amazing bauble sets he was producing, which feature hand-painted kustom pin
striping. The ideal ornament for the hot rodder in your life, these beautiful
baubles add a touch of badassery to your Christmas tree. I was lucky enough to
have Dave create a very special set of baubles for me, kustom coloured and
decorated with Sheri Bomb – and I can’t wait to hang them on my tree!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Whether buying for a gift or
simply to add a touch of ‘rockabilly’ to your festive season, these baubles are
painstakingly hand pinstriped with 1 shot paint and come in a variety of
colours and designs. Choose from the existing range of baubles, or contact Dave
Dakam to place a custom order. You can choose your colours, choose your design
and even get names or messages put onto them. Shipped with the most delicate
care, the bauble sets are presented in clear boxes that make storage safe and
easy. The only problem is, they look so great you’ll want to have them out all
year round!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Located in the South East suburbs
of Melbourne, Dakam is a self-described ‘wannabe’ artist, however I think his
work speaks volumes about his ability. Despite only being able to dedicate part
time to his craft, Dakam has been pinstriping and creating art for the last 5
years. Despite enjoying art in high school, he waited another 20 years before
he unleashed his talent on the world and although he had misgivings in the
beginning, afraid he would be wasting his time, his art has been well-received,
boosting his self-esteem and spurring him on to continue to create more.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">That is great news for us! It
means we get to benefit not just from Dakam’s baubles, but from his myriad of
other influences and creations which include hand painted kustom retro coolers,
flying eyeball artwork, classic Rat Fink designs, incredible skate decks
(including one showcased in the GreazeFest art show) and tiki inspired artwork
including a VERY cool set of hand painted ‘tiki time’ bamboo drinking glasses. </span></div>
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Because Christmas is the time for
giving, Dave Dakam has been very kind to offer a set of 6 kustom baubles to one
lucky Sheri Bomb reader just in time for Christmas. <o:p></o:p></div>
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To WIN a set of 6 baubles with
your choice of kustom colour combo and pinstriping simply: </span></strong></div>
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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/dakam/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;"><strong>follow Dakam on Instagram</strong></span></a><strong><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></strong></div>
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/DakamArtandStripes?ref=l2-shopheader-name" target="_blank"><span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;"><strong>Favourite his store on Etsy</strong></span></a><strong><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></strong></div>
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<em>Winner will be drawn at random on Friday 11 December. Winner will be notified via email. Winner must have bauble order to Dakam by 5pm Monday 14 December in order to receive their prize before Christmas.</em> <br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: large;">Don’t forget to check out </span><a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/DakamArtandStripes?ref=l2-shopheader-name" target="_blank"><span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">Dakam’s Etsy store</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> for more of his
fantastic art and if you’re interested in ordering your own kustom set of
baubles, email </span><a href="mailto:dakam1@bigpond.com"><span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;"><strong>dakam1@bigpond.com</strong></span></a></span></div>
Sheri Bombhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18220906981157426429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-203191163528847405.post-21468225992559774882015-10-14T15:34:00.000+10:002015-10-14T15:52:30.236+10:00KISS Army: They Want You As A New Recruit<span style="font-family: Calibri;"></span><div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMSNV_h2zmXxlxqRXeqrruEojdeoHRwgGA8Ayj7QK8Abjl4IjFS8tg4g1YxzVlFgMiajlAse0Bjmjpj9-219uE_VIaGdYpZtl9LRUzHlCXegtCPjoyd6uxnCy_aisUclSTl-JkLGEW1nXS/s1600/IMG_20151013_234415.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMSNV_h2zmXxlxqRXeqrruEojdeoHRwgGA8Ayj7QK8Abjl4IjFS8tg4g1YxzVlFgMiajlAse0Bjmjpj9-219uE_VIaGdYpZtl9LRUzHlCXegtCPjoyd6uxnCy_aisUclSTl-JkLGEW1nXS/s640/IMG_20151013_234415.jpg" width="640" /></a>If you’re not a KISS fan, you’ve just never been to one of their shows.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I'll start out by saying that despite enjoying their
outrageous get up and knowing about 3 of their songs (the big hits) the extent
of my knowledge of KISS was that God gave rock n roll to us so that we could
rock all night and party every day. Or something like that. I remember having a
KISS shirt when I was in uni, but I don’t know what ever happened to it. Or why
I had it in the first place. </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Knowing all of this, you might think I was a bit crazy for
handing over $140 to go see them. I wondered if I was. But I had it on good
authority that I would not be disappointed, and they had a reputation for
putting on the greatest show on earth. So along I went, not really knowing what
to expect or if I’d enjoy the music, but keen to catch a glimpse of this
promised spectacle.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The Dead Daisies had the tough job of warming up the crowd.
There was no mistaking that everyone was here to see KISS and so seemed rather
unenthusiastic about the Daisies, despite their all-star line-up. Featuring members
of Guns n Roses, Thin Lizzy/Whitesnake, Motley Crue and more, the band was
joined by a couple of Aussie members including Dave Leslie of the Baby Animals.
What crowd that had already gathered was appreciative but no doubt it wasn’t
the rousing reception these rock stars are used to. I guess that’s what happens
when you’re the support act, regardless of who you are.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">By the time KISS was ready to take to the stage, the venue
was packed to the rafters with a full cross section of age groups. Having been
rocking out for more than 40 years, your music is bound to span the generations.
Suddenly a voice boomed over the crowd “You wanted the best, you got the best.
The hottest band in the world – KISS!" and with that the arena exploded
with the roar of thousands of fans as the band descended down onto the stage on
The Spider under a hail of flames and fireworks, ripping out crowd favourite
Detroit Rock City. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The pyrotechnics were outstanding, the kind of thing you’d
expect to see at the climactic finale of a huge act, but these were just the
beginning of the onstage antics. I was hooked from the get-go and it was very
clear to me where my $140 had gone – on all the flame throwers and glam rock fireworks
– and I didn’t mind one bit. Despite their age, the guys rocked out, and
offered up a great sounding performance that was the best they’ve sounded in a
while according to some of the diehard fans. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Paul Stanley, sounding very charmingly Jewish, chatted with
the crowd throughout the night showing a humility and kindness that went beyond
rockstar ego but still managed to keep the crowd pumped. Gene Simmons performed
fellatio on his guitar all night, spitting blood and quite obviously enjoying
his cheeky rapport with the crowd. While the creases underneath their makeup were
evident, not once did they seem out of breath or struggle to keep up with the
rollicking pace of the show. Paul Stanley didn’t even bat a star-painted eyelid
as he shredded his guitar flying hundreds of metres above the crowd. </span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt73xvzrfKSEi75d2LTuj3RUKJ_PApzyOVU6Rr2d5_BXaaki1o14W4lTgAj-k0Sr5TVuCPfDB-6PCQlIdOu4Xo7jhEXNpf3A7XSlKlbqCvgRFyL8UiFJU4HB1m_GzqlkDjDp3gnznUGmyj/s1600/IMG_20151014_000043.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt73xvzrfKSEi75d2LTuj3RUKJ_PApzyOVU6Rr2d5_BXaaki1o14W4lTgAj-k0Sr5TVuCPfDB-6PCQlIdOu4Xo7jhEXNpf3A7XSlKlbqCvgRFyL8UiFJU4HB1m_GzqlkDjDp3gnznUGmyj/s640/IMG_20151014_000043.jpg" width="640" /></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">My cheeks hurt from smiling, and as the lights went out and
crowd began to shout for more, I wondered what could possibly be coming next.
