From perm machines that look like they might electrocute you to leave in hair rollers made of metal, beauty through the ages hasn't always been painless. But thanks to those inventions we now have the technology today that makes recreating vintage looks so much easier. Michelle Coursey is the makeup artist and vintage fashionista behind My Vintage Love and our guest this week

Ladies and gentlemen, this is your captain speaking. We are preparing for takeoff so could you please make sure your tray tables and seats are in the upright position, your vintage hat is cocked at the correct angle and that you're ready to take to the skies in a vintage warbird. Your pilot for this adventure is The Flying Pinup. I hope you enjoy your ride. 

What was the first vintage clothing item you owned? For many of us it can be hand me downs that end up int eh dress up box. We might only wear them around the house. But Miss Baltimore Bombshell was different. The second she found herself in the possession of a box of polyester beauties she knew she was onto something that made her happy and she bucked the teenage trend to rock old clothes whenever she could. Now, she's a modern vintage lass with an incredible story to tell. 

This week we're travelling to Norway to meet the reigning Miss Pinup International. This week Miss Chan Delier will hand over her crown and title to another fabulous lady. But before she does let's find out more about this passionate vintage lover, what makes her tick and about the vintage scene in Norway. 

Step inside some of the best mid century modern homes in the world. We are taking a trip into homes designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, Alvar Alto, Charles and Ray Eames and so many more. What started as a passion for vases in a flea market has turned into a full blown passion for vintage architecture for Marco  Guagliardo. So hit play and meet the man behind Mid-Century Home. 

This episode needs to be consumed with a delicious, piping hot cup of tea. Because it's one of the things guest Emileigh Rogers loves to do. Paired with a love for vintage, a passion for blogging and a love of connecting with people Emileigh is one of the most interesting and lovely people you can meet. So pop the kettle on, brew the pot and as you sip enjoy this weeks episode. 

Say cheese! This week is all about vintage photography. But we aren't looking at magazine spreads of the 1980's. Glamour shots of the 1950's. We are going all the way back to the 1800's. When carnivals had a tent with a man, a trunk and an odd looking machine that would capture your image for ever. Today we're looking at wet plate photography and how Melbourne based photographer Sophie Caligari is keeping this old technique alive all these centuries later. 

Passion for true crime is everywhere at the moment. Podcasts, books, articles and general conversation. But most true crime lovers tend to focus on modern history. Not Richard Jones from the True Crime Historian podcast. He is all about the vintage scoundrels that caused trouble from the late 1800's until early 1940's. So this week on This Retro Life we are taking a look at vintage and historic crime. 

Time to meet another amazing pinup who is off to London in September to compete at Miss Pinup International. Miss Emerald Elle hails from Ireland and is a pinup, burlesque dancer, vintage lover and World War Two reenactor! She started the Irish Pinups Facebook page and is one of the many people behind getting Ireland vintage scene and talent known! 

Howdy partners this week we are off to find out if things really are bigger in Texas. You need to pack your sequins, big hair and excess energy because we are about to go go dance with The Pistolettes. They might be named after bread but there's nothing crumby about this group of retro dancers! Hit play to be transported directly to the swinging 60's!