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Man's very own retro milk bar brings '50s shops back to life

An Aussie man has impressed thousands with an incredible replica of an old school milk bar that he created in his home. Sharing his project to the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/504232366322711/posts/5471834082895823/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Old Shops Australia</a> Facebook page, Anthony Launer said he was inspired by his wonderful memories as a child to create his very own vintage store. Anthony built the store at his home in Thailand by bringing over the memorabilia from his native Australia, saying it "really feels like home now". "When you love the memories of the Old Shops so much as a child that you need to create one at home. A mix of wonderful memories all in the one room," the '50s-fan said. The retro room is decked out with vintage signs, advertisements, gas cans, photos, trinkets and even food and drinks. The nostalgic replica store shows how times have changed over the years with Milo being advertised as a 'tonic', cigarette signs a-plenty and displays for long-gone brands such as Bex medicines, Leed Lemonade, and Monkey Brand soap. Anthony's incredible collection awoke memories for many other group members, with the post racking up hundreds of comments. One woman said, "This is where i would sit for my morning coffee for sure, I love it." Another was so impressed they wanted to visit, asking Anthony, "What are your opening hours?!" Image credits: Facebook

Food & Wine

Style queen: Duchess Camilla's beautiful retro fashion statement

The Duchess of Cornwall made a stylish appearance whilsthosting a reception for the Ebony Horse Club at herand Prince Charles home on Tuesday. The 71-year-old royal went for a stylish A-line flowy monochromatic dress that was reminiscent of the bold retro print which was all the rage in the '80s. The dazzling look was a head turner and featured a high key-hole neckline that was paired with mustard coloured shoes. <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bzs1D_3A5qe/" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bzs1D_3A5qe/" target="_blank">A post shared by Clarence House (@clarencehouse)</a> on Jul 9, 2019 at 8:07am PDT </div> </blockquote> While attending the reception held at Clarence House, the duchess met a delightful guest – a horse named Splash. Splash is one of the many friendly horsespart of theEbony Horse Club– a charity which aims to help young horse lovers how to ride. <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bzte4pAnTHI/" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bzte4pAnTHI/" target="_blank">A post shared by The British Royal Family (@british_._royal._.family)</a> on Jul 9, 2019 at 2:13pm PDT </div> </blockquote> The event hosted some of Ebony’s hopeful young programmers, as well as alumni and fellow supporters. The Duchess received praise for her fashionable get up, with one fan writing: “She always looks stunning and dresses befitting for the occasion… She will make a great Queen.” “Beautiful dress as always… HRH Camilla looks gorgeous!” another commented. Scroll through the gallery above to see the retro print outfit worn by the Duchess of Cornwall.

Beauty & Style

Bananarama: Where are they now?

Bananarama were one of the most popular trios around in the ‘80s. It’s been 31 years since they released their Greatest Hits Collection, but they are back on tour around Australia. With hits like Venus, Love In The First Degree and I Heard A Rumour, it’s hard not to see why fans are excited that they’re touring again. The trio has turned into a duo and have a much more modern look. Remaining members Sara Dallin and Keren Woodward spoke to Sunrise about their success in 2019 and how the ‘80s continues to live on. Siobhan Fahey, one of the original Bananarama members, left the group in 1998 to form her own group Shakespears Sister. Her replacement Jacquie O'Sullivan also left the group in 1991. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> We sat down with ‘80s pop icons Bananarama before they kick off their Australian tour in Melbourne tonight! 👏🏻 <a href="https://t.co/e7kVANolC6">pic.twitter.com/e7kVANolC6</a> — Sunrise (@sunriseon7) <a href="https://twitter.com/sunriseon7/status/1098686204071968768?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 21, 2019</a></blockquote> “The '80s were such a popular period. I mean, they still do massive tours of ‘80s artists,” Sara explained. However, they wouldn’t be where they are without their loyal fans. “I am just amazed at how far people will travel to see you. The ones I see in the audience here [in Australia] have been to the UK when we toured, they came to America, and I just think it’s just amazing how loyal they are.” Their audience has continued to expand, with younger fans being in the audience as well. “There are much younger people who know all the words, and that’s always really surprising.” With a new album on the way, In Stereo, which will be launched April 9, the group are enjoying being on tour for now. Scroll through the gallery to see the trio as well as what the duo looks like now.

