Stripping back the history of Burlesque and the Art of Tease From smoky back rooms to grand theaters, burlesque has lived many lives. Often misunderstood and frequently dismissed as mere striptease, its story is a complex tapestry woven with comedy, satire, and a powerful undercurrent of social rebellion. For centuries, this theatrical art form has danced on … Continue reading Beyond the Veil: The Uncensored History and Art of Burlesque
There's a wonderful moment in life when you realise you have free will and can do whatever you want in your own house. I had this revelation a few years ago and have unleashed my inner child upon my house and have started creating a cosy, safe, fun and colourful home. Honestly, it's been super … Continue reading Making a Gallery Wall for my Vintage Sewing Room
The Unexpected Symbolism of Corsets in Pinup Art The world of pinup bursts with vibrant colors, playful poses, and undeniable glamour. And at the heart of this aesthetic often lies a garment that accentuates curves and creates a captivating silhouette: the corset. But beyond its ability to cinch waists and define figures, the corset in pinup art carries a surprising amount … Continue reading The Unexpected Symbolism of Corsets in Pinup Art
I've always been a reader so whenever I develop a new skill, passion or interest, I try to find the best books on the subject. Although I've read a lot of books about pinup, burlesque and biographies of iconic Hollywood figures, I still have people asking if I have books I'd recommend to those also … Continue reading 8 Books about Pinup You Should Read
It's officially Pride month and like most people, I'm celebrating and enjoying the slew of rainbows decorated everywhere. Last year, I shared a list of vintage celebrities who were gay (out publicly or still hidden in secrecy), so this year, I wanted to share some incredible drag queens from the vintage era that should get … Continue reading Vintage Drag Queens You Should Know
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
They say good things come to those who wait, well, despite the original Markets being cancelled due to a snap lockdown, here we are this long weekend enjoying all the delights the Polka Dot Vintage Markets have to offer. For those who are unaware, the Polka Dot Vintage Market is a 3 in 1 market … Continue reading Polka Dot Vintage Market June 2021
After the failure of this years Halloween wreath and last years questionable festive wreath, I thought, "why not give it all another go?". I went straight onto Martha Stewarts website as she is the queen of homely decorations and I found her tutorial for a Christmas village wreath which I fell in love with. You … Continue reading I tried making a Christmas Village Wreath
Greetings to all you dear readers. Today Erstwilder celebrates the release of another wonderful collect this time inspired by Art Nouveau. So I had grand delusions of creating these crazy images with gorgeous styling, costuming, hair and makeup but alas, my body had other plans so these are the best I could do. Art Nouveau … Continue reading Erstwilder Art Nouveau Collection
I have jumped on this candle train a little late, especially since these candles were announced November last year and I've only just gotten around to ordering them. What can I say, I've been busy and haven't spent that much time on social media. Alas, I have in my possession, three out of the four … Continue reading Bougie Burlesque Candle Review
A little while ago, I wrote up a post all about how to organise a photoshoot whilst travelling (link here) and thought it would be fun to share just what such collaborations can create. When I knew I was going to be travelling to Poland last year, I really wanted to grab the opportunity to … Continue reading That’s a Wrap – Fields of Gold
I think we all have that skill or talent we want to learn but we put it in the 'one-day' pile. For me, that skill was knitting. I had always wanted to learn it when I was in high school but this is before there were tutorials on YouTube and I knew nobody who could … Continue reading Oversharing with MonMon – Knitting
Everyone loves a good mystery so when I heard about Redbird Vintage Box, I was really keen to give it ago. Redbird Vintage Box is a monthly subscription company run by two vintage loving sisters and at the moment are offering two monthly subscriptions (or one-time order): the smaller Marie box featuring four vintage accessories and … Continue reading Redbird Vintage Box – May Unboxing
It's very common for a lot of pinup girls to also be burlesque dancers; one style lends itself to the other and you learn a lot about presentation and stage presence from doing one or the other. I often go to Burlesque shows throughout the year as a lot of my friends are performers so … Continue reading My First Burlesque Performance
Now that the temperature is slowly dropping, it's common to feel the effects of seasonal depression. Cold weather and shorter days can bring about a sadness that isn't always easy to snap out off especially after a fun-filled summer. But winter doesn't have to be all dark and gloomy; it's a great time to slow … Continue reading Self Care Winter Tips
The winged cat-eye is an iconic symbol of the pinup makeup and culture. It is a powerful image and has been around since ancient Egypt and is still popular today even amongst those who aren't pinups. Winged eyeliner can be altered to suit most tastes by altering length, angle, thickness, colour and styling the wing. … Continue reading K-Beauty – Tony Moly Mark Waterproof Eyeliner Gel Review
And just like that, summer is officially over and it's really just whizzed by! Looking back on February, this month was a huge challenge for me as it involved some travel followed by a severe Endo flare up which ended up triggering my depression. Trying to take part in the 100 days of Vintage Challenge really … Continue reading Monthly Outfit Recap – February
It's time to stop putting this job aside and just do it! It's time to clean out your wardrobe and home! I'm sure I'm not the only one who goes through their wardrobe every now and then and gets rid of things they no longer wear or like. Going through many changes over the past … Continue reading How to Declutter and Clean Out your Wardrobe and Home