Breathing New Life into Vintage Jewellery: A Guide to Safe and Effective Cleaning Vintage jewelry carries a unique charm, whispering stories of bygone eras. But with age comes the inevitable accumulation of dust, grime, and tarnish. Restoring those treasures to their former glory requires careful cleaning, ensuring their longevity and preserving their historical value. Photo … Continue reading How to Clean Your Vintage Jewellery
Brooches are a timeless accessory, adding a touch of vintage charm, elegance and personality to any outfit. But those sharp pins can leave unwanted marks on your beloved garments, which as a vintage enthusiast can be really scary and off-putting. Fear not! Here are some tips to enjoy you brooches without damaging your clothes: Choose … Continue reading Pinning Perfection: How to Wear Brooches Without Ruining Your Vintage Clothes
No matter how much you look after something, sometimes accidents happen. As someone who's worn acrylic and resin jewellery for a very long time, it's safe to assume that over the years, some items of mine have broken. It should bring a tear of joy to your eye to know that acrylic jewellery can absolutely … Continue reading How to Fix Your Broken Acrylic Jewellery
I've been shopping with Erstwilder for over a decade and over the years, I've loved watching the brand grow, expand, being one of their models and of course, seeing the stunning jewellery pieces they release. Erstwilder, and similar jewellery brands such as Deer Arrow and Lipstick and Chrome, release a fair amount of collections every … Continue reading How to Survive Brooch Release Day with Erstwilder
It wouldn't be Halloween without a brooch review so this year, we will be taking a look at the newest Lipstick & Chrome x Johanna Parker halloween brooch collection. This collection features some familiar faces and new colour ways of previously released popular designs. Designed by Johanna Parker who is known for her heavily vintage … Continue reading Lipstick & Chrome x Johanna Parker Halloween Brooch Review 2022
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
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
After a bit of a mini break, I am beyond excited to be back on the Erstwilder train and have the chance to share with you all my favourite pieces from their upcoming collections. You may recall that a little while ago Erstwilder released a Hello Kitty collection which was super cute and adorable. Well, … Continue reading Erstwilder X Hello Kitty Halloween Collection
One of the things I really admire about Erstwilder is their willingness to work and collaborate with local and international artists. I tell you what, if I ever learn how to properly draw, I will definitely hope that one day Erstwilder notices me and wants to turn my scribbles into brooches. But not today, today, … Continue reading Jocelyn Proust X Erstwilder Collection
As much as I love the glamour life, there's always been a part of my soul that's drawn to cottages, dusty libraries, and cardigans with matching skirts. I suppose the kids these day call this sort of aesthetic "dark academia" or a variation of "cottage core". This yearning for a simpler lifestyle with a deeper … Continue reading Ecosusi Vintage Inspired Bag Review
The last time Erstwilder released an Art Nouveau collection (back in June 2020), it sold out within minutes so it's a no-brainer that Erstwilder should revisit this collection and extend it. Well, here we are today at the cusp of a brand new collection inspired by the previous Art Nouveau collection but with a few … Continue reading Erstwilder Art Nouveau 2021 Collection
When I first found out about the Erstwilder and Hello Kitty collection, I could hear my nine-year-old self screaming madly with pure joy. I definitely went through a major Hello Kitty phase and my entire study desk was covered in Hello Kitty merchandise some of which I still have (I will never get rid of … Continue reading Erstwilder X Hello Kitty Collection Review
We all love Erstwilder release day, but we all go absolutely MENTAL for Pete Cromer Erstwilder release day and today is exactly that day! We've had a few Pete Cromer collections from Erstwilder and the following and mayhem surrounding such releases is unprecedented and intense. I don't think there's ever been such a mad following … Continue reading Erstwilder Pete Cromer 2021 Collection
We all know that once Erstwilder sell out of a design, it's gone forever and you are forced to hunt in the wilderness of buy/swap/sell groups or Ebay for your dream brooch. Although Erstwilder will not remake a certain design the same way, they do every now and then release the same design but in … Continue reading Erstwilder Fan Favourites 2021
It's time to kick of the new year with a brand new Erstwilder collection and how lucky am I that it's my favourite theme, flowers. I have more floral brooches than any other theme and I still collect and purchase new ones. I don't know why, I just love them, find them easy to style … Continue reading Erstwilder A Floral Affair Review
When I first caught wind that Erstwilder will be releasing a collection in collaboration with Peanuts, I squealed very loudly in front of the computer out of pure joy. I absolutely love Peanuts; I love the characters, the art style, the stories and how relatable the characters are. But of course, I absolutely adore Snoopy … Continue reading Erstwilder Peanuts Collection Review
Last year, Erstwilder released one of their most coveted collections ever; the Erstwilder X Pete Cromer collection which sold out in record time and they pieces are still highly sought after today. It was a no-brainer for Erstwilder to come back this year with a brand new collaboration with the artistic master but release both … Continue reading Erstwilder X Pete Cromer Collection 2020
I constantly remind myself how lucky I am to be living in Perth where we are feeling pretty safe and protected from Covid. Although we've gone through lockdown like most people, we are lucky that we haven't had any community transmissions for quite some time. Despite that, we have missed out on many events that … Continue reading Polka Dot Vintage Markets November 2020