Music

Vintage postcards show Las Vegas in all its retro prime

Las Vegas is known for its elaborate displays of lights, themed hotels, entertainment options and casinos. Back in the day, postcards that were being sold in the desert city were still harping about the famous performers and the city’s vibrant life. From photos of Caesar’s Palace from when there was nothing behind it but desert to signs advertising Frank Sinatra, these postcards show what was on offer to travellers in the ‘50s and ‘60s. Scrolled through the gallery to see the postcard designs that were available to tourists. Have you ever travelled to Las Vegas? If so, share your experience in the comments below.

Art

Rare 1955 photos of Marilyn Monroe show star’s private life

<div id="yiv9911952958yui_3_16_0_1_1448400017589_3426"> The year is 1955 and one of the world’s most famous stars is preparing to attend a show on Broadway. Marilyn Monroe, then 28 years old, takes a few moments in her room to do her makeup, dab her neck with a drop of her favourite perfume, Chanel No. 5, and ready herself for the show. In these photographs, the star’s rare quiet moments in private are revealed, showing a Monroe that’s playful, demure and just like any other woman before a big night out. These photographs were taken at the Ambassador Hotel in New York City. Monroe was getting ready to see the Broadway premiere of Tennessee Williams’ Cat on a Hot Tin Roof at the Morosco Theatre. Only two month later, in May 1955, Marilyn started to see Arthur Millar, the playwright. It had been six months since she divorced second husband Joe DiMaggio, whom she had been married to for less than a year. Step beyond the bright lights of Hollywood with these photographs to see the private side of one of the world’s best loved, and perhaps most misunderstood star: Marilyn Monroe. </div> <div></div> <div><img width="616" height="945" src="http://1.mshcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/MM-8.jpg"/></div> <div></div> <div><img width="616" height="406" src="http://1.mshcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/MM-1.jpg"/></div> <div></div> <div><img width="617" height="904" src="http://1.mshcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/MM-9.jpg"/></div> <div></div> <div><img width="616" height="910" src="http://1.mshcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/MM-10.jpg"/></div> <div></div> <div><img width="614" height="911" src="http://1.mshcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/MM-4.jpg"/></div> <div></div> <div></div> <div><img width="617" height="905" src="http://1.mshcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/MM-5.jpg"/></div> <div></div> <div><img width="617" height="921" src="http://1.mshcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/MM-6.jpg"/></div> <div></div> <div><img width="614" height="916" src="http://1.mshcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/MM-3.jpg"/></div> <div></div> <div><img width="614" height="413" src="http://1.mshcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/MM-11.jpg"/></div> <div></div> <div><img width="616" height="922" src="http://1.mshcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/MM-2.jpg"/></div> <div></div> <div></div> <div></div> <div>Related links: </div> <div> <a href="/lifestyle/beauty-style/2015/09/retro-male-icons/">4 retro heartthrobs we’ll never forget</a> <a href="/lifestyle/family/2015/09/retro-teenage-posters/">The best retro posters from the past</a> <a href="/lifestyle/beauty-style/2015/08/stylish-older-male-celebrities/">3 stylish men who still have it</a> </div>

Movies

This retro Flinstones amusement park needs to go on your bucket list

Did you ever watch The Flinstones on TV and wish you could travel back in time into this cool, alternate reality where humans lived alongside dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures, using ingenious versions of modern technology? You’re not alone. Between The Flinstones and <a href="http://www.oversixty.com.au/entertainment/tv/2018/02/things-you-never-knew-about-jetsons/" target="_blank">The Jetsons</a>, we had a past we longed to explore, and a future we couldn’t wait for. Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like the future will resemble the space-aged vision we got in The Jetsons. However, if you’re still keen to explore Bedrock, you may be in luck. <a href="https://www.bedrockaz.com/index.htm" target="_blank">Bedrock City</a> is a Flinstones-themed amusement park and caravan park in Arizona. <img width="500" height="403" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7816765/1_500x403.jpg" alt="1 (105)"/> Originally opened in 1972, the park once featured employees dressed as characters from the beloved show and was home to multiple amusement rides. Over the years, however, the park has lost some of its shine, and most of its employees. According to its website, you can still take a ride around the park on the Fredmobile train and pose for pictures with character statues and replica buildings ripped right from the show. <img width="498" height="405" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7816767/2_498x405.jpg" alt="2 (66)"/> You can grab lunch at Fred’s Diner, where you’ll be able to hoe down on prehistoric favourites like Bronto Burgers, the Chickasaurus Dinner, or the Fishasaurus Sandwhich; and then round out the meal with a slice of Gravelberry Pie. <img width="498" height="440" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7816766/3_498x440.jpg" alt="3 (30)"/> If you want to spend a night in Bedrock, you can rock up in a caravan or RV, or pitch a tent on the grounds. The park is located around 50 kilometres from the edge of the Grand Canyon, so if you’re planning a trip to that corner of the world, you really should add this kooky destination to your itinerary. Did you prefer The Flinstones or The Jetsons? Let us know in the comments below.