Of course it was their mammoth encore, featuring a touching rendition of Shandi
(a song I vaguely remembered before tonight) that saw the crowd singing along
audibly over the band, lit up phones swaying and held high, while Paul Stanley
simply said ‘Wow’ over and over again. It really was beautiful. More
pyrotechnics signalled a rip-roaring trifecta of their biggest and best-known
hits Shout It Out Loud, I Was Made for Lovin' You and Rock and Roll All Nite
that saw the crowd covered in cannons of confetti, singing til they were
hoarse. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">As the house lights came back up and the smoke cleared, we
slowly made our way out of the pits to the strains of God Gave Rock 'N' Roll To
You being piped over the PA, it occurred to me that just <strong>maybe I am a KISS fan
after all</strong>. </span></div>
Sheri Bombhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18220906981157426429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-203191163528847405.post-31374491124004042442015-09-08T12:45:00.003+10:002015-09-08T12:45:47.272+10:00Tattoo Tuesday: There's Evil In All Of Us<div style="text-align: justify;">
I'm so excited to share this week's Tattoo Tuesday with you, it's one of the biggest and best pieces I've gotten in a long time. I am so in love with this new tattoo and with the weather just starting to warm up again, it's healed in perfect timing to show it off - something I can't wait to do!! It all started with the incredible artist Leighderhosen. I've been following her work for a long time, and she creates some incredible illustrations and black velvet paintings. Her work is really unique and inspired but all the things I love - vintage, kitsch, whimsy, tropical, nautical, pop culture, mid century and low brow art. If you aren't already familiar with her work, you SERIOUSLY need to be. </div>
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When I first saw this illustration by <a href="http://www.leighderhosen.com/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #674ea7;">Leighderhosen Art</span></strong></a> I knew one day I would have it as a tattoo. I was in love with it instantly. I love the wording Leigh chose for the banners, because I do believe we all have a bit of a dark side, but also that courageous side that lets us be bold and daring. I've always loved the daredevil attitude of Evel Knievel who, from 1965 to 1980 completed 75 death defying ramp to ramp motorcycle jumps including famous jumps at Caesars Palace, the Grand Canyon and Snake River. Throughout his career he suffered more than 433 broken bones, earning him an entry in the Guinness Book of World Records as the survivor of 'most broken bones in a lifetime'. As someone who is quite accident prone myself, I love Evel's attitude - his determination to complete some of the most heart-pounding jumps despite the risk involved and despite the fact that he wasn't always successful. He just kept dreaming up new challenges for himself. </div>
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So with Leigh's blessing, I headed off to see my main man Mark 'Suicide' Beatnik at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Voodoo-Tattoo/193688920647994?fref=ts" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #674ea7;">Voodoo Tattoo</span></strong></a>, knowing he would do this piece justice. He stuck pretty closely to the original illustration and did a killer job on the pinstriping-esque border and all the tiny little details on bike, but added his own flair with the kick ass hot rod flames to replace the cobras and a punchy background with plenty of colour, that made the design pop and is also similar to the background on my chest piece. It took a total of 3 sessions with one session solely for the outline and pinstripe border, another session for colour in the top half of the design (with so much blending and shading we split it into two) and a shorter third and final session to fill in the flames and shading at the bottom of the design.</div>
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I love love LOVE this tattoo and I'm so glad the warmer weather is here so that I can show it off. If there are any tattoo comps in the future I will definitely be entering this piece as Mark deserves to be recognised for the incredible work that he does. If you live or will be visiting anywhere near the Brisbane/Gold Coast area I highly recommend you get some work by Mark. He's done so many of my tattoos and he always does such an incredible job. </div>
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<strong>Swimsuit season is looking brighter than ever before!</strong></div>
Sheri Bombhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18220906981157426429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-203191163528847405.post-56598969971801869272015-08-25T11:01:00.001+10:002015-08-25T11:01:48.011+10:00An Interview with Cherry Dollface<div style="text-align: justify;">
I was really hoping to meet Cherry Dollface while she was in Australia and figured GreazeFest would be my chance. She was very busy with her workshops all day and unfortunately I never actually got the chance to go and say hi to her. Every time I walked passed her building she was either in the middle of a workshop or photoshoot, and I never saw her around at the night time stuff. Still, The Man managed to snap a pic with her while I was getting my hair done on the Saturday evening - how convenient eh? Haha Still, because she's such a sweetheart she agreed to do an interview for this blog! </div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"><strong><span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">Sheri Bomb: You
began modelling after a picture of you at VLV ended up in Ol’ Skool Rods – how
did you break into the modelling world? What made you decide to get
into modelling?</span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"><strong>Cherry Dollface:</strong> I never really thought about it, honestly. After that first
magazine, I had a few companies ask me to model their things for websites and I
used to just do it in trade for their clothes. It was just a fun hobby. When
people would ask, I would do it!</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"><span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">SB: What
was your first shoot like? Were you nervous? Have you had any awkward or
embarrassing experiences at shoots?</span></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"></span></b> </div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"></span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"><strong>CD:</strong> I think my first real shoot was at my old house. It was 10
years ago so it’s hard to remember. But I do remember feeling really
awkward. I haven't ever really been nervous to shoot. But I have
definitely done some super awkward ones. At that first one, we shot on my back
porch and I was like "I have a great idea! I'll pretend to build the
stairs!"... thinking it would be super cute. I grabbed a hammer and a
screwdriver and just kind of sat that awkwardly. Not my finest work!</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"><strong><span style="color: #674ea7;">SB: </span></strong></span><strong><span style="color: #674ea7;">You started
your YouTube channel in 2011 – what made you decide to make the jump
from modelling?</span></strong></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"><strong>CD:</strong> I had girls asking me all of the time how I was doing my hair and
makeup for shoots. So I thought youtube would be a fun little side thing. I
thought if I could get a few hundred followers, it would be awesome.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Michele-Muerte-Photography/179117115457644" target="_blank"><span style="color: #674ea7;">Image: Michele Muerte Photographics</span></a></td></tr>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"></span> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"><span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">SB: How do
you come up with your content?</span></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"></span></b> </div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"></span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"><strong>CD: </strong>I ask the girls that follow me what they want to see!</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"><span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">SB: How
long does it take you to film and edit? Are there heaps of funny outtakes?</span></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"></span></b> </div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"></span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"><strong>CD:</strong> Totally depends on the video. Could be an hour, could be 6. And I
usually keep the funny bits in. I only edit out the boring stuff!</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"><span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">SB: Your
success on YouTube saw you release your own line of lipsticks and glosses with
Bomber Betty Cosmetics and a dress with Steady Clothing – how did this come
about?</span></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"></span></b> </div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"></span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"><strong>CD:</strong> They both approached me and I was super excited for both. I had
done reviews for both companies on my channel, so I think that
probably sparked the whole thing.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"><span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">SB: Your
work has taken you all over America, Europe and even Australia – which has been
your favourite place you’ve visited?</span></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"></span></b> </div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"></span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"><strong>CD:</strong> Oh man... I love them all for different reasons. Really what I
love most is the girls. Every single one of them! But as far as the touristy
stuff... definitely England as a whole. And Edinburgh as a city. Also
loved New Zealand for how beautiful it was. And Sydney is super fun. I think a
lot of it is just how cool the girls are that I get to stay with and hang
out with. For that, I would choose almost every city!</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"><span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">SB: With
the workshops that you host, you’re offering tutorials in real time.
What’s it like being out from behind the screen?</span></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"></span></b> </div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"></span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.5pt;"><strong>CD:</strong> So much fun! I actually prefer to do
real-life events. Youtube is fun and cool to be creative, but what I really
love is the human interaction-- the hugs, the smiles, the instant
feedback, the one on one contact. Nothing beats that!</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.5pt;"></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"><span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">SB: Did the
face to face aspect of it all come easily to you?</span></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"></span></b> </div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"></span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.5pt;"><strong>CD:</strong> Absolutely. I am more of an "in
person" person so it comes more naturally than anything. All I have to do
is be myself and it's so nice!</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.5pt;"></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"><span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">SB: You’re
very passionate about positive body image and helping people to find their
self-confidence – where does this passion come from?</span></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"></span></b> </div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"></span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"><strong>CD:</strong> From being a young insecure girl and wishing there was someone out
there back then that had of said the things I was thinking. It took me so many
years to figure myself out and be confident. It is still something I struggle
with. I feel that if I voice my feelings and try to offer any help that I can
to girls that are also struggling, I am doing some sort of good. I like the
feeling of putting good stuff out there. There is already too much negative.
Too many bitchy girls tearing each other down. I don't want any part of
that.</span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"><span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">SB: You
also seem quite passionate about sharing eco-friendly solutions to all aspects
of life – is this something you’re interested in bringing over into your
cosmetics?</span></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"></span></b> </div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"></span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"><strong>CD:</strong> Bomber Betty is already paraben free, hypo allergenic, cruelty
free, sulfate free, gluten free and mostly vegan. That is why I attached
my name to that company. I like what they are doing and what they are about!</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"><span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">SB: What’s
next for Cherry Dollface?</span></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"></span></b> </div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"></span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.5pt;"><strong>CD:</strong> WORLD DOMINATION!!!! or maybe another tour
or two. Haha. Who knows! I am just continuing to move forward, trying to be
positive, trying to put good stuff out there, and trying to have fun at the
same time.</span></div>
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you enjoy most about your time in Australia and at GreazeFest?</span></span></b></div>
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eat, and the sights I get to see that are unique to each country and city I
visit.</span></div>
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Sheri Bombhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18220906981157426429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-203191163528847405.post-43919501550189129342015-08-20T15:29:00.000+10:002015-08-20T15:29:01.967+10:00GreazeFest: Sunday<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">As the final day of GreazeFest, Sunday always has an unusual
yet enjoyable sense of exhaustion combined with the feeling of never wanting it
to end. So with that in mind, I opted for comfort to see me through until the
end of the festival and give my aching feet a break. We rocked up just in time
to catch the end of The Sugarshakers on the indoor Rockhouse stage and by the
time we’d grabbed a table, said our hellos and started on the first beer of the
day, The Hi-Boys were already up. For an earlier morning time slot, these guys
rocked it! I always love The Hi-Boys, they always put on such an energetic show
and their music has that fast pace I like, with plenty of sinful sex appeal
that would have 50s women clutching their pearls.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">After we sweated up a storm getting down to The Hi-Boys, we kicked
back with a cold one to the sweet yet slightly twisted hillbilly sounds of Hank’s
Jalopy Demons. We were bopping in our seats to tracks like Shake-a-bop and Way
Out and tapping away to some of their classics like King Kong and I’m Going
Straight. I was especially pleased when they played one of my favourites of
theirs, She’s Well Stacked. We considered popping out onto the oval to get
another hit of The Detonators, but Labretta Suede was up next and I certainly
didn’t want to miss that!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Labretta Suede and the Motel 6 were certainly a bit of a
different act for GreazeFest, but it’s great to see Lori so on the ball when it
comes to offering tunes for all types. My musical tastes are pretty diverse, so
it was really cool to see such a unique and high voltage rock n roll act at
GreazeFest. While I’m sure they weren’t to everyone’s tastes, the onstage
antics of Labretta Suede, writing around in her tiger print latex lingerie was
supremely entertaining. The Motel 6 were a wall of sound to back up that
scratchy, smoky voice that just works and I’d describe their sound as a mix of
The Cramps and The Detroit Cobras – pretty freakin cool!! I do think they would
have benefitted more as a night time act when everyone was ready to rock out,
but I think they did a great job and I’d love to see them again. No doubt a
sleazy seedy bar would just add to the atmosphere. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">While Pat Capocci took to the indoor stage, we ventured out
for one last lap around the oval, taking in the dusty, rusty rat rods and the
shiny chrome and fins of the customs. Another great day of sunny weather meant
that some of the rides were almost blinding in their brilliance as the sun reflected
off the chrome and metal flake. Outside on the Hot Rod Stage , The Ten Fours played
us out as we hurried inside to check out what was simply billed as the
GreazeFest Super Group. With a name like that, we knew there would be something
special in store for us and we weren’t wrong! Practically every musician from
every band that performed at the festival over the weekend came together for
the most epic jam session. Musicians swapped instruments and band mates,
playing all kinds of covers in all kinds of line ups. Not only was it amazing
musically, but it was so enjoyable to see how much the musicians themselves
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Despite the festival drawing to a close, The Flattrakkers
picked up the pace with their unmistakable high octane sound. These boys play
as fast as a car around a race track and with each song, the dancefloor got
busier and busier. After a long weekend of drinking, dancing, shopping and
walking around, this was the perfect way to remind us we were still alive!
