I remember when I first started sewing, much like anyone new to the skill, I created a list of all the outfits I will one day make. Towards the top of my list was the iconic blue dress worn by Rachel McAdam's in the 2004 film, 'The Notebook'. It's been several years since I learnt … Continue reading Allie Hamilton’s Blue Lake Dress – The Notebook inspired Dress Review
Has it already been a whole month since we started on the magical quest to create vintage inspired Studio Ghibli garments from some of their most iconic films? Where has the time gone, it's like it just flew away. Speaking of flying, this month, we will be drawing our inspiration from the 1992 film, 'Porco … Continue reading With a Vintage Twist – Porco Rosso
I have been sitting on this project idea for over two years and have finally decided to just stop procrastinating and do it. Welcome to a brand new blog/video series where I take the much loved characters from Studio Ghibli films and turn them into vintage/pinup girls. I've always loved Studio Ghibli, especially in their … Continue reading With a Vintage Twist – Kiki’s Delivery Service
Growing up, I loved listening to fairytales; they made me believe in inner strength, inner beauty, kindness and magic. My favourite story was always Beauty and the Beast; I loved reading and would always have my nose stuck in a book so I found the character of Belle really relatable. She didn't really fit in … Continue reading Daisy Jean Beauty and the Beast Collection
**Please Note: since the release of this review, it has been drawn to my attention that Retro Stage has been engaging in unethical practices. Customers have not been receiving their orders and all attempts at corespondance has fallen on deaf ears. Furthermore, pinups have had their photos used to promote a dress of Retro Stage … Continue reading Retro Stage Mrs Maisel Dress Review Part 2
