I have been contributing lately to the Hawaiian Chopper magazine under the pen name "Jesse the chopper chick". Not exactly what I wanted to be known as, but I gotta start somewhere. The column is about the different influences of the motorcycle and car culture here in the islands. Only thing is these influences are not easily found as it is in the mainland. Or so I thought. I guess I was contemplating it so much that by way of "the law of attraction" I discovered the Cherry Blossom Cabaret group.
This lovely group of ladies were exactly what the magazine editor in chief (I wonder if he got to pick his own title?) had ordered. Lucky me, they were putting on a couple of shows over the weekend. After rounding up a babysitter and a partner in crime, I set out to Don Ho"s Island Grill for some tantaliizng tiki teasers.
The production was appropiately named Hula A Go-Go. In associaton with the burlesque babes, there were a medly of bands adding to the atmosphere. All styles of music were represented, surf sounds, rockabilly, punk, and even some get up and move your feet ska. It was fabulous. The girls, dressed in the cutest 1950s inspired garb, entertained the crowd with shimmy shimmy shakes and sychronized swimming performances.
I myself was more impressed with the audience. I don't know what exactly I was expecting but this crowd exceeded it. I was really blown away by the range in ages. I guess though that this is reminicsent of a 50-60 year olds hey day. And the fashion was fierce. Traditional to the updated version of vintage was on display. There were a few blunders, you know when the clothes are wearing the person. Overall though it was all light hearted and fun. I managed to get a few shots of what I thought were the key fashion staements for the evening.
This lovely group of ladies were exactly what the magazine editor in chief (I wonder if he got to pick his own title?) had ordered. Lucky me, they were putting on a couple of shows over the weekend. After rounding up a babysitter and a partner in crime, I set out to Don Ho"s Island Grill for some tantaliizng tiki teasers.
The production was appropiately named Hula A Go-Go. In associaton with the burlesque babes, there were a medly of bands adding to the atmosphere. All styles of music were represented, surf sounds, rockabilly, punk, and even some get up and move your feet ska. It was fabulous. The girls, dressed in the cutest 1950s inspired garb, entertained the crowd with shimmy shimmy shakes and sychronized swimming performances.
I myself was more impressed with the audience. I don't know what exactly I was expecting but this crowd exceeded it. I was really blown away by the range in ages. I guess though that this is reminicsent of a 50-60 year olds hey day. And the fashion was fierce. Traditional to the updated version of vintage was on display. There were a few blunders, you know when the clothes are wearing the person. Overall though it was all light hearted and fun. I managed to get a few shots of what I thought were the key fashion staements for the evening.
2 comments:
Those are some cute and interesting shots! I think your nick name is kinda cool and edgy.
Thanks so much for your sweet sweet comment! I do appreciate it so much, I will certainly link your blog!
Hugs and kisses,
Diana
I love red shoes !!
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