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8 retro photos of our favourite Aussie foods

Ah, few countries do food quite like Australia does and this tasty (albeit sometimes eccentric) approach to cuisine provides some of our favourite childhood memories. To take your tastebuds on a stroll down memory lane, we’ve probably eight retro photos of our favourite Aussie foods. To see them all, scroll through the gallery above. What’s your favourite Australian food?

Money & Banking

Most iconic fashion trends from the 60s

We all know that today’s fashion trends are borrowing from yester-year. As each year passes, it seems that another forgotten fashion trend from the swinging sixties is deemed stylish once again. The resurgence of these trends may seem novel to the younger generation, but for us, even a certain shade of lipstick can trigger nostalgia. Here we fondly look back at some of the most iconic trends from the 60s. <ol> <li>Go-go style </li> <li>“Mod” dresses (Thanks to the sexual liberation).</li> <li>Big hair</li> <li>“The Twiggy look”</li> <li>Two-piece evening gowns</li> <li>Decorative swimming caps</li> <li>Natural make-up (inspired by the feminist movement).</li> <li>Shift and jumper dresses</li> <li>The pillbox hat</li> <li>Strap flats</li> </ol> Do you have any pictures of yourself sporting these looks? Share your pictures with us in the comments below. Related links: <a href="/lifestyle/beauty-style/2016/09/grandma-stuns-with-edgy-photos/">73-year old grandma stuns with edgy photos</a> <a href="/lifestyle/beauty-style/2016/08/beautiful-photos-of-aged-hands/">8 beautiful photos of aged hands</a> <a href="/lifestyle/beauty-style/2016/08/how-to-dress-up-a-jumper/">How to dress up a jumper</a>

Beauty & Style

10 gravity-defying hairstyles that surprise people

In the 1960s there was one hair motto: “bigger is better!” Sleeping may have been an issue, as well as the fumes from copious amount of hairspray, but for these women clearly thought it was all worth it. Scroll through the gallery above to see some truly unbelievable hairstyles. Do you have a photograph or yourself sporting an impossible hairstyle like these? Share your photos with us in the comments below. Related links: <a href="/lifestyle/beauty-style/2016/07/tips-for-dressing-for-the-airport/">5 tips for dressing for the airport</a> <a href="/lifestyle/beauty-style/2016/09/grandma-stuns-with-edgy-photos/">73-year old grandma stuns with edgy photos</a> <a href="/lifestyle/beauty-style/2016/08/most-common-physical-feature-we-worry-about-with-age/">Most common physical feature we worry about with age</a>

Beauty & Style

Spring cleaning the old-fashioned way tested

From vinegar to baking soda, here are four old-fashion home cleaning remedies that have stood the test of time. It often seems that many “old-fashioned” cleaning methods have been replaced in favour of those with newer, more technologically advanced products. But are our modern day methods any better than those used in the past? The results are in. 1. Kitchen taps – a lemon cut into quarters The cleaning power of citrus has been utilized in many products over the years. It turns out that the raw product itself works just as well as its “lemon-scented counterparts” of today. To leave taps sparkling, rub with fresh lemon, coating well and leave for a couple of hours. Use a soft cloth to rinse off. 2. Oven – vinegar and baking soda The chemical reaction that occurs between vinegar and baking soda is what does the majority of the cleaning. While this home remedy won’t remove as many heavy-duty stains as its modern chemical counterpart, it does do a great job with mild to moderately dirty ovens. 3. Toilet – Coca-Cola Legend abound as to the cleaning power of Coke. The acid in the drink is supposed to kill bacteria and remove stains. The jury is out on this one. While emptying a bottle of coke down the toilet isn’t going to do any harm, it may not have the cleaning capabilities of a specifically designed product. 4. Bath – grapefuit and coarse salt A paste made from coarse salt and the bigger cousin of the humble lemon is said to achieve excellent results on a grimy bath. To try it yourself, apply a generous amount of salt to the bath and scrub vigorously with half a grapefruit. Leave to work its magic then rinse off using a sponge or scouring pad. What’s your no-fail natural cleaning solution? Tell us about it in the comments below! Related links: <a href="/lifestyle/home-garden/2016/08/your-bed-sheets-could-be-making-you-sick/">Your bed sheets could be making you sick</a> <a href="/lifestyle/home-garden/2016/08/how-to-clean-your-bathroom-like-a-professional/">How to clean your bathroom like a professional</a> <a href="/lifestyle/home-garden/2016/08/ways-to-ripen-your-avocado-in-minutes/">5 ways to ripen your avocado in minutes</a>