Unfortunately many people started heading home, but there was one more act
left. Although we’d never heard of The Back Alley Cats before, we always milk
the weekend for everything it’s worth so there was no way we were leaving until
the last band had played. Three young boys who looked like only teenagers took
to the stage and we all glanced around at each other wondering, who were these
guys? It didn’t take us long to figure out they were a name we needed to
remember! They played covers and originals and their youthful looks belied
their raw talent. Those who left before these guys played really missed out. But
once their set was over, unfortunately it was time to leave and we tumbled out
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong>Top:</strong> Leopard Sweater from <a href="http://www.petapledger.bigcartel.com/products" target="_blank"><span style="color: #674ea7;">Peta Pledger</span></a> (<em>second hand from a friend, not helpful sorry!</em>)</span></div>
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I didn't want to miss a minute of all the GreazeFest action, so after being there all day I didn't want to have to leave in order to get ready for all the evening fun. Cue <a href="https://www.facebook.com/fabulouseverything?fref=ts" target="_blank"><span style="color: #674ea7;">Fabulous Everything Hair & Make Up</span></a> coming to the rescue! While doing my own make up wouldn't be a problem, I didn't want to have to worry about trying to do something decent with my hair, holding up the line in the ladies room so Juanita and Fanny saw to it that I looked my best. Besides, lets not kid ourselves, their hair skills far surpass mine and with a special outfit planned, I wanted my hair to look just as good.</div>
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My hair was ready, but the rest of me wasn't so I skipped off to a friend's hotel room nearby and got my face on, shimmied into my dress and downed a glass of champagne to calm my nerves. You see, for the last few months I had been working towards wearing this dress. It was my 'goal dress' when I started getting serious at the gym with my health and fitness. I wanted to be trim and tight enough to feel confident in wearing this amazing, figure-hugging dress. I purchased the dress about a month out from GreazeFest, feeling confident that I was on track to wearing it. It wasn't cheap, but it was certainly beautiful and I wanted to use it as my reward for all my hard work. I'd been lusting after this dress for quite some time. The week of GreazeFest, I tried it on and was a little shaken. It didn't quite look as good as I had imagined, as I had hoped. I wasn't sure if it was all in my head, just the nerves of wearing something I'm not used to wearing, or if it was the truth. Still, I had nothing else to wear and I figured I just had to go for it.</div>
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When I emerged from the bathroom with it on, my friends whooped and whistled. Sure, that's the kind of reaction a gal wants when she makes an appearance dressed to the nines, but inside I was still quite nervous and unsure. My breathing was laboured, my heart was hammering and I was shaking a little. Could I actually pull this off? Or was I just going to look like one very shimmery, over-stuffed sausage? I decided it was time for those voices in my head to just shut the heck up and for me to just get out there! I must say, everybody was very lovely and soon I had forgotten all about my doubts and was enjoying this new-found confidence. Besides, Doubleblack were up on stage and absolutely ROCKING the house with a wall of sound! There was nothing left to do but let myself go and boogie!</div>
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After Doubleblack finished, the packed dancefloor cleared while everybody caught their breath and cooled off a little. Rusty Pinto provided the perfect sound track for sipping a drink for a minute of reprieve. A little less wound up than Doubleblack but still kept you bopping along, ready for more. Rusty is a bit of a favourite up here in Queensland and the crowd certainly let him know that he was welcomed back. They screamed and yelled for more, but unfortunately his time was over and it was time for headlining Swedish act The Go Getters to take to the stage. </div>
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These guys whipped up a storm the last time they visited Australia a few year ago, and this time was no exception. Joined by Tyron of The ReChords on the stand up bass, Peter and Totte brought an explosive energy to the stage. Their hard and fast music is backed by a driving rhythm that makes you wanna shake that thang - and shake we did! The Go Getters played a SUPER extended set, working the crowd into a frenzy, and there was no doubt that the crowd had absolutely got their money's worth. One of the things I really enjoyed was seeing Pete and Totte visibly, so obviously enjoying their time up on the stage. Tonight all the action wound down at 10pm and although earlier in the day we had been lamenting this and planning places to go out afterwards, after a big day out in the sun on our feet and dancing up a storm, we quietly sent a thank you out to Lori Lee wherever she was for saving us from ourselves, remember we had to front up and do it all over again tomorrow! </div>
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<strong>Dress:</strong> <a href="http://www.pinupgirlclothing.com/monica-black-silver.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #674ea7;">Black & Silver Lurex Monica</span></a> from PinUp Girl Clothing</div>
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<strong>Fur:</strong> <a href="http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Ivory-White-Black-Faux-Fur-Wedding-Bridal-Wrap-Jacket-Shawl-Cape-Bolero-Coat-C02-/181185141787?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&var=&hash=item2a2f79dc1b" target="_blank"><span style="color: #674ea7;">Black Faux Fur Wrap</span></a> from eBay</div>
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<strong>Jewellery:</strong> Earrings, Necklace & Brooch (holding by fur closed) <a href="http://www.lovisa.com.au/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #674ea7;">Lovisa</span></a></div>
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<strong>Shoes:</strong> <a href="https://www.williamsshoes.com.au/RAQUEL-Black-271596.aspx" target="_blank"><span style="color: #674ea7;">Raquel Black</span></a> by InStep from Williams Shoes</div>
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So it turns out the Monica dress is amazing! I've seen smaller girls wear it and I've seen plus size girls wear it and it seems to have the magical powers of looking great on everyone. Although I do think it's a dress that is enhanced by curves, so if you tend to be straight up and down in your shape it might not be for you. It has a built in shaper, which gives you a really nice, firm hug and keeps everything where it should be. The lovely rouching and drape of the fabric is also great because although it's skin tight, it's just enough to disguise any imperfections. The dress is also nice and warm to wear, so it was perfect for this kind of night time event in winter. I've seen lots of reviews on this dress and they all seem to agree on these details. </div>
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Something all of them failed to mention however, is how difficult this dress can be to get into (and out of)! Forget looking like a saucy minx, you'll be contorting yourself and jumping all over the room trying to get it to budge. I dunno, maybe I'm just a spaz, but the built in shaper makes getting in and out of the dress a bit of a physical challenge. I think it's a bit of an art, and once you get it down pat it gets easier. Still, I think it's something worth mentioning as the first time I put it on was a bit of a sight. My tip is to step into it from the top and get your arms in the sleeves and then pull and wiggle it up over the rest of you and into place. Don't say I didn't warn you. </div>
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Also, I had to list my shoes on this one because these shoes are super affordable, and look great with EVERYTHING, but are also super comfortable! I am onto my second pair already (I also have them in red) and am about to buy my third pair in the black. I have worn them so much that they have stretched and no longer support my foot properly, meaning that have lost their super comfy magical powers. But they last quite well if you try not to wear them to death like I do, and when they do eventually need replacing, replace them I do because they are the best and most comfortable heel I have ever worn. Aside from the black and the red, I've also seen them come in a lovely cobalt blue and a peacock green. They have a slightly pointy tip, but only ever so slightly. I just love them and thought everyone else needed to know about them! haha</div>
Sheri Bombhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18220906981157426429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-203191163528847405.post-63753927166641639852015-08-11T10:32:00.000+10:002015-08-11T10:32:02.232+10:00GreazeFest: Saturday<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Having been on my best behaviour the night before, I awoke
Saturday morning feeling refreshed and ready to get back into the action. We
were blessed with some incredible ‘winter’ weather here in Queensland and the
sun was shining, warming up the day to a very comfortable temperature. We
rocked up at about 10.30 and said a few quick hello’s over a beer before
heading out onto the oval for a quick scout around the cars and stalls.</span><br />
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made the festival less of a mad dash to get around and see everything without
missing out on the bands. Whatever you don’t get to on Saturday, you can always
see on Sunday and when you run into so many familiar faces on your way around
the oval, this makes it so much easier to see everything and still get to catch
up with friends. We zipped around the stalls to the sounds of Zephyr Project
and Miss Teresa on the outdoor Hot Rod Stage. I even managed to score myself a
brand new bright red shiny Lux Deville wallet from <a href="http://www.starsandswallows.com.au/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #674ea7;">Stars and Swallows</span></a>! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The sun was actually beating down and although I had a brand
new hat to shade my face, I was wearing a sleeveless dress and could feel the
sting of the sun on my skin so we headed back to the undercover area, which
conveniently also happens to be the bar area, for some hydration and a cool
off. Ahhh winter in Queensland. We just managed to catch the end of the set
from Twang, one of our fave local bands! By that stage all our usual crew was
rolling in and we spent the next little while catching up with them and
listening to Kieron McDonald on the Rockhouse Stage. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Although we’d checked out the Art Show briefly the night
before, the calibre of art on offer definitely required another going over so
we spent some time in the Tiki Bar taking in all the detail and talent on show.
By the time we emerged at the side of stage, The Bone Rattlers had taken to the
stage and were amping things up as the day visitors straggled out the gates and
the stayers geared up for the night time festivities. I just managed to enjoy
the whole set from The Bone Rattlers before flouncing off to my appointment
with <a href="https://www.facebook.com/fabulouseverything?fref=ts" target="_blank"><span style="color: #674ea7;">Fabulous Everything Hair & Make Up</span></a> to get my ‘do did before changing
into my special night time outfit. But more on that later…<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong>Hat:</strong> <a href="http://www.westernbootbarn.com.au/sunbody-kenny-sun006.aspx" target="_blank"><span style="color: #674ea7;">SunBody Kenny</span></a> from <a href="https://t.cfjump.com/t/16597/19492/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #674ea7;">Western Boot Barn</span></a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong>Earrings:</strong> Erstwilder Cactus Road Earrings from <a href="http://www.vintagepip.com.au/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #674ea7;">Vintage Pip</span></a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong>Boots:</strong> Brown Suede Cowboy Boots from <a href="http://www.simon.com/mall/opry-mills/stores/50-east-shoes" target="_blank"><span style="color: #674ea7;">50 East Shoes</span></a> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I’d already decided that Saturday was going to be my ‘Western’
day and I’d been on lookout for a cute gingham dress when I came across the
Canyon Dig It? Dress on ModCloth. It was so unique that I just had to have it,
plus it reminded me of driving through the Arizona desert and visiting the
Grand Canyon on our first USA trip. I got so many compliments on it throughout
the day and it was really comfortable to wear. I only wish it had pockets! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The Kenny hat was a fortuitous find, as I had only just
started looking for a proper cowboy hat when I was contacted by <a href="https://t.cfjump.com/t/16597/19492/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #674ea7;">Western BootBarn</span></a> wanting to team up as an affiliate. Before I agreed to bring them on
board, I figured I had better test out their quality and service so I secretly
ordered the hat off the website and waited to see what happened. The hat was
extremely well-priced and when it arrived (very quickly I might add) I was
super impressed with the quality of it. It’s a real pinto hat made in Mexico.
