What inspires you to get out of bed in the mornings/afternoons?

The anticipation and excitement of a new day and the surprises it brings with it – good and bad. You just gotta roll with the punches! Also, there ain’t nothin’ like a good breaky to lure me out of the sack.

What was the last vintage item you bought?

Hmmm….a sheer floral blouse from the 60’s. It’s my new favourite!

How long has BBP been playing?

Just a little over 2 years now. We’ve recently come back from a tour of the East Coast in support of The Royal Crown Revue. Check them out – they’re classic.

BBP are always very dapper looking and you have a fabulous vintage style. Do you have any particular style icons that you look to?

Why thank you Delilah! The boys tend to draw from old Motown greats such as the Temptations and the Fourtops. I on the other hand, look to artists such as Etta James and Dusty Springfield with a touch of Karen O for good modern edged rock laced measure. Vintage inspired look with an essence of modern – for some edge.

Five words to describe yourself.

Indecisive, cheeky, loyal, spirited and green

We sat down with Lisa from Lola Rose Vintage in Bassendean, Perth’s newest edition to the vitnage family. You can find them at 42a Old Perth Rd, Bassendean. For info check out their facebook page.

What inspires you to get out of bed in the mornings/afternoons?

My children, Lola & Ronan because if I don’t wake them up they would sleep all day! And finally following my dream to open a vintage store, combining it with my signage and design background. I also run my other business from there, Leed Creative. I gave up a successful 12 year business partnership to pursue this passion and it feels great. I am very fortunate to have lots of wonderful support from family and friends.

What was the last vintage item you bought

A few things at the same time. A giant faux pearl necklace and a couple of hats.

What is your favourite piece currently in store?

I can’t decide between a French beaded evening bag and a pair of cowboy boots!

Why/how’d you start Lola Rose Vintage and how did you come up with the name?

I have been a collector of all things vintage for about 20 years. I remember adoring some great vintage stores in Subiaco, the City and Northbridge, now all gone. I used to hang around a vintage store in Maylands a hell of a lot. I loved the whole feel of the shop and always pictured myself doing something like it. I love the buzz you get when you find treasure! There’s nothing like the thrill of the hunt and I love to rummage. I feel very at home in my shop, it’s small, only 21sqm in fact, and I named it after my daughter because it’s just such a beautiful name.

Five words to describe yourself Generous, unorganised, loves laughing, creative

Ah love! Sweet, sweet love! We took 5 mintues with Subiaco’s latest edition Oldlove! You can find them here…Village Close, Denis Street SUBIACO  WA  6008…for friend them on Facebook.

What inspires you to get out of bed in the morning?

The Bollywood ring tone of my overworked, under-credited, stuck-together mobile wakes me up. Then the thought of a hot shower and a lathering of Oldlove’s ‘Clint Eastwood for your Dirty Harry’ soap gets me going. Once that sumptuous goodness has soaked in, I can face the chaos in my life.

What was the last vintage item you acquired?

My lovely husband. He was a great find: well-aged, well-built and hidden under a burnt-out tyre at the tip. Well, maybe not, but like Oldlove’s pieces, I’ve been able to recycle him to fit all kinds of new purposes – shop builder, tongmaster, beer runner….

What is your favourite piece currently in store?

That’s a hard one. Everything’s a favourite. The fabulous vintage fabric purses and toys, the cufflinks and necklaces made from antique stamps, the quirky books, the brooches made from old dinner plates – it’s a tough call when you’re surrounded by pieces from so many talented homegrown artists. But, when 3pm rolls around, I’m always up for ‘a Cup of Tea & a Lie Down’ (a natural hand and body lotion made with therapeutic essential oils), but who isn’t?

Why/how did you start Oldlove and why is it called that?

From a very young age I’ve felt like a vintage person trapped in a young person’s body so, for the last 20 years, I’ve surrounded myself with all things retro. I’m an avid collector of hidden treasure – old furniture, records, clothes and glassware – it got to the point where my house was heaving with it and there was no room left for me and my friends to hang out. So we brainstormed ideas of how we could recycle, reuse and re-love all of these items.

We tested the waters by showcasing some of our creations at our launch at the Subi Hotel two years ago. The response to our range was overwhelming. We then grabbed a stall at various markets and set up a website…next thing you know we’d signed the lease to a perfect little shop in Village Close Subiaco and we haven’t looked back. I think the secret to Oldlove’s success is that she’s got a bit of loving for everyone. We get to drag gorgeous vintage pieces from certain death and recycle them into something new and fun, emerging Perth artists get the platform to sell their wares and make a name for themselves and customers have a place to buy unique and beautiful pieces they won’t find anywhere else.

Five words to describe yourself…

Hey, look another shiny thing!

I get many interesting Perth muso’s and artists, fashionista’s, stylists, collestors and fabulous people in the shop. Miss Ruby Boots is just one of them.

What inspires you to get out of bed in the mornings/afternoons?

My heart starts beating faster about half an hour after i open my eyes at the thought of what the day brings, i usually don’t get up till that happens, so life really… thats what inspires me.

The last song you wrote…what was it about? These damn grey clouds that keep rolling in, and how music is what keeps me company, and is by far the best type of company over these rainy grey winter months, great writing weather!

