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
A Spooky Sweet Pairing: The History of Halloween and Donuts in the US Halloween and donuts – a seemingly random pairing that has, for decades, been a cornerstone of American Halloween celebrations. But how did this sugary tradition come to be? Let's take a bite-sized journey through history to explore the fascinating connection between these … Continue reading The Sweet History of how the US embraced Donuts for Halloween
Something is rotten in the state of Golden Hollywood The 1950s might be remembered for poodle skirts, drive-in movies, and rock and roll, but beneath the seemingly wholesome surface, Hollywood was churning with scandals that captivated and shocked the public. Much like today, the Golden era of Hollywood was rife with scandalous celebrity behaviour and … Continue reading Tinseltown Turmoil: Top 5 Celebrity Scandals during the Golden Age of Hollywood
It's pride month and what better way to celebrate how far we've come than by looking back at some icons that helped pave the way. Here on the blog we've already listed some drag queens from the hidden underground of vintage Hollywood and some queer icons you should all know so this year, let's look … Continue reading 5 Vintage Drag Queen Icons You Should Know
A quote I've always enjoyed is "not all who wonder are lost" as it gives me a sense of grounding as I try to navigate life. I also know that I have no sense of direction and tend to get lost easily but sometimes, when I am walking around lost I find some amazing things. … Continue reading Deja Vu Vintage Singapore Review
Vintage Cooking Adventures with Miss MonMon It's once again the season of love and to celebrate Valentine's Day for another year, I wanted to try another vintage recipe. Much like today, food has trends with what's popular as well as what is considered a superfood. Remember kale becoming the latest and greatest superfood a few … Continue reading Making Valentines Coeur A La Creme from the 1960s
At the time of writing this review, it's currently May and I've had a huge Endo flare up that landed me in hospital and I've been recovering very slowly. To hit a snag in my sewing groove has thrown me for a loop and with so many creations made in the last two months, to … Continue reading Sewing Pattern Review: Retro Butterick 6318
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
It's that lovely time of year where you are free to relax, indulge and binge watch your favourite tv shows. If you're anything like me, I love a tv show based in the 40's and 50's so I can enjoy the fashion and styling along with hopefully a great storyline, awesome characters and fun moments. … Continue reading Vintage inspired TV shows worth a binge
**Please Note: since the release of this review, it has been drawn to my attention that Zapaka Boutique has been engaging in some unethical practices. Customers have not been receiving their orders and all attempts at corespondance has fallen on deaf ears. Furthermore, a follower of mine has had her photos used to promote a … Continue reading Zapaka Boutique Dress Review
So by now, we all know I'm a huge fan of all things Mrs. Maisel but I promise this post has no spoilers about season three (mainly because I haven't finished it, I've been really busy ok? I mean like REALLY busy but after March is over, I'll shut down for a week and catch … Continue reading Mrs Maisel Vinyl Record Soundtrack Review – Season 1 and 2
Having a bit more time on my hands means that I am indulging in a few guilty pleasures; mainly drinking tea, sewing and watching The Marvellous Mrs Maisel. Now that Season Three has been released, we are once again flooded with so many beautiful outfits and styles that truly make Midge a vintage icon. There's … Continue reading Mrs Maisel Outfits from Heart My Closet Review – Part 2
I travel a fair amount for my job which means every now and then, I get to spend an afternoon in a fabulous city doing what I do best, shopping for vintage! I thought it was time to share my ultimate Sydney vintage and pinup shopping plan in case you were planning a trip of … Continue reading Sydney Vintage and Pinup Shopping Guide