In an effort to take time out to self care, every fortnight, I give myself a pedicure and try to do something fun. This little ritual gives me some quiet time where I can just listen to music, chat on the phone or watch something I've been wanting to. Having kept up this routine for … Continue reading My Favourite Red Nail Polish for that Vintage Vibe
Mastering the Wing: Keeping Your Eyeliner Sharp and Bold When it comes to modern pinup makeup, winged eyeliner is iconic. Eyeliner, especially the dramatic winged look, can be a powerful tool for enhancing your eyes and adding definition to your face. But smudged, faded eyeliner can quickly ruin your look. To avoid this, I've created … Continue reading How To Keep Your Eyeliner Sharp and Bold
Taming the Mane: Protecting Your Hair During Vintage Hair Styling Vintage hair styles, with their voluminous curls, intricate braids, and towering up dos, are undeniably glamorous and challenging. However, achieving these looks often involves teasing, backcombing, and copious amounts of hairspray, which can take a toll on your hair's health. Overtime, such styles, if done … Continue reading How to Protect Your Hair During Vintage Hair Styling
Beyond the Bottle: A History of Red Nails and Their Modern Vintage Revival Red nail polish – a timeless symbol of glamour, confidence, and a touch of rebellion. But the story behind this iconic beauty product stretches far beyond its vibrant hue. It's a tale that winds through ancient civilizations, royal courts, evolving beauty trends, … Continue reading Unveiling the History of Red Nail Polish
Taming the Fade It's really common in the modern pinup realm to embrace bold and coloured hair. Many pinups turn it into their signature whilst other change it up frequently keeping their look fresh and fun. As I've recently discovered, dying your hair can be a transformative experience adding vibrancy and personality to your look. … Continue reading How to Keep Your Dyed Hair Looking Fresh
A Timeless Kiss: The History of Red Lipstick Red lipstick. It's a beauty staple, a symbol of confidence, and a bold statement that transcends cultures and eras. But this seemingly simple cosmetic boasts a rich and fascinating history, as colourful and dramatic as the shade itself. Let's delve into the world of red lipstick, exploring … Continue reading The Enduring Legacy of Red Lipstick
Red lipstick is iconically vintage and all things glamour but honestly, it can be a little bit temperamental. Whilst wearing a red lipstick, you want to feel fabulous and eating, drinking and general light canoodling can really take all the fizz out of your lusious red pout. Most red lipsticks are prone to smudging, bleeding, … Continue reading How to Make Your Red Lipstick Last Longer
We've done foam curlers, hair brushes and makeup bags, now let's wash some makeup brushes! We all know makeup brushes are essential for flawless application, but how often do we think about cleaning them? Honestly, I can be a bit of a germaphobe so I tend to clean my makeup brushes once a week which is … Continue reading How to Wash your Makeup Brushes
Sweet Dreams Curls: Tips for Sleeping in Curlers Without Discomfort Dreaming of bouncy, voluminous vintage curls without the hassle of heat styling? Or perhaps your hair is like mine and does not respond to heat curling at all? Sleeping in curlers can be a great way to achieve those coveted waves without damaging your hair. … Continue reading Tips for Making Sleeping in Curlers Comfortable
Simple Pinup Beauty for the Everyday For quite some time I've been asked to share my pinup makeup routine which has honestly made me a little nervous. I am, in no way shape or form, a makeup artist and my skills are far from those of a professional. I only got into makeup once I … Continue reading My Daily Pinup Makeup Routine
Whilst in South Korea, there was the ability to buy skin care everywhere. Olive Young as well as brand stores were littered amongst the street making the temptation of picking up a new product very tempting. Whilst perusing the streets, my friends and I came across a skincare store with some pretty heft discounted products. … Continue reading KBeauty – Sulwhasoo Gentle Cleansing Foam Review
Red lipstick has always been a symbol of confidence and glamour, but the 1950s truly saw its heyday. From Hollywood stars to everyday women, a bold red lip was a must-have accessory, adding instant polish and personality to any look. This list delves into the top 5 most popular red lipsticks of the era, exploring … Continue reading Top 5 Red Lipsticks from the 1950s
For Part One, please go here. https://youtu.be/Y2s5TdPbySY Most of these products will be available from YesStyle which is where I shop for all my kbeauty needs. I do have an affiliate code MONMON8 which you can feel free to use for an extra discount upon checkout. Please note you are under no obligation to use this code, … Continue reading My HUGE Kbeauty Skincare Haul from South Korea – Part 2
It's basically impossible to travel through South Korea and not pick up some kbeauty products; as one of South Korea's biggest exports, kbeauty has been around for a while and has continued to be a world leader in skincare innovation. I've been using kbeauty products for well over a decade at this point and some … Continue reading My HUGE Kbeauty Skincare Haul from South Korea – Part 1
Here I am again, outing myself on the internet with my disgusting makeup bag. I'm on a bit of a decluttering, redecorating and deep cleaning binge where I go around my house and deep clean, reorganise and decorate certain things in my house. One such item that I've been wanting to deep clean for ages … Continue reading How to Wash Your Makeup Bag
The quest continues to find a lipstick refill to fit my vintage lipstick compact; it's time to once again gather the horses and ride at dawn. For Part One, click here. https://youtu.be/loxBA3mKi1I When we last embarked on the quest to find a lipstick refill for my vintage lipstick canister, I was in Canberra and determined … Continue reading The Quest to Refill a Vintage Lipstick Compact; Part II
It is a truth universally acknowledged, that if you're travelling through South Korea whilst a beauty product is going viral, you will buy it just because. This became a reality for me when I was in South Korea earlier this year and the Kahi Wrinkle Bounce Balm was going viral and became quite the task … Continue reading KBeauty – Kahi Wrinkle Bounce Balm Review
Gather the horses my friends, we ride at dawn. Back in the 40s and 50s, many makeup products were sold as refills which you would put into reusable packaging. As plastic wasn't as readily available and used as widely as it is today, many makeup canisters and tubes were made of metal which was durable … Continue reading The Quest for a Vintage Lipstick Refill