The Bluebird’s whistle can’t be heard no more

The Suns gone missing and the days they seem a chore

Everything is different its no time to ignore these

Grey clouds

Who are you listening to at the moment? The new Black Keys Album, Ray LaMontagne, Death Cab for Cutie “Plans” and Ryan Adams “Heartbreaker” are the four CD’s i have had on heavy rotation of late, On my iPod I have Nada Surf, The Ghost Hotel and Boy n Bear that is getting most of the recent attention.

Ruby Boots. Why/how’d you start? I started playing the guitar when i was working on boats about 6 or so years ago, it kept me sane and took me to another world when i was stuck out at sea for weeks at a time, once i started writing songs i couldn’t look back i wouldn’t change a thing now!! Music is too delicious, I’m always finding new flavours, it gets better and better.

Five words to describe yourself: excitable, passionate, fast, loud and loving.

You can check Ruby Boots out at one of her many up and coming gigs! For more info head to her facebook page…

This morning I thought we’d take 5 with the lovely lass Shirin from Ragdoll Photography. Shirin has been behind the lense for our latest photoshoot!

What inspires you to get out of bed in the mornings?

Most mornings, its my two noisy kids but some days, it is the possibility that this little head of mind would conjure up a superb idea for a photoshoot.

What was the last photo you took?

Its the photo of Lakita, a dancer with dreadlocks and a beautiful soul.

What is your favourite photo?

Ragdoll Photography. How/why’d you start it?

I’ve always had this fascination for ragdolls and my past has somewhat  made me feel like a ragdoll. Being in the media industry made me realise that photography is what I wanted to do and thus, Radgoll Photography came about.

Five words to describe yourself.

Quirky, Muse Freak, Shy, Warm and Underrated!!

You can check out more of Shirin’s work on her Facebook page!

5 lovely ladies take 5 finutes with us at Winnie B. Kate, Jasmine, Dawn, Claire and Bridget are the brains behind the We Heart Vintage market being held at The Velvet Lounge in Mount Lawley. Their first market date is Saturday 24th April 11am – 5pm. Entry is $2. For more info head to their facebook page.

What inspires you to get out of bed in the morning?

K: Coffee and the realization that only in my dreams am I able to travel back in time to London, Hawaii and California to the 1960’s to pull stuff off the shop. I actually have to get out and find it!

J: Strong tea and the promise of more bed later.

D: Breakfast!

C: Food.

B: Life, fashion, friends and family.

Where is your favourite place to shop for vintage in Perth?

K: The outer suburbs of Perth. Not sure why but it’s the best source for beautiful vintage that’s been carefully kept in the wardrobe by their original owners for decades.

J: Any vintage clothing I purchase for my own wardrobe (that I haven’t
sourced myself) I usually buy from the other four Collectomaniacs!
Sometimes I have to ban myself from looking through their stalls to
avoid financial starvation!

D: It will be the WE HEART VINTAGE market!

C: My mum’s house!

B: I do most of my vintage hunting in Op shops across Perth and Mandurah, but I love to pick up a bargain at the Sugar Blue Burlesque Retro Market in Northbridge.

What is your favourite vintage piece?

K: My bright red 60’s MOD vinyl cape!

J: One piece in my collection that gives me shivers is a late Victorian
(circa 1890) guipere lace jacket. It’s too precious to wear out,
though i occassionaly swan around the house in it feeling domestically
elegant.

D: A 1930’s black dress that I have never worn.

C: Roberto Cavalli bag!

B: It’s hard to pick a favourite, but right now I would have to say my 1980’s Ray Costarello purple party frock. It’s almost like a fitted coat in shape, and it has a real swing to the skirt!

How and why did you start We Heart Vintage?

K: Because we are all obsessed with vintage and we needed a regular venue to share our passion.

J: I was selling vintage clothing at the Oxford st market when I became
aquainted with a few other vintage clothing sellers. After some
excited chit chats we felt it was our collecive duty to start our own
market. Hence, We Heart Vintage was born.

D: As a collective we wanted a fun place to sell affordable vintage clothing and accessories.

C: I’ve been collecting for years and I managed to stumble across some like minded people with the same collecting illness.

B: Hours of brainstorming with like minded vintage lovers at various markets across town. We felt there was a niche for a vintage market, and Mt Lawley is the perfect venue for such a venture!

Five words to describe yourself?

K: Eclectic, colourful, creative, obsessed and fair.

J: Animated, thrifty, batty, emotionally colourful.

D: Innovative, stylish, friendly, individual and passionate (about collecting).

C: Creative, sporty, genuine (stumped for the other two).

B: Loyal, quirky, determined, fun and frivolous.

What inspires you to get out of bed in the morning?

The prospect of being able to wear a new outifit. I think of outfits as temporary works of art and each day is an opportunity to create a new artwork.

What was the last photograph you took?

I took a photo of my boyfriend awkwardly holding one of my cats on my new fandangeled Polaroid camera.

What is your favourite vintage piece?

Ooooh…thats a hard one because my whole wardrobe is vintage! I think my favourite is probably a red, hand sewn 1950s dress that was my frist ever online vintage purchase. I feel like a character from Mad Men whenever I put it on.

Dropstitch. How/why did you start your Perth Street Chic blog?

I started Dropstitch because I was sick of hearing people constantly bagging out Perth. I wanted to show people that Perth is a fashionable city with a stylish population, and a street fashion site seemed the perfect way to do that.

Five words to describe yourself.

Tall, organised, homebody, vintage nut.

You can check out Emma’s blog here at www.dropstitch.com.au