For that price, and for its speedy arrival, I was delighted to have <a href="https://t.cfjump.com/t/16597/19492/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #674ea7;">WesternBoot Barn</span></a> on board! They sell all kinds of mens, womens and childrens western
wear, cowboy boots, belt buckles hats and so forth. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Given that I was planning on wearing my hair in pigtails
(hello roll outta bed style) I knew I needed some cute earrings seeing as they
were going to be on show. I googled myself silly and finally managed to track
down a pair of the darling Cactus Road earrings by Erstwilder at Vintage Pip.
Sadly these are no longer available, but you can still get the brooch which is
equally as cute! I am a sucker for the cutesy Erstwilder style!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">My boots that I’d been dying to take for a spin around GreazeFest
are unfortunately not available online. I picked them at up at Opry Mills, the
mall opposite the Grand Ole Opry, when we were in Nashville last year. You’d
think cowboy boots would be easy to find in Nashville, and there was certainly
no shortage of them, but despite going up and down Broadway for hours trying on
all kids of pairs of boots, it wasn’t until I’d actually given up on getting a
pair and we were killing some time at the mall before the show at the Grand Ole
Opry that I came across these boots and instantly fell in love with their
fringing and antique gold star detailing. They’re super comfy to wear and I
love them! If you’re after a great pair of boots, check out what’s on offer at
<a href="https://t.cfjump.com/t/16597/19492/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #674ea7;">Western Boot Barn</span></a> – they have some great options which are tempting me at the
moment! </span></div>
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The anticipation was building all day and for those of us who didn't have the day off work, I don't imagine we got much work done anyway! Social media was buzzing with all the final preparations for the beginning of the GreazeFest Kustom Kulture festivities. For any readers who live on the south side of Brisbane, you may even have spotted me in the local paper.</div>
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I spent most of the day counting down the hours until home time and popped into the hairdressers during my lunch break to get my hair did for the evening. It's been fun experimenting with different styles even though I've got the side of my head shaved and I'm surprised by what I (and the professionals) can achieve! Finally all the primping and preening was done and it was time to head to the first night of the festival!</div>
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Little Billy kicked off the night but I must admit I didn't get to see much of the band as everybody was rolling through the gates and every which way I turned I ran into a familiar face that required squeals of delight, hugs and catch ups, not to mention oohing and ahhing over outfits and the odd selfie or two. Next up were Stripped Black and it was only towards the end of their set that I managed to make my way down to the stage but the few songs I caught had certainly picked up the pace and man was I ready to rock out!</div>
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The Detonators were up next and I was practically jumping out of my skin with excitement! I haven't seen these guys play live for quite some time, but they're one of my favourite Aussie rockabilly bands and they were just as good as I remember. They played a bunch of songs off their new album Monster in a Box, as well as all our old favourites. I nearly lost my voice from all the singing, screaming and shouting! With a little encouragement from the crowd (read: us starting a roaring chant) they played an encore of Jason You're A Lout, one of my all time favourite Detonators songs!</div>
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Just when we thought we'd caught our breath, headlining act Will & The Hi-Rollers took to the stage and rocked us some more. With a name like that, it makes sense that these guys hail from Las Vegas, but booking them as the final act of the night was no gamble. They whipped the crowd into a frenzy with their sassy showmanship and their obvious talent. These guys had so much energy, they looked like they could have kept playing well into the night and the crowd wouldn't have minded a bit! But alas, all good things must come to an end and so it was that we headed home to fall into bed and prepare to do it all over again tomorrow! </div>
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<strong>Dress:</strong> Voodoo Vixen Penny Dress in Red from <a href="http://blamebetty.com/voodoo-vixen-floral-flocked-swing-dress" target="_blank"><span style="color: #674ea7;">Blame Betty</span></a></div>
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<strong>Hair Flowers:</strong> Red Flower from <a href="https://t.cfjump.com/t/16597/15502/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #674ea7;">Atomic Cherry</span></a></div>
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I wore the Penny dress in a size large but ultimately I think I probably could have sized down to the medium. Between my work at the gym paying off and plenty of stretch in the fabric, I think the medium would have fit my waist better, but instead I opted to wear a little belt that I dug out of the back of my cupboard at the last minute. I think it worked out great though, as the belt kind of helped to break up the print a little. This dress feels divine, the red base fabric is nice and thick but soft and stretchy making it super comfortable to wear. The mesh overlay is soft and light and the flocked floral design is so velvety and luxurious. I love the sheer top, giving you a bit of sexy peekaboo while still feeling 'covered'. The sweetheart bust line is really flattering while the keyhole cutout and tie up detail add a bit of interest. You could wear a petticoat under this dress for added fullness, but I wore it as is and the fabric hung beautifully, clinging to my curves before falling away in a beautifully draped A line. </div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Wow, it’s been AGES since I did a proper post. What can I
say? Things have been busy but not particularly exciting, so my motivation to
write has been low. However there is something that I knew I just had to write
about – the new album from <strong><span style="color: #674ea7;">The Rechords 'Live Rechording'</span></strong>. Unfortunately it’s
not available to everyone right now but if you happened to contribute to their
crowd funding campaign to make the album, you should have your copy by now. My
love of The Rechords is well-documented and I have to say, this album is
incredible!! I haven’t stopped listening to it since it arrived. It is hands
down my favourite release of theirs since their debut album On The Wagon.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The whole album (featuring a whopping 20 tracks!) is packed
to the brim with fantastic tracks including originals, covers and previously
unreleased original tracks and I just can’t say enough about how much I love
love love this album! As the name suggests, it was recorded live across 2 shows
at the Yarra Hotel late last year and it really conveys the energy this trio
unleash when they play live. While their studio albums offer a polished result
that really showcases their harmonies, this live recorded album gives me the
same heart-bursting happy buzz that I get every time I see these guys live,
which is perhaps why I’m currently addicted to listening to it. The whole thing
ROCKS but my fave tracks are #2 Could’ve Been Worse (of course haha), #8 Before
I Met You and #10 Bull By The Horns. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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more than just their campaign backers, because it’s just too good not to share!
Sadly the boys aren’t playing GreazeFest this year but I really wish they were –
I miss them!! I haven’t seen them live for a while, so I hope they take a trip
up to QLD real soon. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Speaking of <strong><a href="http://www.greazefest.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #674ea7;">GreazeFest</span></a></strong>, I bought my goal dress to wear on
Saturday night!!! I’ve been making progress at the gym and I cannot wait to
wear it! I’ve wanted it for so long but didn’t think I could pull it off…until
now! In fact, I’ve already got all my outfits for GreazeFest bought and
planned, even down to the accessories! I’m organised this year. I can’t wait!! I
can’t go into my outfit details just yet, but rest assured I will once
GreazeFest is over. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The year GreazeFest once again goes interstate. You can <a href="http://www.greazefest.com/pages/?ParentPageID=2&PageID=46" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #674ea7;">get your tickets</span></strong></a> for Brisbane & Melbourne here.</span></div>
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Sheri Bombhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18220906981157426429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-203191163528847405.post-80255204902471545482015-03-24T09:25:00.000+10:002015-03-24T09:25:28.606+10:00Palm Springs Swing Collection<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Enter her latest creation, the <a href="http://theoblongboxshop.com/collections/palm-springs-swing" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #674ea7;">Palm Springs Swing Collection</span></strong></a>. Be still my beating heart! I've been to Palm Springs twice now and have loved it every single time. The prints in this collection are reminiscent of the city's incredible mid-century modern design as well as memories of Tiki Oasis. Featuring everything from tiki's in space to shrunken heads, John Waters flamingos, sneaky tiki's, moai's, mid-century pads and even puffer fish, this collection truly offers something for everyone. Just like the novelty print skirts of the 50s, each skirt uses more than 2 yards of fabric, for easy fullness without a petticoat if you wish, which is perfect for the warm Queensland climate. </div>
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The medium weight 100% polyester gives the skirts a soft, comfortable feel and best of all - they don't crush or need ironing! Featuring a size zip and button, the waistband also offers an extra inch of room, allowing you to move the button for a custom fit. With a total length of 26" there's still plenty of room for a petticoat if you're looking to achieve maximum fullness. There's also a hidden right side pocket ideal for your compact and lipstick and large enough to fit a smartphone. Skirts with pockets? TOTAL win in my book!</div>
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But perhaps what sets this line and The Oblong Box Shop apart is that the designs on the fabric are handcrafted by Denialle herself. That's right, the beauty and brains behind the brand illustrates the designs you see on the garments herself! Having greater control over the whole creation process allows Denialle to ensure all her products are perfect. More than simply recreations, The Oblong Box line offers unique pieces that are sure to be a highlight of your wardrobe.</div>
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Sheri Bombhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18220906981157426429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-203191163528847405.post-88992620452419180292015-03-19T13:27:00.000+10:002015-03-19T13:27:36.287+10:00Girl Interrupted<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Things have been pretty light
around here lately, content-wise and frequency. Nothing to really sink your
teeth into. I’m sorry about that. But I’m also not really that sorry. Usually
if things on the blog are feeling light, it’s usually because I’m not. Which
isn’t to say that things are bad. Things have just been a bit different lately.
Busy and yet not at the same time. Since the end of last year I feel like I’ve
been playing catch up with life. I haven’t been going out as much, so when I do
go out I choose to relish the occasion, rather than going out ‘on duty’ so to
speak. In saying that, I miss bringing awesome content to this space. So this
is my commitment to you, to get back into it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Although I’ve felt a little
loaded at times, it’s not really a bad thing. You see I ended last year and
started this year with the intent of making it my year to shine. My year to
learn about myself and take care of myself. And I’ve been doing that, which is
great. But it also takes time away from other things. But honestly, it’s about
time I did that. For so long I’ve tried to spread myself too thin doing all the
things but I wasn’t properly caring for myself. One of the biggest changes I’ve
made has been starting at the gym. Like, REALLY starting. I’ve joined gyms in
the past but have never really stuck to them, just made excuses and ended up
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Since joining the gym in January
I’ve been going 4 times a week, every week. Usually I do two 1 hour cardio work
outs and two half hour weights work outs a week. This is the most committed I’ve
ever been to my fitness, even having regular personal training sessions! I
guess I just realised that I’m not getting any younger (I know, don’t roll your
eyes, I know I’m not old) but I figured the longer I left it and the older I
got before I committed to these lifestyle changes, the harder it was going to
be to achieve. I haven’t had some kind of miraculous weight loss. In fact, the
scales haven’t really changed that much yet. But my physical abilities have
increased so much and my shape has certainly changed. My clothes fit better and
best of all, I feel great!</span><br />
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way is that I know that it’s REAL. No dramatic weight loss, just a steady
increase in my fitness and small but noticeable changes in my body. That means
this is a sustainable habit, a lifestyle change that I can easily maintain.