Home & Garden

The return of vintage clothing

Dorrie Jacobson, 81, an internationally recognised expert on ageing stylishly, writes for her popular website <a href="http://www.seniorstylebible.com/" target="_blank">Senior Style Bible</a>, which celebrates stylish older women who are embracing their mature beauty. I think one of the most exciting aspects of fashion at the moment, is the popularity of vintage clothing and accessories. Up until recently, I had always thought of vintage as “niche fashion.” It was something worn by rebellious teenagers, not fashion forward, sophisticated women. I mistakenly associated vintage pieces with smelling a little musty, looking a little tatty and also requiring entire weekends dedicated to trolling through flea markets to find them. Well, times have changed. Vintage clothing is not only extremely fashionable, but incredibly collectible! A few years ago I stumbled upon a stunning boutique called Decades in LA. This is one of the best sources for vintage clothing in the country, and I immediately fell head over heels for everything in their gorgeously curated space. At that moment, an obsession was born. What I love about vintage pieces is the craftsmanship. Clothing and accessories were so beautifully made back in the day. That level of artistry is much harder to find in a modern world that has moved into mass merchandising. Accenting a wardrobe with vintage pieces is such a wonderful way to create a unique, signature look. You aren’t going to see anyone else in that piece, which is such a pleasure in a world dominated by cookie cutter fashion. So, if you’re looking for inexpensive ways to individualize your look, and create a signature style that you can call your own, consider adding a few carefully curated vintage pieces into your wardrobe. This vintage leopard fur jacket was sourced from a wonderful local vintage shop in Downtown Las Vegas, called Amberjoy’s Vintage Closet. There are certain statement pieces, like the leopard coat that never go out of style, so purchasing a vintage one, is going to be less expensive and a guarantee that the styling is unique. Plus, recycling is wonderful for the planet! Scroll through the gallery above to see Dorrie model her stunning jacket. Do you have a “vintage” piece of clothing you love? Let us know in the comments below. For more of Dorrie Jacobson, please visit <a href="http://www.seniorstylebible.com/" target="_blank">Senior Style Bible</a> or her <a href="https://www.instagram.com/seniorstylebible/?hl=en" target="_blank">popular Instagram here.</a> Related links: <a href="/lifestyle/beauty-style/2016/06/15-stylish-seniors/">15 stylish seniors you will love</a> <a href="/lifestyle/beauty-style/2016/06/15-most-unconventional-celebrity-wedding-dresses/">15 most unconventional celebrity wedding dresses</a> <a href="/lifestyle/beauty-style/2016/06/secrets-to-packing-for-an-overnight-trip/">Secrets to packing for an overnight trip</a>

