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
Just in time for Oktoberfest! Prost! Calling all sewing enthusiasts and lovers of Bavarian charm! Are you dreaming of crafting your own stunning dirndl dress, perfect for Oktoberfest celebrations or adding a touch of cultural flair to your wardrobe? Look no further! In this blog post, we'll delve into a curated selection of sewing patterns for dirndls, catering to a variety … Continue reading Sewing Patterns for Making a Dirndl Dress
The 1950s were a golden age for pin-up models, whose glamorous images graced magazine covers, calendars, and soldiers' barracks walls. These women embodied a certain ideal of beauty, often characterized by curvaceous figures, playful smiles, and a touch of innocent sensuality. Their captivating looks and confident personalities made them cultural icons, inspiring artists, photographers, and … Continue reading Top 10 pinup girls from 1950s
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
Airlines are notorious for being super strict on weight limit and as an avid traveller I always try to find ways to reduce weight in my suitcase wherever I can. Travelling with makeup can sometimes be difficult as you can't also repot or take smaller amounts of things so you have to be very strict … Continue reading My Favourite Eyeshadow Palettes to Take Whilst Travelling
For any vintage enthusiast, we all know how stunning vintage beauty products can be. Nothing beats vintage beauty packaging; the sturdy materials, the colours, the patterns and how much of it was able to be refilled and not thrown out after one use. Today's makeup and beauty items don't always hold up to vintage standards … Continue reading 10 Vintage Inspired Beauty Items You Need
Have you ever put on a true vintage dress only to find it doesn't sit right? Well, that might be because you're not wearing the right foundation garments. The way we dress today is vastly different from how we dressed in the 40s and 50s; back then, shapewear and undergarments were just as crucial as … Continue reading Best Vintage Reproduction Lingerie Brands
I've been battling super dry skin for several years which means I've tried my fair share of moisturising products; one such staple is a good hyaluronic acid serum. According to medicalnewstoday.com, hyaluronic acid is a sugar that occurs naturally in the body, including the skin, eyes, and joints. The primary function of hyaluronic acid is … Continue reading Kbeauty – Hyaluronic Acid Serum; Mizon vs. The Plant Base
Modern pinups have fully embraced the winged liner look, better known as the cat eye and for many, it is the signature of their make up look. During the 50's, eyeliner wasn't really worn as dramatically as it is today, in fact, it was mainly kept around for theatre, stage or film performances. But I … Continue reading My Top Recommended Eyeliners for the Perfect Cat Eye
Petticoats are wonderful things, as my niece refers to them, they turn any outfit into a princess outfit. For those inclined in the vintage ways, a petticoat is the perfect way to add that 50’s silhouette to any outfit and of course, they make any circle or swing skirt look absolutely magical. I’ve been wearing … Continue reading The Petticoat Guide
I'd like to think that most of us have some kind of sunscreen in our daily skincare routine as protecting our skin from the sun is such a vital thing to do. The sun can speed up the appearance of aging, darken our skin and even come up with cancer years down the track. As … Continue reading My Top KBeauty Sunscreens
It's the most wonderful time of the year so I invite you all to grab some hot tea, snuggle up on the couch, light the Christmas tree and enjoy some of the best vintage Christmas movies of all time. These movies are full of fun, fabulous fashions, wonderful songs and heartfelt moment. Many of these … Continue reading Top Vintage Christmas Movies to Watch this Season
You know how the body is 75% water? Well, I'm basically 75% tea and the rest is glitter and anxiety. I drink a lot of tea; I'll drink it hot, cold with or without nut milk (don't laugh) and I've tried a lot of weird and wonderful brands and flavours. The first thing I do … Continue reading My Favourite Teas
If you live in a smaller city such as myself, you may have noticed that your vintage shopping options are pretty limited. So where else do you turn to find amazing vintage besides the three stores you have to drive an hour to, THE INTERNET! The online sphere has become a shoppers paradise but it … Continue reading How / Where to Shop Vintage Online
Red lipstick is an iconic pinup symbol but it's not easy finding the perfect shade of red when there are so many brands to choose from. Although I have tried countless shades of red, I have a few which I keep going back to. I've decided to share them with you to make your red … Continue reading Red Lipsticks for the Perfect Pinup Pout