That’s the really important part. This has become a habit now. Going to the gym
is simply a part of my day. Something that’s factored in like work, lunch or
grocery shopping. You just do it. Even on the occasional days where I don’t
feel like going, I’ve pushed myself to go, just to prove to myself that I can
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Don’t worry, this isn’t going to
become a health and fitness blog. And I still love a cocktail and a juicy
burger. I don’t think I’ll ever lose my love affair with food. But I’m learning
more about nutrition and understanding what my body needs while balancing that
with the things that I enjoy. And that is the absolute key here. Balance. Which
brings me back to the beginning. Part of restoring that balance to my life is
getting back into things here. I’ve missed you guys! Even when I’ve been here
posting, I haven’t REALLY been here and I do feel bad about that. You guys
deserve so much better than that.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">So I’m sorry for being a naughty
blogger, but I’m really glad to be back and super grateful to you for sticking
around. I’m looking forward to bringing more fun your way! Which starts next
week with a post on an AMAZING new clothing line launched this week that I had
a small involvement in. You guys are going to lose it!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">This Saturday I’m off to the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/543291135773316/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #674ea7;">Rods& Rockabilly Festival</span></a> at Hamilton where I can’t wait to wear something from
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Sheri Bombhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18220906981157426429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-203191163528847405.post-25974341359765762922015-03-10T12:59:00.000+10:002015-03-10T12:59:32.430+10:00Tattoo Tuesday: There's No Place Like Home<div style="text-align: justify;">
Two Tattoo Tuesday's in a row? Geez I spoil you guys! And myself apparently haha Today's tattoo comes from a childhood obsession of mine which I suppose has morphed into an adult obsession of mine - albeit in a slightly different way. You see, when I was little I was in LOVE with the movie The Wizard of Oz. So much so that I would watch it multiple times a day pretty much every day. It must have driven my poor mother mad, but she was such a good sport she even replaced the video tape (yep, video) when I wore it out. As an adult, I'm in love with shoes so I thought this one was perfect!</div>
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Done by Chris Vilches of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/oldskool.tattoo.studio" target="_blank"><span style="color: #674ea7;"><strong>Old Skool Tattoo and Barber Shop</strong></span></a> (get a haircut while you're there), Dorothy's ruby slippers are not only a reminder that there's no place like home, but that Dorothy had the power to get home all along, she just had to believe in herself and try! I think that is such a wonderful reminder for all of us, too often we forget just how powerful we really are and find excuses or distractions as a reason not to try something, for fear of failing. I said at the start of this year that 2015 was going to be all about me, finding myself, my strength and my power. And you know what? It's working! More on that in another post, but this tattoo is all about honouring and reminding myself of this shift within.</div>
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Not to mention - SHOES! Duh! Haha After seeing Wicked with my Mum and my sister a couple of weeks ago, I knew it was time to get this one done. This tattoo is on my left leg, just underneath my knee wrapping around to the inside of my leg. Also, (and I never even realised this) as someone pointed out, it matches with my tattoo perfectly, creating a bit of a 'yellow brick road' effect! Pretty cool huh? Chris is a fantastic artist who whipped this out in no time. It's healing beautifully and his choice of design (it needed more sparkles he said - what a guy!) and colours is nothing short of perfect. I am so happy with this tattoo! </div>
Sheri Bombhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18220906981157426429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-203191163528847405.post-18926878651469479762015-02-24T12:40:00.000+10:002015-02-24T12:40:16.460+10:00Tattoo Tuesday: I'm A Fan Of Japan<div style="text-align: justify;">
I must apologise for how long it's taken me to post this Tattoo Tuesday. This tattoo was done almost 3 months ago when I was in Japan but I kept forgetting to ask The Man to take a picture of it for me and every time I tried to take one myself, it just ended up looking all weird and distorted. I guess trying to get a good photo of your own hip while hunched over will do that. Anyway, it's certainly about time I shared this with you all. My own little inked memento of my trip to Japan, not to mention even more incentive to go back. </div>
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Balancing out my two stem of cherries which were my first ever tattoo, this stunning little piece by <a href="http://www.stroker.jp/works_chi.html" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #674ea7;">Chihiro</span></strong></a> is on my left hip and was done by <a href="http://stroker.jp/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #674ea7;">Stroker Tattoo</span></strong></a> in Yokohama. I wanted something lovely and feminine that as soon as you looked at it, you knew it was Japanese. Cherry blossoms seemed like the obvious choice, but I wanted something more than that. The stunning oriental fan is super feminine and what could be more Japanese than gorgeous Mt Fuji? Although we didn't have time to go up Mt Fuji, we saw it from a number of vantage points around Japan and it truly is a stunning sight to behold. The next time we go to Japan, visiting My Fuji is at the top of my list.</div>
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Now I must admit, for all the tattoos I have for some strange reason this one KILLED! Why is still a mystery to me as I already have a tattoo in the same spot and it didn't hurt anywhere near as much as this one did. I'm not sure if they use a different technique or different inks or needles or what but I was seriously nearly crying getting this done and I was SO close to telling her to stop and not finish. I'm not ashamed to admit it. It seriously hurt more than my chest piece! But the pain was totally worth it, don't you think? I may have needed a little 'medicine' once it was done HA!</div>
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Sheri Bombhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18220906981157426429noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-203191163528847405.post-33821293813720971862015-02-10T12:32:00.000+10:002015-02-10T12:32:16.626+10:00A Close Shave with Johnny Voodoos<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">To kick off the New Year, I did
what every girl loves to do, I had a hair makeover! Something completely new
and different. Something fun and exciting. I posted a picture of my new ‘do on
Instagram but I’ve been meaning to go into a little more detail on here, but
with catching up on my Japan trip, I just hadn’t got around to it. But I had my
new style freshened up the other day and I have some exciting news about that
so I thought what better time to share!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I felt like something a bit
different, and what could be more different for me than shaving my head!? Of
course, not my whole head, but I’ve really been enjoying my new look with the
side shaved in. Lots of people have told me it really suits me, but best of all
I really love it! I love my purple hair too, so I decided to keep that going.
But like all vibrant colours, it needs a little extra TLC. Enter Jay and
Hayley, from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jvbsspringwood" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #674ea7;">Johnny Voodoo’s Barbershop Springwood</span></strong></a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><br />Carrying on the excellent work of
the original <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Johnny-Voodoos-Barber-Shop/114815835267505" target="_blank"><span style="color: #674ea7;">Johnny Voodoo’s Barbershop</span></a> in Camira, these two are now manning
the new shop, located in <a href="https://www.facebook.com/oldskool.tattoo.studio" target="_blank"><span style="color: #674ea7;">Old Skool Tattoo Springwood</span></a>. This is very good news
for me for two reasons. 1) This is just down the road from my work, which makes
popping in super easy and 2) this barbershop not only does some of the best
quiffs and flattops in Brisbane, but they’re also doing ladies hair now!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I’m so excited about this! For
ages, I’ve been watching The Man get his hair done in the super cool confines
of the Johnny Voodoo’s Barbershop and wishing that there was a place as cool as
this for women. Now there is! Covered wall to wall in Kustom Kulture artwork,
skate decks and oddities, you can recline in an old school barber chair and let
Jay and Hayley work their magic on your hair. Forget about boring gossip magazines and Top 40 radio stations, here you'll find cool tattoo and kustom culture magazines and catchy rockabilly and psychobilly tunes. Not only that, but you can also
enjoy a cold beer – now THAT’S service!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Specialising in crazy colours and
styles, Jay and Hayley offer a super fun and friendly environment to relax and
enjoy yourself. At the moment, you can go and visit them from 10am to 6pm every
Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday and from 1pm to 9pm every Thursday. Much cheaper
than many city salons, it’s just $70 for a style cut and $85 for a full head of
colour. Of course, if like me you need multiple services, they’ll do you a
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that re-growth and old, washed out colour – I’m ashamed! But by the time Jay
was done with me I felt like a new woman and left the shop feeling a million
bucks! First we bleached my roots, then applied the colour which was a custom
mix Jay created just for me from those beautifully vibrant Manic Panic
products. After plenty of processing time for colour vibrancy and longevity, it
was a nice wash, quick trim and shave and a blow dry that left my hair feeling
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I think the results speak for
themselves. It’s so awesome that there is finally a place as cool as this for
women to get their hair done! The boys have been having all the fun for far too
long. In saying that, Jay and Hayley are still right on top of mens cuts as
well. In fact, with Valentine’s Day fast approaching, they’re offering a <strong>mens
and ladies cut combo for $80 plus 20% off all colour</strong>!! What could be more
romantical than getting your hair done together!?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Walk-ins are welcome, but it’s
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Sheri Bombhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18220906981157426429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-203191163528847405.post-5235230285194378282015-01-27T12:09:00.000+10:002015-01-27T12:09:24.303+10:00Mooneyes Hot Rod & Custom Show Japan 2014<div style="text-align: justify;">
I must apologise for being so slack lately. I finally got around to wrapping up my Japan trip and promised a follow up post for the Mooneyes Hot Rod Show but that was weeks ago. Although, slack isn't really the right word. I haven't really been slack, I've just been really busy with other things. My full time job has been REALLY busy lately plus I've been hitting the gym heaps so I haven't had a lot of spare time. Hopefully things should be calming down now so you can expect more regular posts from now on. Yay! Anyway, you've had to wait long enough so without further ado - the Mooneyes Hot Rod & Custom Show!!</div>
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We made sure we picked up the limited edition, event-only rat fink metal key ring before they sold out and then we were off. I was like a kid busting for a wee, I couldn't keep my feet still as we stood, so eager to get up close to these marvels of machinery and metal flake. To be honest, I felt like I could have peed my pants haha I was so excited to be there and at every corner we turned there was always something to make me gasp. There were show boats and ratters, customs and cruisers, bikes and builds, vans and vee dubs. They even a little smart car haha They say a picture says a thousand words, so I'll let them do the talking because lets face it, when it comes to eye candy like that I just can't bare to interrupt.</div>
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Also, I got to meet Gene Winfield which was amazing!! He is such a lovely guy and it was so cool to see such a legend being so friendly with everyone. It's clear how much he has inspired generations of hot rodders. </div>
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It was an amazing day and we ran into quite a few familiar faces which was nice. The boys stayed right up until close but Vicki and I nicked back to the hotel for a nice hot shower and a quick spruce up, ready for a night out with a bunch of the Aussies. It's definitely the best show I've ever been to and I can't wait to go back. Fingers crossed we'll be at the one next year - the 25th Anniversary show!</div>
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I’m so glad to finally get around to writing this one because Japan was just so wonderful and it’s high time I shared it with you all. It was looking like we might forgo another trip to the US in order to go back and stay for longer in Japan but we have unfinished business with the US, so Japan will have to wait a little bit longer. But I must say I can’t wait to go back! 6 days just wasn’t long enough and I really fell in love with everything about it. The people, the buildings, the food, the weather – I really just loved it all!<br />
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After an all-day flight, a train from the airport to Yokohama and a rather late dinner, we fell into bed around midnight on the first night, eager to get out and about the next day. Unfortunately we awoke to some sad news on the home front so opted to switch our plans for the first day around for a later day in our itinerary and enjoy a more relaxed pace. We wandered around marvelling at the beautiful streets and the Yokohama waterfront. We went up to the top of Queens Tower and I just couldn’t believe the view – city as far as the eye could see! All presided over by the very majestic looking Mt Fuji.