Beauty & Style

Inside the amazing retro camper you can stay in

Are you enamoured with the vintage style of a bygone era? Do you enjoy camping, but secretly wish you had a real bed, wifi and a bathroom? If so, we may have found the perfect accommodation for your next adventure. <a href="https://www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/577410/?af=61160407&c=apac_au_over60_airstream" target="_blank">This revamped camper sits on Jennifer and Gregory's property in Wimberley, Texas</a>. It comes as a package deal with your own adjacent chargrilled fire, adjacent bathroom facilities and even a hot tub. The listing on Airbnb describes it as a: "Cozy retreat nestled in an elm grove along the banks of Smith Creek, on 10 beautiful acres shared with the owners. You'll really feel like you've escaped to nature, yet the fabulous shopping and dining of downtown Wimberley are only 3 miles down the road. It's the best of both worlds!" <a href="https://www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/577410/?af=61160407&c=apac_au_over60_airstream" target="_blank">Listed on Airbnb with all its exterior trimmings</a>, this is more than a place to rest your head at night. It’s your very own darling, intimate campsite. That’s right, instead of hiring and driving a camper through the dust and mud to a non-descript lakeside location with shared toilet facilities, you could be here. Nestled under the stars by an open fire, but still in the safety of a suburbia-like location (with nearby shops to accommodate you when you run out of marshmallows!). The camper is as spacious and airy as a motorhome can be. You have to see the pictures to believe it though. Scroll through the gallery above and tell us, what would you like about staying here? Whether you want to make money by renting your place or to find affordable accommodation options and stretch your travel budget further, <a href="https://www.airbnb.com/?af=61160407&c=apac_au_over60_guest">head over to Airbnb now and have a look around.</a> Related links: <a href="/travel/international-travel/2015/12/iconic-destinations-falling-apart/">6 iconic destinations that are falling apart</a> <a href="/travel/international-travel/2015/12/best-countries-to-visit-in-2016/">Top 10 countries to visit in 2016</a> <a href="/travel/international-travel/2015/12/best-countries-to-visit-in-2016/">10 best-value travel destinations for 2016</a>

Accommodation

10 nostalgic toys we loved

<div class="yiv2551430243" id="yiv2551430243yui_3_16_0_1_1448574137999_41224"> Before the days of Bratz dolls and Spidermen web blasters, kid's entertainment was so much simpler. Hours could be spent trying to draw the perfect cowboy on an Etch-a-Sketch or jumping around the backyard on a big bouncing ball. Prepare yourself for a burst of nostalgia with these images of our favourite childhood toys. <div class="yiv2551430243"></div> <div class="yiv2551430243" id="yiv2551430243yui_3_16_0_1_1448574137999_41292">Etch-a-sketch</div> <div class="yiv2551430243" id="yiv2551430243yui_3_16_0_1_1448574137999_41298">Kind of like a computer, before computers. This simple drawing tool was addictive.</div> <img width="587" height="495" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/11392/etch2_587x495.jpg" alt="Etch2"/> </div> <div class="yiv2551430243"></div> <div class="yiv2551430243"> <div class="yiv2551430243" id="yiv2551430243yui_3_16_0_1_1448574137999_41224"> Easy-Bake Oven Back in the day when you didn’t make your own meals every day, this seemed like the best toy ever. </div> </div> <img width="593" height="415" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/11393/enhanced-buzz-9238-1366048279-9_593x415.jpg" alt="Easy bake oven"/> Pogo Bal Why walk when you could bounce? <img width="594" height="397" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/11394/pogo-ball-2_1350959310_594x397.jpg" alt="Pogo ball"/> <div class="yiv2551430243" id="yiv2551430243yui_3_16_0_1_1448574137999_41242"> <div class="yiv2551430243" id="yiv2551430243yui_3_16_0_1_1448574137999_41252"> Viewmaster Pre-iPads, kids of the 70s were obsessed with Viewmasters. All you had to do was stick in the plastic slide and take a peek through the viewfinder. </div> </div> <img width="599" height="399" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/11395/file_56857_0_viewmastermovie_599x399.jpg" alt="View finder"/> <div class="yiv2551430243" id="yiv2551430243yui_3_16_0_1_1448574137999_41252"></div> <div class="yiv2551430243"> Twister The perfect game when friends came over. </div> <div class="yiv2551430243"><img width="602" height="458" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/11401/twister_602x458.jpg" alt="Twister (1)"/></div> <div class="yiv2551430243"></div> <div class="yiv2551430243"></div> <div class="yiv2551430243"></div> <div class="yiv2551430243"> Barrel of Monkeys So simple, yet so fun. These monkey toys had a mini-revival when they appeared as characters in the movie Toy Story. </div> <img width="601" height="487" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/11396/static1squarespace_601x487.jpg" alt="Monkey barrel"/> <div class="yiv2551430243" id="yiv2551430243yui_3_16_0_1_1448574137999_41312"> Speak N’ Spell Before the days of spell check this was the ultimate toy... seriously! Try and give a spelling machine to your grandkids today and they might have a different reaction… </div> <img width="601" height="479" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/11397/dd63825de3042e81b045300a8d3de91a_601x479.jpg" alt="Spell game"/> <div class="yiv2551430243" id="yiv2551430243yui_3_16_0_1_1448574137999_41232"></div> <div class="yiv2551430243"> Waterfall Ring Toss Like throwing rings onto a pole, only in a neat water-filled gadget. This provided hours of fun and deep concentration after school. </div> <div class="yiv2551430243"><img width="601" height="792" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/11400/4451951f00ad16fafcf721729ab274cb_601x792.jpg" alt="Waterfall ring toss"/></div> <div class="yiv2551430243"> Magic ‘8 Ball No matter what you asked it, the ball always had the answer. Magic. </div> <div class="yiv2551430243"><img width="601" height="402" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/11398/7f710a2060acf275742b8ff48609eefb_601x402.jpg" alt="7f 710a 2060acf 275742b 8ff 48609eefb"/></div>

