Helpful Hints from Make Do and Mend: Back in the 1940's, a little booklet known as Make Do and Mend was widely distributed and shred a variety of tips, hints and information on how to make your clothes, garments and house hold objects last as long as they can. This booklet shared information about avoiding … Continue reading Washing and Ironing Hints from the 1940’s
We've all been there. Stuck in a rut, wearing the same clothes, and feeling a bit down about ourselves. But what if changing your wardrobe wasn't just about looking good, but about feeling good too? I've noticed that I havn't felt as much "myself" when wearing my vintage lately which got me thinking, is it … Continue reading How Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone Can Boost Your Self-Esteem
Vintage clothing adds a touch of timeless style and history to your wardrobe. But those delicate fabrics and potential wear-and-tear require special care when it comes to cleaning. Fear not, fellow vintage enthusiast! With a few simple steps, you can keep your favorite finds looking fresh for years to come. Before You Begin: Assess and Identify Check the label: Some vintage … Continue reading A Guide to Cleaning Your Vintage Clothing
Taming the Threads: A Guide to Washing Vintage Wool Garments Vintage wool garments hold a special charm, whispering stories of a bygone era. But keeping them looking and feeling their best can be a daunting task. Fear not, fellow vintage enthusiasts! With a little know-how, you can ensure your woolen wonders stay fresh for years to come. Before the Dip: Assess … Continue reading A Guide to Washing Vintage Wool Garments
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
If you were a cool kid in the early 2000's, theres a high chance to you would have owned something completely encrusted with rhinestones. Although that trend has left the real world, here in the vintage world, rhinestones still reign supreme and oh boy it's a sparkly life. Upon joining the vintage, burlesque and pinup … Continue reading How to bedazzle ANYTHING
In the wise words of Jennifer Coolidge, "Wanna know the secret to confidence? Not caring!" and truer words were never spoken. Embracing the pinup style can do wonders for ones confidence. However, there are many ways to boost ones confidence as your pinup journey continues. I often get asked how you can boost your confidence … Continue reading How to Boost your Confidence with Pinup
One thing I love about Instagram, is the wide range of people it has allowed me to connect it. Every time I log on and scroll through my feed, I am constantly floored by all the creativity, talent and uniqueness that people post out into the world. As I've been exploring my love of sewing, … Continue reading Daisy Bow Dress from Victoria K Designs Review
One of the worst stains to deal with when it comes to cleaning vintage garments are sweat stains. Often yellow toned, they appear over time and are notably difficult to remove so I often believe in taking action to prevent stains building up or appearing on your new vintage garments. It's easier to prevent stains … Continue reading How to Prevent Sweat Stains on Your Vintage
Everyone has their own style, especially when it comes to wearing pinup or vintage. Everyones uniqueness, style and personality is what makes the vintage community so exciting because we can express ourselves through our clothes. However, as someone just starting to wear vintage or the pinup style, starting out can be a little bit daunting … Continue reading How to Stop your Vintage Outfit Looking like a Costume
It's been a hot minute since we've done a review and who better to break that drought but incredible small business, Turning Heads by Carolina? We've mentioned this brand before here on the blog but it certainly deserved it's own post and all the spotlight. As you may remember, not too long ago, I took … Continue reading Turning Heads By Carolina Review
Following on from our previous review, today we are looking at three more garments from one of my favourite vintage reproduction stores, Heart My Closet. At this point I have quite the collection of dresses from Heart My Closet hanging in my closet. It still is a company I will continue to support and shop … Continue reading Heart My Closet Dress Review
It's no secret that Sarsparilly is one of my favourite Aussie brands for many reasons; the quality of the clothing is always top notch, the unique style and vibe of the items themselves and of course, the amazing owner behind the brand. A little while ago, Sarsparilly collaborated with everyone favourite colourful teddies, Care Bears … Continue reading Sarsparilly X Care Bears Collection
They say first impressions are everything which is definitely true when it comes to pageants and planning your appearance. Your stage outfit can definitely effect your scoring, your performance and how your routine and story come across to the audience. It might feel relatively simple to just put on a fun outfit and go on … Continue reading Pinup Pageant Guide: Planning your Pageant Outfits
Welcome to my new blog series, That's Sew Vintage. In this series, I'll walk you through steps, tips, and information on how to fix true vintage items and anything to do with vintage sewing and fabrics. I'll be discussing everything from how to fix hems, what to know when choosing a dry cleaner and how … Continue reading That’s Sew Vintage – Fixing a Heavily Damaged Vintage Dress
I started and ended May away from home; it began in Sydney and ended in Brisbane. May was a bit of a quieter month for me; I spent more time at home doing work and future planning than I did leaving the house. I did more photoshoots this month than I had for a while, … Continue reading Monthly Outfit Recap – May
April is the month that personifies all things spring, floral, bunny related and is generally dipped in chocolate. This month was a bit quiet on my end as I took some time away from my blogging to come up with a new action plan to make my site bigger and better (make sure to keep … Continue reading Monthly Outfit Recap – April
How are we already a quarter of the way through the year. It's always around now that I like to revisit my goals and aspirations that I set myself for the year and see if I need to make any adjustments. I've realized that I need to look after my health a lot more as it's … Continue reading Monthly Outfit Recap – March