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In the afternoon we went to Stroker Tattoo to get tattooed (don’t worry, I’ll be sharing that with you soon in its own post). That night we headed to Shibuya to see the ‘Biggest Intersection in the World’. It was incredible! All the people and the lights! We had dinner at a tiny little gyoza set restaurant in the basement of one of the big buildings and wandered around checking out all the shops and lights and sights. <br />
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The next day we were a little more centred and started the day with a trip to Sensoji Temple which I must say is one of the definite highlights of the trip. We had to catch several trains to make our way out there, and after getting on yet another train we thought we may have been lost. But a lovely man overheard us talking and offered to help. He told us he was going to the temple and we could just follow him. After buying us a train ticket and refusing to accept payment, he lead us on yet another train and a short walk to the temple. Before bidding us sayonara…and heading back to the train station! The fibber! He wasn’t going there at all, but he got off his train and went all that way just to make sure we got there. See what I mean about the people? They are just so lovely!<br />
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Sensoji is incredible and there is just so much to see! There is a 200m stretch of road leading up to the temple that is just covered with little shops and markets. As we made our way through we picked up little knick knacks and souvenirs to bring back home. We decided to stop at a little restaurant for a drink – what was to be our first blissful experience of sake. Offered both hot and cold, I opted for cold and was glad I did after sampling a sip of someone else’s hot. Brought out in tiny ceramic jugs with their own little cup, you’d be amazed by just how much fits in one little bottle. Oh sake! We sipped away getting progressively happier until we all had a bit of the giggles going and what shall now be known as ‘sake face’ – which also looks a lot like sloth face haha Sake makes you feel lovely!
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That night we headed to Harajuku to take in all the funky fashion before finishing up in Tokyo. We went to the top of Tokyo Tower and marvelled at the incredible view. We were even lucky enough to witness an amazing fireworks display (which we think was from Tokyo Disneyland) while we were at the top. Once back down the bottom, we found a little hole-in-the-wall ramen restaurant where we proceeded to have the most incredible meal – complete with confusion regarding how the ‘ticket machine’ worked. Yep, you even had to use a ticket vending machine to order your meal! We had a big day ahead of us the next day so we called it a night at a reasonable hour.
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We wanted to be on our game for the next day which was the Mooneyes Hot Rod Show! Oh my goodness what an experience! I think the show and after party (the next day) needs a post of its own, so for now I’ll just let you enjoy some automotive eye candy and cover off on everything Mooneyes-related in another post. Seriously, I could go on for days!<br />
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The next day it was back to sightseeing and we made our way out to Kamakura to see the Big Buddha. It was such a lovely day and a really amazing experience to stand in front of the statue and gaze up into its giant proportions. A gentle giant for sure, it really did have a remarkable sense of peace surrounding it and the detail was incredible. I stood there and stared up into its eyes and it truly gave me goosebumps. The town of Kamakura itself was quite cute and the main street had this quaint air about it that was really worth exploring a little. We couldn’t stay too long though, as we had to make our way to Sankeien Gardens while we still had some daylight. <br />
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Although we got to the gardens closer to dusk, we still managed to see the gardens in all their glory. On fire with autumn colours, the grounds were breathtaking and I can only imagine what they must look like in spring during cherry blossom season. This was my first time experiencing true autumn foliage and the vibrant reds and oranges and golds was as much a novelty to me as it was spectacular. A little further down the road was Mooneyes Area 1, where the after party was to be held. As night fell we made our way there, but not before stopping for a little more sake to warm us up! <br />
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Well it's almost that time again. Time to bid farewell to another year. Can you believe it's already here again? The time just seems to be flying by! 2014 has been a pretty fantastic year for me. Not only did I return to the US for Tiki Oasis and a month-long holiday, I also managed to visit Japan for a week and attend the Mooneyes Christmas Party. A lot of other great things have happened this year too. I've found a great place to live, a nice house with lovely people and I'm really happy there. We even have a dog! I'm still loving my job and in the last half of the year my responsibilities have really stepped up, keeping things interesting and giving me new things to aim for. My family are doing great things in their lives - travel, renovations, personal and work achievements. I can see a lot of my friends achieving, or working towards achieving, big things and it's making them happy. There is a lot of good to see in this year.</div>
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There have been a few not so great things personally as well as in terms of world events, but that is always inevitable. What's important about these situations is how we deal with them and the way we do or don't let them affect us. I must admit, for the last few weeks, I've felt a rock on my chest. A pervading sadness that I can't explain yet can't seem to shake, that creeps its way into the quiet moments and makes me question myself, my decisions and even those close to me at times. It's just that little voice in my head, being a bit of a meanie. But only if I let it. And I have been trying very hard not to let it. Thankfully, I'm winning. Mostly. For me it is a fight very much worth fighting. Because when I feel like this, I am not me. I am a naturally happy, positive, upbeat, bubbly, funny kind of person who easily finds the joy in the little things. I'm easy going, don't stress the small stuff and am generally just happy to go with the flow.</div>
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Lately, I haven't felt like many of those things at all. But I've got my butt-kicking boots on and I'm not letting it take over. Sure that little voice takes its pot shots, and occasionally I can feel myself actually starting to listen to it. But never for long. I crank up the volume on my constructive thoughts, try to be more realistic of my expectations of myself and others and combat it with more positive thoughts. I'm sure it won't last long. It never does. I'm not sure if it's just this time of year, or if it's post-holiday blues compounded by two or hormones or, heck the hole in the ozone layer. I can't really explain it. But imma keep on keeping on and look to the New Year for a breath of fresh air. It's the first year in a little while where I have no big plans. No big trip in the works, no grand schemes - it's a blank canvas really.</div>
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I'm actually quite looking forward to that. Sometimes I think I can get so caught up in what is going to be that I am not truly valuing what currently is. I get so caught up in travel plans and social commitments that I'm not really noticing myself, my own health and wellbeing. Life in the fast lane can be fun, but it also gets very tiring and it's important to me that I don't lose sight of what's important. So this year is MY year. Not to take over the world. To simply reclaim my life. To make more purposeful choices, to truly re-connect with friends and family, to focus on looking after my physical, emotional and mental wellbeing. To truly learn to say no and not feel bad about it. To opt for quality rather than quantity. To take deep breaths. To spend more time alone, rather than trying to fill the gaps in my days, my weeks, with distractions. </div>
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I have no idea what 2015 has in store for me, but whatever it may be, I'm going to be at my optimum so I can tackle it head on and make the most of it. Because if there's one thing this year has taught me, it's that life is too short to neglect yourself, your relationships or your aspirations. </div>
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I know I’m yet to do the wrap up of my Japan trip but I’ve decided to save that for next week or maybe even a little later. I wanted to share my Christmas message with you first. I would have posted about my Japan trip last week, but after the events that unfolded in Martin Place in Sydney it just didn’t seem right.</div>
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A week later and unfortunately there has been more tragedy. The unthinkable up in Cairns as well as some sad news a little closer to home. Perhaps I’m just hormonal and emotional, but I have really been feeling this sadness. I guess everything seems amplified at this time of year. It’s a time that focuses on happiness, togetherness, friends and family and to see these awful things happening now, they just seem so much worse.</div>
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But that isn’t my point. I don’t want to depress you. It’s almost Christmas and we should be happy, not sad. This time of year can be difficult for people for all kinds of reasons. So whether you’re apart from your family, are struggling financially or just find the expectation of the celebration a bit overwhelming, I just want to say that the best gift of all is to be kind to yourself.</div>
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Tis the season to be jolly. And that doesn’t just mean making everyone else happy at the expense of your own. You have to care of yourself in order to be the best mother/wife/sister/brother/friend you can be. Start small. Allow yourself some quiet time. Even if it means walking out to the letterbox to collect the mail by yourself, taking your time and noticing the lovely gardens of your street. Or treating yourself to something you really enjoy. It could be as simple as a coffee and cake or even a dress or new pair of shoes.</div>
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That’s all well and good but that doesn’t put food on the table or presents under the tree I hear you say. And right you are. If you are struggling financially this Christmas, there are lots of places that can help. Check with local churches, community groups and charities for a hand when it comes to Christmas dinner. But remember, your love and care and attention is what really matter most to those you love. And love is free. </div>
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There are plenty of things you can do and gifts you can give that show how much you care about someone, without having to spend money. <a href="http://thebloggess.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #674ea7;">The Bloggess</span></a> has some excellent ideas including making them a YouTube ‘mixed tape’ of songs that remind you of them, making a Pinterest board just for them or even just borrowing some of their favourite books from the library and reading to them. That’s something they will remember and truly treasure long after the batteries wear out of whatever new toy is out. </div>
