After sewing this dress for my talent round for the Cooly Rocks On Pinup Pageant, I put her on my mannequin, took a step back and then immediately grabbed new fabric and started making her again. Having wanted to make a shirt dress for well over two years, my first attempt using Simplicity R10646/S9164 gave … Continue reading Sewing a Daisy Shirt Dress with Simplicity R10646/S9164
I know I said I wouldn't sew this pattern again so soon but ... I just had to! Way back in 2019 I went to my first ever Cooly Rocks On in Coolangatta and let me tell you, it was absolutely freezing. To be fair, a week and a half before the pageant I caught … Continue reading Sewing a Turquoise Tartan Pinafore using Vogue 9100
It's been quite a while since I've done a vintage shopping haul, you know, shops being closed and all that stuff, and even though I did some online shopping to keep my spirits high, it didn't feel the same to do a shopping haul when it's all online. As the world slowly gets back to … Continue reading Coolangatta and Brisbane Vintage and Retro Shopping Haul
My feet have barely touched the ground since I've come back from Brisbane just a few days ago and what a wonderful trip it was. Like most trips, I made sure to squeeze in a touch of vintage shopping and during this trip, I think I hit the motherload! Watch my full haul video here: … Continue reading Brisbane Vintage Shopping Haul
Now that the weather is warming up, it's time to hit the beach and enjoy the sunshine. But the arrival of summer also means that the new Louella DeVille Summer collection is about to drop! Are you ready to be covered in beauty head to toe? This summer, Louella Deville was inspired by the ocean … Continue reading Louella DeVille Summer Collection Review
Oops, I'm a little late but it just got a bit crazy towards the end there! September was the month I had to go to Brisbane and an opportunity to explore a city I had never been to. There was also a lot of prep for Pinup Doll Australia and a night out to see … Continue reading Monthly Outfit Recap – September
If you haven't already discovered Australia's best one-stop pinup shop, it's about time you did! Louella DeVille Boutique is an all-inclusive retro and pinup fashion house based in Brisbane and they are currently taking over the world of pinup online shopping. Louella DeVille sell everything you need for the perfect retro wardrobe from men and … Continue reading Louella DeVille Spring Break Review