“Tra la la, the love boat, exciting and new, come aboard, we’re expecting you…”, so sang the chorus of the ’80s most charming daytime soap. Though I remember very little of the original storyline (a tropical skyline, a cruise  liner and some super smiley cabin crew, I think!), mention ‘The Love Boat’ to me now and I’ll feel all fuzzy and warm, like I still believe in the ’growing-up-to-be-a-princess’ myth or something! I’ll want to skip down to the sea, wearing a ’50s circle skirt, hairband and satin ballet shoes, my heart all a flutter! It’s that dashing Captain, I think!  Beyond Retro have fallen under the waves of fantasy, oceon romance too, and our summer swimwear look gets a ‘Love Boat’ makeover! Step aboard for a stripy, nautical adventure!  It’s all navy blue (get it?!), stockings and suave, sailor hats!  The beginning of a beautiful style voyage, I believe! All together now, “tra, la la”…

The Dreamy Captain's Ship...

Sailing into Beyond Retro in a Vintage Swimsuit

Steering Some Soho Love Boat style

All aboard the Beyond Retro Love Boat!