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Christmas doesn’t have to be a religious holiday. It doesn’t have to be an expensive holiday and it doesn’t have to be a stressful holiday. Quite the opposite in fact. It should be a rewarding holiday that gives you a chance to re-connect with those you love, spend quality time together and remind you of everything in your life to be grateful for. And in case you need a little help remembering all those things to be grateful for, I recommend volunteering with a charity. </div>
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Whether you’re serving up Christmas dinner to families who can’t manage their own or delivering presents to families who would otherwise have nothing under the tree come Christmas morning, it will truly make you appreciate what you do have and will remind you of everything that is good in the world. Which despite what we can sometimes tell ourselves, far outweighs the bad. </div>
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It’s certainly been a year of ups and downs, but I have achieved so much this year and I truly am so happy with the direction my life is heading. Most of all, I’m so grateful to everyone who has stuck with the blog and supported me so much this year.</div>
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An extra special thank you to <a href="http://www.starsandswallows.com.au/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #674ea7;">Stars and Swallows</span></a>, <a href="http://www.meganrizzophotography.com.au/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #674ea7;">Megan Rizzo Photography</span></a>, <a href="http://www.westernwac.com.au/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #674ea7;">Western Wac</span></a>, and <a href="http://www.atomiccherry.com.au/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #674ea7;">Atomic Cherry</span></a> for their sponsorship and continued support of the blog. Without them I wouldn’t be able to bring you some of the fantastic content and giveaways I’ve had this year. It also just means a lot that these guys are in my corner, backing me up, saying ‘I believe in you’ and the same goes for you reading this. </div>
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<strong>So thank you, and here’s to a happy, healthy and prosperous 2015. Much love to you and your families.</strong> </div>
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The countdown is well and truly on! Well actually, it's almost over! Tomorrow is my last day at work and then Thursday morning I fly out for Japan!! I am SO excited! Even though we are only going for a week, I'm just buzzing with anticipation about what this trip will hold. I am really excited about travelling somewhere so different, so out of my comfort zone. A non-Western culture, a non-English speaking destination. Different food, different customs, different everything. What an adventure it's going to be!</div>
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This year's theme is Enchanted World of Colour and I cannot wait to see the amazing paint jobs! I am especially excited to see Iron Orchid in real life! That's the glorious blue and purple 1934 Ford 5-Window Coupe by Galpin Auto Sports you can see up the top of the poster there. I know there will be plenty more jaw-dropping cars to check out, but I've drooled over this baby in magazines for a while so to see her in person is going to be amazing. </div>
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Well my head has finally stopped hurting from my trip to Melbourne on the weekend. If you follow me on Instagram you would have seen a number of snapshots over the weekend of my journey to Melbourne and, the whole reason I was there, the <strong>Suck Em Up Melbourne Mai Tai Crawl 2014</strong>. Created by Melbourne Tiki-o-phile Careless Navigator, this was the second annual Mai Tai Crawl but was to be my first. Lots of the Unholy Rabble Queensland Ohana made the trip down, as did the Sydney crew and the local turnout was also fantastic. It was like a little Tiki Oasis reunion!</div>
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Beginning at <strong><a href="http://www.thebeaufort.com.au/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #674ea7;">The Beaufort</span></a></strong> with a bit of a sip and shop, the festivities kicked off at 12 noon. The atmosphere was awesome with so many happy faces and friends being reunited. Some of the local and interstate tiki creative were selling their wares including tiki mugs, pendants, hand carved statues, bracelets, aloha wear and even some vintage vinyl. Not to mention the official crawl t-shirts, mugs and other ephemera. Zombies, Mai Tais, Jerry & Cherry's and whole host of other delicious tiki cocktails were consumed to the exotic sounds of the sitar which just managed to make itself heard over the cacophony of happiness and fun. I had to remember to pace myself to ensure I'd make it to the 2am finish time. Yep 12 noon til 2 am drinking Mai Tai's, now you know why my head hurt! <br />
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<strong>Side Note:</strong> This is the first time I'd ever been to The Beaufort and it was awesome! The area we were in featured cute wooden tables and chairs and astroturf! It was like a cute little beer garden in the comfort of the indoors. We also ate here and the food was amazing!! Great wings, awesome pork ribs and a beef rib that is to die for!! It's so hard to find good ribs (in Brisbane anyway) so I was really impressed! The place had a great vibe and the staff were wonderful, very friendly and somehow managed to stay on top of things despite all the people and craziness. The next time I'm in Melbourne I will definitely be back!<br />
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At about 5pm we wandered on down to <strong><a href="http://www.theluwow.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #674ea7;">The LuWow</span></a></strong>, a firm Melbourne favourite of mine. Despite all my travels in the USA, The LuWow still remains one of the best tiki bars I've been to in my opinion. Run by Skipper Josh, the guy is amazing! Him and his wife Babs have lead such interesting lives and have been responsible for a number of killer bars here and overseas including Deville's Pad in Perth (although no longer run by them). We started in the Island Village to refill our mai tais, grab a booth and nibble on some pupu platters that were very generously put on for us. Then it was time to move into the Forbidden Temple for Skipper Josh to deliver the talk he also gave at Tiki Oasis. Having been lucky enough to be there the first time, we floated between the two. <br />
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The rest of the night was a blur of mai tais, DJs and silly photos. Although there was one other cool thing that happened...My friends Danielle of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BlackLagoonDesigns" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #674ea7;">Black Lagoon Designs</span></strong></a> and her man Evan of <strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Johnny-Voodoos-Barber-Shop/114815835267505" target="_blank"><span style="color: #674ea7;">Johnny Voodoo's Barber Shop</span></a></strong> GOT ENGAGED!!! How exciting! It was so wonderful and they are such a perfect couple, I am so happy for them. It's rare to see two people who so clearly adore each other so much and who are just made to be together. They are the best couple! I will admit, I may have teared up a little. </div>
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I have to say a HUGE thank you to Rohan and Tan for putting together such a fantastic day. It was my first time meeting them in person and they are just such lovely people! I know they put a lot of work in to organise everything, just so that we could all have a great time. I'm also super grateful to the staff at The Beaufort for being so cool about everything, it really was the perfect place to get things started and line our stomachs. And of course, a big thanks to Skipper Josh for being such a cool cat and making sure we were all looked after and everything went so smoothly. I can't believe how lucky I am to know so many fun, generous, talented, super cool people. I also want to say a big thank you to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/tikidylans.idolhands" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #674ea7;">Tiki Dylans Idol Hands</span></strong></a> for being super sweet and gifting me a beautiful wooden bracelet that he hand carved. I don't, however, thank him for all his attempts to stick his tentacle up my nose haha </div>
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Yep, it's that time again and boy do I have a Tattoo Tuesday for you! This one has been in the works for a while. This tattoo really is a culmination of a number of life influences, beginning way back in my childhood to collide with a number of vintage and current lifestyle influences. You see as a child, I had an elephant stuffed toy that I just LOVED. Not just any elephant stuffed toy, but a PINK elephant! Man, I loved that thing so hard. Since growing up, my fondness for elephants remains (in fact there is an elephant safari lodge in Bali that I really want to visit, where you can help bathe them, take them on walks, etc). But I digress.</div>
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As I grew up and became interested in the rockabilly and kustom kulture lifestyle and began searching for vintage items and collectibles I started to come across glasswear and kitsch little serving trays bearing adorable pink elephant patterns. Pin Up Girl Clothing even released dresses made from a pink elephant fabric for goodness sake! And then, one of my very favourite artists, Shag, began a whole collection of artworks based around pink elephants. THEN I actually got to meet Shag at Tiki Oasis AND I bought a pink elephant tiki mug from Tiki Tony. The signs were adding up!</div>
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So, what's the significance of pink elephants you ask? Well, pink elephants are a euphemism for drunken hallucinations. Lets face it, we all know I like a good drink. Think back to your childhood, do you remember that psychedelic scene in the Disney movie Dumbo, when the wee little elephant drinks from a bucket of water spiked with champagne? Let me refresh your memory.</div>
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So with all this swirling around in my mind and some of the pink elephant fate yet to come, I asked The Pizz to draw me up something while he was out here in June for Cooly Rocks On. The life of a travelling artist is a busy one, so it was only last week that my artwork arrived but I booked in for my tattoo straight away. </div>
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I knew fellow Beatnik Mark 'Suicide' of Voodoo Tattoo would do a great job and I certainly wasn't wrong. He banged this out in just an hour and a half yesterday and (I've said it before and I'll say it again) his shading is AMAZING! I changed a couple of colours here and there so there wasn't TOO much pink, but I absolutely love it!! The colours in it are amazing as it is, but I can't wait to see how they come up once it's all healed. I contemplated waiting until it was healed to post it, but I'm so in love with it I just couldn't wait to share! I'll be sure to post a pic of it once it's all healed though.</div>
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Isn't it just perfection!? It's on the outside of my right calf and is a great size, while still leaving plenty of room for more tattoos - yay! She's so pretty and I love that she is holding a tiki mug! I must admit I've seen my fair share of pink elephants after spending too much time at the tiki bar.