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Never-before-seen photos of Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack revealed

<div class="yiv7522977270" id="yiv7522977270yui_3_16_0_1_1448574137999_7820"> A new book called The Rat Pack has released a collection of never-before-seen vintage photographs of some of your favourite Hollywood stars from the 50s and 60s. The images offer the public an unprecedented fly-on-the-wall look at what it was like to be part of the exclusive Rat Pack group, which included Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr, Marilyn Monroe, James Dean and Muhammad Ali to name a few. Take a peek at their extravagant lives with these revealing new photos. <img width="595" height="845" src="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2015/11/25/04/2EC849A200000578-3332980-Sammy_Davis_Jr_and_James_Dean-a-72_1448425563820.jpg" alt="Sammy Davis Jr and James Dean" class="blkBorder img-share" id="i-ce682978efa7152"/> <img width="595" height="845" src="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2015/11/25/04/2EC8498600000578-3332980-Sammy_Davis_Jr_and_Muhammad_Ali-a-73_1448425563826.jpg" alt="Sammy Davis Jr and Muhammad Ali" class="blkBorder img-share" id="i-edca3ef58b648ab"/> <img width="596" height="397" src="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2015/11/25/04/2EC8499E00000578-3332980-Sinatra_Lawford_Dean_Martin_and_Davis_Jr_having_some_fun_during_-a-80_1448425564274.jpg" alt="Sinatra, Lawford, Dean Martin and Davis Jr. having some fun during a live performance in 1960 " class="blkBorder img-share" id="i-693b358e0e4b0dde"/> <img width="597" height="460" src="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2015/11/26/14/2EC849AE00000578-3332980-Sinatra_has_a_laugh_with_President_John_F_Kennedy_at_dinner_as_P-a-2_1448547448274.jpg" alt="Sinatra has a laugh with President John F. Kennedy at dinner as Patricia Kennedy Lawford sits between the two" class="blkBorder img-share" id="i-1faab5c3aab9dae8"/> <img width="598" height="390" src="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2015/11/25/04/2EC849AA00000578-3332980-Sinatra_performs_a_trick_with_a_tablecloth_for_friends_while_in_-a-77_1448425564062.jpg" alt="Sinatra performs a trick with a tablecloth for friends while in a Miami hotel room in 1965" class="blkBorder img-share" id="i-f7026eda72fa2ff9"/> <img width="597" height="390" src="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2015/11/25/04/2EC8499A00000578-3332980-Sinatra_on_his_private_plane_heading_for_a_performance_at_the_Ca-a-71_1448425563536.jpg" alt="Sinatra on his private plane heading for a performance at the Cal Neva Lodge in Crystal Bay, Nevada" class="blkBorder img-share" id="i-eaff15606af079a5"/> <img width="608" height="406" src="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2015/11/25/04/2EC849BE00000578-3332980-The_book_s_publisher_Reel_Art_Press_writes_Frank_Sinatra_s_legen-a-75_1448425564051.jpg" alt="The book's publisher Reel Art Press writes: 'Frank Sinatra’s legendary clique defined life in the fast lane throughout the late fifties and early sixties, dominating American culture'" class="blkBorder img-share" id="i-9acba73d9e3e230f"/> <img width="602" height="404" src="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2015/11/25/04/2EC8499200000578-3332980-Sinatra_in_a_private_moment_on_the_phone_while_sitting_by_the_po-a-76_1448425564056.jpg" alt="Sinatra in a private moment on the phone while sitting by the pool at the Cal Neva Lodge in Nevada" class="blkBorder img-share" id="i-d828da1d6617a744"/> <img width="605" height="931" src="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2015/11/25/04/2EC849B700000578-3332980-Sinatra_enjoys_a_hot_dog_in_his_tuxedo_while_out_in_Miami_in_196-a-74_1448425564037.jpg" alt="Sinatra enjoys a hot dog in his tuxedo while out in Miami in 1965" class="blkBorder img-share" id="i-b5acdb534fb7d21"/> </div>

