Following on from our previous review, today we are looking at three more garments from one of my favourite vintage reproduction stores, Heart My Closet. At this point I have quite the collection of dresses from Heart My Closet hanging in my closet. It still is a company I will continue to support and shop … Continue reading Heart My Closet Dress Review
They say that most things come in three's which makes sense when it comes to Erstwilder's third and final Care Bears collection. I feel so lucky to have been a part of this collection from the beginning and to wrap up now makes everything come full circle. You can check out the first and second … Continue reading Erstwilder Care Bears Collection Review 2022
We are back with a brand new season of The Marvellous Mrs Maisel which means there will be new and exciting vintage costumes on our screens and in our hearts. As a fan of the show and of course the fashion, I am very lucky to once again work with Heart My Closet to test … Continue reading Mrs Maisel dresses from Heart My Closet Review
We've recently reviewed the Vivien of Holloway Amber Tartan Kitty Dress so today I thought we'd really connect to the current summer vibes and review the Vivien of Holloway Chrysanthemum Lilac Halterneck Pencil dress. With the heat being so unbearable lately, I am being drawn towards summer prints, cotton fabrics and outfits that are as … Continue reading Vivien of Holloway – Chrysanthemum Lilac Halterneck Pencil Dress
We all know the trope; their eyes meet across a crowded room, all sound is sucked out of the room and they are drawn to one another, falling in love at first sight. That is how I felt about the Amber tartan kitty dress from Vivien of Holloway. Despite my wardrobe being loaded with colour, … Continue reading Vivien of Holloway – Amber Tartan Kitty Dress
For many of us, Paris holds a dear romantic place in our hearts; the bustling city of lights and love draws people to it to see the sights, sample the food and possibly, fall in love. The Parisian style is one that has come into fashion and popularity time and time again with many fans … Continue reading Erstwilder Paris Holiday Collection Review
Surely I can't be the only person who when they play the 'Game of Life', ends up with way too many children? Clambering back onto the Mrs Maisel bandwagon, today we are having a close look at another official piece of Mrs Maisel merchandise but this time, it's the Mrs Maisel Game of Life. I … Continue reading Mrs Maisel Game of Life Review
For those on the southern hemisphere, it's certainly starting to heat up which means many of us will be starting to head to the pools and beaches. Swimwear can be an area where many of us struggle to fit our bodies, styles and budget. To be honest, vintage swimwear is not for everyone, even vintage … Continue reading The Best Vintage Reproduction Inspired Swimwear Brands
With the current summer weather (for those of us in the Southern Hemisphere), swimsuit season is well and truly here. It's understandable that vintage-inspired may not be as appealing for some who want a true vintage swimsuit but they can be pretty difficult to shop, especially online. After shopping for vintage swimsuits for many years, … Continue reading How to Shop for Vintage Swimwear
The word 'pinup' came about from war times where those who were sent away for the war effort, pinned up photographs and posters of their wives, girlfriends and popular celebrities of the time on their walls. Such posters were popular and the girls depicted in them soon became known as 'pin up girls'. The relationship … Continue reading Tips for Getting Published in a Pinup Magazine
For those of us in the Southern Hemisphere, summer is just around the corner so it's time to put away the cardigans and pull out the sandals just in time for the warm weather. You may remember a little while ago we reviewed the Honiara Makira shoes which were a pinup shoe perfect for the … Continue reading Anuha Yellow Shoe Review – Honiara Vintage
We all have seasonal traditions, many which stem from our childhood. Although I wasn't the kid that ever liked scary movies (I still don't!), Halloween still meant certain videos were played on a loop as I enjoyed the spooky season. One such VHS was 'It's The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown'. For any Peanut's fan out … Continue reading Welcome Great Pumpkin
We all have that show or film that terrified us as a kid, I have a couple and one of those films is Beetlejuice. I must have been about 3 or 4 years old and I saw Barbara and Adam turn into their scarier version and it frightened me beyond belief and I just avoided … Continue reading That’s a Wrap – Beetlejuice Halloween Shoot
It's becoming more and more important for us as consumers to start looking local when we want to freshen up our wardrobes. For those also in Perth and in the vintage scene, we are very lucky to have Curvique Vintage who has some of my favourite factors when shopping: woman run business, a huge size … Continue reading Curvique Vintage – Pretty Dress Review
When it comes to dressing in the vintage style, to get that truly authentic and iconic vintage look, it's all about foundations. In the 1950's especially, foundation garments were super important to making clothing look just right. Whenever a baby pinup is struggling to make true vintage sit right on their body, I always recommend … Continue reading Bettie Page Showgirl Lingerie Review
Grab your fruit salad and jump into the big red car because Erstwilder has collaborated with iconic Aussie kids entertainment group, The Wiggles! Now my partner was a huge Wiggles fan growing up and because he doesn't read my blogs, I'm free to share that his childhood dream was to become the 5th member of … Continue reading Erstwilder X The Wiggles Collection
Hands down, Halloween is a magical time of year and I am all about the pumpkins and cute little spooks. I definitely lean more on the 'cute' side of spooky so when I saw that Erstwilder was working with Mimsy I was very excited to see their Halloween collection for 2021. If you're unaware, Mimsy … Continue reading Erstwilder X Mimsy Halloween Collection
It's no secret that Sarsparilly is one of my favourite Aussie brands for many reasons; the quality of the clothing is always top notch, the unique style and vibe of the items themselves and of course, the amazing owner behind the brand. A little while ago, Sarsparilly collaborated with everyone favourite colourful teddies, Care Bears … Continue reading Sarsparilly X Care Bears Collection