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
As the world is still gripped by the pandemic, we have seen a rise in asian-hate and anti-asian hate crimes. There is no justifiable reason for such actions today and it's certainly heartbreaking to hear about. In order to spread a bit more love in the world, and to continue to voice support for all … Continue reading Vintage Asian Hollywood Figures You Should Know
There will always be something seductive and overtly glamorous about perfume; it’s a very personal thing and can be apart of your identity. I remember being young and opening my mother's bathroom cabinet and looking upon the beautiful bottles of perfume and hoping she would let me have a spritz or two. It was always … Continue reading Vintage Perfumes; What’s Still Available and What Celebrities Wore
https://youtu.be/efU3swBSL9k We are back with more vintage cooking but this time, I tackle a recipe from the King himself, Elvis. Now Elvis has quite the interesting pallet when it comes to cuisine and is known for some interesting culinary preferences. So I thought today we would try a favourite of King's and see what it's … Continue reading I made Elvis Presley’s Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwiches
I was recently asked if I would like to collaborate with the fabulous Heart My Closet and of course without a second thought I said yes! Heart My Closet is a fabulous company who creates custom vintage and celebrity inspired dresses to suit their clients: you choose your dress, pick your size and the colour … Continue reading Heart My Closet Kate Middleton Dress Review and Collab
Start spreading the news, Im leaving today ... For the majority of my time in New York I had Frank Sinatra singing 'New York' in my head which I must admit, made it all the more exciting. Waking up in the city that never sleeps had a peculiar exhilaration that cannot be described; the city … Continue reading Pinup with a Passport – New York Adventures
Today’s fashion consumer is bombarded by constantly changing trends, fast fashion and micro-seasons; but the one thing that never goes out of style is good quality vintage. Despite this, people are more likely to shop at fast fashion outlets where most of the clothing will end up at landfill or make thrift stores overflow. Shopping … Continue reading Top 6 Reasons to Shop Vintage
"Beware of jealousy, my lord! It's a green-eyed monster that makes fun of the victims it devours." - Othello A3,S3. Shakespeare. It’s really easy to look at someone else and feel jealous. Perhaps they have better skin or a better body than you. Or maybe they have an amazing wardrobe and you don’t. Maybe they won something … Continue reading We’re All Mad Here – How to deal with Jealousy
As important as skincare is for modelling, you can't forget to look after your fingernails. As lots of models pose with their hands near their face, it is essential to make sure your claws are well looked after. I remember a two week period where I almost had a shoot everyday. Each shoot was a … Continue reading Nail Care – How to keep your claws classy whilst modelling
Las Fridas Photographic Exhibition “From Painter to socialist to fashion icon, Frida Kahlo was celebrated both during her lifetime and decades later after her legacy gave birth to a new generation of Mexican artists”. Frida Kahlo has long been an influential figure in my life as I admired her strength, unique beauty and how … Continue reading That’s a Wrap: Las Fridas
Pinups, burlesque dancers and vintage enthusiasts rejoice! Our Queen has released an app! Earlier this week, Dita Von Teese released a new self-titled app (available for download from the Play store) and it currently has around one thousand downloads. As a huge Dita fan myself, I had to download the app and try it out. … Continue reading Dita Von Teese has a New App