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Nostalgic Christmas things not to miss

By the time we join the over 60 club it’s safe to assume we’ve enjoyed many Christmases. We’ve seen how Christmas has changed over the decades but if you’ve forgotten… take a walk down memory lane with these retro Christmas ads and videos.

Family & Pets

The best retro posters from the past

The stars of the past had mystique, allure, sex appeal and talent, and so remain iconic to this day. We bet you had at least one of these posters of them hanging on your wall growing up.David Bowie<img width="319" height="450" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/8928/david-bowie.jpg" alt="David Bowie (1)" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;">The Beatles<img width="469" height="304" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/8929/beatles-poster.jpg" alt="Beatles Poster" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;">Elvis<img width="480" height="721" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/8930/elvis-poster.jpg" alt="Elvis Poster" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;">The Beach Boys<img width="342" height="228" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/8932/beach-boys.jpg" alt="Beach Boys" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;">The Rolling Stones<img width="500" height="594" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/8933/rolling-stones_500x594.jpg" alt="Rolling Stones" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;">Daisy Duke<img width="500" height="618" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/8934/daisy-duke_500x618.jpg" alt="Daisy Duke" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;">Bob Dylan<img width="500" height="749" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/8931/bob-dylan_500x749.jpg" alt="Bob Dylan" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;">Farrah Fawcett <img width="267" height="373" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/8938/farrah_fawcett_iconic_pinup_1976.jpg" alt="Farrah _Fawcett _iconic _pinup _1976" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;">Marlon Brando<img width="325" height="263" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/8935/brando_image.jpg" alt="Brando _image" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;">Steve McQueen<img width="498" height="669" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/8936/steve-mcqueen_498x669.jpg" alt="Steve Mcqueen" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;">Mick Jagger<img width="498" height="704" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/8937/mick-jagger_498x704.jpg" alt="Mick Jagger" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;">Related links:<a href="/lifestyle/family/2015/08/facts-about-sound-of-music/">6 little known facts about The Sound of Music</a><a href="/lifestyle/family/2015/08/discontinued-classic-australian-lollies/">Old-favourite lollies that are no longer available</a><a href="/lifestyle/family/2015/08/new-favourite-childhood-book-covers/%20">Your favourite childhood books now look different</a>

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Do you still use these “old school” words?

These words were once a dime a dozen but now have nearly all been forgotten. Do you still use these old school slangs? And if you want to share this list with your grandchildren, we’ve provided the modern equivalent so they’re not completely lost!Bobby dazzler = someone of something that is remarkable/excellentWash house = laundryDunny or lavatory = toiletFrock = dressWireless = radioSlacks = pantsIce box = fridgePull the chain = press the flush buttonHooroo or cheerio = goodbyeCounterpane = bedspreadEiderdown = duvet Tennis shoes or plimsolls = gym shoesPinny = apronTick = mattressBloomers = knickersPort = suitcasePerambulator = pramBrassiere = braHoover = vacuum cleanerHanky = tissue (not really, but try telling that to your grandkids)Railway stations = train stationsGoods trains = freight trainsThe box = the TVGo to the pictures = go to the moviesDurex tape = sticky tape (best not to say Durex anymore as it’s associated with a condom brand…how things change)Smalls = underpantsTea = dinnerRelated links:<a href="/lifestyle/family/2014/11/15-things-kids-of-today-are-missing-out-on/">15 things kids of today are missing out on</a><a href="/lifestyle/education/2014/12/education-through-the-ages/">Remember the days of the old school yard?</a><a href="/lifestyle/dating/2015/02/dating-in-the-past/">In pictures: dating in days gone by</a>