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That's where I stand on the new Rum Tease nights at Jungle. Wanting more. It's the perfect way to get your weekend started a little early and is lots of fun, whether you're drinking or driving. I managed to enjoy a couple of excellent cocktails despite the fact I had to drive but I urge you to find a Designated Dave if you can, the cocktails at Jungle are simply too good to deny.<br />
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Great for a girls night out, a fun date night alternative or just to get the gang together, Jungle's new Rum Tease events are a tantalising way to spend your Thursday night and I for one can't wait until the next one! I'll be sure to keep you updated on any future Rum Tease events. Better yet, why not <a href="https://www.facebook.com/junglewestend" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #674ea7;">like them on Facebook</span></strong></a> and keep track for yourself? Aside from Rum Tease, they host a number of other regular events like Tiki Halloween this Friday! Unfortunately I can't make it so you'll just have to tell me how much fun it was!</div>
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Sheri Bombhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18220906981157426429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-203191163528847405.post-62909787691785503892014-10-05T13:06:00.000+10:002014-10-05T13:08:58.738+10:00Danger DeLux - What's In My Make Up Bag<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Today I'm being featured over at <a href="http://dangerdelux.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #8e7cc3;"><b>Danger DeLux</b></span></a> talking about what's in my make up bag. Natasha is the brains and beauty behind this Canadian Rockabilly and Pin Up Lifestyle blog. I've been following her blog since it's very early days and it's been such a pleasure to see her grow and evolve into the classy little space on the interwebs that she's carved out for herself. She's a total go getter and I find her drive and motivation really inspiring. She also owns a gorgeous little French Bulldog called Cherry and I love seeing all the beautiful pictures of the two of them together.</div>
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The make up bag feature is such a great idea! I'd been mulling over doing something similar on my blog here when Natasha got in contact with me to ask if she could feature me - talk about WIN WIN! I put a lot of thought into it though, so I think I might have gone on a bit. Oh well, I wanted to give plenty of info on the products I use, I always find that type of thing handy when I'm looking at buying new cosmetics.</div>
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<b>Anyway, go <a href="http://dangerdelux.com/2014/10/03/whats-in-your-makeup-bag-sheri-bomb/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #8e7cc3;">check it out</span></a>! Don't forget to follow Danger DeLux</b></div>
<br />Sheri Bombhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18220906981157426429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-203191163528847405.post-79248877258137063582014-10-02T11:51:00.000+10:002014-10-02T14:30:24.940+10:00Head V Heart<div style="text-align: justify;">
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I try to live in my heart, but I must admit I am also a bit of an over-thinker, so I often spend a lot of time in my head, mulling things over and thinking about the what-ifs and the what does it means. Most of the time this isn’t a bad thing as I have a fairly naturally positive attitude and tend to give people the benefit of the doubt. But occasionally something will get to me and I become a bit of a Negative Nancy, at least in my own head anyway. I’m not one to lay it all out on social media or post cryptic status updates hoping someone will see it in a passive aggressive attempt at gaining sympathy.</div>
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Although the physical release had made me feel a little better, the time spent in silence on my own also had me disappearing into my own head and thinking thinking thinking. I had gone from anger to hurt (which is where anger usually comes from) and from there, rather than thinking of this persons actions as a reflection of themselves (which it is) I had internalised it and in my mind, made it a reflection of me. I was not worth their time. Not worthy. Ouch. It stung. And as I trudged home up my street, I was feeling pretty low. Lost in my thoughts, I almost didn’t notice two little girls playing on their drive way until I was upon them. They were two Muslim little girls, a younger one and a slightly older one. They were speaking in a language I didn’t understand and as I crossed their driveway they stopped playing and fell silent. I thought to myself I must have looked a sight with my pink and purple hair and tattoos, red-faced and puffing my way along.</div>
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As soon as I was off their drive way, the younger one turned to the older one and said ‘she’s beautiful’. My heart almost burst! I almost burst into tears. It was such a lovely little moment, and it completely brought me out of my head and out of my mood and back into my heart, where I knew that things would sort themselves out, that it was in no way a reflection of me and that some people are just like that you have to either learn to live with it and adjust your expectations accordingly or cut them out of your life. This person is just one of those people. Always has been and I dare say always will be. So for now, I don’t expect much from them and I won’t be disappointed. However, I’m so greatful for the kind and innocent words from that little girl for completely turning my day around. It was such a great reminder of how easily we can twist things in our heads and lose ourselves in negativity. </div>
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Sheri Bombhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18220906981157426429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-203191163528847405.post-60758167765612039182014-09-22T12:30:00.000+10:002014-09-22T12:30:36.531+10:00USA Holiday Roundup<div style="text-align: justify;">
Well hey there and welcome back! It's been a while since I've been round these parts and even though I had a fantastic time on my USA holiday it feels good to be back here. I've missed you guys! I have to admit I was a bit slack when it came to posting pics from the road, well at least to my blog page and Instagram, although my personal Facebook page was inundated with pics so I've got plenty of fun stuff to share with you guys! I figure we covered so much ground while we were over there that it'll be easiest to break it down into little bite-sized chunks for each place we visited. So away we go!</div>
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We arrived in Vegas a little worse for wear after the long flight but we were straight into it, catching up with our friends Matt & Elisa at Frankie's Tiki Room on the first night. We spent most of our days doing the tourist thing and checking out all the amazing casinos. On the second night we caught up with Buddy Holiday, our tattooist from last year, who took us cruising in his Mercury to a secluded but awesome BBQ joint for a delicious dinner before heading once again to Frankie's where way too many tiki cocktails were consumed! We finished up our last night in Vegas with a definite highlight, the High Roller. The newest attraction in Vegas, this huge observation wheel is the tallest in the world at 550 feet and at night, the views are absolutely spectacular!<br />
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After a little rest in Palm Springs it was time to hit the craziness of Tiki Oasis! It was an amazing weekend filled with so much fun, shopping, gorgeous people and, of course, partying and drinking! The effort some people go to decking out their rooms for the room parties is phenomenal. The symposiums were fun, especially the one by Skipper Josh from Melbourne's The LuWow and the amazing Charles Phoenix - gosh I love that man! I do think I would be a little more selective about which symposiums I did next time, I tired myself out trying to get to them all. It was also really great to catch up with Aussie and US friends I'd connected with on Facebook for so long and finally meet them in real life. However one of the real highlights for me was buying the original line drawing of a Derek Yaniger piece that a number of my friends told me looked just like me. I got to meet Derek and he even personally signed the piece for me - he flipped out at how much it looked like me! He was such a great guy!<br />
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New Orleans was quite the change of pace from TO. It was hot and steamy and yes, a bit smelly. But what do you expect in a town that lives on seafood and was baking in the hot sun? The culture and history of New Orleans has always fascinated me and it was an absolute dream to finally get there. It didn't disappoint, the French Quarter was just as magical as I had expected. After a couple of accidental party nights that saw 'just a quiet, early night' turn into major partying with friends until 4am our Segway tour was a surprisingly effective hangover cure. We might have looked nerdy but damned if we didn't have the best time ever! The 3 hour tour covered so much ground and it was the perfect introduction to the many areas and neighbourhoods of New Orleans and the history that they hold. Also, keep an eye out for us in the new NCIS New Orleans, they were filming one night at one of the bars we were at. I hope we don't make it, we were very drunk! Haha<br />
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We spent 4 nights in Nashville and although we arrived on a Sunday the town was still rockin! It was a case of another of those 'we'll just have an early night' famous last words that saw us partying up in the Legends Bar until 3am. Damn that town rocks! Aside from shopping for cowboy boots and trying some down home cooking, we also visited the Country Music Hall of Fame, Grand Ole Oprey and the new Johnny Cash Museum. The Hall of Fame is absolutely phenomenal and although we did it in one day, you could easily spend 2 days in their soaking up all that amazing music history. If you're like me and music really speaks to your soul, prepare to get a little emotional. Originally we were just going to take the Oprey tour and skip the show but come on, if you're there you HAVE to see a show! And so we did. Boy were we glad we changed our minds because it was awesome! Simply amazing. That the show is still going all these years later just blows my mind. The new Cash Museum was also great. It's a little small, but the admission price reflects that and if you're a JC fan then you're sure to love it - I know we did. <br />
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Ventura was a dream and just what we needed after all that heat. It was a really laid back beach town with lots of great vintage and thrift shops, bars and restaurants. We were really keen to check out Ventiki, Ventura's own little tiki bar and decided to stop in for a cold drink and some lunch. We accidentally ended up there all afternoon and into the evening. Our friends from Anaheim Mark & Dyanne, decided to show up and surprise us and they wanted to meet us there. 9 rather strong cocktails later we'd made friends with the bartender and a few other people who we ended up partying well into the night with. Which meant that the next day at the Ventura Nationals we were a bit worse for wear but we had a great time anyway and saw some amazing cars. The next day we even got to go on the Reliability Run up and around the coast and Lake Casitas which was SO pretty! Ventura showed us a really nice time!<br />
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We spent the next two days at Sunset Beach, right by Huntington Beach along the Pacific Coast Highway. Our aim was to spend a decent amount of time at Don the Beachcombers, seeing as we really only got to pass through quickly last time. This was where we met our friends Mark and Dyanne last year, so not only did they come along back where it all began but we ended up running into a bunch of tiki peeps who we had drinks with in the private room (to avoid the awful karaoke). It was like a little Tiki Oasis reunion, plus we got to meet a bunch of new friends. We checked out Seal Beach, just down the road the next day and enjoyed a relaxing couple of days by the beach. <br />
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<span style="color: #674ea7;">Anaheim</span></h3>
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Then we headed to Anaheim (well, Buena Park actually) to stay with our friends Mark and Dyanne for a couple of days at their house. Boy did they show us a good time! They were so kind and took such good care of us and we had so much fun drinking beer in their pool and listening to some great tunes. They also cooked us up so many amazing feasts! We didn't just hang out at home though, they took us to the Elvis Bar in Garden Grove which was amazing! We also visited Mooneyes in Santa Fey Springs which was extremely cool and the perfect warm up to the Mooneyes Christmas Party in Japan in December!<br />
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Then it was on to our final stop in L.A where we were reunited with our friends Kristy and Justin who we met at Viva last year. These super stylish cats showed us a great time and took us to a bunch of cool old historic places around L.A including Damon's tiki restaurant, The Pantry which has been serving breakfast 24 hours a day since 1923 and does THE BEST bacon (it tastes like pork crackling OMG!!). We also did the tourist thing and visited Venice Beach and the Santa Monica Pier which was another lovely day by the seaside. We went out to a couple of gigs with them too and strangely enough ran into a few people we knew including Brent from the Ding Dong Devils, Deke Dickerson and Eddie Clendening! We just can't go anywhere! Haha We decided we should spend our last night in the US going out with a bang so we went to The Viper Room (yes THE famous Viper Room) and saw The Chop Tops as well as a bunch of other cool psychobilly bands. We stopped in famous Mel's Diner for a middle of the night greasy on the way home too. Our flight back home wasn't until midnight the next day so after nursing a bit of a hangover we headed off to Universal Studios for the day to act like big kids. We had an awesome time! It was the perfect way to see out our very last hours in America. We did this last year as well, so perhaps it will become a tradition. <br />
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Gosh we had such a brilliant time! It should come as no surprise that we're already planning another trip back. But first, Japan in December. Of course until then it's just back to the grind and what better way to cure the post-holiday blues than with a new 'do! For those of you that may not have seen my post on Facebook, my hair looks like this now! Wild I know, but I love it!<br />
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<strong>Meanwhile, tell me what have you been up to? Have I missed any important news?</strong>Sheri Bombhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18220906981157426429noreply@blogger.com0