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14 retro heartthrobs we’ll never forget

From musicians to actors, the second half of the 20th century was not at all lacking for leading men. Whether your taste was McCartney or McQueen, we bet you lusted after a few of these iconic men back in the day. James Dean <img width="499" height="615" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/9482/james-dean_499x615.jpg" alt="James Dean (1)" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/> Steve McQueen <img width="500" height="625" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/9483/steve-mcqueen_500x625.jpg" alt="Steve Mcqueen (1)" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/> John Travolta <img width="500" height="338" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/9484/john-travolta_500x338.jpg" alt="John Travolta" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/> Mick Jagger <img width="332" height="490" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/9485/mick-jagger.jpg" alt="Mick Jagger (1)" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/> Jimmy Page <img width="345" height="459" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/9487/jimmy.jpg" alt="Jimmy" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/> Robert Plant <img width="450" height="375" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/9486/robert-plant.jpeg" alt="Robert Plant" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/> James Stewart <img width="390" height="488" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/9488/james-stewart.jpg" alt="James Stewart" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/> Gary Cooper <img width="451" height="600" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/9489/gary-cooper.jpg" alt="Gary Cooper" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/> Frank Sinatra <img width="400" height="600" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/9490/frank-sinatra.jpg" alt="Frank Sinatra" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/> Paul McCartney <img width="400" height="555" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/9491/paul-mccartney.jpg" alt="Paul Mccartney" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/> Brian Jones <img width="499" height="750" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/9492/brian-jones_499x750.jpg" alt="Brian Jones" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/> Keith Richards <img width="500" height="335" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/9494/keith-richards_500x335.jpg" alt="Keith Richards" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/> Elvis <img width="440" height="619" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/9493/elvis.jpg" alt="Elvis" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/> Marlon Brando <img width="480" height="360" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/9496/marlon-brando.jpg" alt="Marlon Brando" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/> Related links: <a href="/lifestyle/family/2015/08/discontinued-classic-australian-lollies/">Old-favourite lollies that are no longer available</a> <a href="/lifestyle/family/2015/08/struggles-kids-of-today-dont-understand/">12 struggles your grandkids will never have to go through</a> <a href="/lifestyle/family/2015/08/historical-photos-in-colour/">Historical black-and-white photos restored in colour</a>

Beauty & Style

Beauty secrets from Hollywood’s leading ladies, including Marilyn, Audrey, Grace

From Marilyn Monroe to Sophia Loren, we reveal the beauty secrets behind some of Hollywood’s most famous ladies. Marilyn Monroe <img width="372" height="516" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/8635/marilyn-monroe_372x516.jpg" alt="Marilyn Monroe (1)" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/> To make her lips appear full, Monroe (or at least her make-up artist) would apply at least give different shades of lipstick and gloss to create her lush lips. Audrey Hepburn <img width="325" height="442" src="https://beetenacity.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/600full-audrey-hepburn1.jpg" class="irc_mi" style="margin-top: 0px; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/> We’ve always been envious of Hepburn long lashes and her secret has been finally revealed: after applying mascara, she would use a pin to painstakingly separate each lash. Grace Kelly <img width="332" height="393" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/8637/grace-kelly_332x393.jpg" alt="Grace Kelly" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/> Long before “contouring” became a beauty trend in the millennium, the Princess of Monaco had mastered technique to define her cheekbones. She would use a light shade of blush underneath her cheekbones and a darker shade on the apples. Rita Hayworth <img width="333" height="403" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/8638/rita-hayworth_333x403.jpg" alt="Rita Hayworth" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/> To maintain her signature wavy mane, Hayworth would apply oil to her hair after every wash. She would then wash it with hot water and lemon juice to remove any residue. Sophia Loren <img width="323" height="469" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/8639/sophia-loren_323x469.jpg" alt="Sophia Loren" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/> This beauty would keep her skin looking luminous by taking frequent hot baths with splashes of olive oil. Related links: <a href="/lifestyle/beauty-style/2015/07/age-appropriate-hair-up-dos/">5 hair up-dos for every age</a> <a href="/lifestyle/beauty-style/2015/07/eyebrows-through-the-years/">In pictures: how eyebrows evolved since the 1920s</a> <a href="/lifestyle/beauty-style/2015/07/older-women-in-fashion/">Why older women are the new icons of fashion</a>

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